Unique two-day festival brings together international wineries, craft breweries, cideries, gastronomy & more On September 7 and 8, the annual Top Drop Vancouver event will return, with its continued focus on sustainably-farmed, handcrafted wines offering a distinct sense of place, without heavy-handed winemaking trickery to get in the way. While honest wines are the centrepiece of the festival, the restaurant … Read more
Quinoa Salad Citrus Vinaigrette (makes 500ml) 100ml apple cider vinegar 10g shallots (peeled, chopped) 8g dijon 45ml orange juice 20ml lemon juice 30g honey ½ tsp salt 350ml grapeseed oil Beetroot & Apple Puree (makes 500ml) 10ml grapeseed oil 50g onions (large diced) 50g green apple (peeled and diced) 300g beets (peeled and … Read more
Glowbal Restaurant Group is excited to announce that its flagship location, Glowbal at TELUS Garden, is bringing back Vancouver’s best brunch. Making its mark on the Vancouver brunch scene for nearly 15 years, starting each brunch with famed complimentary mini doughnuts and fruit smoothie shooters, guests can now enjoy these along with a delicious … Read more
My son and I recently got back from a three-day road trip. We headed up to Whistler and then Pemberton, stopping at Nairn Falls Provincial Park for a short hike. After that it was on to Lillooet and Fort Berens Winery. Being a wine writer, what else am I going to do on a … Read more
All ages, free admission show combines with live mural painting of silos On Saturday, August 20th, the Vancouver Mural Festival is taking over East Vancouver for the city’s biggest celebration of public art. By the event’s conclusion, over 35 new murals will have been added to the neighbourhood’s visual landscape. Red Truck … Read more
Nota Bene has become a must-have wine among collectors and wine lovers.
Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) winery is pleased to announce that Rebecca McKinney has joined their team as Director of Sales & Promotion. Rebecca, who will be based at the winery’s North Vancouver office, joins the existing sales force, Rebeka Erickson, Amy Hollenbach and Mike West, and will work closely with owner Christine Coletta to … Read more
If the world is getting you down with all its minor daily issues, or if you feel the need for a shopping spree, or a beautifully prepared and presented gourmet dinner, or you want to try your luck at a different kind of table testing your luck or skill, or you want a re-energizing, … Read more
The dapper mingled with the dashing placing bets on the exquisite horses at the one of Vancouver’s best looking events. The Deighton Cup took over Vancouver this July and did not disappoint. Every year, fashionable ladies and gents don their best attire – patterned bowties, flashy blazers, feathered hats, and colorful dresses. Heads turned as they … Read more
Okanagan Feast of Fields Goes ‘Off the Grid’ The Cascade Room Presents the Main Street Cup Aug 16 BC BREWERIES GET CRAFTY FOR A CAUSE ANCORA WATERFRONT DINING AND PATIO CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL CHAMPAGNE MENU Torafuku BURNING BRIGHT Theatre Under the Stars Announces Week-Long Hold Over … Read more