For those of you who just want the list, here it is, just the list! 2015 Dine Out Vancouver Festival Participating Restaurants $18 Menu American Cheesesteak Co. (The) Atithi Indian Cuisine Bayside Lounge – Best Western Plus Sands Hotel (The) Bella Gelateria & Gelato – Coal Harbour Bimini Public House (The) Bitter Tasting Room … Read more
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, EAT! RESTAURANT BOOKINGS OPEN FOR THE 2015 DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Ladies and gentlemen, start your palates: beginning tomorrow the list of restaurants taking part in Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 will be revealed and their menus posted on www.dineoutvancouver.com. Tourism Vancouver’s advice? Book early! Reservations at top restaurants go … Read more
I saw an online coupon for the Steveston Seafood House and decided to give it a try. We drove out there on a beautiful clear winter afternoon and enjoyed the sunset at Garry Point Park before heading to dinner. I had confused the restaurant with one of the ones on the pier, but found it … Read more
As light snow flutters by my window, my thoughts turn to our vacation in Cayman where birdies, beaches, boating, batmobiles and blue iguana etched into our memories. It was our first foray into this area of the Caribbean and hopefully won’t be our last. The Cayman Islands are comprised of three islands including Grand Cayman, … Read more
Still time to enjoy the Holiday delights of Vancouver Tourism Vancouver’s list of Vancouver holiday and more experiences The Capilano Suspension Bridge is twinkling with thousands of lights. Skate on a frozen pond 3,700 feet above Vancouver. Grouse Mountain becomes Vancouver’s very own North Pole during the holidays with Christmas crafts and holiday movies in … Read more
In 1990, a small group of pioneering winemakers and grapegrowers came together to create the British Columbia Vintners Quality Alliance (BC VQA) and the BC Wine Institute (BCWI). “Twenty-five years ago, we needed to implement standards for the industry,” said founding member George Heiss, of Gray Monk Estate Winery. “Establishing BC VQA was the starting … Read more
Time to check out my cellar to see what bubbly I’ll open to ring in the New Year. I always try to keep a few on hand and at least some of them in my cellar’s mini fridge. I have a magnum of Sumac Ridge’s Stellar Jay Brut, always a favourite and two from … Read more
Holiday Brunches, New Year’s Resolutions and a new line of non-alcoholic Craft Sodas + Cocktails BRUNCH at Earls Kitchen + Bar for the holiday’s Earlier this year Earls Kitchen + Bar introduced a brunch menu and guests have been loving it! Offered Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, Earls will also be offering brunch on Boxing … Read more
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, you are having a party with family and friends, but what festive wine to buy? Champagne, Cremant, Prosecco, other? Fortunately there is a wide variety of sparkling wines from around the world that you can choose from. Below are a couple that won’t set you back too … Read more
Does your list include the most difficult to buy for during the holiday season? No worries we’ve got you covered, even if… “I’ll be happy with whatever I get” “I really don’t need anything” “Thanks, another tie” “These florescent socks sure stand out” “Well if I lose a few pounds it will fit perfectly” “That … Read more