Science of Cocktails is back – and thirsty Vancouverites will once again have the opportunity to be shaken and stirred by this one-of-a-kind event that explores the art of mixology, modern cuisine and the science behind both. On February 9, 2017, the signature fundraiser will transform Science World at TELUS World of Science into Vancouver’s … Read more
South Granville Restaurant Offers Up Two Seatings Featuring its Celebrated Brand of Farm-to-Table Fare with Optional Wine Pairings on Feb. 13 & Feb. 14 Vancouver Magazine’s 2016 Chef of the Year David Gunawan and his staff at South Granville locavore restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice are arranging a romantic, farm-to-table feast available on Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, … Read more
Squamish Restaurant Prepares Four-Course Celebration For Couples Featuring Executive Chef Jeff Park’s Signature Brand of Locally Sourced, Pacific Northwest Cuisine Pledge your love and paint the town red this Valentine’s Day as The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar offers up a special four-course dinner for two in the heart of historic downtown Squamish this … Read more
Vancouver Magazine’s 2016 Chef of the Year David Gunawan Reaffirms Commitment To Local Farms, Pastures and Providers at South Granville Farm-to-Table Restaurant With a renewed energy for 2017, celebrated locavore chef and restaurateur David Gunawan is ushering in a host of exciting changes at Farmer’s Apprentice, the award-winning farm-to-table restaurant he first launched in … Read more
The 9th annual Diners’ Choice Awards Over 38,000 votes help crafted Metro Vancouver’s spotlight-worthy dining guide, with 22 comprehensive categories on a wide variety of regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisines. Perfectly in time for your year of the Rooster’s dining journey! The six-week long voting period encouraged the public to explore recommendations on … Read more
Over the holidays I was lucky enough to be invited to taste some Italian wines, not currently available in BC. Mireille Sauvé, of The Wine Umbrella, hosted the event where we sampled ten wines all from the Veneto region in northern Italy. We were greeted with an impressive Prosecco and after a bit of … Read more
My wine background began as a home winemaker, some thirty odd years ago. Years later I trained to be a judge and eventually became the guild master for the BC Guild of Wine Judges. After retiring from teaching, I’ve devoted my time to writing and educating about wine, primarily with My Van City. Sometimes … Read more
Now available to Starbucks customers nationwide, the Cascara Latte is Starbucks first new beverage of 2017. So, what is cascara? Here are 3 things you need to know about cascara at Starbucks: Cascara (kas-KAIR-uh: like mascara) means “husk” or “shell” in Spanish, and refers to the fruity outer skin surrounding the bean. The coffee bean … Read more
A staycation eases any stress of long distance travel and makes you appreciate your area through the eyes of a visitor. Recently, we had one such opportunity in Kelowna when I received an invitation to check out MTL’s Supper Club dinner and a stay at Hotel Zed. To make it a truly Canadian experience, … Read more
