What is the IVSA? Most likely, you’ve never heard of them before, but you should be very glad they exist. When was the last time you were introduced to an interesting new beer, wine or liquor? Was it at a pub, a lounge, a restaurant or in a liquor store? Then you can thank the … Read more
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is an experience in dining like no other. The unique and elegant space is welcoming without even a hint of pretension. I felt comfortable from the moment we arrived and throughout the evening as the ebb and flow of a relatively fast paced environment swirled around us. The space … Read more
Time flies when you’re having fun! This November marks the one-year anniversary of The Little District Roadhouse, North Vancouver’s new favourite spot for barbeque and Southern comfort food. The third restaurant in The District Restaurant Group, The Little opened to rave reviews last fall, thanks to its mouthwatering menu and inspired décor. Fan favourites … Read more
Join the Rosé Revolution and enjoy festive fun at the Winter in Wine Country weekend Discover a winter wonderland in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country this November 29th and 30th. The South Okanagan will sparkle with seasonal events as part of the annual Winter in Wine Country festival. There will be 27 wineries hosting … Read more
Collaborative Dim Sum by Hawkers Market & JS Reclaimed Wood! Only at Vancouver Hawkers Market. November 15th! Love Dim Sum, or perhaps you’ve wanted to check out State Bird Provisions in San Francisco despite the 3 month wait list for a reservation? Hawkers Market is adding collaborative Dim Sum to next Saturdays Hawkers Market, which will … Read more
The first time I saw a bottle of Norma Jeane Merlot on a wine store shelf I walked right by. I’d never thought of screen icon Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of a good wine. Apparently I was wrong. Turns out Norma Jeane wines have turned into a cult classic and this merlot sells out each year. … Read more
It’s Friday and I have the original no-brainer wine pick for the weekend. Blasted Church Hatfield’s Fuse has been a favorite of mine for years. I just tasted the 2012 vintage and it delivers the goods once again. This is a complex blend of almost every white varietal grown in B.C. From pinot gris … Read more
BC-owned craft brewery toasts milestone with anniversary party, limited edition Session Red Ale This month Whistler Brewing Company, one of the originators of the BC craft brewing movement, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the company is launching a limited edition Session Red Ale and hosting an anniversary party to coincide … Read more
The first season of selling local wine, beer and spirits at farmers’ markets in British Columbia was good for consumers, vendors and the markets. Starting in June, BC Farmers’ Markets offered sales of locally-made wine, beer and spirits, following the provincial government’s move to modernize liquor laws. These changes came as the result of Parliamentary … Read more
This is our first Big Melt Challenge featuring 6 restaurants and delis in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver, that runs from November 4-30, 2014. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melt creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge … Read more