Events

Commercial Drive is a largely Italian-driven neighbourhood in Vancouver and the newest opening further strengthens that representation. Spade [http://www.spadecoffee.ca/index], from the operators of Prado Cafe [https://pradocafe.co/], has just opened up a block away from Prado Cafe on The Drive. Focusing on a mix of »

There's something good to be said about spreading some Christmas cheer. Whether or not you observe this holiday, the Pan Pacific Hotel [https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/canada/vancouver.html] in Vancouver excluded zero Lower Mainland citizens as it held its 30th annual Christmas Wish Breakfast [http: »

This December the Vancouver Christmas Market [https://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com/] is back in full throttle. With an emphasis on German celebration, there's a ton to eat and see in what is quite possibly the most Christmas-y spot in Downtown Vancouver. This year, I was a lucky media participant »

In the world of drunken nights and top-notch company, there really is a drink for everyone. In the case of the beer, cider, spirit, or wine afficionado, last weekend's 22nd Hopscotch Festival [https://www.hopscotchfestival.com/vancouver/] at Vancouver's PNE Forum was a small part of »

This past weekend saw the finale of EAT! Vancouver, an annual food-centric celebration of Canadian chefs and cuisines. New to EAT! Vancouver for 2017 was EAT! Pastry [http://eat-vancouver.com/eat-pastry-2017/], which is where I found myself last Saturday. With 18 participating patisseries and chocolatiers on-board, how many decadent desserts »

Sunday October 15th was a special day in Kitsilano. As part of a number of initiatives to keep the community close, The Bimini [donnellygroup.ca/bimini/] on West 4th hosted its 5th iteration of Chicken Fight. Featuring Jim Beam Bourbon Apple Bourbon and many, many pounds of wings, Chicken Fight »

For those who are wondering what's in the white tents by Sole Foods Street Farms near Vancouver's seawall, Harvest Haus [www.harvesthaus.com/] is back! A bigger venue, more themed activities, and the same German-inspired volksfest have primed this year's event to be the »

The highly anticipated luxurious food festival, EAT! Vancouver [http://eat-vancouver.com/] returns to Vancouver’s vibrant culinary scene from November 6 to 11, featuring one-of-a-kind collaborations between U.S. and Canadian chefs from across the country. For anyone who hasn't heard of this annual celebration of all things »

It's October which means harvest season is in full swing. Harvest Haus [http://www.harvesthaus.com/] is returning to Vancouver for its 4th year but in a location that's 50% larger than last year. As Vancouver's largest Volkfest, Harvest Haus has relocated to the »

As far as wild versus farm salmon, I'm definitely for team #wild. The usual inhibitor is cost as wild salmon is pricier. I was geniunely interested when I heard the Chef's Table Society of BC was hosting a Wild Salmon Celebration. »