My first introduction to beer drinking (okay other than sneaking a sip from dad’s long neck bottle) would have been in what was a typical beer parlour via the “ladies and escorts” door into a dingy, large space with hard chairs, small round tables covered with terry cloth and cheap beer. I remember only on tap beer … Read more
For the fourth year, the Okanagan Valley will host Le Dîner en Blanc. On Thursday, July 7th, the annual secret affair promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event. Over 1200 foodies, fashion and … Read more
Saxon Winery to Offer Ownership To Small Investors for as Little as $1500 Saxon Estate Winery has announced it is the first winery in Canada to take advantage of the new start-up crowd funding rules, launching a capital raise on SeedUps.ca. The new rules allow ordinary investors who reside in B.C., and accredited … Read more
Wild Sweets celebrates the season with Spring 2016 Chocolate Art Collection Richmond based, world-acclaimed chocolatiers, Dominique and Cindy Duby of Wild Sweets® kick-off the season with fourth consecutive win of The Best Chocolatiers & Confectioners in America Award. Wild Sweets® By Dominique & Cindy Duby have also released their Spring 2016 Limited Edition Chocolate Art Collection ($21.10) which features a … Read more
SAKURA IN BLOOM Celebrate with special sakura-inspired dishes and cocktails at Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar Aburi Restaurants’ Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar celebrates cherry blossom season with special sakura-inspired dishes and cocktails With spring in full bloom, Aburi Restaurants is set to welcome the arrival of cherry blossom season with several … Read more
Ladurée Boutique and Tea Salon opens Thursday, March 24th Strike While the (Waffle) Iron is Hot! Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar HOP TO IT: THE PERFECT EASTER FEAST Celebrate an Easter to remember at Dockside’s Market Place Brunch Buffet Farm Fresh Easter Brunch at … Read more
Okanagan Fall’s vineyard awarded silver medal for world-class 2013 vintage Chardonnay Liquidity Wines is proud to announce that their estate-grown 2013 Chardonnay has been awarded a silver medal at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde international competition in France. Now in its 23rd year, the annual competition received 782 submissions from 39 countries, which were judged by a tasting … Read more
Seasoned Hawksworth native to head up culinary team Hawksworth Restaurant Group’s newest addition, Nightingale scheduled to open this Spring, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ontario-born, Phil Scarfone, as Head Chef. Scarfone joined the Hawksworth Restaurant team as Chef de Partie in 2011 and more recently, led the Private Dining and Catering … Read more
Rocky Mountain Flatbread recently hosted the first in a series of monthly long table dinners which will take place at the Kitsilano and Main Street restaurants. Each event will include cooking demos showing guests how to grow and cook with the seasons. Demos will be followed by a delicious four course tasting menu paired … Read more
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will offer an exclusive Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 27 for $49 per person ($25 for kids 12 and under) in their elegant dining room. Signature Easter cocktails will be offered throughout the day and all kids will go home with a special housemade chocolate bunny. … Read more