More and more people are looking for the best and brightest in their food community. The We Heart Local Awards supports BC’s local food system and encourages people to share their picks. This year’s awards are well under way, the nominations have been collected and now there’s just one week left for you to cast…
Canadian Country Music Awards 2014
Sunday night, Canada’s country music industry wrapped up a week of celebrating their own with the 2014 Canadian Country Music Awards. Hosted by Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, the award show opened with a onstage collaboration with The Road Hammers, Paul Brandt, George Canyon and Tom Cochrane. Other performancers during the show included host Jann Arden with Autumn…
Tasting Plates West Vancouver – September 23
Get ready for a new adventure as Tasting Plates takes a trip to West Vancouver! New restaurants, locations and tastes await as the roving food tour heads across the Lions Gate Bridge to experience what chefs have prepared for their Tasting Plates on September 23rd. Join other locals friends and foodies as we walk, bike…
BBQ off the ByPass
Grab your bib, and get ready to sample some tasty BBQ at the 9th Annual Well Seasoned BBQ off The Bypass in Langley on September 14th. After 8 years ‘on’ The Bypass this season founder Angie Quaale, owner of Well Seasoned gourmet food store, has moved the annual BBQ competition to a new location OFF…
Damso Modern Korean Restaurant
On the 800 block of Denman Street in Vancouver’s West End, is Damso Modern Korean Restaurant, a small, stylish restaurant serving its own take on Korean cuisine. Billy and I randomly choose Damso one evening after an aborted attempt to visit another more traditional Korean restaurant. Damso was a pleasant surprise, the tiny spot has…
Picks of the Week – Sept 3, 2014
After Labour Day we fall into that ‘summer’s over’ syndrome but the sun has come out to remind us there’s still more summer left and lots to do. Picks of the week include: Concert: English singer/songwriter Beth Orton plays The Imperial on Main Street tonight Fringe: The 2014 Vancouver Fringe Festival kicks off on Thursday,…
Christopher Bates Trunk Show at Holt Renfrew
On Tuesday, September 9th, acclaimed Canadian contemporary menswear designer Christopher Bates launches his Fall 2014 collection with an invitation-only charity shopping night & trunk show at Vancouver’s Holt Renfrew store from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The collection is on available now at Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew but at the trunk show, Holt Renfrew will donate…