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Taste and experience the best-of-the-best that Canadian cuisine and winemaking has to offer at the Icons of Wine & Food Dinner. Miradoro Restaurant at the picturesque Tinhorn Creek Vineyards will set the stage for this incredible evening hosted by Chef Mark McEwan, featuring the culinary creations of Jinhee Lee of Foreign Concept, Trevor Bird of […]
The post CHEF MEETS BC GRAPE – Icons of Wine & Food Dinner at Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek – Friday, June 22 appeared first on My Van City.
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One-Day Wine and Food Outdoor Festival of Iconic BC Wines, Celebrity Chefs and Interactive Experiences Celebrity chefs from across Canada and award-winning BC wineries descend on the Okanagan Valley to celebrate local wine and cuisine at the Wines of British Columbia‘s Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan wine and food festival, in its second […]
The post BC Wines Set to Shine Alongside Celebrity Chefs at Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan June 23 appeared first on My Van City.
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World-renowned Okanagan winery announces the return of stylish, seasonal dining destination, along with new national ‘Bring Mission Hill Home’ contest A destination in its own right, and ranked ‘One of the Top 5 Winery Restaurants in the World’ (Travel + Leisure magazine), Mission Hill Family Estate’s Terrace Restaurant is now open for the 2018 season. […]
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H2 Rotisserie & Bar and H Tasting Lounge make the harbour-side resort a prime destination on Dad’s special day The Westin Bayshore Vancouver’s H2 Rotisserie & Bar and H Tasting Lounge are superb dining destinations for visitors and locals alike. And on Sunday, June 17, they offer Dads and their families a number of […]
The post Knock it out of the park for Dad at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver this Father’s Day appeared first on My Van City.
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Restaurant to Host Weekly Seafood Feasts on its European-Inspired Patio for Fourth Consecutive Season Starting Father’s Day and Continuing Through August Summer in the city means more than just sunshine and lazy days at the beach — it also heralds the return of the Sunday Seafood Boil Series on the patio at Boulevard Kitchen […]
The post ALL DECKED OUT: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR CONTINUES POPULAR OUTDOOR SUNDAY SEAFOOD BOIL SERIES FOR THE SUMMER appeared first on My Van City.
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Celebration for foodies and film buffs to take place in the South Okanagan June 15th – 17th, 2018 Devour! The Food Film Fest returns to Osoyoos this summer, bringing with it an exciting ensemble of celebrated chefs from around the country, who will be cooking up delicious, film-inspired plates over an action-packed three-day celebration. Taking place from […]
The post THIRD ANNUAL DEVOUR! OSOYOOS FOOD FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WATERMARK BEACH RESORT appeared first on My Van City.
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Once again Quails’ Gate will be pouring their wines at the Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan at See Ya Later Ranch. This tented, festival style outdoor extravaganza is set in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Be sure to look for us as you take in this wine and food pairing event. […]
The post ON THE ROAD with Quails’ Gate at Chef Meets BC Grape Taste of the Okanagan June 23 appeared first on My Van City.
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On our whirlwind Okanagan trip we prioritized our wine tasting experiences. You know it’s amazing what you can pack into two days if you have the right incentive. The right incentive for me is always the opportunity to taste the yummy wines of British Columbia and this recent trip was no exception. I am a huge […]
The post Whirlwind Okanagan Trip Wine Tasting Experiences – Tinhorn Creek appeared first on My Van City.
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Last week Provence Marinaside TWB unveiled their new Rosé Collection. Featuring 46 different Rosé wines both old world and new world, including 41 available by the glass. No surprise I didn’t manage to taste all 41 which means I’ll just have to go back to TWB again and again this summer and why not TWB […]
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2014 Chardonnay vin Amité Oliver, BC $29.90 Formerly known as vin Perdue until some winery in Napa felt it might be confused with the name of one of their wines and threatened legal action. The owners felt that the most expedient and least costly option was to rebrand their wine. Lemon yellow in colour […]
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TURNING UP THE HEAT The Downlow Chicken Shack cranks it up with Nashville Hot Chicken starting June 13th Things are about to get hotter on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive as The Downlow Chicken Shack (905 Commercial Drive) brings Southern charm and hospitality to the city with its take on Nashville Hot Chicken. The popular crispy, fried […]
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Bill Reid Gallery’s 10th Anniversary Series “Body Language: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest” The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coastal Art is celebrating its 10th anniversary in grand style, re-opening after a major renovation which has added light and space to the gallery, and hosting the premiere exhibition of “Body Language”: Reawakening Cultural […]
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Vancouver Art Gallery’s Summer 2018 Exhibition “Cabin Fever “Cabin Fever” is a multimedia journey through the 300 year history of the cabin’s significance in North America. Replete with architectural models, photography, paintings, videos and a sizable collection of artifacts, the exhibition follows the cultural influences of a changing world on the structure and function […]
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Award-winning local playwright Meghan Gardiner has crafted a heartfelt show perfect for first time young playgoers at Carousel Theatre’s wee Bee Stage. We Three features colourful, gentle and expressive characters named M, E and 3 who explore themes of belonging and understanding through songs and interactive tactile experiences. Actors CJ McGillivray, Melissa Oei and Allan […]
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MANE EVENT, Chor Leoni’s summer romp on the Bard stage at Vanier Park (3pm & 8 pm, June 25 & July 2), finds Vancouver’s renowned choir of singing lions shaking out their manes for their 25th and final time at Vancouver’s iconic summer venue. Mane Event blends the old with the new, folk songs with […]
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Did you know Quails’ Gate has a series of long table dinners to make your summer dining fun, exciting and the perfect wine pairing experience? As a couple; with friends or family members who also love Quails’ Gate wine as much as you do you could be sharing a special moment under the stars in […]
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In partnership with Beam Suntory, Surrey’s Newest Hotspot to host whisky flights and delicious cuisine Treat your dad to the ultimate Father’s Day experience! In partnership with Beam Suntory, our Dominion team is hosting a special whisky inspired evening. Guests will enjoy a two-hour seating that includes a welcome cocktail, family-style shared appetizers, a whisky […]
The post Father’s Day Whisky Paired Dinner at Dominion Bar + Kitchen appeared first on My Van City.
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On our whirlwind Okanagan trip we prioritized our wine tasting experiences. You know it’s amazing what you can pack into two days if you have the right incentive. The right incentive for me is always the opportunity to taste the yummy wines of British Columbia and this recent trip was no exception. I am a huge […]
The post Whirlwind Okanagan Trip Wine Tasting Experiences – Meyer Family Vineyard appeared first on My Van City.
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Recently my fellow wine loving companion and I had the opportunity to join the throng of lucky souls who attended the Dockside Restaurant Spring Patio Tasting. This tasting event is so popular the limited number of tickets sell out quickly. Dockside Restaurant and Coal Harbour Liquor Store host the annual Spring Patio Tasting on the […]
The post Spring Patio tasting at Dockside Restaurant = great finds appeared first on My Van City.
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Tuc Craft Kitchen ‘Paris Block Negroni’ Negroni Week kicks off this week and runs from June 4 to 10. There are more than 60 venues participating in Vancouver this year and we’ve teamed up with seven of the hottest, trendiest bars, restaurants, cafés and bistros to collect some recipes from local bartenders who will be […]
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