LONG TABLE DISTILLERY

  This Father’s Day, treat dad to the gift of a small-batch handcrafted spirit from Vancouver’s first micro-distillery, Long Table Distillery. Give Dad the gift of a premium, small-batch bottled spirit from Long Table Distillery packaged in a handcrafted BC Pine gift box for $10. Choose from a selection of spirits including Long Table’s London Dry Gin … Read more

Eat, Shop & Play at Rocky Mountain Flatbread on Father’s Day

Rocky Mountain Flatbread loves to celebrate with families and what could be better than to celebrate all the amazing Dads out there on Father’s Day! Bring the whole family down to our Main Street or Kitsilano restaurants and enjoy $5 pints for Dads on Sunday, June 19. We will have Sunday night pizza making for the kids; they … Read more

THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES & PÂTISSERIE:

This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a handcrafted chocolate creation from chocolatier Thomas Haas. Thomas Haas’ 2016 lineup of Father’s Day-themed creations includes: The Roadster — Fast, furious and all edible, these sweet roadsters are accented with chocolate wheels and racing stripes. $39 The Cyclist — Inspired by Thomas Haas’ love of cycling, this chocolate cyclist is made with both white … Read more

GET CRACKIN’! ENJOY A SUMMER LOBSTER AND CRAB FEAST AT YEW!

Sweet, succulent, buttery and juicy. Yes we’re talking about shellfish all-stars Lobster and Dungeness Crab. On July 10, 17 and 24 a limited number of guests will be able to book a seat at YEW’s communal table for an over-the-top, interactive crab and lobster feast. Raise a glass of YEW’s Summer Sangria and make new friends … Read more

#FridayFavourites What to do June 10 – 16 in Vancouver

  Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend?    ROMEO AND JULIET LAUNCHES THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH   Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week   Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series   The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be … Read more

The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be this summer season

  Nita Lake Lodge unveils new lakeside patio with long table dinner on June 24 Perfectly framed by mountain vistas and flanked by picture-perfect Nita Lake, Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge debuts a new two-tier, 80 seat patio for the summer season, showcasing its enviable lakeside location, open for dinner this evening and throughout … Read more

 FRESH FEST FEATURES TOP CHEFS, B.C. SEAFOOD & ENGERGIZING MUSICAL TONES

  Fresh Fest, one of the signature events for the 10th annual BC Seafood & Shellfish Festival, showcases the talents of the province’s top chefs and features B.C.’s farm-raised seafood paired with B.C. VQA wines June 10, 2016, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Old House Hotel (1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay, B.C.) Fresh Fest celebrates unique culinary seafood creations … Read more

GIVE DAD A SPECIAL FAMILY MEMORY AT TULALIP RESORT CASINO JUNE 19

  Looking For The Perfect Father’s Day Gift? The day to celebrate dads is almost here, and Tulalip Resort Casino has what you need to make it a memorable one. Forget socks, hats, and other men’s accessories — treat Dad to a day chock-full of memories at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Father’s Day Lunch Buffet Celebration … Read more

SUN-SEEKERS REJOICE — TRELLIS RESTAURANT’S  FRONT PORCH OPENING CELEBRATION JUNE 9-10

    Enjoy Open-Air Dining & Handcrafted Cocktails at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel    In honor of the warm weather seasonal opening of Trellis Restaurant’s Front Porch (Kirkland’s largest Front Porch), the restaurant is encouraging guests to celebrate sun, family, and friends on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews

2013 Malbec – Golden Reserve Trivento Mendoza, Argentina $24.14 Garnet-black in colour with a purple rim and deep intensity. This wine is a teeth stainer. The nose is layered with aromas of red fruit, black berry, bramble, blueberry pie, earth and chocolate. Well balanced with smooth ripe tannins. The flavours echo the nose followed by … Read more