BC Chefs Presidents Gala 2026 The BC Chefs Presidents Gala 2026 brought together one of the most dynamic and generous communities in the province, gathering chefs, industry leaders, and supporters for an evening that was as meaningful as it was memorable. The event celebrated culinary excellence, mentorship, and the people who continue to shape British…
Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hosts Global Cocktail Stars During North America’s 50 Best Bars
50 Best Bars Vancouver Events: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hosts Global Cocktail Stars Vancouver’s cocktail scene is about to get a serious injection of global talent. As North America’s 50 Best Bars returns to the city this April, Fairmont Pacific Rim is turning its bars into an international stage, hosting a lineup of acclaimed bartenders from…
Provisions Italiana opens in North Vancouver’s Shipyards with Roman-style pizza, brunch and happy hour
Provisions Italiana opens in North Vancouver’s Shipyards with Roman-style pizza, brunch and happy hour If your ideal North Vancouver outing involves Roman-style pizza, handmade pasta, a good spritz and a stroll through the Shipyards, there is a new spot to put on your radar. Provisions Italiana is now open inside the Seaside Hotel at 125…
Spring Dining Experiences Bloom at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Spring Dining at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver: Easter Brunch, Secret Garden Domes and Afternoon Tea Spring has officially arrived at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, and the waterfront hotel is celebrating with a lineup of seasonal dining experiences that feel tailor-made for brunch lovers, afternoon tea fans, and anyone ready to lean into a little spring…
Sakura Season in Vancouver: Miku and Minami Celebrate with Kaiseki, Hanami Bentos, and Cherry Blossom Magic
Sakura Season at Miku and Minami in Vancouver 2026 Vancouver’s cherry blossom season is one of those fleeting, magical moments that feels almost too beautiful to be real. And this year, two of the city’s most iconic Japanese restaurants are leaning all the way in. ABURI Restaurants Canada is marking sakura season at Miku in…
Conversations in Wine – Sheri Paynter of Off the Grid Organic Winery
Sheri Paynter of Off the Grid Organic Winery on Organic Wine and Sustainable Farming The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the people shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Sheri Paynter of Off the Grid Organic Winery, one of the Okanagan’s…
Conversations in Wine – Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Vineyards
Tanya Martin Blasted Church: A Vine Journey The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the people shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Tanya Martin of Blasted Church Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. Tanya’s career in wine stretches back to the early…
VIWF Celebrates Industry Leaders and Top Wine Programs at 2026 Trade Awards
Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026 winners The Vancouver International Wine Festival recognized some of British Columbia’s most influential wine professionals and hospitality leaders on March 13 during the 22nd Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Lunch, part of the festival’s Trade Days programming. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre and presented by ContainerWorld, the event honours individuals…
BAM BAM Opens April 1 in Downtown Vancouver with Fried Chicken, Donuts, Coffee and Cocktails
BAM BAM A New Culinary Adventure A new all-day concept from the team behind award-winning Nemesis is arriving in downtown Vancouver this spring, and it is built around the food many of us grew up loving. Opening April 1, 2026 at 160 West Georgia Street, BAM BAM brings together fried chicken, donuts, coffee, cocktails, and…
Christa-Lee McWatters of Gate 22 Winery and Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Converstaions In Wine – Christa-Lee McWatters on BC Wine, Mentorship and Sparkling The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’re highlighting some of the inspiring women shaping the wine industry today. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we spoke with Christa-Lee McWatters, whose roots in British Columbia wine run deep. As the daughter…
Vancouver Chef Jay Park Brings His Championship Menu to Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Chef Jay Park’s Championship Menu at Boulevard Kitchen Vancouver For a limited time this March, Vancouver diners can taste the dishes that earned Chef Jay Park of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar the title of Canada’s Culinary Champion. Beginning March 12, Boulevard is presenting a special tasting menu featuring the award-winning dishes Park created for…
A New European Bistro Is Opening on Commercial Drive This April
Violeté Opening on Commercial Drive | New European Bistro in Vancouver Commercial Drive has always been one of Vancouver’s most character-filled neighbourhoods, known for its mix of independent cafés, trattorias, and long-standing local favourites. This April, a new restaurant will add another chapter to the street’s evolving dining scene. Opening at 1380 Commercial Drive, Violeté…
Osoyoos Oyster Festival Is Back—And the Gala Is Already Sold Out
If you needed a reason to head to the South Okanagan early this season, this is it. The Osoyoos Oyster Festival is back April 17–18, 2026—and if you’ve been before, you already know this isn’t just another wine event. It’s one of those rare weekends that actually delivers: fresh-shucked BC oysters, strong wine lineups, and…
Kerri Wyse-McNolty Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Conversations In Wine – Kerri Wyse-McNolty from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is underway, and we’ve been speaking with some of the women shaping the wine industry who you may encounter at the 2026 festival. In this edition of Conversations in Wine, we chat with Kerri Wyse-McNolty of Burrowing Owl Estate…
Botanist Bar Launches New Experiential Cocktail Series Inspired by Pacific Northwest Microclimates
One of Vancouver’s most inventive cocktail programs is back with a new sensory-driven concept. Botanist Bar at Fairmont Pacific Rim has unveiled the third edition of its immersive Botanist Experiential Cocktail Series, titled Exploration of Microclimates. The spring collection is the latest evolution of the bar’s celebrated Cocktail Lab program, where science, nature, and artistry…
Burdock & Co Presents Citrus-Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon
Chef Andrea Carlson’s late-winter tasting menu brings Salt Spring Island citrus, sea reforestation, and regenerative farming to the table in Vancouver – Burdock & Co Citrus Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon When winter lingers in Vancouver, citrus isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet inside a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse on Salt Spring…
2025 Acura MDX Type S Review: Where Luxury Meets Real Performance
The Acura MDX Type S is not your typical three-row SUV. It’s Acura’s performance statement wrapped in quilted leather, precision engineering, and just enough edge to make every drive feel intentional. For those who want space and speed, comfort and control, the MDX Type S delivers something rare in the luxury SUV category: genuine driving…
Anh and Chi Celebrates 10 Years with a One-Night Bocuse d’Or Fundraiser Dinner
Mount Pleasant’s beloved family-run restaurant Anh and Chi is marking a decade in Vancouver’s dining scene with a one-night-only fundraiser dinner supporting Bocuse d’Or Team Canada — the international competition often described as the culinary Olympics. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, guests can expect a multi-course tasting menu featuring fresh B.C. seafood, thoughtful Vietnamese flavours,…
Why the Lincoln Navigator Reserve Isn’t “Too Much” — Even for Two People
Lincoln Navigator Reserve = Pure Luxury Pure luxury. That was my first thought sliding into the Lincoln Navigator Reserve. Not big. Not imposing. Not excessive. Just pure, unapologetic luxury. And yes — I can already hear it: “Isn’t that a bit much for just two people?” Maybe. But maybe we’ve been conditioned to think smaller…
Dine Chilliwack 2026: A Two-Week Celebration of Fraser Valley Flavour
Dine Chilliwack 2026: Restaurants, Menus & Passport Details February 17 to March 1, 2026 If you’ve been looking for a reason to head east for a culinary escape, this is it. Dine Chilliwack 2026 returns February 17 through March 1, spotlighting the heart of the Fraser Valley food scene with exclusive menus, two-for-one features, prix-fixe…
