Coast Blackcomb Suites

If you are looking for a mini escape from the city, Coast Blackcomb Suites at Whistler are an affordable way to spending some r and r time. The rooms are spacious, there’s a complimentary breakfast buffet included in your price and the hotel provides, immediate access to hiking, biking and (in winter) skiing. Whistler Village…

Grapes of Wrath to Play at Hester Creek’s New Outdoor Amphitheatre

Nothing compares to the relaxing atmosphere found at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver, and this midsummer event invites wine lovers to chill under the twilit sky and hear the music of one of Canada’s most famous bands, reunited. Grapes of Wrath will play at Hester Creek’s open-air amphitheatre on Friday, July 30, at 7pm….

Galloways Opens in Burnaby

Galloway’s Specialty Foods’ owner Annie Kara is proud to announce the opening of her 2nd location. The bright, spacious store on Marine Way in South Burnaby offers more than 9000 products, from black cocoa to red quinoa (keen-wa). For years, customers have trekked to the Richmond location for specialty food that offers the world –…

Edible BC Cooking with Chef Afke Zonderland

We had our first Raw Food Dinner with Chef Afke Zonderland in 2009, and we were absolutely blown away!  Afke exchanged her creative talent as kitchen designer for a chef’s jacket three years ago. Her passion for gourmet vegetarian food & a desire for abundant health naturally led her towards eating more un-cooked food.  She…

St. Regis Hotel Adds Free North American Long Distance Phone Calls

Unlimited dialling to be added to standard room rates starting August 1st For as long as travellers have been picking up their in-room phones to keep in touch with home, they have been living in fear of the monster bill waiting for them upon checkout. The St. Regis Hotel Vancouver is putting an end to…

Sweeney’s Offers Fireworks Picnic Packages To Go

The upcoming Celebration of Light is a perfect excuse to picnic on the beach and Sweeney’s has made it easy with a set boxed picnic to go. Available each night of the Fireworks, the boxed picnic is packaged in compostable, recycled containers and offers a choice of two unique, handmade sandwiches, salad and a beverage…

Joie Wines 2010

Our Best Creation Yet Michael and Heidi are proud to announce a new arrival to JoieFarm with the birth of our first child, Theodore Miles Dinn on May 10th, 2010.   We are thrilled to have Theo join us and he has become part of our daily rhythm on the farm.  Both mom and baby are…

Feast in the Mountains

Feast in the Mountains showcases BC’s culinary bounty by transforming Whistler’s Rebagliati Park into a roaming gourmet sampling of local foods. Spend a summer’s afternoon amidst BC’s Coastal Mountains, wonder the park and savour the creations of BC’s best. Visit each vendor booth comprising of award-winning chefs, farmers, food artisans, vintners and brewers for a…

Canadian National BBQ Championships

July 31st – August 1, 2010 The Canadian National BBQ Championships, taking place at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ in Whistler Creekside, is the highlight of the Pacific Northwest’s competitive BBQ circuit and a tantalizing weekend of tasting and sampling. Watch master grillers at work as they compete to be Grand Champion. Stay for the weekend!…

Whistler’s Cornucopia

Cornucopia, Whistler’s premier wine and food extravaganza is returning on the weekend of November 11th – 14th, 2010 with another spectacular line up of succulent culinary offerings and glamorous grape galas. Tickets are now on sale for our most popular events so get make sure to check out the Cornucopia website for the latest information…

Star light. Star bright.DINE ABOVE THE STARS

JULY 28th, 2010 – 6 PM An Exclusive Fireworks Dining Experience in Support of A Loving Spoonful Each year Vancouverites flock to the beaches of English Bay to enjoy the colourful extravaganza of the Celebration of Lights. As exciting as the crowd of nearly 300,000 people can be, this year A Loving Spoonful, Vancouver’s famed…

Tomato Season Begins at Campagnolo

Chef JC Poirier offers Stoney Paradise Tomatoes in Every Bite During the month of August, Campagnolo Restaurant will celebrate tomato season with an ever changing three course prix fixe menu for $40.00 that showcases tomatoes in every bite until the season ends. Chef de Cuisine JC Poirier will create his menu using tomatoes exclusively from…

Rollingdale unveils new labels

The new labels have a clean and modern look.  The sleek one piece label is white with a large rolling “R” connecting the front label to the back.  Burgundy is the colour of the “R” and capsules for the red wines, forest green for the white wines.  The Rollingdale logo is gold foil. The back…

WildPlay Maple Ridge Now Open

Growing international trend of human powered activity drives British Columbia growth of outdoor adventure parks www.wildplay.com Maple Ridge, B.C., July 15, 2010- Today MLAs, mayors, local councillors and children’s groups were all invited to be the “First to Go Wild” at WildPlay’s fourth new location in Maple Ridge. Riding the wave of interest in human…

Tomato Fest at Provence

YOU SAY TOMATO AND I SAY TOMAHTO, BOTH ARE TASTY AT PROVENCE Ahhh tomatoes – the ultimate summer food – ripe, juicy and brimming with sunshine goodness. Tomatoes are a passion for many people; including Provence Chef/Proprietors Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia. “There isn’t any flavour that says ‘summer’ more to me than tomato,” says Chef…

Feast of Fields Okanagan

FEAST OF FIELDS OKANAGAN IS THE ULTIMATE 25-COURSE WANDERING, WINE-PAIRED TASTING MENU – AND A STEAL FOR $85! Starting Today Get Your Tickets for the August 22 Culinary Showcase FarmFolkCityFolk is pleased to announce the location and date for the Okanagan’s second annual Feast of Fields event. On Sunday, August 22, Brock Farm in Okanagan…

Four Seasons Whistler – GPS Treasure Hunt – Family Adventure

Four Seasons Resort Whistler launches exclusive Family Adventure Package in partnership with Whistler Geocaching Adventures This summer families staying at Four Seasons Resort Whistler can experience a modern-day treasure hunt, navigating their way to fun, all the while exploring the valley floor and mountains of Whistler. The Family Adventure Package provides an activity for all…

Notes of Summer from Top Table Group

British Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame Fresh on the heels of an unprecedented 17 awards garnered at the recent Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Top Table team members will be recognized with two more accolades. On September 27th, executive chef Frank Pabst of Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, and restaurant director Brian Hopkins of West,…