Vancouver Craft Beer Week launches new website, new partnerships, new kickoff party, more citywide events and a bigger and better beer festival Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW) is all set to crush another 10-day celebration of craft beer from May 25 to June 3. VCBW is kicking things off in East Vancouver’s brewery district, … Read more
Burdock & Co and Royal Dinette partner up for special dinner collaboration on May 29th Mindful sourcing and cooking are two themes prevalent in both chefs Andrea Carlson and Eva Chin’s kitchens. To celebrate their deep and rewarding relationship with local producers Cropthorne Farm and Sole Foods, the two are joining forces on Tuesday, … Read more
Gotham Steakhouse is celebrating the long-awaited arrival of Spring 2018 with Social Hour on their secluded garden patio. Enjoy warm weekday afternoons and early evenings with a special menu of small plates, feature cocktails and treats from the award-winning wine list. Wednesday through Friday, Gotham’s in-house DJ will bring the music outside, creating a vibrant … Read more
Fraserhood Hangout Christens Wrap-Around Patio with Launch Party May 20, Adds Award-winning ‘Curry Fries’, New Signature Cocktails and Craft Beers to Menu Here comes the sun — and with it, a new lineup of classic, Americana-roadside-inspired fare and signature drinks at Bells and Whistles, as well as a ‘Dip Into Summer’ Party over the … Read more
Dublin Calling opens Rooftop patio and bar on the Granville Strip The MRG Group is pleased to announce the launch of the Dublin Calling Rooftop . The rooftop patio and bar will be the only rooftop bar on the popular Granville strip offering guests an unparalleled outdoor experience. Guests can enjoy the sun while … Read more
Chef Hawksworth returns to The West Coast Fishing Club for a culinary adventure this summer Renowned Canadian Chef David Hawksworth shares his love of food and fishing at the 12th annual David Hawksworth & Friends Culinary Adventure on July 15-19, 2018. Join Chef Hawksworth and other top BC chefs at Canada’s leading luxury fishing lodge, … Read more
Barbecue season has arrived! The 2015 Boswell Syrah from Quails’ Gate makes the perfect accompaniment to your favourite BBQ fare. With only 600 cases produced, the Syrah is only available at the winery or online at QuailsGate.com You definitely want to get your hands and palate on this one. The Boswell Syrah is in limited … Read more
Our #FavouriteThings includes our recommendations for Spring sipping It’s patio season already and it’s time to grab a favourite #bcwine. So many to choose from so we are featuring our #FavouriteThings recommendations to enjoy on the patio, at the beach, by the lake and around the picnic table. These are BC wines we have tried … Read more
Results are in for 2018 BC Best of Varietal Wine Awards ENCORE Vineyards is proud to share that Summerland’s Evolve Cellars’ Riesling 2016 ($19) has won BC Wine of the Year at this year’s British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Awards, presented by Okanagan Wine Festival. A classic Riesling that is well-balanced with stone fruit, … Read more
BC Wine Institute released its annual Vintage Report indicating slightly lower yields and phenomenal fruit quality delivered an excellent 2017 vintage. The professionals agree. Last week, invited media, sommeliers, wine buyers and educators gathered in Victoria and Vancouver on April 24 and 26, respectively, to taste the first BC wines of the 2017 vintage at … Read more