This post features some wineries I have tried for the first time. 2016 Chardonnay Fort Berens Lillooet, $18.98 Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Oak slightly dominates the nose (I like this style) followed by tropical fruit, citrus, butter and toast. Good balance with good mouthfeel. The flavours echo the nose. Pleasing flavours linger on the … Read more
On Friday, October 19 2018, Vancouverites will have the chance to enjoy a special preview of wines newly released by Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars.
Second straight win comes as East Van Brewery expands into the United States With another massively successful Truck Stop Concert Series and the opening of a new Truck Stop and brewery in Colorado in the rear-view mirror, it’s safe to say that 2018 has been a been a heck of a trip for Red … Read more
The 2018 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a record-breaking high note, with a total season attendance of over 108,000 – up 8% from the previous year – and a lineup of successful plays and special events that repeatedly sold out houses throughout the Festival. The 29th Bard season ran … Read more
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce it will receive proceeds from the sale of a special BC-made craft beer being released during BC Craft Beer Month in October 2018. The BC Beer Triple Dry-Hopped Lager Collaboration Brew is a joint project involving BC Craft Brewers Guild, BREWHALL Beer Co., Phillips Brewing & … Read more
The last Friday of the month marks Todd Hancock’s “Friday Nights” at the Railway Stage and Beer Café. I had so much fun last month, that I talked my husband into coming out for this month’s event. Neat, on the rocks, or from the beer taps, the drinks were flowing. Our evening’s entertainment included Myles … Read more
October brings crisp air, coloured leaves, harvest bounty and an appetite for heartier fare. Provence Marinaside celebrates this abundant season with three special opportunities to experience the myriad flavours of fall. Chef’s Top Ten – on-going throughout October Provence is again offering its popular Chef’s Top Ten two-course menus throughout October. Each week features a … Read more
Vancouver Moving Theatre with Carnegie Community Centre & Association of United Ukrainian Canadians and a host of community partners presents The 15th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival Wednesday October 24 to Sunday November 4, 2018 Featuring over 100 events at over 40 locations throughout the Downtown Eastside Tickets and Info: www.heartofthecityfestival.com … Read more
The sun was shining for us on this beautiful early autumn evening and it set the perfect backdrop for Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates Vegetarian Edition event. This was the first time an all-vegetarian Tasting Plates tour had been offered.
