In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
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Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…
What’s old is new at Fairmont Empress Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…
Picks of the Week : July 13, 2016
How is it already mid-July?! While it feels like summer’s not even begun, the picks of the week show there’s lots of summer fun happening… Balls: Watch for the rainbow illuminations on BC Place tonight for the Whitecaps FC annual Pride Match as they host Real Salt Lake, then on Saturday the ‘Caps host Orlando…
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food & Wine 2016
Starting Thursday, Taste Victoria Festival of Food and Drink makes this weekend one of the most flavourful of the year in Victoria! The Festival kicks off this Thursday with an opening night cornucopia of food and drink. Taste Victoria Eat The Opening Night event, Taste The Difference, brings together a savoury collection of local Victoria restaurants and…
Van Foodster – First Salad Challenge
Perfectly timed for light summer suppers, Vancouver Foodster has launched the first Salad Challenge. Vancouver Foodster has invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their best Salad creation into this challenge, some entered their house recipe and others have created a special Salad just for the Salad Challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring…