Today marks the opening of the 66th annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 124th Country Fair, kicking off the May long weekend with jam-packed family-friendly entertainment and exciting events. Running until Sunday May 21st the Rodeo and Fair combine rodeo action, entertainment, live performances and fierce competition. The World’s top ranked cowboys and cowgirls will be ready to…
Category: Travel
Taste spring’s bounty at Cento Notti
With exuberant enthusiasm Executive Chef Paul Marshall introduced the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. A stunning view over Coal Harbour complimented the simply prepared spring flavours sourced from local farmers and fishermen bringing out the best of the season. Produce from the Fraser Valley, fresh…
Via Brasil Steakhouse
Via Brasil Steakhouse is an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse located in the Summerlin suburb of Las Vegas. Serving 18 cuts of all-you-can-eat, meat directly to your table, plus a large selection of salads, sides and accompaniments. I visited recently on a trip to Las Vegas for a friends wedding, Via Brasil, though located 20 minutes away…
The Fairmont Empress debuts Ivy Ballroom
The lower level has long been the home of casual dining at The Fairmont Empress, as the long running Garden Cafe and lastly as Kiplings. Vacant since Kiplings closed in 2005, the large 1400 square foot space had been reborn as the Ivy Ballroom. The Fairmont Empress and its team of designers and contractors stripped…
Kingyo Japanese Izakaya
Kingyo Japanese Izakaya on Denman street has won many accolades in its short five year existence, including “Best Casual Japanese” Gold 4 years running at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, slipping to Silver for the first time in 2011. One visit to Kingyo certainly isn’t enough to get the full depth of the menu…
The Fairmont Waterfront’s New Chef Introduces New Menu
In firsts for both The Fairmont Waterfront and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Dana Hauser has been appointed as the luxury brand’s first female Executive Chef, taking the lead at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant Heron’s West Coast Kitchen + Bar as well as overseeing banqueting, in-room dining and all food and beverage operations at the hotel….
The Flying Pig Yaletown
“nouveau Canadian Bistro” is how the team behind The Flying Pig describe their Yaletown eatery. The bustling restaurant is an assortment of seating arrangements, banquets for two, long tables for groups and high seats around the bar and along the street side windows add variety and make for a convivial atmosphere as groups of people…