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Another successful year at the 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival
The 42nd annual Vancouver International Wine Festival wrapped on March 1 leaving wine lovers and…

Follow the line: Penticton’s Il Vecchio still serving some of the best deals in town
The lunch rush is just beginning at Penticton’s Il Vecchio Delicatessen at 317 Robinson Street…

Legendary Vancouver restaurateur John Bishop announces retirement
One of Vancouver’s most iconic restaurants is sadly closing Aug. 1. After a legendary 35…

Summerland man turning on the taps of Okanagan maple syrup
The Okanagan maple syrup harvest is showing signs of winding down as temperatures soared earlier…

Kelowna farmers make core changes to produce Karma Apple Soda
The story of Karma Apple Soda is more than a story about a new product…

Kelowna chef to compete on Top Chef Canada
Okanagan chef Brock Bowes will be competing on Season 8 of Top Chef Canada. Bowes…

Music lineup revealed for Great Okanagan Beer Festival
Beer enthusiasts will enjoy a wide range of music this year at the Great Okanagan…

Kamloops restaurant offering ‘Women & Whiskey’ sessions
Getting more women into whiskey is a labour of love for Sara Hanrahan. Hanrahan, the…

RECIPE: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Pickles from Burdock and Co Poetic Recipes Inspired by Ocean, Land and Sea
Andrea Carlson has never sought the limelight or celebrity chef status. Her restaurant, Burdock &…

Winemaker Rob Summers announces retirement at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Hester Creek Estate Winery has become one of the B.C. wine industry’s most recognized brands…

Strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint developed by UBC Okanagan researchers
A common agricultural spray may be the key to preventing smoky flavour permeating wine grapes.…

Plans afoot to revitalize ‘the only licensed bar on the beach of Okanagan Lake’
Three Alberta and Okanagan based men are taking over the food offerings at the troubled…

Vancouver Wine Festival Event is Happening Now! Don’t miss out on signing up for an event
Escape the February blues at the Vancouver International Wine Festival happening from Feb. 22 to…

Naramata Heritage Inn now owned by acclaimed chef Ned Bell, Kate Colley, Paul Hollands and Maria Wiesner
The Naramata Heritage Inn will open in May under the ownership of some of the…

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a line up of food and wine stars
International Women’s Day is March 8 so do take a moment to give a nod…

