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PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS HOSTS CANADIAN CULINARY FOCUSED POP-UP DINNER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD

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PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS HOSTS CANADIAN CULINARY FOCUSED POP-UP DINNER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD New Chef-Led, Student-Executed Event Showcases the Very Best of Pacific Northwest Farms, Fields and Fisheries Across Four Courses   Prime Pacific Northwest farmers, foragers and fishers step into the culinary spotlight for one special night when the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts … Read more

Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event—September 9th at Eight with Moon Rabbit

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Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event Eight + Moon Rabbit An evening at Eight (recently crowned No. 2 on NA50B) eclipses dining; it is an intimate, ultra-exclusive culinary journey through the rich mosaic of Canadian culture, where Chef Darren MacLean transforms the country’s best ingredients into a breathtaking masterwork. For this Visa Infinite special event, … Read more

L’ABATTOIR Gastown Since 2010!

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CHEERS TO 16 YEARS This year, L’Abattoir celebrates 16 years in the heart of Gastown. Since opening in July 2010, the restaurant has grown into one of Vancouver’s most enduring dining destinations, shaped by our historic setting, French-influenced West Coast cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, one of the city’s most celebrated bars, and an award-winning wine program. … Read more

FIVE SAILS ENTERS A NEW ERA AS FIVE SAILS BY ALEX KIM

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FIVE SAILS ENTERS A NEW ERA AS FIVE SAILS BY ALEX KIM National Champion Chef Alex Kim Becomes Chef-Partner and Co-Owner of Five Sails “Five Sails has long been one of Vancouver’s most iconic restaurants, and it’s an incredible honour to become a partner in its future,” says Alex Kim. “I’m excited to continue shaping … Read more

Lunch at Unsworth in the Cowichan Valley

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If you haven’t been to the Cowichan Valley you are missing one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island. About an hours drive from Victoria the Cowichan Valley is a must visit for wine lovers. Temperatures are moderate with a year round pleasant climate. Grapes are grown on site and enjoy warm days and … Read more

Why we go back to Wind Cries Mary

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Friday was a bit of a turmoil. We were dealing with an unexpected plumbing emergency resulting in a major flood in the kitchen. Mops, the shop vac and fast thinking helped save the day, sort of. Lots of restoration work going on with huge fans and heaters making the house very uncomfortable. The solution? an … Read more

Burdock & Co returns to its neighbourhood roots

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BURDOCK & CO RETURNS TO ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD ROOTS WITH A NEW WALK-IN BAR MENU PLUS Gobo in the Garden dials up the vinyl and yakitori heat O’Rourke Family Estate and Peak Cellars announced as official wine partners for Burdock x Passage dinner on Aug. 11 Michelin-starred Burdock & Co returns to its neighbourhood roots with … Read more

LIFT Celebrates Wild BC Salmon Season with a Taste of the Coast

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The 2026 salmon season has arrived with particular excitement, as British Columbia anticipates its strongest Fraser River sockeye return since 2018. To mark the occasion, selected restaurants across the province are showcasing limited-time Wild BC Salmon features, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy one of our most celebrated ingredients at its seasonal peak. There are … Read more

From Provence to Paris, via the Loire Valley: What’s New in France

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WHAT’S NEW IN FRANCE | SUMMER 2026 As summer reaches its peak, the French art de vivre continues to reinvent itself through bold culinary concepts, heritage transformations, and expanded boutique getaways. From a historic château overlooking the Sancerre to a creative hideaway in Provence, a quintessential Parisian bistrot and an unexpected ice cream pop-up in … Read more