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Award-winning supplier of ethical and sustainable meats to celebrate one year since opening public-facing butcher shop and restaurant Two Rivers Meats— The Shop will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their public-facing butcher shop and eatery on Saturday, October 13 with the launch of their new menu and a number of customer appreciation offerings. Two Rivers has been supplying […]
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Expert advice and inspiration return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West from October 18-21, 2018 From renovation overhaul to brand-new build, and DIY do-overs to one-day décor dreams, the Vancouver Fall Home Showis where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh inspiration unite. Back in Vancouver for the 35th year for four days only – […]
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Canada’s Definitive Culinary Competition for Young Chefs delivers $10,000. Mentorsip, Community and Career Advancement Opportunities • 2018 Hawksworth Young Scholarship Program expands to include development and learning opportunities during national finals competition • Esteemed chefs and culinary leaders from across Canada judge ‘Black Box’ culinary competition, October 13th, George Brown College • Celebration reception & […]
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Hello Fall. It’s a busy time at the winery with fall colours appearing and harvest in full swing. So far, the vineyard team has picked Foch, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with more coming in daily. Our winemaking team has two exciting additions – our first concrete eggs (aptly named Julio and Enrique Egglesias). In […]
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This post features some wineries I have tried for the first time. 2016 Chardonnay Fort Berens Lillooet, $18.98 Straw coloured with medium-light intensity. Oak slightly dominates the nose (I like this style) followed by tropical fruit, citrus, butter and toast. Good balance with good mouthfeel. The flavours echo the nose. Pleasing flavours linger on the […]
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On Friday, October 19 2018, Vancouverites will have the chance to enjoy a special preview of wines newly released by Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. The wines will be featured at a sparkling wine reception hosted by the Terminal City Club. Owned by the Mavety family, Blue Mountain is known for crafting award-winning wines solely […]
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Pacific Theatre presents a With A Spoon production in association with Rumble Theatre THE WOLVES by Sarah DeLappe “Push further than you think you can – and keep on pushing, cause God damn it, I want to WIN.” Oct 19 – Nov 10 Under the cold lights of an indoor soccer field, nine teenage […]
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Due to popular demand, The Snapshots Collective is thrilled to announce an additional performance has been added to the run of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Monday, October 15 at 8pm at Mrs. Lovett’s Pie Shop in Vancouver’s historic Gastown. In this immersive, site-specific production, which runs October 10–31, 2018, audiences […]
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The city’s top local culinary experts will hit the Cooking Stage at the 35th annual Vancouver Fall Home Show from October 18-21, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Aspiring home cooks, turn up the heat and sharpen your knives – it’s your chance to get schooled by Vancouver’s top chefs on the Fulgor […]
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Second straight win comes as East Van Brewery expands into the United States With another massively successful Truck Stop Concert Series and the opening of a new Truck Stop and brewery in Colorado in the rear-view mirror, it’s safe to say that 2018 has been a been a heck of a trip for Red […]
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The 2018 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a record-breaking high note, with a total season attendance of over 108,000 – up 8% from the previous year – and a lineup of successful plays and special events that repeatedly sold out houses throughout the Festival. The 29th Bard season ran […]
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The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce it will receive proceeds from the sale of a special BC-made craft beer being released during BC Craft Beer Month in October 2018. The BC Beer Triple Dry-Hopped Lager Collaboration Brew is a joint project involving BC Craft Brewers Guild, BREWHALL Beer Co., Phillips Brewing & […]
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The World’s Largest Poutine Eating Competition Will Host Top-Ranked Pro and Amateur Eaters, plus a CEO Charity Challenge with 25 High Profile Eaters PLAID NATION Fans from around the world will once again make the trip to Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square to experience the 9th Annual Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship (#WPEC2018). This epically […]
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The last Friday of the month marks Todd Hancock’s “Friday Nights” at the Railway Stage and Beer Café. I had so much fun last month, that I talked my husband into coming out for this month’s event. Neat, on the rocks, or from the beer taps, the drinks were flowing. Our evening’s entertainment included Myles […]
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October brings crisp air, coloured leaves, harvest bounty and an appetite for heartier fare. Provence Marinaside celebrates this abundant season with three special opportunities to experience the myriad flavours of fall. Chef’s Top Ten – on-going throughout October Provence is again offering its popular Chef’s Top Ten two-course menus throughout October. Each week features a […]
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Luminary Award Soirée Friday, November 2, 2018 5 pm until late Fairmont Hotel Vancouver $250/ticket or $2,500/table of 10 or $3,000 per corporate table The Luminary Award Soirée is a glamorous evening to celebrate the power of mentorship. It’s a tough world for girls, but, with your support, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland can […]
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Vancouver Moving Theatre with Carnegie Community Centre & Association of United Ukrainian Canadians and a host of community partners presents The 15th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival Wednesday October 24 to Sunday November 4, 2018 Featuring over 100 events at over 40 locations throughout the Downtown Eastside Tickets and Info: www.heartofthecityfestival.com […]
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What’s better than one happy hour? Two, obviously, and Railway Stage & Beer Café is launching new happy hours to make after work and the end of the night just that little bit better. After all, each happy hour at the Railway will feature rotating $3 beers from its constantly-changing local craft beer list. […]
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