WINE & DINE

Chilean Wines at Franco’s

  A Brief History Chile’s wine making roots stretch back to the 1500s, when Spanish settlers first planted vines in South America. Modern Chilean wine, however, really begins in the mid-19th century, when growers imported Bordeaux varieties and wine making expertise from France. One important consequence of this exchange was the preservation of Carménère, a…

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KINTON RAMEN OPENS NEW BURNABY LOCATION

KINTON RAMEN OPENS NEW BURNABY LOCATION WITH 50% OFF RAMEN GRAND OPENING SPECIAL One-Day-Only 50% Off Ramen on February 7, 2026 Kinton Ramen  is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Burnaby. The restaurant will officially open its doors on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Unit 140–4112 Lougheed Highway, welcoming guests…

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TRAVEL/LEISURE

Re:BC Leader to Showcase BC’s Tech Innovation

Re:BC Leader to Showcase BC’s Tech Innovation in Regenerative Tourism at National Conference IMPACT National kicks off in Victoria this week Kirsten Ovstaas, Director of Marketing & Growth for Vancouver-based Re:BC, will be presenting the organization’s technology-driven approach to regenerative tourism, demonstrating how BC is leading innovation in responsible travel. Why This Matters Now: Re:BC…

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ELIZABETH BLAU A SEMFINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS 2026 JAMES BEARD AWARD

BLAU & ASSOCIATES FOUNDER AND CEO ELIZABETH BLAU NAMED A SEMFINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS 2026 JAMES BEARD AWARD ‘Outstanding Restaurateur’ Nod Latest Accolade for Hospitality Industry Veteran, Managing Partner of Multiple Restaurants in Vancouver, Las Vegas and Dallas Blau + Associates Founder & CEO Elizabeth Blau has been named a semifinalist for a prestigious 2026 James…

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DRINKS

In conversation with Graeme Macaloney | Macaloney’s Island Distillery

In conversation with Graeme Macaloney, Founder-Director, Master Whiskymaker & Global Ambassador, Macaloney’s Island Distillery I posed a few questions to Graeme Macaloney just ahead of the Victoria Whisky Festival which runs through Thursday the 15th, Friday the 16th, Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of January 2026 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located…

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