Taste BC is an annual event to showcase the best of BC beer, wine and spirits as well as tasty bites from local suppliers and restaurants. There are also prizes and a silent auction with items such as luxury items, local experiences, destination packages and much more. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of Liberty … Read more
Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel Vancouver welcomes experienced sommelier Christopher McFadden OPUS Hotel Vancouver is pleased to announce the appointment of Ontario-native Christopher McFadden as the new wine director of the hotel’s award-winning Italian restaurant La Pentola. McFadden brings passion and enthusiasm to La Pentola’s wine program and focuses on education as a key part of … Read more
Sometimes it takes an outsider to see potential. Just as Claude Violet, a French man with a long family history in the wine business recognized, much to the amazement of locals, that it was possible to grow quality wine grapes in the Fraser Valley and began Domaine de Chaberton, the first Lower Mainland winery. Likewise, … Read more
Give the Gift of Adventure This Valentine’s Day Weekend at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland & Trellis Restaurant Be Fancy Free with Sweet Tea, A Romantic Dinner or Sizzling Overnight Stay Calling all modern day cupids, Valentine’s Day Weekend (February 12th-14th) at The Heathman Hotel Kirkland and Trellis Restaurant is in full effect. There’s no … Read more
Our suggestions of what to do and where to go this weekend and the week ahead. The Westside Wine Trail – Sip with your Sweetheart The highly anticipated Sip with Your Sweetheart event is back for its fifth year on Sunday, February 7th. From noon to 4 pm sipping sweethearts will be able to enjoy an … Read more
According to Chinese tradition, not only do certain foods play an important role in the celebration of the Lunar New Year, they also have special significance. In order to ensure an awesomely auspicious dose of happiness, prosperity and good fortune in the Year of the Monkey (beginning February 8th), sample some of these foods to … Read more
Beef and Oyster Tartare on Olive Oil Crostini Jack Chen, Head Chef, Royal Dinette Yields 24 crostini Beef and Oyster Tartare Ingredients: 2 ounces finely chopped beef (sirloin or tri-tip recommended) 1 oyster (shucked and finely chopped) 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 Tbsp finely chopped herbs (parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon) 1 tsp grainy mustard … Read more
Vancouver Foodster: Brunch Crawl YVR – Yaletown On a rainy Saturday morning, the line-up for the Brunch Crawl presented by Vancouver Foodster began to form. Everyone seemed hungry and craving their morning coffee as the sweet smell of chocolate wafted out of Xoxolat but with great hospitality, the owner started serving her selections. Although a … Read more
NEW CATEGORIES, NEW WINNERS HIGHLIGHTED IN 2016 DINERS CHOICE AWARDS The votes are in and the people have spoken. More than 34,100 votes were cast by eager diners for this year’s Peoples’ Choice Awards at the Chinese Restaurant Awards. The results were tabulated and audited by Jacqueline Lai, CPA. Some of the outcomes could be … Read more
Take the wonder and fun that is Telus World of Science. Add to that a one-of-a-kind event that explores the art and science of mixology, and the result is Science of Cocktails this Thursday, February 4th from 8pm to midnight. This unique fundraising event is in support of Science World’s Class Field Trip Program, which … Read more