On a recent weekend in the Fraser Valley, we made our first visit to Field House Brewing Co., I say first visit because it won’t be our last. Located on a mostly industrial street in East Abbotsford, once you stubble upon the 3 month old Field House Brewing Co. brewery and tasting room, you’ll feel instantly…
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BC Book Prizes 2016 Winners Announced
On April 30th, the 2016 winners of the BC Book Prizes were announced at the 32nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala at Government House in Victoria. The BC Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers. This year’s recipients include fiction, children’s, poetry, cookbook, biography, and more. Peace is an…
Abbotsford Tulip Festival 2015 Wraps
Yesterday, the inaugural Abbotsford Tulip Festival came to a close. The hugely successful Festival brought throngs of visitors to the Warmerdam Farm on the Sumas Prairie. Covering 10 acres, 2.5 million bulbs burst into colour over the last 5 weeks. Even while some of the field lost their colour, there was still rows upon rows…
Friday Farewell – Bengal Lounge at Fairmont Empress
Not a usual Friday Find, because the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been around since the 60’s but rather a farewell since it will be closing its doors tomorrow, April 30th. The iconic space began as a reading and writing room before becoming the Coronet Lounge, Victoria’s first cocktail bar in the…
20th Anniversary Where to Dine Awards
Yesterday, Vancouver’s food and hospitality industry gathered at Glowbal at Telus Garden to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Where To Dine Awards, presented by Where Vancouver Magazine. The City’s chefs, front of house staff, concierge, media and more were treated to a beautiful spread by the Glowbal Kitchen Team, supported by The Macallan, Painted Church, Bartier…
Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge is on now!
Grab your fork and gather around the table for some good chat and cheesecake. No, it’s not the Golden Girls, it’s the Vancouver Foodster Cheesecake Challenge. Restaurants around Metro Vancouver are whipping up their best cheesecake recipes and slicing you a piece to sink your fork into, then cast your vote for your favourite. While you’re making…
Social Media Camp 2016 coming soon
In just a few weeks, hundreds will descend upon Victoria Conference Centre to learn from, be inspired by and network with Social Media pros and enthusiasts. The 7th annual Social Media Camp takes place May 5 – 7, 2016. Since its inception, Social Media Camp (SMC) has introduced and connected 1000s of people, beginners to professionals, to…