Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce, essential cookbooks, the Infiniti QX65, Dracula, November events and a roundup of our latest Vancouver food and lifestyle stories.
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The Directory: Women in Food & Drink BC
A reviewed guide to women-owned, co-owned and women-founded food and drink businesses across British Columbia.
Dine on Denman brings 16 West End restaurants together Nov. 5–19, 2026, with three-course menus at $35, $45 and $55.
A rainy-day wander around Granville Island, with lunch at Chau Café, pantry finds, Christmas and host gift ideas, and favourite dumplings for holiday entertaining.
Bar Tifo is planning a spring or summer 2027 opening on Commercial Drive, combining morning pastries and coffee with evening food, drinks and sports viewing.
Beaucoup Creamery at Time Out Market Vancouver has introduced new soft serve sundaes, affogatos, ice cream sandwiches and plated desserts from Betty and Jacky Hung.
BC Cider Guide: Where to Buy, Drink & Visit
Explore BC cideries by region, plan a tasting-room visit, and find where to buy and drink cider, including non-alcoholic options.
Explore the cider guideGreat costumes, cheeky Vancouver jabs and a Dracula with serious moves. This Arts Club comedy is a must-go, even after Halloween.
Three-time James Beard Award winner Gregory Gourdet visits B.C. for two special dinners exploring Haitian flavours and Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Passions Gala returns to Performance Works on Nov. 25, 2026, supporting the Dr. Peter Centre’s Food and Nutrition Program.
Discover alcohol-free drinks at COOL AF Expo in Port Moody on Nov. 5, with tastings, a pop-up bottle shop, music and a Sober Social.
From Tofino Wine & Dine and Ombre to Clayoquot Campus, Chocolate Tofino and rainforest hikes, we explore Tofino in the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4.
Cassandra shares her experience of nine of B.C.’s 10 Michelin Key hotels, with inspiration for your next stay.
Take home a Christmas tree in Tofino, wake up above Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto or celebrate in July in Crystal Beach. Here’s which room or package to book.
A lakeside stay at Lac Le Jeune Resort near Kamloops, with peaceful surroundings and opportunities to explore the outdoors.
The Ford F-Series marks 60 consecutive years as Canada’s best-selling pickup line. We spent a week with the luxurious 2026 F-150 King Ranch to see how more than $107,000 worth of truck fits into Vancouver life.
Our Vancouver test of the Mazda CX-5 GT covers city driving, tight parking and everyday practicality.
Our Volvo XC60 PHEV Ultra review explores its comfortable cabin, electric driving and everyday use in Vancouver.
We try the Nissan Kicks SV AWD in Vancouver, exploring its compact size, city manners and everyday practicality.
Celebrate Buy a Cookbook Day with 40 classic cookbooks, from Julia Child, Anita Stewart and Mollie Katzen to Alice Waters and Diana Kennedy, plus where to buy cookbooks in BC.
Where to buy cookbooks in British Columbia, from independent bookstores in Vancouver and Victoria to Kelowna and the Kootenays, with tips for finding used and out-of-print favourites.
Discover the 2026 Taste Canada Award winners, from Canadian cookbooks and food memoirs to Hall of Fame honourees Jennifer McLagan and Niloufer Mavalvala.
Revisit Benjamina Ebuehi’s A Good Day to Bake with four sweet and savoury recipes, from cherry and coconut tahini cake to sweet toast brownies.
A visit to Aloemira Head Spa on Main Street finally helped my busy mind slow down. The Crown treatment left me feeling like a queen, with great-looking hair.
From Japanese purple rice and black tea to grapes, figs and prickly pear, some of the most talked-about beauty products right now sound as though they belong on a menu.
My visit to Tevah Wellness in Yaletown, plus where to book a rooftop sauna, a private thermal circuit or a cold plunge around Vancouver.
A look at Clé de Peau Beauté skincare and makeup, with ideas for beauty gifts and holiday wish lists.
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