Recently awarded by Westender Magazine a first place (GOLD) in the categories of Best Deli as well as Best Stall at Granville Island Market, Oyama Sausage Co. has everything to make holiday entertaining easy and enjoyable. The Granville Island favourite is again offering a wide selection of handmade charcuterie and meats, including party trays, hostess … Read more
Executive Chef Dan McGee to Prepare Classic, French-inspired New Year’s Eve Feast as Kitsilano Bistro Turns the Calendar to 2017 With 2017 on the horizon, Au Comptoir is inviting guests to join in the joie de vivre as it ushers in the new year by offering a pair of exclusive, four-course dinners on Saturday, Dec. … Read more
WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICES AT FARMER’S APPRENTICE South Granville Locavore Restaurant Serves Up Seasonally Inspired, Artisanal Fare with a Pair of Exclusive New Year’s Eve Seatings with Omnivore and Herbivore Menus Celebrated locavore chef David Gunawan presents a unique New Year’s Eve feast on Saturday, Dec. 31 fit for omnivores and … Read more
chocolate holiday sausages “This weird and perhaps not-so-attractive and yet festive novelty is a delight and you’d be crazy not to make some quickly !” Of course, this isn’t my invention, this is an Italian and Portuguese holiday sweet, often called “chocolate salami” … I simply re-adapted my chocolate and biscuit blocks for the holiday … Read more
This December, The Cascade Company will be spearheading a spirited fundraiser: The Hot Buttered RumRaiser — with proceeds from the sale of JT’s Hot Buttered Rum Mix going to support the Fawkes Academy (which provides individualized educational programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, other complex developmental disabilities, or different learning needs). … Read more
The final Aletown Beer Society event of 2016 promises to be a special one as Twin Sails Brewing delivers a cask of Juice Plus IPA to be poured at the New Oxford on December 14th. From their Port Moody home, Twin Sails has established itself as a brewery to watch with their core collection … Read more
Tickets now available for events and resort weekend packages Parksville, Vancouver Island’s seaside town beloved of summertime family vacationers, springs into a different sort of action come February. That’s when Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival lures fans of BC’s wines, beers and cuisine to The Beach Club Resort and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort for … Read more
AmoVino launches Devil Proof Malbec, first time in Canada! Newly formed BC wine agency, AmoVino Distributors, launches with a highly acclaimed wine; new to the Canadian market. Partners Jessica Luongo and Marisa Varas are thrilled to present Devil Proof Malbec 2013 from Sonoma’s Alexander Valley to the BC wine community. Made by Jesse Katz, … Read more
In late September I was fortunate to be invited to a tasting of the Mark Anthony portfolio held high above the city on the 24th floor of the Telus Gardens (more about that in another article). The best part of the afternoon for me was a guided tasting of CheckMate Chardonnay. These are exclusive wines; … Read more
Ring in the New Year at Squamish’s Newest Dining Experience by Taking Part in One of Two Exclusive Services Featuring Complimentary Welcome Cocktail The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar is inviting merrymakers and revelers to ring in 2017 in fine style by taking part in one of two exclusive New Year’s Eve services … Read more