Cold Plunge and Sauna Vancouver Cold plunge and sauna have moved well beyond elite athletes and Nordic folklore, although I think I could use some sort of folklore in my lives, is that what’s missing? Research for another time, but for now I’m talking about contrast therapy and how it has become a modern wellness…
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Food Trends to Watch in 2026: What’s Next in Eating, Drinking & Dining Culture
Flavourful Food Trends 2026 From bold global flavours to food that feeds your gut, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where taste meets purpose. Chefs, food brands, and home cooks are redefining what we expect from the foods and drinks we enjoy — with a stronger focus on function, quality ingredients, and emotional…
Fairmont Waterfront Celebrates Dry January with a New Spirit-Free Cocktail Menu
Fairmont Waterfront Dry January Menu: Seedlip Spirit-Free Cocktails in Vancouver This January, Fairmont Waterfront is embracing mindful drinking with a new spirit-free cocktail menu created in partnership with Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit during Fairmont Waterfront Dry January. Running throughout the month, the collaboration is part of a nationwide initiative across Fairmont properties…
The Best Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants & Must-Book Meals
Best Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants Dine Out Vancouver is one of the best times of year to explore the city’s restaurant scene — but with hundreds of participating spots, knowing where to book makes all the difference. Here’s a quick take on the best Dine Out Vancouver restaurants and meals actually worth reserving, from Michelin-recognized…
BC Brands Steal the Show at CHFA NOW Vancouver
BC Brands at the CHFA NOW Vancouver The CHFA NOW Vancouver will again showcase the top natural healthy food brands on February 20-22, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and we’ll be there sussing out what’s new. Let’s take a revisit on how BC made its mark at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025, showing off at…
¿CÓMO? Taperia Announces 4th Annual Taste Our Travels Dining Series for Dine Out Vancouver 2026
¿CÓMO? Taperia Taste Our Travels Vancouver ¿CÓMO? Taperia Taste Our Travels Vancouver is back for a fourth year, bringing the flavours and energy of Spain’s Catalonia region to Mount Pleasant as part of Dine Out Vancouver’s Tasty Events. Running January 22 to February 8, 2026, the experience features a seven-course menu for two, served seated…
The Christmas Companion by Skye McAlpine
If you’re craving a holiday cookbook that feels like a warm invitation rather than a high-pressure to-do list, The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season by Skye McAlpine is the one to add to your shelf, and keep on your counter during the holiday season. Also makes a great…
A Bite of Shunde Extends Its 2-Year Anniversary Celebrations Through Dine Out Vancouver and Chinese New Year
A Bite of Shunde Extends 2-Year Anniversary Celebrations If you’ve been looking for an elegant, celebratory reason to gather around a round table this winter, A Bite of Shunde has you covered. The Richmond restaurant is marking its second anniversary with a season-long celebration that stretches from the holidays through Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2025…
2025 Ford Bronco Sport “Sasquatch” – Built for BC Adventures, Perfect for Vancouver Streets
The Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch: The Compact Off-Roader BC Actually Needs We drove the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch in November and got lucky again and picked it up when my overseas holiday got canceled this December. Fortunately some good came of my misadventures. It is certainly one of the coolest rides I drove thhis year.,…
Luxurious Kitchen Tools We’re Obsessed With
Best Kitchen Appliances for Serious Cooks There are work horses like my cast iron pans, and then there are tools that are so well designed and gorgeous that they earn permanent counter space. You stop thinking about what they cost because you use them constantly and they’re just so gorgeous. I adore form and function,…
Holiday-Themed Hotel Rooms in Canada That Turn a Stay Into a Celebration
Holiday-Themed Hotel Rooms in Canada That Turn a Stay Into a Celebration Because sometimes décor is the destination. I was recently chosen as Guest of the Day at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and upgraded to a holiday-themed room — complete with a Christmas tree, festive décor, holiday DVDs, and even seasonal hand soap. How…
Glenmorangie Unveils A Tale of Spices
Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices Limited Edition Glenmorangie’s newest limited-edition single malt is a journey through scent, colour, and imagination. A Tale of Spices, the sixth release in the distillery’s award-winning A Tale Of… series, draws inspiration from the kaleidoscope of flavours found in bustling spice markets around the globe. Finished for the first time…
Vancouver’s Biggest Sober Tasting Event Returns | Free Spirit Non-Alcoholic Festival 2025
Free Spirit Returns with 50+ Non-Alcoholic Makers Dry January may be on the horizon, but Vancouver’s alcohol-free scene is celebrating early. Free Spirit, the city’s largest tasting event dedicated to non-alcoholic wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails, returns to Heritage Hall on Monday, December 8, 2025 — and this year’s edition is its biggest yet. Organized…
Five Sails’ Alex Kim Finishes Second on Top Chef Canada Season 12
Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Alex Kim, Culinary Director at Five Sails, took second place in a nail-biter finale of Top Chef Canada Season 12, going head-to-head with Ontario chef Coulson Armstrong in the “One Night Only” showdown on the Flavour Network. Kim, who also holds the title of 2025 Canadian Culinary Champion, earned high praise throughout…
Elisa Makes The 50 Best Steakhouses in North America
A newly released list of the 50 Best Steak Restaurants in North America has officially crowned Asador Bastian in Chicago as the continent’s top destination for beef lovers, and Vancouver’s own Elisa Makes the list, just past the top 10 at #11. While Chicago takes the No. 1 spot, it’s New York City that truly…
Chef Ned Bell & Toyota Launch 2026 Toyoto Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Two B.C.-Only Contests Offer a Chance to Win a Private Dinner for Four in honour of the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Congratulations are in order as Chef Ned Bell and the Pacific Toyota Dealers partner once again to champion sustainability, local food, and smart everyday choices with the launch of the redesigned 2026 Toyota…
Season & Serve Cookbook Celebrates West Coast Cooking
Season & Serve: A Cookbook for All Seasons Celebrates West Coast Cooking Vancouver’s culinary community has a beautiful new addition: Season & Serve: A Cookbook for All Seasons, the debut title from West Coast recipe developer and lifestyle creator Melissa Leung. The cookbook is officially available and already creating buzz among home cooks who love…
2026 Honda CR‑V TrailSport Hybrid: Rugged Efficiency Meets West Coast Life
Adventure‑flavoured Design, Practical Tech, Two‑motor Hybrid Powertrain in the 2026 Honda CR‑V TrailSport Hybrid Powertrain 2.0‑L I‑4 + two‑motor hybrid Output ~204 hp / ~247 lb‑ft (est.) Drive AWD (TrailSport) Tires All‑terrain (235/60R18) Compare the Honda Prologue Honda’s CR‑V has long been a go‑to for practical drivers. The 2026 Honda CR‑V TrailSport Hybrid adds a dash…
BC Les Dames Dish It Up on the Island With Inaugural Fundraiser
Les Dames Dish It Up Victoria Fundraiser for Women in Hospitality – November 28, 2025 Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter is partnering with Camosun College to host the inaugural Dames Dish It Up fundraising event in Victoria on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This exciting new celebration brings together eight…
Bold Flavours Pop-Up at Burdock & Co: A Radicchio Celebration in Vancouver
Bold Flavours: Celebrate Radicchio with Chefs If you’re looking for an unforgettable culinary experience tonight, Bold Flavours returns to Vancouver on Tuesday, November 18 at Burdock & Co, and a very limited number of tickets are still available. This intimate 90-minute pop-up brings the spirit of Feast of Fields into the city with radicchio-inspired bites…
