Vancouver Symphony Ball marks its 25th anniversary next month – to celebrate this milestone the Committee members have combined their passion for music with a love of art to curate this year’s Symphony Ball Violin Project. Long & McQuade generously donated violins that were stripped… Keep Reading
Hawksworth Restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine Kristian Eligh proved his culinary prowess last night, taking home the gold award at the Victoria 2014 Gold Medal Plates competition held at the Victoria Convention Centre. Chef Eligh went head to head with eight of the province’s finest chefs… Keep Reading
A true all-star line up of Canada’s most revered chefs will assemble to judge the second annual Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation competition in Vancouver this month. When judging duties are over, the celebrity chefs will join forces in the kitchen to cook a special… Keep Reading
Yesterday Michael Christiansen (pictured) won the 2014 Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation competition, held at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver, BC. The 23-year-old, originally from Winnipeg, stood the heat of the kitchen to beat finalists from across Canada for the $10,000 prize… Keep Reading
Celebrating its ninth year as one of British Columbia’s most unique and successful charity events, Fishing for Kids returns to The West Coast Fishing Club from August 24th to 27th, 2014. Once again it will be benefitting the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) and hoping to… Keep Reading
Photo via The Vancouver Observer Vancouver’s most fashionable derby, The Deighton Cup, returns tomorrow at the Hastings Racecourse. Still looking for the perfect hat? Check out this great article on The Vancouver Observer by Kei Baritugo for some tips on choosing the right hat for a… Keep Reading
Happy Canadian Wine Day! To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the passing of Bill C-311, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards are offering free shipping on full cases anywhere in Canada on June 28 (tomorrow). Mix and match however you like to make up a case (or multiple cases).… Keep Reading
This package at Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Victoria’s leading boutique hotel, is truly made for men…and for the people who appreciate them! Enjoy a flight of whiskey and cicchetti in the comfort of a leather lounge chair at Catalano’s Cicchetti Bar before retiring to a… Keep Reading
Inspired by the clock that presides over Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue store, in the heart of New York City, the Tiffany & Co. Atlas Collection’s signature Roman numerals are at once graphic and elegant. Wrapped in the Tiffany Blue Box, this celebrated collection ensures a Father’s… Keep Reading
For the butcher, the baker or the dad who is a sailor, Le Creuset’s limited edition Mariner’s Star French Oven is a must-have piece for all those fathers who are masters in the kitchen. With only 1,925 Mariner’s Star in existence world-wide and with only… Keep Reading
Give Dad the gift of great BC wine this Father’s Day with a bottle of the newly released Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2013 Gewürztraminer. The Gewürztraminer is a pale lemon colour with flavours and aromas of rose petals, lychee, pink grapefruit and spice. Just a hint… Keep Reading
Wondering what to get Dad for Father’s Day this year? We’ve rounded up some fun activities and special gifts for our Father’s Day HotList – stay tuned throughout the week! First up is Dad’s BBQ Grilling Class at Nita Lake Lodge. Treat Dad to an… Keep Reading