Conversations In Wine – Wendy Allan Pindaire Winery Barosa Valley The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers whose wines you could taste at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Kailee Frasch of Wendy Allan of Pindarie Winery in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Find more on the Wine Festival here….
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Stacy Hornemann Blue Grouse Winery
Conversations In Wine – Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on, and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers that you could meet at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Stacy Hornemann from Blue Grouse Winery in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Find more on the Wine Festival here. Read…
Winemaker Kailee Frasch Quail’s Gate Winery
Conversations In Wine – Kailee Frasch Quail’s Gate Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few winemakers you could meet at the 2025 Festival. Here’s our Q&A with Kailee Frasch of Quail’s Gate Winery in West Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Find more on the Wine Festival here. Read more about…
Oregon’s Lingua Franca’s Commitment to Sustainability
Lingua Franca: Crafting Expressive Wines from Oregon’s Unique Terroir The Vancouver International Wine Festival is from February 22 until March 2nd, providing an opportunity to get to know our neighbours to the south. Let’s put our trade battles aside, unite over great wine, and enjoy conversations with folks who have made the trek up to…
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator Getaway to Victoria
Going Handsfree in the 2025 Lincoln Aviator After testing out the fully loaded and uber-luxurious 2025 Lincoln Aviator around town, Michael and I popped over to Vancouver Island to visit the Sea Cider, whom I work for, have some lunch, catch up with my co-workers and taste some of the new formulations of our extremely…
Tableau Seafood Shellebration
BC Seafood Alliance Presents BC’s Top Chefs on March 3rd, 2025 Celebrate Seafood with a chef collaboration dinner presented by the BC Seafood Alliance on Monday, March 3rd. Experience an unforgettable six-course seafood feast at Tableau Bar Bistro, where BC’s top chefs showcase exquisite local seafood with expertly paired wines selected by sommelier Nick Bertoia….
Last Minute Treats and Deets for Valentine’s Day
Vancouver’s Day 2025 in Metro Vancouver No Plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a sampling of not-so-sinful suggestions. Mon Paris Pâtisserie’s Valentine’ s-themed confections from the Burnaby pâtisserie include a Velvet Cake, pictured above, with sour cherry compote adorned with edible hearts and flowers in full bloom, which serves 3-4 people ($39); Dark and White Chocolate Heart Diorama…
The Countdown to Vancouver Cocktail Week Is On!
Vancouver Cocktail Weekis 2025 Lineup March 2-9 is Vancouver Cocktail Week, get prepared for some seriously good imbibing. Check out these exciting new events for 2025!. From cabaret shows and cocktail-paired dinners to international bartender pop-ups and painting classes, there’s truly something for everyone. Don’t miss the signature event, the Black and BLACK & WHITE GALA…
Winemaker Leah Adint Erath Winery
Conversations In Wine – Leah Adint Erath Winery The Vancouver International Wine Festival is on and we’ve interviewed a few of the attendees that you could meet at the 2025 Festival if you hit the right tasting booth. Here’s our Q&A with Leah Adint from Erath Winery from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Find more on the Wine…
Shucked Vancouver
Join Us For SHUCKED Vancouver! Tuesday February 11th at The Vancouver Fish Company in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC oyster lovers will gather for SHUCKED Vancouver! It’s an all you can slurp happy hour! Ticket includes all you can eat selection of BC Oysters and three hot small plates, along with two complimentary beverages and Sea…
KitchenAid 2025 Colour of the Year:Butter
Nostalgia Is Having a Moment; Butter is Having a Moment – BUTTER KitchenAid 2025 Colour of the Year Today, KitchenAid reveals its 2025 Colour of the Year: Butter. Butter is a soft, energizing yellow with a creamy, satin finish that spreads warm flavours and cherished memories to the table, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. “More than…
The Wellness Show
Over 200 Health & Wellness Exhibitors and Speakers Share Knowledge at the Vancouver Convention Centre The Wellness Show, Western Canada’s largest holistic wellness event is in Vancouver from February 1-2, 2025. For its 32nd year, The Wellness Show brings over 200 exhibitors and speakers who will share the latest wellness trends and top health products. Wellness Trends to…
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Haywire’s Lunar Red Wine
Year of the Snake Haywire’s Lunar Red Wine Don’t miss your chance to grab a bottle and celebrate with Haywire’s Lunar Red, is a limited-edition wine crafted to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. Haywire became the first winery in British Columbia to introduce a Lunar New Year wine…
Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Wins 10th Place
Bocuse d’Or Team Canada Brings Canada in the Limelight of Gastrotourists from Around the World After winning silver and their golden ticket to the most prestigious yet challenging competition on Earth, in France today, our national culinary athlete Keith Pears and his commis, Joseph Mongillo, placed 10th on the world stage, moving Canada up one…
2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gal
Chef Lineup Revealed for the 2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala The Chinese Restaurant Awards is proud to once again partner with St. Paul’s Foundation for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala, taking place on February 22, 2025, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. A star-studded lineup of five award-winning and emerging chefs…
Whistler’s Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar Menu Additions
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar Elevates Apres Dining Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar, a jewel at the centre of Whistler’s culinary crown, is ushering in the winter season with tantalizing new menu offerings that blend exceptional craftsmanship with luxurious indulgence. This season’s additions are designed to captivate the palate of discerning diners and elevate après…
Scholarship Available for BC Women in Food & Beverage
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter Scholarships for Women Open Until Februaty 12 Women interested in furthering their careers in the culinary, beverage, agriculture, aquaculture and other hospitality fields and encouraged to apply for Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarships. Founded in 1992, Les Dames d’Escoffier’s BC Chapter has awarded scholarships for over 30 years to support women…
The World’s Original Hot Chocolate Festival Returns
Hot Chocolate Festival Celebrates 15 Years of Decadence When it was conceived in 2010, the Hot Chocolate Festival was the first and only city-wide initiative of its kind in the world. Many have copied the festival, but no city did it better than Metro Vancouver, and now it’s expanded to 10 different regions in BC….
Lunar New Year Dinner Supporting Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
Heritage Partners with Chef Will Lew and MAMAintheKitchen to Host Lunar New Year Dinner Ring in the Year of the Snake with an exclusive dining experience that honours the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year while supporting a vital local cause. On Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Heritage Restaurant and Bar will host two…
Chefs’ Predictions for 2025 Culinary Trends
Culinary Trends for 2025 – US Chefs Weigh In I often get press releases worthy of a read, even if they’re not about something local. I thought I’d share this one on Culinary Trends for 2025 from Brustman Carrino Public Relations that I found interesting. Eileen Andrade, Executive Chef/ Owner of Amelia’s 1931, Finka Table…
