What I’m thinking about today Again, the heat? Yep, it’s another scorcher, so I’m in the coolest part of the apartment, my “office”. I had some time to share a few more good things today, so here’s what I’m currently craving. Stanley Park Brewing Passion Fruit Sour We ran through the summer beers at Stanley…
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What’s Good June 26 Edition
Things I stopped scrolling for this week Anyone else slightly warm this week and feeling their productivity plummet? So much for housework this weekend, not that that is ever much of a priority here. If anyone has a spare hotel room with air con, and a pool, we’re here for it. At 10 a.m. it’s…
Oak Estate Winery Present Veuve in the Vines
Veuve Clicquot sails into Summerland Who would have imagined that France would come to the Okanagan this summer? Summerland’s OAK Estate winery and Veuve Clicquot Collaborate for a Picture-Perfect Picnic July 10th! Tickets here. From the release – Summer is here and one of the best things about the season is eating alfresco, especially a…
Straight and Marrow Reopens with New Dishes
Chef Chris Lam reopens Straight and Marrow restaurant and cocktail bar with ambitious new menu of nose-to-tail dishes and signature libations from bar manager Chad Rivard After a 10-week hiatus, East Vancouver eatery Straight and Marrow has officially reopened its doors for indoor dining with a fresh selection of adventurous, meat-forward menu items and handcrafted signature…
Wine & Culinary Experiences at Mission Hill Family Estate
Mission Hill Family Estate offers special meals and wine tastings to brighten the seasons ahead It’s time to start visiting wineries again and Mission Hill Family Estate is always on our to do list. Don’t miss lunch or dinner at the winery. From the release: Mission Hill Family Estate’s tastings and experience collections showcase exquisitely…
Father’s Day Round Up Part 2
Feed your Dad something delicious this Father’s Day BURGERLAND SMASH-UP ‘Big Smash’ Father’s Day Kits The hot new one-stop-Smashburger-Kit-stop known as Burgerland Smash Up is giving Vancouver a unique, family friendly way to show the burger-loving dads in their lives the love for Father’s Day by launching a new Big Mac-inspired ‘Big Smash’ Kit. Available…
Coho Collective announces its second Street Food Series, featuring Kula and Elbo Patties
Street Food Series, featuring Kula and Elbo Patties at Coho Collective Experience an Afro-Vegan cookout from June 25 to 26, 2021 as Coho Collective launches its second Street Food Series, a collaboration between commissary members Kula and Elbo Patties. Located just outside Coho Coffee (1370 East Georgia Street), enjoy summer vibes with BBQ-style eats such…
Father’s Day Round Up Part 1
Father’s, Father Figures, and all Hero’s in your life deserve a treat There’s a lot going on around town for father’s day around town, and it’s not all about steak and beer. If you’re looking for an easy way to treat Dad this weekend, read on. Gotham Steakhouse & Bar Treat Dad to a truly…
giovane bacaro Opens at Pac Rim Hotel
Northern Italian Giovane Bacaro Now Open at the Fairmont Pacific Rim A busy few weeks for the Kitchen Table Restaurant Group! giovane bacaro is now open and Miantiao this week! GLV From the release: Award-winning, BC-based hospitality group Kitchen Table Restaurants will introduce a Northern Italian-inspired wine-and-cicchetti bar experience that brings the best culinary aspects…
Burgerland Smashburger Big Mac Version
Burgerland Present at Big Mac Inspired Big Smash Kit Seems like smashburgers are where things are at this summer! Burgerland now has a Big Mac version and I’m sure you’re Dad will love it! YUM! GLV From the press release: The hot new one-stop-smashburger-kit-spot Burgerland Smash Up is giving Vancouver a unique, family friendly way to…
Plenty & Grace Home Provisions
Plenty & Grace with Chef Lee Murphy and Chef Julian Bond Launch Home Delivery News from Dame Lee Murphy and Plenty & Grace Food Hub! Way to go Chefs! GLV From the release: Working together out of the Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre and the kitchens at Vista D’oro Farms & Winery,…
Miantiao Marries Italy and China
Miantiao to Open at Vancouver’s Shangri-La Hotel June 17th We’ve been anticipating this one for a while. Miantiao, from the Kitchen Table Group, with Chefs Chefs Alex Tung, Tret Jordan and Justin Lee, a powerhouse kitchen indeed, opens this week! GLV From the release: Award-winning, BC-based Kitchen Table Restaurants will introduce locals and visitors alike…
Got Craft? Virtual Market Foodie Edition
Eat good food and support local food makers at Got Craft? Got Craft? returns from Thursday, June 10th to Sunday, June 13th for the ever-popular Foodie Pop-Up Virtual Market! With forty participating chefs and bakers, the market will feature a selection of locally made small batch food and drink. Enjoy good eats and support local…
Clearly Gives Back with BlueReflect Glasses
Reducing eye strain with blue light with Clearly BlueReflect Glasses Don’t know about you these days, but it seems I’m ever on my computer, or on my phone or half asleep in front of the TV. Statistics say most adults spend six hours a day in front of a screen, but I’d say they’ve low…
What’s Good May 31 Edition
What I feel like sharing this week Bringing you another round up of good things to think about this week. Dropping in a reminder to follow us on INSTAGRAM, because we play there a lot and would love to see what you’re up to. Here’s some Vancouver Events you may like. Get Picnicking with Honolulu…
Gratitude Wine at Jak’s for the BCHF
Purchase Gratitude Wine at Jak’s and $1 goes to the BC Hospitality Foundation Looking for some great wines to drink for a cause? JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits and collaborative partner, Okanagan Crush Pad, launch its collaborative, limited release 2021 Gratitude Wine Collection with four new varietals. Chardonnay 2018, Rose 2019 and Red 2019 will be…
Culmina Family Estate Winery
Culmina Family Estate Winery Spring 2021 It seems fitting on International Chardonnay Day we are reporting on Culmina Family Estate Winery, known for their stellar Chardonnay, Dilemma. You can explore this wine, in fact, with their Dilemma Vertical Set, a vertical offering of Culmina Family Estate Winery’s Chardonnay, Dilemma, from six vintages of elegant, classically…
What’s Good May 23 Edition
More musings on things to keep you busy Coming up in June there’s a few more festivals and events I just had to point out. Les Dames Washington has cooking classes exploring cuisine from around the world, Chef Hamid Salimian and Bay Area Iranian- American chefs Hanif Sadr and Hoss Zare, and and Nader Mehravari…
What’s Good May 22 Edition
Adventures for the long weekend Now that I’m working full time, the weekend takes on a whole new meaning, and a three-day weekend is extra welcome as I’ve got lots to catch up on around my always crowded home. I’m off to Le Petit Spa today for a massage, joining David Peng to talk about…
Kitsilano Beach Beer
Kitsilano Beach Beer is Here! Finally we have a beer from Kitsilano, and I’ve got a four pack in my hot little hands, soon to go bank into the fridge, and we’ll be sipping it later and reporting right back, and certainly ordering more. It’s on at the Regal Begal if you’ll want some too!…
