Two diverse menus and one longtable dinner for DOV 2017 It’s almost that time of year again! Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns for its 15th delicious year–from January 2 to February 5, 2017–with custom menus from Juniper, Chambar and Mamie Taylor’s. Reservations and tickets are available at www.dineoutvancouver.com. FIELD AND STREAM Juniper |185 Keefer St. | 604-681-1695 Juniper’s … Read more
Public are invited to watch sommeliers compete When: Monday, January 9, 2017 (1:00pm-5:00pm; doors open at 12:30pm) Where: • Competition Arena: Rogers Arena- 200 Level, Captain’s Lounge, enter via Gate 10, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver. • After-party: CIBO Trattoria, 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver. Timeline: • 9:00am to 11:30am- Not open to public. Written exams for 16 competing sommeliers. … Read more
2013 Pinot Noir (Optimum) Gehringer Brothers Oliver, BC $20.99 I wasn’t impressed when I first opened this wine. I was quite surprised that I purchased it, if it hadn’t been very good at least. Then after it had some time to breathe and open up, wow. Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. The nose is layered … Read more
Niche Winery One of the ‘small guys’, or garagistes, Niche Winery is a small family run operation set well off the main highway in West Kelowna. Opened in 2011 by James and Joanna Schlosser, they indeed have ‘found their Niche’. This small ten-acre, ‘Hugh and Mary’ vineyard, owned by James’ parents, Kathleen and Jerry Schlosser, … Read more
What better way to say good-bye to 2016 and welcome in 2017, that with a delicious glass of BC bubbly. We are so lucky to have so many top quality, locally made sparkling wines to choose from in our province. One of the very first was Stellar’s Jay, which captured a lot of attention … Read more
Ring in 2017 at The Cascade Room, December 31 In keeping with The Cascade Room’s UK pub vibes, the Main Street restaurant has planned a British-themed New Year’s celebration, kicking off at noon on Saturday, December 31. Come in and enjoy brunch (from 12 to 3 pm) and take in the World Junior Hockey … Read more
Newest Outpost for Railtown Cafe Offers Signature Handmade Sandwiches, Build-Your-Own Salad Bar, Pastries and Licensed Seating for 45 It’s full steam ahead for Railtown Cafe as the popular counter-service restaurant has officially opened the doors on the first of three new cafe locations at 968 Howe Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver. With the original … Read more
The Emerald Supper Club and Cocktail Lounge is keeping a festive glow on through the holidays with half-priced cocktails offered from Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30, from 5 pm onward. All of The Emerald’s delicious cocktails will be 50% off, all night on those dates — including its awesome selection of cheers-worthy … Read more
Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in promoting workers’ health & safety Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is thrilled to announce that it has received Canada’s Safest Employers Award, 2016 in the Hospitality category. The award recognizes companies from across Canada with outstanding accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their workers. “We are truly honoured and … Read more
The Canada Sevens organizing committee for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is excited to welcome back Vancouver craft brewery, Postmark Brewing, as the licensee and beer partner for 2017 and the subsequent 2018 & 2019 tournaments. The award-winning Vancouver brewery joins HSBC Canada Sevens again, after a very successful opening year in … Read more