Join the Forum for Woman Entrepreneurs on June 9th in Penticton for the Vine Forum! The Forum is all about business issues in the Okanagan wine industry. The afternoon will feature panels of both industry experts and prominent BC and Washington wine entrepreneurs talking about their experiences in branding and marketing their products, leveraging social…
Month: May 2011
News From Hamilton Street Grill
Monthly Wine Tasting Series Presents Ruby Blues Winery (Ruby Tuesday Winery), the newest winery along the famous wine producing Naramata Bench, from the former owners of Red Rooster Monday, June 6th and/or Tuesday, June 7th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm In keeping with our popular format, try a sampling of three new wines and have…
WHALE WATCHING SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START IN RICHMOND, BC
Local tour operators anticipate a particularly successful whale watching season after unusually high transient killer whale sightings over the last few weeks. “We’re seeing transient killer whales in larger numbers than in previous years and all the whales that we see seem to have babies with them,” says Cathy Morimoto, owner and office manager at…
#Giveaway #win Grand Villa Casino Dueling Pianos Night Out and Sleepover
Contest is now closed. Thanks for entering – more in Fall 2011. Contest winner receive a $200 luxury prize packs to the Grand Villa Casino’s Duelling Pianos Event including – one night accommodation in the Delta Burnaby Hotel at Grand Villa, a $50 gift certificate redeemable for food at the Scala Lounge, and VIP reserved seating…
CLIFFWALK Opens at Capilano Suspension Bridge on June 3
At 300 feet (91 metres) above Capilano River, CLIFFWALK is an adrenaline-pumping series of narrow suspended stairs, bridges and walkways. A signature u-shaped bridge cantilevered over the river canyon and glass-bottomed decks highlight the 700 foot (213 metre) journey, offering spectacular river, canyon and rainforest views. Educational signage with ecological information from the David Suzuki…
Tofino’s Shelter at Feast BC
Tofino’s Feast BC includes dinner specials at various restaurants throughout the region and I was lucky enough to be there when Zambri’s Chef, Peter Zambri, was cooking at Shelter. Along with the regular menu, Zambri cooked up a special Italian version, which brought in the crowds, as the one thing Tofino doesn’t have is an…
Foraging Lunch Feast BC Tofino
Part of what makes Feast BC in Tofino and Ucluelet so amazing are the many events that include food, but also have a learning component to them. Surf lessons and sea kayaking are options, as was the foraging trip I took on Friday May 13 with J & C Salt, a local outdoors training company….
Dueling Pianos Grand Villa Casino
I’ve never been to Vegas, I couldn’t gamble myself out of a paper bag and I frankly have had little use for casinos in the past. But, after an invite to visit the Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby, I am thinking somewhat differently about the whole “Casino as Entertainment” adventure. The Grand Villa is beside…
Feast BC – Tofino 2011
During the month of May and into the first week of June, Tofino/Ucluelet is hosting Feast, a multi-venue celebration of all good things food and wine related in the area. I headed up for week one, Salmon Week, and due to the fact I unfortunately have to work for a living, I couldn’t stay for…
Vancouver to host annual gathering of Canadian chefs
National Chefs Conference, CCFCC 2011, June 10 – 16, 2011 More than 500 Canadian, American and world chefs will gather for the 48th annual National Chefs Conference, June 10 – 16, 2011 in Vancouver. Hosted by the Canadian Culinary Federation Culinaire Canadienne (CCFCC) and the BC Chefs’ Association, the conference offers chefs, culinarians, junior chefs…
THE DARLINGS OF OUR LOCAL WATERS, B.C. SPOT PRAWNS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE
ON CIBO’S RUSTIC ITALIAN MENU FROM MAY 16 – 28 Cibo’s seasonally driven menu with its definitive focus on local, organic and sustainable ingredients is embracing BC’s favourite crustacean in a variety of dishes guaranteed to astound you with Executive Chef Neil Taylor’s innovative approach to spot prawns. “I think they are B.C.’s best seafood…
NEWS FROM FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Jog With the GM Vancouverites are often regarded as a healthy and active bunch and The Fairmont Waterfront wants guests to join in the fun. To get their days started off right, the hotel has introduced morning runs with the General Manager on Vancouver’s seawall through Stanley Park. GM Ian Pullan has participated in several…
Seasons In The Park Wine Tasting – Oyster Bay
IN THE PARK WINE TASTING TUESDAY, MAY 31ST, 2011 6:00PM – 7:30PM Melissa Earle of Oyster Bay will be pouring the following selection of wines from the renowned New Zealand winery CUVEE BRUT 2010 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 CHARDONNAY 2009 MERLOT Canapés will be specially prepared to accompany and complement the select wines. Join us for an experience…
Legacy Liquor Store Tastings
RICASOLI CASALFERRO AND TORICELLA WINE TASTING Friday, 4-7 pm 05/20/2011 An absolute treat for wine lovers, we are pouring the IGT Casalferro and the Toricella Chardonnay from the classic Chianti house Ricasoli. Special thanks to the European Union for funding this fantastic tasting! JACOB’S CREEK WINE TASTING Saturday, 2-6 pm 05/21/2011 Jacob’s Creek wines have their beginnings in 1847, when…
TOJO AND FRIENDS FUNDRAISE FOR JAPAN
An Evening To Benefit The Canadian Red Cross Take a group of compassionate chefs and talented bartenders, add a splash or two of Canada’s top entertainers and it’s a special evening of fundraising on behalf of those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan’s northern regions. Join Tojo-san as he brings together a culinary…
The Similkameen BBQ King
Saturday July 16, 2011 Grist Mill (Upper Bench Road, Keremeos) The 2011 Similkameen BBQ King Competition is a great way to celebrate the final day of the Summer Wine Festival in the Okanagan. In this competition, eight chefs will be vying for the title of the 2011 Similkameen BBQ King or Queen! Each chef will…
Introducing Campagnolo ROMA
Robert Belcham and Tom Doughty Announce Their Newest Restaurant Venture Restaurateurs Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham are proud to announce Campagnolo Roma, the newest addition to their restaurant family. Campagnolo Roma is open 5pm – 10pm Wednesday through Sunday and is located at 2297 East Hastings St. in the up and coming neighbourhood of Hastings-Sunrise. “This…
Walking Tours
Vancouver’s Oldest Neighbourhood Stretch your legs this long weekend and learn more about Vancouver’s rich history with a walking tour hosted by Vancouver House Historian James Johnston. While you are in the neighbourhood, join us for lunch at Au Petit Chavignol after the 1st tour or before the 2nd tour. Or just drop by for a…
SUMMER BEGINS AT MARKET by Jean-georges
SUMMER LIVING ON THE PATIO Join us for the beginning of Summer! The MARKET by Jean-Georges patio will officially be open for business during our lunch service starting May 19. Chef de Cuisine Karen Gin and the MARKET by Jean-Georges team are excited to offer an entire summer of patio pairing and parties. “Sip” locally…
Well Seasoned Kicks Off the 2011 BBQ Season with the World’s Best
World BBQ Champs, Smoke on Wheels to teach BBQ classes June 11-13 Well Seasoned is pleased to kick off the 2011 BBQ season by offering barbeque enthusiasts a series of outdoor barbeque cooking classes taught by one of the world’s best BBQ teams from June 11-13th. Smoke on Wheels is an award winning barbeque team…
