Beer, Farm Fresh. Persephone Brewing 11-acre farm prides itself on brewing the FRESHEST BEER. They grow their own hops and use BC grain in every sip. Not content with simply making the best and freshest beer, Persephone is committed to making the world a better place through early adoption of ecologically positive systems and working as … Read more
BE OUR VALENTINE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR PLAYS CUPID THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH EXCLUSIVE DINNER SERVICE Four-Course ‘Yours & Mine’ Menu Includes Complimentary Box of Handmade Petits Fours Love is in the air at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar on Sunday, Feb. 14 as the restaurant trades in their regular à la carte dinner … Read more
Returning for its 6th Year! The VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL January 16 – February 14, 2016 When it launched in 2011, The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival was the first city-wide festival of its kind in the world. This Saturday it returns for its 6th season, bigger and better than ever, with Vancouver’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, … Read more
Changes to Okanagan Wine Campus program Jill Spoor chosen for 2016 Okanagan Crush Pad winery announces a change to its popular Okanagan Wine Campus program. The program was launched in 2011 to provide an opportunity to Vancouver’s Sommelier of the Year to learn the fine art of winemaking with the goal of creating 100 … Read more
2011 Quattro (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah) Cassini Cellars Oliver, BC $19.87 2011 was a challenging year in the Okanagan, but good growers knew to reduce their crops to concentrate flavours. This wine is a good example of how to not let quality suffer when Mother Nature deals you a bad hand. Garnet red … Read more
Canada’s largest food and drink festival dishes up unlimited ways to enjoy the flavours of the city and Viaggio Hospitality’s fine dining restaurants are participating! Choose to experience 1, 2 or all 3 of our restaurants’ special menu offerings during this 17-day calendar of culinary events and experiences. Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2016 January 15 … Read more
BAUHAUS AND CIOPPINO’S UNITE FOR SPECIAL CULINARY EVENING On January 27th, Bauhaus restaurant is setting the table for a remarkable eight-course dinner prepared by two of Vancouver’s most celebrated chefs. Bauhaus’s own Michelin Star Chef Stefan Hartmann will be joined in the kitchen by award-winning chef Pino Posteraro of Cioppino’s restaurant, for a unique … Read more
Celery Root Tortellini with Morel Emulsion and Parmesan – Chef Paul Moran For the pasta dough 600 g “oo” Italian flour 6 free range egg yolks 4 free range eggs 30 ml E.V.O.O. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix until a fine crumb forms Remove and knead on a cool surface … Read more
Le Vieux Pin Wines Added to Michelin Restaurant Lists The Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin is celebrating recent and ongoing inclusion on the wine lists of several international Michelin starred restaurants including: * The Table Kevin Fehling (Germany) Kevin Fehling is the youngest European 3 Michelin starred chef ever … Read more
At the invitation of Mireille Sauvé (The Wine Umbrella consulting) I joined a small group of industry people at the Cactus Club Coal Harbour to sample their exclusive line of Italian wines. We met in a glass-walled private room that overlooked the sunny snow-draped North Shore mountains. Mireille greeted us with a refreshing Montelvini Prosecco … Read more