A summer heatwave isn’t the only thing heating up Harrison Hot Springs this week, the 36th Annual Harrison Festival Of The Arts is now underway. Bringing hundreds of visitors to the village to watch world class local and international talent, the “best little fest in the west’ lives up to its title. Friday night, the…
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SKK Italy opens in Vancouver
Eat Well, Live Well, Enjoy Life! That’s the motto and philosophy behind SKK Italy, the recently opened quick service location on the east end of Robson Street. The Italian chain has location around the world but this is their first entry into Canada. The simple mediterranean menu fits in well with the line-up of restaurants…
Tasting Plates Central Richmond – Recap
Last night, a bright sunny evening brought out a couple hundred foodie fans for Tasting Plates – Central Richmond. The night was a great opportunity to dispel people’s preconceived ideas about food in Richmond. It’s not all Asian restaurants, there’s a great selection of restaurants with chefs bringing their own creative flavour to Richmond. …
Join @VanFoodster Tasting Plates Lonsdale
Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates Summer Series continues with the final of three editions on July 23rd taking a tour around the Lonsdale area. From 6pm to 9:30pm Tasting Plates patrons will descend on the area from 1st to 15th in North Vancouver to get a bite of what each of the restaurants are serving up…
Winemaker’s Dinner at The Fairmont Empress
This Friday, July 11th, The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria will welcome renowned artist Robert Bateman and Summerhill Pyramid Winery for a 5-course winemaker’s dinner. Benefitting the Robert Bateman Centre’s education program the dinner will offer guests the first opportunity to sample Summerhill’s new organic 2010 vintage “Grasslands” red wines. The collection of three 100% organic…
Babes & Bathers at Vancouver Maritime Museum
Just in time for the summer beach season, Vancouver Maritime Museum has launched their latest exhibition. Babes & Bathers is a look back the history of the swimsuit. From the introduction of woolen swimming costumes in the late 19th century through its many changes to the technical lightweight swimsuits of today. Drawing from the collection…
Historic Anniversaries lead up to Canada 150.
Last Saturday June 28, 2014 marked 100 years since the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that led to the beginning of World War I. In the lead up to the 2017 Canada 150 celebrations, there will be a number of similar milestone anniversaries of events that are of historic importance to Canada and…