February 20 to March 1 marks the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and this year’s theme shines a spotlight on the land Down Under. “Make no mistake about it — the Aussies are here,” quipped Harry Hertscheg, VIWF executive director during the festival’s launch on Monday …
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Let the battle begin: 16 teams of Mario Kart competitors will square off tomorrow afternoon in a battle royal held at the Lamplighter pub in Gastown. The game du jour won't be the latest kart title, however. Players instead will be loading up Mario Kart 64, one of the most beloved multiplayer games to be …
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Looking for a red carpet experience to watch the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday but can't justify a plane ticket to California? Fortunately Vancouverites have another option to go out and enjoy a Hollywood-like experience without leaving the Lower Mainland. • Put on your fancy threads and head down to Donnelly Group's Cinema Public House on …
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Did you hear? Tequila flights are the new beer paddles. At least that's the sentiment the Cambie Malone's Group hope Vancouverites adopt following the impending launch of their newest establishment. Connected to Malone's Bar & Grille on Seymour Street, Chihuahua's is set to serve a long list of fine tequilas alongside their authentic Mexican cuisine. "This is not what …
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Got a sweet tooth? Then you would have loved the Tasting Plates Vancouver food tour earlier this week that highlighted one of the Lower Mainland’s trendiest neighbourhoods: Yaletown. For those not familiar with the event, which visits a different area of town each time, participating establishments provide special tasting menus for patrons who are part …
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