A gasp of joy. Is it the twinkling diamond ring, the romance of Nita Lake Lodge’s Rainforest Suite or the beautiful views from the helicopter flight taking their breath away? Perhaps it’s the combined surprise of all three in a perfect proposal package stunningly set… Keep Reading
Summer’s nearly over but harvest time is just around the corner and the change in season marks a happy time of celebrations, family-style dining and making the most of the South Okanagan’s natural bounty at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. The annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival kicks… Keep Reading
Chef David Hawksworth and team will be heading to New York on September 27th, 2013 to cook at James Beard House, home of the non-profit foundation named after the iconic cookbook author and teacher James Beard. The Foundation hosts events and programs designed to educate, inspire,… Keep Reading
We stopped by La Pentola della Quercia last Sunday for their Rossdown Farms Chicken Supper Series. To kick off the evening we ordered a refreshing “La Dolce Vita” cocktail (42 Below vodka, house made vanilla and elderflower syrups and fresh peach). Very light and citrusy… Keep Reading
Calling all young culinary stars, the inaugural Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition is set to launch and ten finalists from across Canada will have the chance to win a life-changing grand prize and the opportunity to showcase their skills to Canada’s most revered chefs and critics. The Hawksworth Young… Keep Reading
On a recent trip to Waikiki we just couldn’t resist checking out the acclaimed Morimoto at The Modern Honolulu hotel. Chef Masaharu Moriomoto, known to many as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, opened Morimoto Waikiki in the fall of 2010 and… Keep Reading
Summer is just around the corner and to celebrate the start of the sunshine, Hawksworth Restaurant is excited to announce their new patio in downtown Vancouver. Stretching the length of the restaurant on Georgia Street, their newly opened patio features foliage, teak chairs paired with corian… Keep Reading
South Okanagan sister wineries LaStella and Le Vieux Pin will bring a taste of Tuscany and a flavour of France to Vancouver this month when they present winemaker’s dinners at Nicli Antica Pizzeria and Cork & Fin. Gastown’s Cork & Fin restaurant will be saying… Keep Reading
Happy Chardonnay Day! Celebrate this global wine appreciation day with delicious pairings at Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek. The Tinhorn Creek Chardonnay 2011 is a lightly oaked, fruit forward, smooth Chardonnay great for summer and was just awarded bronze in the 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships. Or… Keep Reading
On a recent trip to the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island we sipped on a spirited cocktail while drinking in the ocean views from the Float Lounge at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet. Our ‘West Coast Samurai’ cocktail was a magical mix of… Keep Reading
Yesterday evening we met with a small group of media as well as Tiffany & Co. Group Director Canada West, Rob Ferguson, for an exclusive advanced screening of The Great Gatsby. To kick off the evening we gathered at Hawksworth Bar & Lounge for classic 1920s cocktails,… Keep Reading
Sunshine, wine and family are the perfect recipe for Mother’s Day in the Okanagan. We’re giving Mom a taste of summer this Sunday with a trip to Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards for a memorable Mother’s Day brunch. What’s on the menu for moms?… Keep Reading