Chinatown Storytelling Centre and Chinatown BBQ

Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … Read more

Unsworth Vineyards & Blue Grouse | Pizza | Pinot | Pinball |

This past week I had the pleasure and opportunity to taste the wines from both Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Unsworth Vineyards. The event was billed as Pinot & Pizza and held at Pinhalla (a pinball pizzeria) located in downtown Victoria’s Chinatown. It was indeed a rather intriguing approach and an interesting invitation for sure. I think … Read more

Vancouver Welcomes UCHU

Vancouver Welcomes UCHU: A Seafood-Forward Dining Destination with Peruvian Soul With raw bar classics, vibrant ceviches, and a refined cocktail program, Chef Ricardo Valverde brings coastal Peruvian seafood cuisine to historic Chinatown Vancouver’s culinary landscape is set to welcome an exciting new seafood destination. The acclaimed team behind Mount Pleasant’s Michelin-recommended SUYO Modern Peruvian will … Read more

L’Abattoir Celebrates the New Year with Two Stellar Dining Experiences

I can’t wait to bring this menu to life with beautiful wines.

New Exhibit: Uncovering Hidden Stories and Iconic Images in Vancouver’s Chinatown

Prepare to see Vancouver’s Chinatown as you’ve never seen it before.

Victoria B.C.’s Guide to An Iconic High Tea

Taste your way through six different high tea experiences along Victoria’s self-guided High Tea Trail.