Exploring the World of Synchromesh

I was thrilled to receive a delivery of Synchomesh wines to taste and review. I really must admit that my first love is Riesling. I love all types of Rieslings; dry, off dry, and late harvest. Tasting these wines was like heaven. Every one of the three Rieslings I have had the opportunity to taste…

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WINE & DINE

APVSA Summer Tropical Wine Tour

APVSA Tropical Summer Wine Tour The Association for the Promotion of Wines and Spirits launched its Tropical Summer Wine Tour here in Vancouver this past week at the Sutton Place Hotel. The tour will make stops in 18 cities across North America, from Mexico City to Montreal, with an additional stop in Honolulu. APVSA boasts…

CLAUDIO’S RISTORANTE INTRODUCES NEW MENU

BUON APPETITO: CLAUDIO’S RISTORANTE INTRODUCES NEW MENU FOR SPRING AND SUMMER AT NORTH BURNABY ITALIAN HOTSPOT Executive Chef Aubrey Aliggayu’s Latest Menu Refresh Showcases Seasonally Inspired Array of Antipasti, Insalati, Hand-Made Pasta Fresca, Pizza and More Claudio’s Ristorante Executive Chef Aubrey Aliggayu has unveiled a new collection of seasonally inspired regional recipes and authentic-yet-contemporary classics…


TRAVEL/LEISURE

Record-sized Vilnius Pink Soup Fest started

Vilnius Turns Pink for Three Days as Vilnius Pink Soup Fest Returns Bigger than ever Vilnius Pink Soup Fest has started, turning the city completely pink – from a river parade to a giant pink slide for three whole days. Even longer than last year, the weekend is expected to bring 100,000 visitors together for…

EVENTS

Adult Male Sea Otter Admitted From Tofino

On Friday, May 29, an adult male sea otter was admitted to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) after being found in distress at Chesterman Beach near Tofino. A Fisheries Officer with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) responded to the animal and coordinated his transfer for rehabilitation. The sea otter was assessed to…

DRINKS

Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Sipping Society

SIPPING SOCIETY A SOCIETY FOR THOSE WHO CELEBRATE LIFE BY DOING Experience a unique spirited journey of craft distilling through a rarely viewed lens of curated spirits, cocktails and distillery experiences. Finally, a society for those who celebrae life by doing. A group of like minds who seek to build personal character through investing time…

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