If your pops loves his paninis, he’ll be impressed with Le Creuset’s Panini Press and Skillet Grill Set (MSRP $280). Perfect for creating a barbecue atmosphere even on a rainy day, the combination of the panini press and square skillet grill provides even top and… Keep Reading
He’s always been there for you and this Sunday is the time to let Dad know how much you love him. Here’s the first of our Father’s Day Hot List… Looking for a special bottle of wine for a special dad this Father’s Day? If… Keep Reading
Make Dad feel like a movie star this Father’s Day with Tiffany & Co.’s Ziegfeld black onyx signet ring. Stylish dads will love the carved daisy motif and ‘stepped’ mounting of sterling silver, as seen on actor Leonardo Di Caprio in the film The Great… Keep Reading
Ciao! This Sunday we’re heading to East Vancouver to celebrate Italian Day on The Drive. We’re excited about trying authentic Italian pizzas, pastas and gelatos from local businesses in the outdoor market. A Venetian-style carnival, live music, fashion shows and a pizza-tossing contest will keep us… Keep Reading
Cheers! It’s Craft Beer Week in Vancouver and last night we headed to The Portside Pub for Riverboat Showdown – a ‘cask off’ between 10 craft breweries in association with #YVRBeerTweetup. Special competition casks, with inventive names such as ‘Imperial Red Ale of Doom and… Keep Reading
The sun is – finally – shining and this weekend sees yet another farmers’ market opening up for the summer season. The Trout Lake and Kitsilano markets got an early start in May and tomorrow the Saturday West End market on Comox in Vancouver will… Keep Reading
This week we tucked into a plate of delicious Dungeness crab with jalepeno spaghettini at Hawksworth Restaurant and tried a non-alcoholic tipple instead of our usual glass of wine. The Kalamansi Fizz is a refreshing mix of pure pomegranate juice, kalamansi (a tiny citrus… Keep Reading
Good friends plus good food equals a great time, so we’re really excited about this Sunday’s Famiglia Supper Series at La Pentola. We’ll be joining old friends, and making some new ones, around the communal table for a ‘frutti di mare’ family-style dinner hosted by… Keep Reading
We love food trucks and we’re happy to hear that 15 new ones that have just hit the streets! Travel + Escape recently ranked our street food scene as the third best in North America and the new trucks help add more flavour to the… Keep Reading
Today is Eat What You Want Day and to celebrate this very special day the Hawksworth Communications team picked out their favourite foods from vineyard dinners to pub snacks… “There’s something very special about sitting on out on the patio at Miradoro overlooking the… Keep Reading
It’s a piece of cake to treat Mom to an idyllic afternoon tea at home – simply whip up bite-sized sandwiches and bake her favourite dessert, then present them to her on a beautifully stylish Le Creuset three-tier cupcake stand (MRSP $100) or cake stand… Keep Reading
Have you spotted them yet? We’ve been keeping our eyes, and shellfish, peeled looking out for the start of 2013’s spot prawn season. Tomorrow is the official beginning of the six to eight week fishing season, which is celebrated at the Chef’s Table Spot Prawn… Keep Reading