If you’re still fretting about getting the perfect host/hostess gift, look no further than our own backyard. BC wineries have you covered with a variety of gifts and of course, delicious wine: Haywire’s Vintage Bub 2013 Vintage Bub is bottle aged five years which brings to life its earthy, wild-mushroom bread dough nose with fresh…
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6 Free (Yes, Free!) Must-Do Holiday Events
I love Christmas, everything from the lights, the merriment, getting together with family and friends, singing carols, the whole thing. Now that I’m a mom, sharing holiday traditions with my family has become even more important. The holidays are pricey enough, so I’ve compiled a list of my favourite FREE things to do during the…
Vanfoodster Celebrates 5 years of #TastingPlatesYVR
Time flies when you’re having fun! I can’t believe that it’s been five years since Richard Wolak first began delighting taste buds with Tasting Plates. These food-crawl style events celebrate neighbourhoods around the Lower Mainland by showcasing local restaurants and cuisines. We started the celebrations with a couple of wine tastings from Marquis Wine Cellars…
Doritos Ketchup Roses – For the Guy Who Has Everything
They say a way to a man’s heart is thru his stomach – Doritos is counting on it this Valentines’ Day. I was surprised the other day by a delivery of a rose box. Inside was a single, perfectly made Doritos Ketchup Rose. Now, I was totally stoked, but it got me thinking… ladies. let’s…
The Vancouver Christmas Market is Now Open
There’s no better way to start the holiday season than by wandering thru traditional wooden huts and twinkling lights while sipping mulled wine. From one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments to handcrafted toys, the Vancouver Christmas Market is the perfect place to find that special gift. The market is a great place to take the family for some Christmas…
Tasting Plates YVR Recap – Downtown South
This outing of Tasting Plates took us to the Davie St and Yaletown neighbourhoods. The participating restaurants ranged from casual to upscale, from Italian to Mexican. Our first stop was at C Prime Modern Italian Steak House in the Century Plaza Hotel. Our offering included a certified Angus steak and a twice baked potato. It…
Tasting Plates – Olympic Village
The way a shopaholic feels about the semi-annual sale at Holt Renfrew, that’s the way I feel about Richard Wolak’s Tasting Plates events. Where else can you try out the tasty tidbits of Vancouver’s culinary hidden gems? It’s like finding that one pair of Prada sandals at 75% off – and they’re your size. This…
Mary in Vancity 