Happy Canada Day! While you’re out celebrating the nation’s birthday let’s take a look at a few Canadian foods that will make you proud of the place we call home. McIntosh Red: long before Apple Inc debuted their Macintosh computers, Canadian John McIntosh cultivated the Canadian apple in 1811, perfect for a Canada Day Apple…
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Harmony Arts’ Night on the Pier Crowns Top Mixologist
Last week Harmony Arts Festival presented its 3rd Night on the Pier, a celebration of cocktail culture. Under the late-day heat of the setting sun, Ambleside Pier was filled with visitors seeking thirst quenching cocktails. Nine of Metro Vancouver’s top mixologists poured their original cocktail creations for guests to sample and enjoy, alongside small bites from…
Vancouver Foodster 2nd Sangria Challenge
Vancouver Foodster’s latest challenge is perfect as we move into the final weeks of Summer, the 2nd Sangria Challenge is running now until September 25th. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their Sangria creations into this challenge, most have created a special creation just for this challenge. Hopefully some…
Friday Farewell – Bengal Lounge at Fairmont Empress
Not a usual Friday Find, because the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been around since the 60’s but rather a farewell since it will be closing its doors tomorrow, April 30th. The iconic space began as a reading and writing room before becoming the Coronet Lounge, Victoria’s first cocktail bar in the…
The Bengal Lounge – visit before it’s gone!
Last week, it was announced that the renowned Bengal Lounge at The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria would close this spring. While the decision has brought plenty of controversy, especially amongst Victorian, there’s still many people who may not have had the pleasure of visiting the old school cocktail lounge. With the Bengal Lounge closing…
The Veranda at Fairmont Empress opens for Summer
Under the historic “The Empress” sign a the front of the majestic Fairmont Empress sits The Veranda is a relaxing and casual location for cocktails or a meal with a view. Now open for another summer season, The Veranda, is one of the best locations for people watching, overlooking Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour Causeway; yachts, tour…
Chef Vij is a Dragon In The Garden
Next month, join renowned Chef Vikram Vij at the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for a one-night-only fundraising soiree. Guests will be treated to a menu created by Chef Vij that is inspired by the world-class garden. The evening will include live entertainment, cocktails in the garden and a silent fundraising auction. The proceeds of…