Vancouver Chowder Chowdown!

Vancouver Chowder Chowdown Almost Sold Out  Calling all seafood lovers! Vancouver’s Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown is on October 12, 2023. With great food, craft beer, and an epic chowder showdown, this event is foodie’s paradise. The Vancouver Chowder Chowdown is set to feature twelve accomplished chefs, ready to battle it out for the title of…

2023 Vancouver Fall Home Show 

Home renovation, design, and culinary experts offer concrete advice at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West, until October 1, 2023 The Vancouver Fall Home Show unveils its top must-see attractions not to miss from September 28 to October 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West. The Show has an exceptional lineup of trusted home…

Vancouver’s Interior Design Show

Interior Design Show Vancouver 2023 Consumer Day Programming Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver)  is the Pacific Northwest platform for all things design and the premier showcase of new products and furniture, superstar designers, and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond, will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West from September 21 – 24….

Air Canada Unveils Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2023

Air Canada Unveils Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2023 Longlist, Showcasing the Best of New Canadian Cuisine The 30 nominees for Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2023 were unveiled by Air Canada, welcoming a new group of restaurants to the longest-running Canadian restaurant awards. Since 2002, Air Canada has championed the country’s distinct culinary scene through its…

BC Food & Beverage Awards Finalists

MEET OUR BC FOOD & BEVERAGE AWARDS FINALISTS – CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE WINNERS!  I recently judged the BC Food & Beverage Product of the Year and the competition was tough! Now’s your chance to give your input for the rest of the categories.  BC Food and Beverage is delighted to introduce the finalists for…

Canada’s Le Burger Week Returns for its Twelfth Year

Sizzling News: Canada’s Le Burger Week Returns for its Twelfth Year! Join the Bun Fun Pa(r)tty with Over 1000 Local Restaurants! Join the pa(r)tty and get your taste buds ready for the juiciest celebration of the year! Le Burger Week, delivered exclusively with DoorDash is back in town, and promises to be bigger, bolder, and…

Dames Dine Around September 12

One Night Only Exclusive Fundraising Dining Experience Dames Dine Around Tickets are now available for the limited, one-night-only Dames Dine Around fundraising celebration on September 12th hosted by some of our favourite restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC at Dames Dine Around Tickets and Menus. 100% of all proceeds go to Les Dames d’Escoffier,…

PC Summer Cocktail Recipes

Summer Cocktail Recipes Made Simply With President’s Choice Lemonades What’s more refreshing in the summer than lemonade? A cocktail made with a lemonade base. Try these summer cocktail recipes, many can be prepared ahead for your next party, or any night of the week, cause you don’t need company over, you should just spoil yourself….

Farmhouse Fest Ales and Cider

Celebrate Farmhouse Ales and Cider at Farmhouse Fest August 12 marks the 7th annual Farmhouse Fest! A celebration of Saison, Sour, Lambic, Wild Ale, & Cider, find 50+ breweries and cider makers pouring a wide variety of funky wonders all at the beautiful setting of UBC Farm. Check out FarmhouseFest.com for full event information including…

Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair

Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair Celebrates Natural Wines The Farmhouse Wine Fair, one of the largest outdoor wine festivals of its kind in Canada, has just unveiled its exciting full line-up of 27 Canadian and international participating wineries. The event, which celebrates the making of natural, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines, is curated by Bar Susu’s wine…

Let’s Celebrate 20 years of Food Day Canada!

August 5th is Food Day Canada! It’s time for all of us to come together to celebrate our incredible food, farming, and the people who make it all happen for Food Day Canada. You can celebrate in your backyard or restaurants and shine a light on Canadian cuisine in your region. Food Day Canada encourages…

Grand Marnier and Tequila Day

Robin Goodfellow Pairs Grand Marnier and Tequila for National Tequila Day The tequila cocktail game has been catapulted to a whole new level as Grand Marnier has teamed up with Robin Goodfellow, one of Toronto’s top mixologists, as well as local bartenders from major Canadian cities, to create unique tequila cocktails that will be must-tries…

Watermark Resort Osoyoos Retreat

Watermark Resort Anniversary Stay What’s not to love about Osoyoos? There’s the lake, wineries, delicious winery restaurants nearby and great accommodations, including Watermark Resort with spectacular views of Osoyoos Lake, and the surrounding mountains. We did a spring getaway before the lushness of summer colours settled in, but we like it when it’s cooler there…

Crab Fest

Crab Fest at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf It’s the first-ever False Creek Crab Fest on Saturday, July 15th from 12 pm to 4 pm hosted by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Mitch’s Catch at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf! Feast away on a delicious crab boil prepared by Chef Vish Mayekar with Chef Robert Clark and Chef Dez Lo, enjoy live music & games…

Vancouver Golf Club Attracts Top Talent

Vancouver Golf Club’s Food and Beverage Team Expands Vancouver Golf Club, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most historic and distinguished private golf clubs, recently relaunched its food and beverage program. In addition to hiring acclaimed chef Rob Feenie as Culinary Director and Chef-In-Residence, the members-only establishment has bolstered its team with several of Metro Vancouver’s…

Special Events at Bard on the Beach

Bard on the Beach celebrates Summer with the Return of Bard Fireworks Nights and other Special Events Make plans to get to Bard on the Beach this summer! We’ve just seen As You Like It and agreed it was the best Bard yet, and exceptionally entertaining. There’s even more reason to head to Bard on…

Barbie’s Dreamhouse Worldwide

What would Barbie’s Dreamhouse look like in the top countries to live in the world? I’m intrigued by the upcoming Barbie movie, and even more intrigued by these images of Barbie’s Dreamhouse from around the world. The much-anticipated Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig is set to be released on 21st July 2023, relighting the…

Lobster Fest at Provence Marinaside’s

Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest Shellebrates Tasty Crustacean Whether you prefer steamed, grilled, boiled, or sautéed, everyone can agree they love the sumptuous flavour of fresh Atlantic lobster. Until July 15, lobster lovers can indulge their crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Fest Menu. News on Provence’s Wine Bar This year Wine Director…

PC Insiders Report

Global flavours, grilling must-haves and over 50 new PC products arriving in stores across the country For most Canadians, the May long weekend signals the start of summer – longer days, warmer nights and more time celebrating with friends and family. To kick off the season of fun, President’s Choice® has once again delivered the…

Granville Island Launches Open Alcohol Consumption Pilot  

Granville Island Public Market and in the Public Market Courtyard Allow Alcohol A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, Smoked Salmon and Sake, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can enjoy it while taking in the spectacular views and…