We spent this saturday walking around downtown Victoria and The Little Cheese Shop (formerly Hilary's Cheese and Deli) was number one on my shopping list for the day. I have been trying to expand my cheese horizons lately and have been getting tired of my...

Nearly 800 guests attended Christmas dinner at the Hotel Vancouver this past week and I can only imagine the time it took to do everything right. Check out what their amazing team was able to do and perhaps think about giving this historic hotel a...

Mmmmm Festive Beer! This is a beer that brings that Christmas cheer. I had to hunt this seasonal beer down as it's a brewing deal they have with Liquor Plus stores around the Island. This limited batch of Crème Brûlée Vanilla Stout is an 8% abv...

This is the kind of product I like to find out there. Locally produced foodie favorites are everywhere and even though you may look to Italy when shopping for balsamic vinegar, perhaps look a little closer? Nestled in the Cowichan Valley is the Venturi-Schulze Vineyards...

I will often drive to Sidney just to get dinner from Haro's which is located right in the Sidney pier. Not only do you get immaculate views, you can enjoy many of the best dishes this Island has to offer. While the locals know all...

On November 9th 2013 the Four Seasons in Whistler is hosting Perfect Pairings, an event that showcases some of the best food and wine our province has to offer. Tickets for the event at the Sidecut Restaurant are $125 which includes includes wine reception, wine,...

If you're on the Island and going to be anywhere near Bear Mountain, then I suggest heading up there for a this sandwich alone. Well, that or the take in some golf while you're there and then get your hands on this charred chorizo delight....

One more year and BC will have its hands on one of two single malt whisky's made in Canada. Shelter Point Distillery has about a year left on their very first batch of whisky and I'm personally quite excited. Their initial cask offering in 2012...

Some of the best cheese I've had anywhere in this province comes from the Salt Spring Island Cheese company. The first time I got my hands on their fresh cheese on location, I never had it so good. Since 1994 the cheese has been coming...

  I spent a great deal of time (and money) this summer experiencing the different wines this province has to offer. While everyone has different tastes when it comes to their wine, I thought we'd take a look at who ranked the best. The Okanagan is...

One of my favorite places to relax and unwind with a local beer (sometimes wine) is without a doubt The Bengal Lounge which is located in the heart of The Empress Hotel. Victoria is known for its restaurants and lounges and this place comes highly...