Dragon boaters and spectators can steep themselves in classical Chinese tradition with new Chinese Tea Garden Aug. 12 – 14, 2011 In a bid to expand the perception that Victoria is all about British afternoon tea, a new tradition is being added to this year’s Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival by Silk Road Tea –…
Month: August 2011
Sabai Thai Spa
In Thai “Sabai” means harmony, and when you enter either one of the three locations of Sabai Thai Spa, you will certainly understand why they’ve chosen their name. This boutique spa specializes in traditional Thai treatments and has three locations in North Vancouver, Coal Harbour, and the most recent location, West Vancouver, opened in May…
Garlic Fun for the Whole Family
So you think you know garlic? Think again! The Richmond Sharing Farm at 2631 Westminster Highway, invites you to visit its site for the 3rd annual Garlic Festival on August 14th from 10am to 2pm. Fresh, locally grown garlic will be on sale along with pickled garlic scapes, fresh garlic bread, and garlic ice cream….
OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL
Sept. 30-Oct. 9, 2011 This year’s edition of the extremely popular Fall Okanagan Wine Festival will offer more than 165 wine and culinary events throughout the valley. The 10-day Festival is the only such event in North America to be held in the midst of harvest. Events include everything from vineyard tours or lunch among…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune into News 1130 at 11:05 am each Friday for Foodie Fridays with The Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton. Listen here – August 5 ff 8.5 Restaurant Pick – Tableau Bar and Bistro Drink Pick – Cointreau Ready to meet the strength of the crystal clear spirit, are baskets laden with sun-dried orange peels, their intricate…
Pairing Passions with Art + Wine Tour at Mission Hill Family Estate
A total of 53 sculptures by Parisian artist Nathalie Decoster are newly installed in the Okanagan Valley, on full display at Mission Hill Family Estate. The large-scale sculptures, made from bronze, stainless steel and concrete, convey philosophical messages about universal human conditions. The Mission Hill exhibition marks the first public installation in Canada by Decoster….
WestJet World Class Bistro at the PNE
Back again, dining pre-show at the PNE Overview Menu Reserve Seats Group Reservation Pricing (per person, includes taxes): To make a reservation for multiple seatings and/or days click here. Saturday August 20: One More Girl $50.00 Sunday August 21: Miranda Cosgrove $75.00 Monday August 22: Crystal Shawanda $50.00 Tuesday August 23: Chris Isaak $75.00 Wednesday…
Tour de France Wine & Cheese Tasting – August 25, 2011
Firefly presents: Cheese and wine pairing seems obvious, but when you get the right matches they really sing. Our first step in the right direction was to pair Pekka, Benton Brothers Cambie Street cheesemonger, with Sheila, Firefly sales advisor, Certified Sommelier and French Wine Scholar. Pekka is a cycling enthusiast with great knowledge when it…
FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE
Oct. 2, 2011 The 15th Annual Festival of the Grape will be held in Oliver’s Community Park from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m on October 2. It grows each year, with a record number of people, wineries and vendors expected this year. The main focus is wine, with more than 50 wineries to be in…
Tantalus Winemakers Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant
Do you think exclusive parties are only for celebrities? Think again. The Observatory and Tantalus Vineyards have come together to create the ultimate summer celebration of all things British Columbia. On August 10th, The Observatory Restaurant is holding an exclusive five-course wine pairing dinner featuring amazing mouth-watering dishes and Tantalus Wines. Tickets are limited to…
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON BUBBLY
First Thursday of the month from 6 to 7.30pm Everyone knows and loves Champagne and most people call every sparkling wine “Champagne”. But, that is not true. Come, learn why and taste an array of sparkling wines in our intimate educational Seminar. Limited to 15 people you will learn about the difference methode: Methode Champenoise, Tank…
Herdade Paço do Conde 2007 (Portugal Red)
Herdade Paço do Conde 2007 (Portuguese Red) PRODUCER – Sociedade Agrícola Encosta do Guadiana REGION – Alentejo GRAPES – Aragonez ( Tempranillo) 40%, Trincadeira 40%, Alicante Bouschet 10% and Cabernet Sauvignon 10% SOIL TYPE – Clay loam. VINIFICATION – Total removal of the stalk. Fermented in stainless vats under controlled temperature at 26/27ºC. 2 weeks…
Nu New Souvlaki Cart
Restaurateur Harry Kambolis is pleased to announce the arrival of a new addition to his restaurant and hospitality brood, a new souvlaki cart. His first foray into street food, a souvlaki cart at Granville and Georgia, has been a massive hit, serving chicken and lamb souvlaki in perfectly grilled, lightly-salted pita to the denizens of…
‘CHARACTERS OF THE OKANAGAN’ WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2011 Wine Access magazine is sponsoring the “Characters of the Okanagan Wine Tasting Experience” at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. People are invited to join wine columnist Anthony Gismondi and the Wine Access team at the resort to meet a number of the “characters” behind…
7TH ANNUAL CHEFMEETSGRAPE TASTING EVENT SET FOR VANCOUVER
Sept. 22, 2011 Join us on Thursday, September 22 for the ultimate celebration of local wine and food at the 7th Annual ChefmeetsGrape! The largest annual tasting of BC VQA wines in Vancouver, over 75 BC wineries will be sharing their new fall releases, delectably paired with inspired dishes from 12 top Ocean Wise partner…
PENTICTON AWARDED MAJOR 2013 WINE BLOGGERS CONFERENCE
Officials with the annual North American Wine Bloggers Conference announced this month that the 2013 edition of this major wine media gathering will be held in Penticton – and local organizers are now busy getting preparations underway. The conference, to be held in June 2013 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, is expected to attract about…
Whistler racks up unprecedented string of awards:
Recognized for accommodation, dining, meetings space, events, activities and amenities Whistler is ‘the’ place to enjoy summer and, if the bustling crowds aren’t proof enough, the resort just locked up a string of awards from magazines such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller, up! and Departures – reaffirming its status as a top year-round…
Sebastien Le Goff joins Cactus Club
Cactus Restaurants Ltd. is pleased to welcome Sebastien Le Goff to the restaurant group. A highly talented and respected veteran of the Vancouver restaurant scene, Le Goff brings a wealth of expertise developed over a 13 year career in top rooms in Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Joining the operations management team, Le…
Spanish Wine Tour with Master of Wine James Cluer
September 19-23, 2011 Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Toro Vega Sicilia Marques de Murrieta Marques de Riscal Pesquera Remelluri Lopez de Heredia Numanthia Jose Pariente Alcazar in Segovia 1* Michelin restaurant 5* hotel in Valladolid San Mateo wine harvest fiesta In collaboration with my friend Jeremy, we have put together the ALL STAR trip…
