Earlier in October, I was invited to a media event at the Dockside Restaurant at the Granville Island Hotel. The purpose was to introduce us to their new fall menu. We started the evening with some nibbles which included an attractive and tasty charcuterie plate and warm pizza slices. Both were nicely … Read more
Mushroom & Truffle Dinner Don’t miss this truly special five-course truffle dinner experience. In celebration of CinCin Ristorante + Bar’s annual Mushroom & Truffle Festival, this dinner promises to be a spectacular Autumn tasting of flavours, flights, and funghetti. Exquisitely paired with the renowned La Spinetta wines from Italy’s Piedmont region, the magical evening … Read more
Award-winning Kitsilano Bistro Celebrates Successful Third Year by Hosting Exclusive Seven-Course, French-meets-Italian Feast with Wine Pairings Two pedigreed culinary talents will share the stage when Au Comptoir Executive Chef Daniel McGee and La Quercia Chef/Owner Adam Pegg come together to co-host a collaborative dinner in celebration of the acclaimed Kitsilano brasserie’s third … Read more
Chat, chew & now say ‘Cheers!’ at the popular Main Street eatery Slickity Jim’s, a rambunctious, casual eatery with two Vancouver locations (on Main Street and West 7th), is known for its wicked breakfast and brunch offerings. Now, the Main Street location is serving up satisfying bites and creative cocktails late into the evening … Read more
Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 – 6:30 pm Cibo is hosting their next event in the Summer Wine Dinner Series this week. It is a perfect opportunity to get out of the heat and relax in our comfortable, air-conditioned dining room. Treat yourself mid-week to a delectable experience of rustic Italian cuisine and accompanying wine pairings … Read more
The evening was entitled Midsummer Night’s Dream, a one night only pairing of select wines from the Chianti Region of Tuscany It was the longest day of the year when Cibo Trattoria General Manager and Wine Director Mark Taylor hosted a four course Chianti Dinner to an excited crowd of wine lovers. Pairing a … Read more
The richer our experiences are the better our lives are. Since our relationships have an important place in making those special moments it makes sense to keep those special times coming. A romantic dinner may be old school but it’s still one of the best ways to nurture our relationships, especially when time is … Read more
Known for the consistency and quality of their premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Foxtrot Vineyards is a family run winery located on the Okanagan Valley’s Naramata Bench. The drive for excellence has become the life’s work of the Allander family who have created wines worth talking about, earning praise from top sommeliers and international … Read more
The Extraordinary Italian Taste in Vancouver Just because it looks Italian, doesn’t mean it is Italian! A series of Media Dinners are scheduled for June and November 2016. Journalists and media professionals are invited to dine in some of the 13 restaurants in Vancouver awarded with the “Ospitalita`Italiana” trademark. Ospitalita Italiana’ is a complimentary, voluntary … Read more
An oasis in the heart of downtown for lunch, dinner, or cocktails Gotham’s garden oasis is one of Vancouver’s best-kept dining secrets. Nestled against the south wall of the art deco heritage building, the patio is warmed by the morning and lunchtime sunshine and protected from the heat of the afternoon. Lush flowers, greenery, and market … Read more