Farm-Fresh Dining in the Heart of the Fraser Valley If you’re searching for a true farm-to-table experience in British Columbia, look no further than the Sunflower Cafe in Maple Ridge. Surrounded by the lush fields and fertile farmland of the Fraser Valley, this charming destination blends culinary artistry with the freshest seasonal ingredients — much…
Top Reasons to Buy the 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD: The Ultimate 8-Passenger SUV
2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD If you’re looking for a spacious, fuel-efficient, and tech-packed SUV that comfortably seats eight, the 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD should be at the top of your list. Blending Toyota’s trusted hybrid technology with upscale finishes and all-weather confidence, this three-row SUV is designed for families who want…
GranVino Wine Walk – Sip, Stroll & Savour South Granville’s First Wine Walk
A Blooming Celebration of Art, Style, and Sips South Granville is about to raise a glass to summer with its first-ever GranVino Wine Walk — an all-day celebration where local culture meets curated wine tasting in one of Vancouver’s most vibrant shopping districts. 📅 Mark Your CalendarsDate: Saturday, August 16, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00…
Introducing Gaia House: A New Chapter for Vancouver’s Greek Dining Scene
New Hospitality Venture: Gaia House Brothers Yianni and Petro Kerasiotis, the passionate duo behind some of Vancouver’s most popular neighbourhood restaurants, proudly introduce their new hospitality venture: Gaia House. This fresh brand unites their diverse family of Vancouver Greek Restaurants under one vibrant umbrella — from the newly opened Selene Aegean Bistro in Hastings-Sunrise, to…
2025 Honda Prologue in Canada: More Range, Power & Charging Options for Honda’s Electric SUV
Why Not Test Drive the 2025 Honda Prologue Today? The 2025 Honda Prologue — Honda’s all-electric midsize SUV — is officially available in Canada and it’s arriving with serious upgrades. New for this year: more range, more horsepower, and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network for fast, flexible charging across the country. ⚡ Up to 473…
What’s Good This Week – Vancouver Food and Drink Events July 7 Edition
Eat, Sip, and Savour! Vancouver Events – Peya’s Aperitif Hour, VCBW Beer and Wing Fest, Hester Creeks Columbia Valley Collection and More Eat, sip, and savour your way through Vancouver events this week with a fresh lineup of can’t-miss experiences. From Peya’s playful Aperitif Hour that pairs Indian-French small plates with elegant cocktails, to exploring…
A Taste of Italy in Abruzzo
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…
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…
