Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia, the chef owners of Provence Mediterranean Grill in Point Grey, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown and the newest venture TWB – The Wine Bar next door to Provence Marinaside have come up with a unique way to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Jean-Francis is Executive Chef for all locations, but devotes most of…
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Paulie’s Kitchen at Yaletown Distilling Company
There’s a new kid in town! Yaletown has welcomed a new addition to Mainland Street, but it’s a relative to a long time resident. Yaletown Distilling Company is an offshoot of the Yaletown Brewing Company, capitalizing on the recent trend in local craft distilleries. Featuring herbal infused vodkas and gins distilled in an imported…
Get Fairmont Fit
In the competitive world of hospitality there are many options for our travel accommodation. Service standards, room size and price may vary according to category but in the end it’s all about a bed and a bath so it’s the additional features and amenities that make the difference. Breakfast, wi-fi, executive lounges, points programs are…
Food Talks – Volume 8
It’s time to get your tickets for the next edition of Food Talks on June 11th. This eighth edition celebrates the 1st anniversary of Vancouver Foodster hosting these great evenings of food knowledge and networking. The guests are always terrific and inspiring and this edition features 5 of the city’s legendary, groundbreaking women chefs. Chef…
Brunch at The Teahouse In Stanley Park
Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Teahouse In Stanley Park has rejuvenated its brunch menu. The former military officers mess located at Ferguson Point deep in the forest of Stanley Park is a beautiful setting to celebrate any occasion. The verdant surroundings are punctuated by bright splashes from the flower beds as dinners gaze…
Bingo Becomes Hip
There’s a new trend emerging that’s really not new at all. Like knitting, retro-camera filters, or fixed-gear bicyles everything old becomes new again. Now the latest thing seems to be bingo, it’s no longer the domain of the chain-smoking blue-rinse crowd. Bingo is moving up market, shedding the dusty halls and basements to welcome nightclubs…
2013 VanDusen Plant Sale
This weekend, it’s time for THE sale of the season! No, not your new spring wardrobe but your spring garden. The VanDusen Plant Sale, happens 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. With more than 40,000 plants for sale there’s sure to be something for every gardeners plot. Catalogues are available online or in advance at the…