My favorite Victoria brewing company @HoyneBeer is teaming up with the Fairmont Empress for a night up fine dining with beer pairings and it shouldn't be missed. It's really nice to see a break from all the wine pairing nights venues do and showcase what...
Whether you're a bonafide connoisseur of the world's finest Pinot blancs or simply someone who knows good food and drink when you see it, the 2014 Victoria Wine Festival will be a great opportunity to unwind and enjoy some top-tier wine in one of the...
For those who enjoy fine dining, classy dress codes, and refined company, Le Dîner en Blanc is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable events of the year! This imaginative gathering sees hundreds of diners dressed in all white show up for a "chic picnic" at...
I had the pleasure of attending the 2013 Tofino Food & Wine Festival which turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my summer. There is a lot of amazing local food and drink gems to be discovered in the western costal...
When it comes to luxury and business there's no other key player in the market other than the Luxury Network International. Last night was the first west coast meeting put on by Aidan Henry(Brink Events) and Scott Piercy(Sotheby's) who run the Canadian chapter. The event...
Another year and another great party is coming to the Vancouver Club to benefit the Zajac Ranch here in BC. This event will allow you to experience each month of the year in a different room, all with their own bespoke experience waiting for you...
A reported gas leak at the Telus building left Robson St evacuated on this beautiful sunny St Patricks Day. While we don't usually cover news here I'd recommend staying away from this area for a bit, especially driving as the roads are apparently chaos. We...
This week brings Salt Spring Island to Vancouver for an epic two day festival celebrating the artists and artisans from this most awesome of Islands. Starting on Friday March 14th you can get a taste of what the Island has to offer, especially for those...
From May 1st to the 4th 2014 is yet another Victoria Harbour Boat Show which is open to the public right in the heart of Victoria. While we get to see the odd superyacht from time to time, this show will bring in all sorts...
The world renowned Township 7 Winery from Langley (& Kelowna) is going to be hosting a Winemaking 101 event On March 15th with winemaker Bradley Cooper. Mr Cooper will be demonstrating how to properly prune vines with his techniques, a very curial part of the...
My favorite hotel brand is giving me yet another reason to slang open my wallet and head on over to Vancouver in February. There is definitely a shortage of high in the sky dining options in Vancouver and I couldn't imagine a better spot than...
While a lot of people tend to stick their nose in the air when you mention you're not sucking down the gluten anymore that happens very little here in Victoria. While I've heavily adapted my eating lifestyle towards a lot less gluten and wheat I...