Bordeaux 2023 Release: September 26
There were some very interesting insight at the media attended 2023 Bordeaux Release. Buyer Barb Philip, Category Manager – Wines of Europe, who is responsible for choosing which wines to buy for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, tells us that at the time of tasting the 2023 wines at the wineries in Bordeaux, the wines…
WINE & DINE
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit
Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit Wine production leaves behind a substantial amount of solid material after grapes have been pressed. The skins, seeds, pieces of pulp, and sometimes stems are collectively called pomace, or vinaccia in Italian. For centuries, much of this material had little commercial value once the juice had been removed. It still contained…
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026 Four Vancouver chefs have been selected as finalists in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026, placing them among Canada’s most promising culinary talents. placing them among Canada’s most promising culinary talents. Recognized globally as one of the premier platforms for emerging chefs, the competition brings together ambitious culinary…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
BC Parks Foundation launches first-ever lottery
BC Parks Foundation launches first-ever lottery with beautiful BC adventures for you to win What if a lottery ticket could take you to Haida Gwaii, through the Rockies, or into the mountains of Whistler, all while helping protect the incredible nature that makes British Columbia home? BC Parks Foundation is launching its first-ever lottery, “Win…
EVENTS
Science World Welcomes The Robot Zoo
Science World Welcomes The Robot Zoo, Where Nature Meets Engineering Interactive exhibition featuring larger-than-life robotic animals invites visitors to discover the science behind the natural world. Get ready to experience the animal kingdom like never before. The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants, arrives at Science World on October 9, 2026. Through larger-than-life robotic…
DRINKS
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Uncorks “The Spirit of Scotland”
FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER UNCORKS “THE SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND,” AN EXCLUSIVE FOUR-PART SCOTCH DINNER SERIES THIS AUTUMN -The Castle in the City invites whisky enthusiasts to an intimate culinary journey pairing exceptional Scotch with five-course tasting menus across four unforgettable evenings- This autumn, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland through a new lens…
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