Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen has become a fixture on the Okanagan dining scene. Chef Ricardo Scebba and wife Sue Miller have worked hard over the past 11 years to build and » Read More
BRITISH COLUMBIA
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May 14, 2012
Last week, I posted the first part of my feature covering a few of the half dozen Okanagan vineyards that our media group had recently toured. Here’s part two of » Read More
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May 11, 2012
The Hotel Eldorado has an interesting history. Originally built for Countess Bubna Litite of Austria, the Eldorado Arms was a place where the Countess’ weary European visitors could relax and » Read More
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May 10, 2012
Poplar Grove Winery is one of the Naramata Bench wine region’s first five wineries. It started in 1993 when Ian Sutherland planted 2.5 acres of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. » Read More
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May 10, 2012
High above the hills of South Summerland lies the Pacific Argi-Food Research Centre. This important centre researches the links between food, nutrition, and health. Its goal is to balance the » Read More
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May 7, 2012
Last week, I was invited along with a small media group to experience a few days in the Okanagan Valley. Our trip not only took in several wineries and restaurants, » Read More
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April 19, 2012
I’m no stranger to Okanagan Crush Pad’s wines. I’ve had the chance to sample them with an assortment of delightful bites at two Vancouver events: Urban Winery’s Crush Pad event » Read More
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November 25, 2011
Whistler’s Summit Lodge and Spa is conveniently located near many of the resort’s top restaurants, shops, cafés and Whistler Conference Centre (making it the perfect sleep and home base for » Read More
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October 11, 2011
To get our long Thanksgiving weekend off to a relaxing start, we visited Scandinave Spa last Friday. This eco-conscious spa facility (opened in February 2010) features a Eucalyptus steam bath, » Read More
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October 11, 2011
Although long-time Purebread Whistler fans, we hadn’t yet had the opportunity to make it up to their bakery in Whistler. Last weekend, we got our chance. Purebread is located in » Read More
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October 11, 2011
My husband and I took a Whistler Brewing Company tour over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Whistler Brewing offers brewery tours, including three beer samples and your choice of a fourth » Read More
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October 11, 2011
Whistler is best known for its two major tourist seasons: winter and summer. Although both my husband and I have visited Whistler for various activities during these times of the » Read More
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August 9, 2011
We normally pass the curious-looking building to our right when heading north to either Squamish or Whistler, but last weekend, we were motivated to visit. Britannia Mine Museum’s signature event, » Read More
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August 4, 2011
Everything about Aura is top-notch, from the service to the serene Nita Lake and mountain views. The restaurant’s been open for just over a year, and has been receiving excellent » Read More
