This week’s Drink of the Week is a ‘Smoke on the Water’ beer cocktail that we recently tried at Bitter Tasting Room. Mike Mitchell is the talented Bar and Beverage Director who has developed the bar programs at the Heather Hospitality Group’s fine establishments which include The Irish… Keep Reading
What happens when you combine over 2,000 pounds of fresh cherries, approximately 50 volunteers and a 40-foot long table? Gather your friends, put on your aprons, roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into pitting a mountain of Okanagan cherries at The Irish… Keep Reading
Last Thursday we stopped by the opening party of Yaletown’s newest (and coolest) room, Killjoy. Taking over the previous Beauty Mark space, Killjoy is a cocktail tavern with a unique design, featuring fine local cheese and artisanal cured meats from some of the city’s best… Keep Reading
Make your Friday extra tasty with a trip over to Yaletown’s latest room, Killjoy. If you love great food, wine and gin cocktails then this is sure to be your new local. Leading up the menu at Killjoy is talented Development Chef Alvin Pillay, whose… Keep Reading
Last Thursday we were thrilled to attend the 6th Annual Night at the Aquarium gala fundraiser held at the Vancouver Aquarium. This year’s event was a huge success raising $316,433, with 100% of the event proceeds benefitting the Aquarium’s conservation, research, and education programs. Over… Keep Reading
Ride the rails in style to Whistler’s most luxurious boutique hotel Nita Lake Lodge is offering an unforgettable weekend getaway package this summer with all the perks. From just $659 per person guests can enjoy a round-trip rail journey onboard Rocky Mountaineer‘s award-winning bi-level dome… Keep Reading
Hawksworth Restaurant released their custom blend of red and white wine earlier this week at Bel Cafe in an intimate gathering. The award-winning Hawksworth sommelier team, including Wine Director Terry Threlfall, along with John Weber, expert winemaker of Orofino Winery in the Similkameen Valley, handcrafted… Keep Reading
Handcrafted by the award-winning Hawksworth Restaurant sommelier team and John Weber of Orofino Winery, H’s Blend is a light and refreshing offering of both red and white wine. The red is a bright and lively Gamay with notes of dark berries; and the white is… Keep Reading
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards leads the industry in environmental stewardship, becoming one of the very first “Salmon-Safe” certified vineyards in BC. The Salmon-Safe program looks at agricultural practices to protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and overall watershed health based on a detailed set of… Keep Reading
To celebrate the age of social media, last Wednesday local wine aficionados, industry and media gathered for Tinhorn Creek Vineyard’s ‘Wine Tasting with a Social Twist’ at the Vancouver Urban Winery. Event-goers were encouraged to use the Twitter hashtag #SocialTwist as a fun and effective… Keep Reading
In celebration of Vancouver Craft Beer Week, talented Head Bartender Cooper Tardivel at Hawksworth Restaurant has crafted an ‘Incognito’ cocktail inspired by the team’s favourite ‘hoppy IPA’ beer. The fun new cocktail welcomes Vancouver Craft Beer Week which kicked off last Friday as well as the… Keep Reading
Soak up the summer sun at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s chic rooftop restaurant & lounge with the launch of Sunday opening and brunch at Reflections. Leading the culinary program is the hotel’s head chef Ken Nakano who is extending his style of west coast tapas to… Keep Reading