Food Events Jan 27, 2012 Weekly Planner January 27th – February 2nd The snow is gone; the end of January is in sight…could spring be just around the corner? Well, that might be a bit optimistic but at least we can ... Read More
Wine Festivals Jan 26, 2012 Winter Okanagan Wine Festival Recap A Canadian winter above 1,200 meters is unique. And snowy. Really snowy. At the destination ski resort of Sun Peaks, 45 minutes north of Kamloops, ... Read More
Reporter Jan 26, 2012 Vancouver Views: Dine Out and Feast Van It might be the slump period for retailers, but January and February have turned into a busy time for local restaurants. ... Read More
Reporter Jan 26, 2012 Lunch Pick: Lao Vientiane, Laotian and Thai-Style Cuisine Ever since Jess Keoxayavong was a little girl, she dreamed of having her own restaurant. Growing up in a small village in northern Laos, Jess was ... Read More
Wine Events Jan 26, 2012 Happy #AussieWine Day! Wine Australia is kicking off 2012 with energy and enthusiasm by engaging consumers, media and trade with two events to mark its 224th birthday and ... Read More
Beer & Cider Jan 25, 2012 Whistler Brewing Company Black Tusk Ale Today is Robbie Burns Day, a day when kindred spirits the world over has free reign to wear kilts, roll off some Scottish brogue, squeeze some ... Read More
Sustainability Jan 25, 2012 Makaria Farm’s Food Security Club Brock McLeod didn’t like vegetables before he became a farmer. Accustomed to the oversized and under-flavoured produce in the grocery stores, ... Read More
Food Events Jan 25, 2012 Celebrating the Chinese New Year at the Hotel Grand Pacific To honour the Chinese New Year, the Hotel Grand Pacific is hosting a series of events that incorporate food, fun and entertainment. Not only will ... Read More
Reporter Jan 25, 2012 The Pho-1-1 on Vietnamese Restaurants Most Buzzed About Soup It’s not too often that there’s a single dish that dictates your lunch choice. When asking friends whether they’re in the mood for Italian, ... Read More
Reporter Jan 24, 2012 Market Square Appetite: Wannawafel Hurting for blood sugar after a morning of LoJo shopping fatigue? Or maybe you’re a busy parent who forgets to eat before leaving the house. ... Read More
White Wine Jan 23, 2012 Vina Cono Sur Viognier 2010 When thinking about a value wine (my annual January theme) to welcome in the year of the Dragon, Chile’s Cono Sur roared to the forefront. Since ... Read More
Spirits Jan 23, 2012 Meet Merridale’s Frizz: The Island’s Newest Local Spirit Frizz is not your typical vodka. It’s fizzy, it’s distilled (not infused) with a blend of BC fruit, and it’s delicious. With virtually all ... Read More
