Looking for the perfect luxury getaway? I have a suggestion! The Lake House at Quails’ Gate will satisfy your every desire be it the fabulous gourmet kitchen, the decadent ensuite bath with its soaker tub and separate steam shower, the cozy robes or the air conditioned comfort. We spent the best days away having a … Read more
Railtown Chefs, Co-Owners Dan Olson and Tyler Day Bring the Heat, Carve the Meat, Hold Court at The Return of Railtown’s Southern-Inspired Barbecue and Streetside Parties After a two-year hiatus, Railtown Cafe’s perennially sold-out Saturday al-fresco-style Tailgate Barbecues are back for two exclusive events at their original location in the heart of Vancouver’s historic … Read more
Raise a Glass to Our Great Nation on July 1 with New Vintages Ready for BBQ Festivities Road 13 Vineyards celebrates Canada’s 151st birthday with newly released BBQ friendly wines; 2016 GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) and 2016 Syrah Malbec, along with pairing recipes from the popular Road 13 dinners with Backyard Farm, that will have guests … Read more
FOURTH OF JULY A special Fourth of July event at Blaine’s Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa Join us for a special celebration on the Fourth of July, complete with family-friendly beachside activities including lawn games, arts and crafts, face painting, plus live music and our Seaside Sizzle, the ultimate beach barbecue experience. At … Read more
With the weather getting warmer and the nights getting longer, it’s officially BBQ season and what better day to BBQ than Canada Day? When you have everything from veggies to burgers on your BBQ, you need a drink that doesn’t overpower or underwhelm. Recently I attended a tasting of the 1000 Stories … Read more
Ninth annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grill masters against each other for the coveted RibFest Cup Calling all BBQ fans! The ninth annual Canada Day RibFest comes to Mamie Taylor’s on Sunday, July 1, sponsored by Strange Fellows Brewing, Good Company Lager and Cutty Sark Whisky. An Eastside Canada Day tradition, the cook-off competition … Read more
Barbecue season has arrived! The 2015 Boswell Syrah from Quails’ Gate makes the perfect accompaniment to your favourite BBQ fare. With only 600 cases produced, the Syrah is only available at the winery or online at QuailsGate.com You definitely want to get your hands and palate on this one. The Boswell Syrah is in limited … Read more
Resort announces Packers Kitchen + Bar alongside special activities celebrating seasonal fare Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa has announced an exciting calendar of events and culinary offerings for the spring and summer seasons, continuing its mission to provide the ultimate seaside experience in the Northwest. Semiahmoo has streamlined its culinary offerings with the relaunch … Read more
Granville Room to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a pop-up BBQ and viewing party The Kentucky Derby is one of the great events of Spring, and Granville Room is celebrating the Run for the Roses with a Southern-style viewing party on Saturday, May 5th. This year’s viewing party marks the eighth year in a … Read more
Best BBQ Eateries in Vancouver Food trends are becoming harder to predict as Vancouver’s tastes become increasingly segmented. Despite that, there are still trends that can be expected to dominate the Canadian food market for the remainder of 2018. Veganism continues to become more popular but the same can be said for something on the complete opposite … Read more