The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is best known for providing financial assistance to hospitality industry members who are facing an extraordinary medical crisis, but the charitable organization also helps develop the next generation of industry members by offering a range of scholarships. In 2018 the BCHF will again be granting 4 different types of … Read more
Tickets to the fifth annual Brewery & The Beast go on sale Monday, May 1st at 10 a.m. Canada’s favourite annual meat festival, Brewery & The Beast, returns to Vancouver on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Located at Concord Pacific Lot (88 Pacific Boulevard), from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., more than 50 of Vancouver … Read more
Recently awarded by Westender Magazine a first place (GOLD) in the categories of Best Deli as well as Best Stall at Granville Island Market, Oyama Sausage Co. has everything to make holiday entertaining easy and enjoyable. The Granville Island favourite is again offering a wide selection of handmade charcuterie and meats, including party trays, hostess … Read more
On a late summer Vancouver evening on September 7, MyVanCity.ca had the pleasure of sharing a wonderful evening aboard the MV Britannia from Harbour Cruises in Coal Harbour. From the warm welcome with a personal photo and walk up the gangplank to the delicate rose presented as we left, the evening provided a great … Read more
Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend? ROMEO AND JULIET LAUNCHES THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be … Read more
Negroni Week supports local charities, including the BCHF Negroni Week takes place at various venues across BC and the world from June 6-12, 2016, with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Several restaurants and bars in Vancouver have designated the BC Hospitality Foundation as their charity of choice, including The Cascade Room, CinCin Ristorante + Bar, Distillery Bar … Read more
The First CPBA Bartender Book Swap and Sale is being held February 10th Ever since 1862, when Jerry Thomas published his “Bar-Tender’s Guide”, the first ever book of cocktail recipes, the technique, art and lore of drink-making have been collected into innumerable guides, bibles and compendia that have inspired and educated aspiring bartenders. With the … Read more
100 Reasons to Celebrate this Season Made-in-BC charity reaches milestone The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce that it has reached a significant milestone. This November, the BCHF helped its 100th beneficiary. As you read the inspiring testimonial of Susan Selles, the Foundation encourages you to share her story of hope and determination with … Read more
#WhyIWorkHere is a tribute to the people that make your job easier. #WhyIWorkHere is about the people who keep you sane in the middle of a rush. #WhyIWorkHere is about your teammates who are more than co-workers. They’re family. #WhyIWorkHere makes getting off at 3am not that bad. When industry workers are in financial need, the BCHF has the … Read more
Bartenders who weren’t working were probably in the inner bowels of the CBC on Saturday afternoon, April 18th, having a sneak peek; make that a sneak sip, of some of the finest distilled spirits BC has to offer. This was the second annual BC Distilled Festival, designed to highlight BC’s micro-distilleries. Their ranks have doubled … Read more