#WelcomeBack to Hester Creek Estate Vineyards
From the greeting with a sample of wine as you enter, to the complimentary tastings, we welcome you to choose your own wine experience.
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Vancouver chefs unite to raise awareness for mental health initiatives
Several Vancouver chefs have banded together to end the stigma on speaking out about the prevalence of mental health issues in the kitchen. They want people to speak up and loud. On Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., the whole community is invited to help mobilize change in the hospitality industry with the launch of the inaugural Kitchen Aide fundraiser at Café Medina (780 Richards Street).
Sensation – a wine tasting event for the senses! – a review by #GuestBlogger Valerie Stride
Some stand-out wines of the evening included the 2018 Wild Goose Winery Gewurztraminer – drier this year than last – and the 2017 Moon Curser Touriga Nacional. DaSilva’s 2015 Syrah Malbec was one of the most interesting wines of the evening; it was coming from a super BC vintage and exuded a beautiful balance of fruit and spice.
Introducing Starbucks(R) Delivers Powered by Uber Eats in Canada
Starbucks Canada joins delivery initiatives in U.S., U.K., China, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, and Chile, tapping into $95B food and beverage delivery business.
#GoBlue in full swing in South Granville until July 28
A number of South Granville’s restaurants will be featuring local blueberries in both savoury and sweet offerings, as well as beverages. In addition, the street (from 5th to 16th Ave) will be transformed with hues of blue as various retailers will be celebrating blueberries in their own ways – with special promotions, sales, events, and decorations.
97 South Song Sessions Songwriters Festival Coming to Okanagan Valley August 1-2
Bench 1775 Winery’s GM, Val Tait said “Bench 1775 is thrilled to be hosting the first ever 97 South Song Sessions night. This intimate performance is the perfect fit with our winery visitors and will surely be a landmark summer event in the Okanagan.”
Don’t be disappointed, a limited number of tickets available – Deighton Cup July 20
The Deighton Cup may be about embodying the theatre of the Kentucky Derby (hello, fashion!), but we couldn’t leave it at that.
Italian Day on The Drive has arrived! Sunday, June 9 noon to 8 pm
Sing, dance and enjoy live Italian music at 2nd Ave, Grandview Park, and Piazza Moda main stages throughout the day. Experience a true Italian food and wine sampling.
Third annual Monstercat Compound returns to Vancouver August 24
Visitors can expect performances from Monstercat fan favourite artists on the main stage, plus the best underground sounds on the Groundwerk Stage powered by MusicBC.
Made for sharing and pairing – Quails’ Gate wine
This made for sharing and pairing duo is none other than Quails’ Gate 2016 Stewart Family Chardonnay. A Decanter GOLD award winner paired with a bowl of Truffle Popcorn. Sinfully delicious. What could be better than an award winning Quails’ Gate wine paired with a crunchy snack? Can we say decadent? We love … Read more