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The Okanagan is one of my favourite places to visit and no wonder, it’s #BCWine Country. I was lucky enough to fit in two days for visiting, tasting, dining and exploring on my way to Calgary. Taking the lower route (Hope-Princeton) on a magnificently sunny day with an early start. Turned out not to be […]
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While Gotham Steakhouse & Bar is rightly famous for perfectly-grilled steaks, the freshest seafood has always taken its own proud place on Gotham’s sumptuous menu. From local sustainable caviar and oysters and the city’s best Crab Cake, to salmon and lobster and a stunning Seafood Tower, Gotham takes great pride in offering the finest seafood, […]
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Top Drop Event Features Five-Course Dinner Paired with Selections From Flagship Napa Valley Wineries Spottswoode Estate and Blackbird Vineyards Napa Valley will take centre stage at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar when the restaurant hosts a pair of celebrated California wineries for an exclusive ‘Napa: Past, Present, Future’ wine dinner on Thursday, May 17. Presented […]
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Gastown Hotspot Hosts Casual Grazing Dinner, Wine Tasting Event in Private, ‘Underbelly’ Dining Quarters with Partial Proceeds Donated to BC Hospitality Foundation Wildebeest will usher in the fifth annual Top Drop Vancouver festival by hosting a ‘Pink Links’ Sausage and Rosé Party in its private, lower-level ‘Underbelly’ dining room on Wednesday, May 16 at 8 […]
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Tasting Dinner Pairs Menu Prepared by Tacofino’s Michelin-Starred Regional Executive Chef Stefan Hartmann with Rare, Unique Styles of Herradura, el Jimador Tequila During Five-Course Fiesta Following a string of sold-out beer dinners, Tacofino will host a one-night-only Tequila Dinner at its Yaletown ‘Burrito Bar’ at 1025 Mainland Street on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 […]
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Themed trips showcase the brand’s commitment to culinary and adventure tourism The West Coast Fishing Club is thrilled to celebrate 30 years of combining luxury, adventure and world-class fishing in British Columbia’s beautiful Haida Gwaii islands. Marine conservation has always been at the forefront of co-owners Brian Legge’s and Rick Grange’s minds, since they […]
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Granville Room to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a pop-up BBQ and viewing party The Kentucky Derby is one of the great events of Spring, and Granville Room is celebrating the Run for the Roses with a Southern-style viewing party on Saturday, May 5th. This year’s viewing party marks the eighth year in a […]
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Cheers to Spring sunshine. The newly released 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé is the perfect pairing for your spring and summer get-togethers. Rosé continues to gain popularity and no wonder with such deliciously refreshing options like this 2017 Quails’ Gate Rosé. Rosé A classic summer sipper, our 2017 Rosé is fresh, approachable and fruit-forward. An easy-going […]
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Sample delicious drinks on Dockside’s award-winning patio on Thursday, May 24th Dockside Restaurant and Coal Harbour Liquor Store are pleased to again host the annual Spring Patio Tasting on the waterfront of False Creek. The event will take place from 5pm – 8pm on Thursday, May 24th when roughly 25 distillers, brewers, and wineries […]
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Walla Walla’s New Premier Destination Winery This May 4th, Revelry Vintners will celebrate the much anticipated Grand Opening of their nearly 12,000 square-foot destination winery on the Southside of Walla Walla, a milestone that marks 12 years of hard work, dreaming and determination. With a strong emphasis on showcasing a sense of place, […]
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2014 Riesling 8th Generation Summerland, BC $20.90 The grapes for this wine come from 29-year-old vines. The result is a wine with depth and concentration. Lemon yellow with medium intensity. Classic varietal character on the nose – mineral, stone fruit, citrus and a hint of petrol. Slightly off dry, but well balanced with good mouth […]
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It was a sunny Monday in April when I headed down to the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) on Granville Island to learn more about the Spanish wines Lopez de Heredia from Maria Vicente. I am going to let the winery explain what they are all about. “Lopez de Heredia – one of the […]
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June 23 – September 3, 2018 This summer, Liquidity Wines‘ tasting room walls will be adorned with images from the National Geographic Photo Ark – a compelling series of photographic portraits that capture the beauty of Earth’s diverse species. “The goal of the Photo Ark is simple: show what’s at stake, and get […]
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The company is rolling out new offerings – including several Canadian exclusives – aimed squarely at afternoons. This week, Starbucks is introducing more Canadian-exclusives, giving customers more reasons than ever to visit cafés throughout the day. Beginning May 1, five new fresh sandwiches inspired by international flavours will revamp the lunch lineup – and […]
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I just enjoyed the most unique, entertaining theatre! Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy! Since 1980, Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) has entertained an average of 60,000 people a year, 11 performances a week, 52 weeks a year. I was not one of those who had attended. Fear of the unknown, of possible embarrassment, and […]
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The Filberg Festival has always been known for featuring exceptional Canadian talent when it comes to entertainment. Headliners over the long weekend include: R&B Allstars, The Paperboys, Dustin Bentall, Roy Forbes, Boom Booms and Michael Kaeshammer. Visit http://filbergfestival.com/the-festival/entertainment/ for the full line up. Join us on Friday August 3rd for a special evening concert […]
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Paintings from Musqueam artist, Debra Sparrow, to appear on two pillars of the Granville Street Bridge; eight other artists to paint murals on the island A group of local and international artists will be creating new murals on Granville Island starting on May 1st. The murals will appear around The Chain & Forge – Granville […]
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NEW EXHIBITION AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM FOR SPRING 2018 Internationally-renowned author, artist, and designer Douglas Coupland is collaborating with Ocean Wise® to highlight an escalating global conservation crisis – ocean plastic pollution – through a new major sculpture exhibition that will be unveiled at Vancouver Aquarium on May 18, 2018. This is a first for […]
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One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods’ musical sophistication and lyrical richness are sure to delight audiences! Please be advised that this musical deals with mature subject matter. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who […]
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Yaletown eatery partners with local award-winning brewery for monthly event series Homer Street Cafe and Bar will continue its monthly Takeover Series collaboration with local microbrewery, Powell Brewery for a ten-day long event kicking-off April 30 through to May 9. The ongoing series sees a different distiller or brewer commandeer Homer Street Cafe’s bar and kitchen for a week […]
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