BC’s annual grape harvest has arrived amid cooler temperatures in mid-August and early September. With the long, moderate season, wineries are indicating nice flavour development, beautiful acidity and increased crop levels for an exciting 2018 vintage. The first harvest for sparkling wine grapes started at the end of August, roughly two weeks later than in … Read more
Anytime time is a great time to visit the regions of #bcwine Country but September is kind of a special time. Most of the wineries are going full tilt but visitor wise it’s a little less hectic. It really is when the grown-ups come out to play in BC Wine Country. Here is a recap … Read more
Vancouver Floral Studio Warms Up Autumn with a Series of Events that Allow Participants to Create Personalized Arrangements, Centerpieces and Wreaths Floral enthusiasts can celebrate and design seasonal flowers and foliage when The Wild Bunch hosts a series of Thursday evening workshops at their design studio in Vancouver at 7 East 7th Avenue on October 5, November 2, December … Read more
An elite food extravaganza featuring A Star-Studded Line-Up The highly anticipated luxurious food festival, EAT! Vancouver returns to Vancouver’s vibrant culinary scene from November 6 to 11, featuring one-of-a-kind collaborations between U.S. and Canadian chefs from across the country. Net proceeds from this year’s EAT! Vancouver festival will benefit Project CHEF. This year’s epicurean lineup … Read more
RIPE 2015 A bountiful harvest celebration brings chefs together with local farmers, winemakers, and craft beverage producers to raise funds for Vancouver Farmers Markets. Vancouver Farmers Markets, the non-profit organizer of nine weekly farmers markets in the city, is partnering with top farm-to-table chefs and a selection of local farms and producers to … Read more
The Golden Dumpling Cook Off and Derby on August 9th moves to Food Truck Fest Due to licensing issues, the Golden Dumpling Cook Off and Derby will now be held at the Food Truck Fest located at 215 West 1st Avenue on August 9th, 2015 from 1pm – 5pm. The site is between the Cambie … Read more
BC’s 2014 Wine Grape Harvest Has Begun Fall has arrived in Osoyoos, BC, delivering a bountiful harvest for Summerhill Pyramid Winery. With a hot and dry summer season, Chardonnay grapes from the certified organic Sekhon Family Vineyard have ripened beautifully with a perfect balance of fresh acidity and flavour expression. Acheiving organic status in … Read more