A HEATHMAN KIRKLAND HOTEL TRADITION FOR THE HOLIDAYS

  Irresistible Menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve It’s hard to imagine that it’s already time to start making plans for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays, but these fall festivities are right around the corner. Look no further than Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel and Trellis Restaurant to spark traditional festive flair … Read more

#TasteofThursday Figs and Goat Cheese Soufflé recipe

  Figs and Goat Cheese Soufflé With beets and maple truffle vinaigrette It’s often the surprise factor that makes a dish memorable. A sweet and unexpectedly salty lemon soufflé I once enjoyed in Paris fits the category.  My version of that dish for my restaurant started with sweet figs and salty goat cheese, but I … Read more

‘TIS THE SEASON: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH TOPTABLE GROUP

  Acclaimed Restaurants Offering Seasonal Specialties and Holiday Gift Ideas   Whether it’s rejoicing with clients and colleagues or gathering family and friends, Toptable Group invites guests to celebrate this holiday season with Whistler’s Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar, The Cellar by Araxi, and Bar Oso and Vancouver’s CinCin Ristorante, Blue Water Cafe, West Restaurant, … Read more

CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY DELIGHTS

  Chez Christophe unveils 2016 Christmas Collection   Newly minted Cacao Barry Ambassador Christophe Bonzon is ready to enchant people of all ages this festive season with his 2016 holiday chocolate collection at Burnaby Heights’ Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street). This year, expect several new imaginative chocolate art sculptures inspired by nature, as … Read more

Winter in Wine Country brings a happy start to the holidays in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country 

  Experience the Rosé Revolution and Christmas cheer at the November 25 -December 4 festival   Christmas is coming and the South Okanagan is set to sparkle when Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country transforms into a winter wonderland for the annual Winter in Wine Country festival on November 25 to December 4, 2016. Get in the … Read more

Domini Venti at Cibo Trattoria

  From the sundrenched rolling hills and narrow valleys of Veneto in northern Italy to Vancouver. . . . . . .   To properly explore the wine regions of Italy, the world’s largest wine producer, would likely take a person a lifetime. There are so many regions and unfamiliar indigenous grapes. There is so … Read more

Tasting Plates Port Moody

Sometimes when you live in the area, you can be the last to know about new places. When Tasting Plates Port Moody was announced, it gave me the perfect opportunity to visit places I had heard about or driven by, always with good intention to try them some other time. Registration took place at Gabi … Read more

CandyTown 2016: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Vancouver’s Only Free Outdoor Christmas Event

  Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Vancouver’s Only Free Outdoor Christmas Event   On Saturday, November 26, 2016, the fifth annual CandyTown will bring to Yaletown a Christmas bash that’s just as fun and bustling as Santa’s workshop. Beloved across the city, the neighbourhood-wide celebration is hosted by Yaletown’s generous merchants through the Yaletown Business Improvement … Read more

A Friendly Reminder: “Talking Turkey” Day At Tulalip Resort Casino – Culinary Team is Whipping Up Thanksgiving Madness

“TALKING TURKEY” DAY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO  The Culinary Team is Whipping Up Thanksgiving Madness Throughout The Resort Thanksgiving Day celebrations are abundant this year for the whole family at Tulalip Resort Casino. The esteemed culinary team at Tulalip are whipping up turkey madness for November 24. Below are highlights of the featured feasts from … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening November 4 – 11

  Jonny Staub from Virgin Radio and TDIAO welcome 60 dogs from California – to be rescued November 6th by pre-approved families.   FlyOver Canada Flight Ride Experience   SPARKLE AND SHINE: L’ABATTOIR BRIGHTENS UP WEEKENDS THIS FALL BY INTRODUCING BUBBLES AT BRUNCH   SWINE MEETS WINE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR EXTENDS SUNDAY SUPPER … Read more