WHISTLER RESTAURANTS OFFER SEASONAL AND AUTHENTIC FAVOURITES Take in the spring ski season with a little R&R at Whistler Blackcomb and be sure to make dinner plans at Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar and Il Caminetto. Toptable Group’s Whistler venues continue to win rave reviews for cuisine and service excellence and are a must … Read more
The final countdown is on! We’re counting down the days until beer lovers unite at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre to celebrate the 23rd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. The Okanagan’s long-standing and well-loved festival celebrating everything to do with beer is quickly approaching! It runs on Friday April 13th from 4-9pm and Saturday … Read more
Wine agent Richard Massey organized this event at Granville Island’s Edible Canada to showcase Vancouver Island wine and spirits. I began at Unsworth Vineyards, which is located in Mill Bay, between Victoria and Duncan where I chatted with Sommelier Chris Turyk. I first became aware of Unsworth when I visited the winery two years ago … Read more
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is pleased to announce its tasting room will be open for extended hours starting this Easter weekend. The Okanagan Falls winery invites guests to taste and purchase their new releases. For April, the room will be open Friday through Sunday, and starting April 27, it will be open 7 days … Read more
Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) April feature show, Murder on the Improv Express, is an improvised whodunit set in the 1930’s – a glamourous era when Art Deco was in vogue and anyone who was anyone travelled ‘abroad’ on luxury liners or trains. The best chefs, servers, and bartenders were recruited to cater to these elite travellers. … Read more
Masi Agricola commissions Susan A. Point to create custom wine label on Costasera Amarone 2000 A family-owned winery by the Boscaini family and now in its seventh generation, Masi Agricola (Masi), makers of quality Amarone wines in Valpolicella, has commissioned renowned Coast Salish artist Susan A. Point to create a piece of art, which will … Read more
Fifth annual event features 40 BC distilleries, tasty treats and cuddly puppies The fifth annual BC Distilled Festival, the largest spirits event in Canada reserved exclusively for local distilleries, takes place at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 14. Enthusiasts know BC Distilled as the chance to mix with friends old and new while … Read more
Odd Society Spirits Set to Release ‘Ginger’, a Real Ginger Beer Sharp on the tongue and straight to the point, Ginger by Odd Society Spirits is the real deal. This locally crafted ginger beer,made with fermented organic sugar and fresh ginger, is extremely refreshing with a satisfying finish. Simply made with water, organic sugar, yeast, … Read more
SOMETHING’S FISHY AT PROVENCE IN APRIL From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates the 10th annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair, corresponding to our April Fool’s Day, filled with whimsical pranks and games. “Poisson d’Avril is an opportunity to welcome spring with a bit … Read more
This year’s Malbec Word Day falls on Tuesday, April 17th, and British Columbia will get a jump on the celebrations with free Argentinean wine tastings at 7 private retailers. In addition, select BCLDB stores throughout the province will offer free tastings of Argentinean wines in April. In BC, the following private stores will host … Read more