Vancouver’s newest neighbourhood, Olympic Village is also one of the fastest expanding. As new residents move in, new dining establishments follow. Last evening, Tasting Plates brought hungry tasters to find the flavours of the district. Starting at Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th Ave, participants checked in and collected their Tasting Plates cards and kick started…
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Break Out West 2015 line-up launched
Tuesday morning, Break Out West debuted a multi-genre line-up of up and coming Western Canadian talents to grace the stages at the 2015 Festival in Victoria. Running in conjunction with Rifflandia Festival, Break Out West Festival and Conference takes place September 17-20, 2015 at venues throughout the Garden City. Weekend Rifflandia Festival wristbands include all…
Tasting Plates North Vancouver July 22
There’s just a few more days left to get your early bird tickets for Tasting Plates North Vancouver. Coming up July 22nd, Tasting Plates makes it’s annual venture to explore the Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver. The last two North Vancouver Tasting Plates excursions still rank as our favourite Tasting Plates, so this edition…
Grill and Vine Summer Series Longtable Dinners
Grill and Vine Restaurant in The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler has one of the best patios in the Village. This summer, treat yourself to one of its new alfresco suppers, served on a communal 32 seat patio long-table the Summer Series dinners take place July 3, July 31 and September 9, 2015. Executive Chef…
Truffles Fine Foods Cafe Now Open Downtown
Since 2005, Truffles Fine Foods has been carving itself a reputation as one of Vancouver’s premier catering companies. Expansion into a cafe at Van Dusen Botanical Garden followed and now their newest kitchen has opened in Downtown Vancouver. Located at 785 Davie Street (at the corner of Howe Street), the new Truffles Fine Foods cafe…
Tasting Plates Olympic Village
Vancouver fast-growing Olympic Village neighbourhood is the location of the next Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates. With new food and beverage options popping up regularly, the ‘hood is ripe for exploration on a Tasting Plates. So far committed to be showing off their chef’s creations are; Big Rock Urban Eatery, Aqua Sushi & Juice Bar, de Dutch…
Periscope pops up at FIFA WWC Half time
The FIFA Women’s World Cup has brought thousands of football fans to Vancouver and cities across the country. For the Vancouver matches, Destination BC is introducing a new way to show fans what else the province has to offer. Follow @HelloBC on Twitter and watch for a “Live on #Periscope…” tweet during half time, click…