Summertime with Fort Berens Wines
I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from…
WINE & DINE
Montalcino Uncorked: One Grape, Two Very Different Wines
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. What makes Montalcino…
White Spot’s Legendary Pirate Pak Day Is Back in Less Than a Week
Become a Kid Again! White Spot’s Pirate Pak Day Returns August 12 One day only, guests of all ages can relive a beloved tradition — all in support of Zajac Ranch For one day each year, British Columbians are invited to experience one of the province’s most iconic dining traditions. On Wednesday, August 12., White…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
41 International Graffiti Artists Gathered to Paint in Vilnius
41 International Graffiti Artists Gathered to Paint in Vilnius: Lithuania’s Capital is Becoming Street Art Destination This weekend, more than 40 artists from 23 countries collaborated to create permanent large-scale open-air artwork at the Baltic debut of Meeting of Styles in Lithuania’s creative capital. As travelers increasingly seek authentic urban experiences beyond traditional museums, Vilnius…
EVENTS
Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale August 22
Savour the Savings! Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale at LaSalle College Vancouver The highly popular Les Dames d’Escoffier, British Columbia Chapter (LDBC) Culinary Garage Sale is back and at a new location! Join fellow foodies for this legendary free annual fundraiser on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LaSalle College Vancouver…
DRINKS
Cannery Brewing’s Wildfire Dark Lager Returns
Cannery Brewing’s Wildfire Dark Lager is Back Again \Cannery Brewing has announced the return of their popular Wildfire Dark Lager. The release of this fundraiser beer is timely as wildland firefighters and emergency service workers are hard at work fighting forest fires across BC, Canada and beyond. According to BC Wildfire Services, more than 105…
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