Seasonal menus, expertly catered parties and craft cocktails are ideal for gourmet festive celebrations Hawksworth Restaurant is embracing the festive spirit this December with seasonal tasting menus, winter cocktails and a warm holiday atmosphere for work parties, family get-togethers and indulgent dinners. Winter inspired holiday menus have been crafted with a focus on seasonal ingredients … Read more
Delicious four-course dinner and live music to ring in the New Year Located on the waterfront of False Creek in the Granville Island Hotel, Dockside’s waterfront setting is a perfect venue for special occasions. This New Year’s Eve will be another special evening of celebration with live music in two rooms from Brickhouse and Wes … Read more
Does your list includes 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
Père Noël has made an early stop in Vancouver and left a sleigh-load of gourmet goodies at L’Epicerie Gourmande, the French take-out caterer and gourmet shop in the Granville Island Market.“This time of year feels so special. We’ve been unpacking all week and our shelves are brimming with one-of-a-kind items that you won’t find anywhere else,” … Read more
Leave it to the creative minds of Okanagan Crush Pad to come up with a B.C. wine to celebrate an important milestone for many in the lower mainland. Vancouver is home to an ever growing Asian community and 2015 will usher in the Year of the Sheep. The Haywire red and white were specifically crafted to … Read more
There was a time that A.B.C. (otherwise known as Anything But Chardonnay) was a full fledged movement. Wine drinkers were turned off the most popular white wine in the world and with good reason. But that was then and this is now. B.C. is making some great examples of what Chardonnay should be and here’s … Read more
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Sestina is now available for pre-ordering, with release scheduled for February 6th, 2015. As you might have read, the 2012 vintage for Washington State has been touted as one of the best vintages in many years. The 2011 Sestina sold out very rapidly and with the press received … Read more
Revellers Can Ring in the New Year in Style at L’Abattoir What: Fans of Gastown’s French-inspired dining destination, L’Abattoir, can now ring in the New Year while enjoying simple flavours in a refined setting. On December 31, 2014 L’Abattoir is offering up two ways for guests to experience its elegant menu, all while celebrating 2015. When: December 31, 2014 Private dining … Read more
Celebrate with Two Rooms of Speakeasy Drinks, Dining and Music Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar is pleased to announce a very special New Year’s Eve celebration with Vancouver Jazz impresario Cory Weeds. The night will be a throwback to the days of Chicago speakeasies and supper clubs with live jazz and blues and delicious food … Read more
In fifteen years of enjoying wines from B.C. the improvement in quality and consistency has been remarkable. Quails’ Gate is a case in point. Their wines are reliable and great value for the price. If you’re looking for a white wine to keep on hand that you can sip on its own or serve with … Read more