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FOLIO.YVR

Celebrating West Coast Luxury Lifestyle | Elevated Consciousness

Category / FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits

bacchanalia gala, viwf, helen siwak, folioyvr, ecoluxury, vip events, vancouver, bc, yvr

Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Raises Over $145K for Arts Umbrella

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, occurred Saturday, February 24, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions and the wine wall raised more than $145,000, while the sold-out raffle for two round-trip business-class tickets to anywhere Delta Air Lines flies in Europe,...

vancouver cocktails, janet gyenes, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Introducing… ‘Vancouver Cocktails’ & Its Award-winning Author Janet Gyenes

With the launch of Vancouver Cocktail Week upcoming, Folio.YVR took the opportunity to embark on a cocktail-creating session and spoke to local author Janet Gyenes about her experience researching and publishing what may be the seminal YVR cocktail guide for everyone from newbies to those seeking a fresh recipe to relax with. Tell us about...

whisky global, helen siwak, jade massie, paradox hotel, whisky, vancouver, bc, yvr

Whisky Global 2024 Welcomed Enthusiasts & Experts to the Paradox Hotel

The annual Whisky Global event took place on January 26th and 27th, 2024, at the esteemed Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, BC. Following the tremendous success of past years, the sold-out Whisky Global returned for another year and true to its word, presented an exceptional experience for whisky connoisseurs and novices alike with respected brands...

magnolia hotel, victoria, the courtney room, helen siwak, folioyvr, ecoluxury, vegan, plantbased, luxury lifestyle, vancouver, bc, yvr

It’s What’s for Brunch! The Courtney Room Draws Inspiration from the Pacific NW

Born of the desire to continue the experience of timeless hospitality embodied created and offered by the award-winning Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room delights locals and visitors alike with delicious local cuisine and exemplary service. Offering a classically modern dining space that promises genuine hospitality, designer Sharon Bortolotto (BBA Design) created an elegant...

crossroads kitchen, resorts world, las vegas, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc

Chef Tal Ronnen Introduces Las Vegas to Elevated Plant-based Dining with Crossroads Kitchen

In March 2013, Chef Tal Ronnen partnered with the now-infamous Travis Barker to open the first Crossroads Kitchen at the corner of Melrose and Sweetzer in Los Angeles. There his team offered up mouthwatering Mediterranean meals in a refined environment making Crossroads unique and contrary to what people picture when they think of a vegan...

the courtney room, victoria, bc, anton wilson, cate webb, helen siwak, folioyvr, cocktails, ecoluxury

The Courtney Room x Tattooist Cate Webb’s Winter Cocktail Menu

Located in the heart of Victoria, The Courtney Room bar team is proud to introduce a new, dedicated cocktail menu, featuring whimsical illustrations by local artist Cate Webb from Black Cat Tattoo, a five-minute walk from the restaurant. For this new menu, the bar team drew inspiration from classic cocktails and innovative flavor combinations to create a unique...

phantom creek, wu ching ru, folioyvr, helen siwak, ecoluxury, luxury lifestyle, vancouver, bc, yvr

Taiwanese Artist Wu Ching Ru’s ‘Pro Terra et Natura’ at Phantom Creek Estates

At the entrance to Phantom Creek Estates winery, visitors are awe-struck at two female figures, each seven metres tall, winged and poised to take flight but tethered to the earth by a slender waterfall of coated bronze. This is Pro Terra et Natura — For Earth and Nature — by Chinese contemporary artist Wu Ching Ru. It’s one of six...

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DAHLIA Launches with VIP Cocktail Hour Event [PHOTOS]

The elegant, upscale addition to Vancouver’s world-renowned culinary scene made its debut when DAHLIA Restaurant and Cocktail Bar officially opened its doors. On the main floor of the AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, VIP guests were invited to sample the menu and enjoy signature hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant’s stylish and...

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CASK YVR Invites You to Visit 1920s Shanghai for a Whisky Tasting

In 2021, CASK Whisky Vault launched and is a 65-seat sanctuary of style and unapologetic celebration of the finer things in life. The venue vibe is 1920s Art Deco meets Shanghai, infused with a contemporary Asian aesthetic that incorporates rich woods and lush emerald green velvets. Upon entering the room, and if the sliding doors...

canadas great kitchen party, smc comms, helen siwak, folioyvr, bc place, ecoluxury, plantbased dining, vancouver, bc, yvr

Canadian Culinary Championship Returns with Canada’s Great Kitchen Party at BC Place

It was an exciting evening of food, wine, and live entertainment as the Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC) returned for the 2023 Vancouver regional qualifier event, hosted by Canada’s Great Kitchen Party. Under the expansive dome of BC Place Stadium, guests gathered to eat, drink, and experience an exhilarating showcase of culinary talent in a competition that featured an outstanding...