Tasting Italy with Wines from Abruzzo June was a good time to taste wines and Town Hall Brands team hosted industry and media to showcase Vini d’Abruzzo at The Vancouver Club. A great reminder of the quality of wines from this region, which can still be had at a decent price point. More on Wine…
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What’s Good This Week – Vancouver Food and Drink Dvents June 23 Edition
Eat, Sip, and Experience – From Thai Openings to Beach Bites and BC wine Summer is in full swing—beach days, patio nights, and bold new flavours are lighting up Vancouver. Whether you’re craving seafood towers, Thai heat, or a glass of BC bubbles, here’s what’s worth eating, sipping, and celebrating this week. Just a few…
Spot Prawn Festival 2025
Celebrate an iconic BC product at the Spot Prawn Festival Many ways to join in on May 25, 2025! Free access to the docks, view cooking demos and more (family-friendly) + $10 – 8 oz of Prawn Bisque + a Bun– to go if you want! (family-friendly) + $79 – Spot Prawn Brunch – grazing…
Anthony Bourdain Honoured with The Three Amigos and Friends
A FUNDRAISER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ON JUNE 8, 2025 Vancouver’s culinary legends unite for one-night-only to honour Anthony Bourdain and raise funds for mental health support in the hospitality industry On Sunday, June 8, 2025, three of Vancouver’s most acclaimed chefs – Pino Posteraro, Hidekazu Tojo, and Vikram Vij – will reunite together with 11…
World Bee Day Honey Fundraiser
Kootney’s Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer and Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Fundraise For Bee Research With World Bee Day and BC’s Day of the Honey Bee fast approaching on May 20th, two Kootenay businesses, Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer and Honey Bee Zen Apiaries, are launching a bold initiative to support community fundraising and bee research. The…
Vancouver Top Chefs Unite For Lapu Lapu Fundraiser
Vancouver Top Chefs Unite For Lapu Lapu Fundraiser on May 26 at Gourmet Warehouse In a response to the tragic attack which took place at the Lapu-Lapu festival, Vancouver’s top chefs are uniting for a unique fundraising event on May 26th to support the victims and families of the worst mass violence in the…
Kelowna’s Ultimate Blind Tasting Challenge!
Good Wine Gal Brings Wine Wednesdays and Meets Thirsty Thursdays to Kelowna’s Lakehouse Cooking School Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild, DipWSET is back at The Lakehouse Cooking School with two bold tasting series that pit BC’s best against the world’s finest. 🍇 WINE WEDNESDAY: BC vs France Can BC wines stand up to the classics?…
2026 Honda CR-V Unveiled
Built in Canada 2026 Honda CR-V Adds More Standard Tech and New TrailSport Hybrid Trim We are more that a little excited to drive the new 2026 Honda CR-V. Here’s a couple highlights of what’s new: 2026 CR-V adds larger touchscreen, wireless charging, and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility Google-built in in the Touring…
North America’s 50 Best Bars 51st to 100th for 2025
The extended 51-100 list of North America’s 50 Best Bars Revealed North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, celebrates a greater number of bars in even more geographical locations than ever before with the reveal of the extended list of bars ranked between 51st and 100th. Already a mainstay of The World’s 50…
Spirited Women in Whisky April 22
A Fundraiser for Les Dames d’Escoffier Did you know that the hand-dipped red wax seal on Maker’s Mark Bourbon was created by Margaret Samuels, the first woman to be inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2014? Or that Scotland’s Bessie Williamson, worked her way up from secretary to distillery manager in just four years…
Bar Asra Opening in Vancouver’s South Granville
Bold Flavours, Global Inspiration: Bar Asra Full of Global Flavours and Inventive Cocktails The city’s buzzing South Granville neighbourhood is set to welcome a new dining gem: Bar Asra, a globally inspired restaurant and cocktail bar where unexpected flavours meet impeccable craft and vibrant energy. Opening today, April 15, Bar Asra invites curious palates and…
2025 Osoyoos Oyster Festival
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival – Sip, Slurp, and Stay in the South Okanagan B.C. Oysters and South Okanagan Wine are the star attractions at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival on April 11 & 12, 2025. Join oyster lovers for the Sip & Shuck event at the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club on Friday, April 11 from …
Les Dames d’Escoffier Legacy Awards
Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Legacy Awards Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, were established in 2009 by Les Dames d’Escoffier International with one goal in mind: to provide targeted mentorship opportunities for professional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. The Julia Child Foundation for…
BC Home + Garden Show Features and Talent for 2025
Get advice on renovating, cooking, decorating, gardening, and more at the BC Home + Garden Show The BC Home + Garden Show takes place from March 13-16, at BC Place Stadium showcasing a lineup of locally and nationally recognized industry professionals, offering expert insights to help Lower Mainland homeowners jumpstart their home and garden projects…
BC Chefs Association President’s Gala
Fundraising for Culinary Team Canada at BC Chefs’ Association Presidents Gala Celebrate at The Vancouver Club with the BC Chefs Association event and support National Culinary Team Canada as they prepare for the prestigious IKA/Culinary Olympics. The IKA Culinary Olympics , held every four years in Germany, is one of the most renowned culinary competitions…
Cocktails The Famous Grouse
The Famous Grouse Mixed Up in a Seasonal Buck, Orchard Cooler and a Famous Coffee The Famous Grouse is one of Scotland’s most well-known and best-selling blended Scotch whiskies, renowned for its smooth and balanced character. First created in 1896 by Matthew Gloag & Son, this whisky has become a staple in bars and homes…
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Celebrate Sakura Season with Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, a seasonal celebration inspired by the delicate beauty of sakur is available this spring! This exquisite experience offers a curated selection of delicate teas, handcrafted pastries and savoury treats, all beautifully adorned with a touch of cherry blossom elegance. More Events …
Women in Whisky: The Balvenie
The Balevenie, Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Brand Ambassador Jamie Johnson Raise a dram to women who break barriers and showcase exceptional skill, leadership, and a true passion for craft this International Women’s Day. More on Drinks Leading the charge of women at The Balvenie is globally respected Malt Master, Kelsey McKechnie, who demonstrates a…
Gate 22 Winery Acquires Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Gate 22 Accesses Premium BC-Grown Fruit with Acquisition on Adega on 45th Estate Winery in Osoyoos The team at Gate 22 Winery is pleased to announce its acquisition of Adega on 45th Estate Winery in the heart of Osoyoos, British Columbia. This acquisition is spearheaded by a group of investors with extensive entrepreneurial experience, having…
FLOURISH Fundraiser for Vancouver Community College Students
March 5, 2025 VCC Foundations’s Flourish, A Fusion of Food, Wine and Fundraising with a Star-Studded Culinary Lineup The Vancouver Community College (VCC) Foundation is proud to announce the return of Flourish, its signature fundraising event, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the VCC Broadway campus (1120 E. 7th Ave). This annual event…
