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An Exclusive Look Inside: Martin’s Lane Winery

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 19, 2025February 18, 2025

Nestled in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Martin’s Lane Winery is a seamless fusion of innovative architecture and precision winemaking. Designed by award-winning Olson Kundig, the six-level, gravity-fed winery blends effortlessly...

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Chef Alex Kim (Five Sails) Crowned Champion at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 7, 2025February 6, 2025

Alex Kim, Culinary Director at Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails, earned top honours as Canada’s leading chef by winning gold at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship held in Ottawa this...

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Vancouver Vices: ‘The Courtney Room’ Announces Local Brewery Collabs

Vlad XanthopoulosSeptember 16, 2024December 29, 2024

The Courtney Room, Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, announces a series of local brewery collaborations, the perfect sippers to celebrate the fall, bursting with Vancouver Island flavours. A partnership between...

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Indigenous-Owned Apricus Wines Thrives in District Wine Village

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverSeptember 10, 2024December 30, 2024

Apricus Cellars was established out of a profound appreciation for the South Okanagan’s climate, terrain, soil, and sunlight, as well as the exquisite fruit that thrives in this environment. The...

☆ Issue #27 - Summer 2024 (II of II) FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits

Church & State Wines in Oliver, BC, Lets Wine ‘Speak for Itself’

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 31, 2024December 30, 2024

Church and State Wines, a renowned winery with vineyards in the South Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island, has gained widespread acclaim for its commitment to producing exceptional wines. The winery’s...

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PORTFOLIO.YVR: Nelson Meggitt: Zen Moment

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 4, 2024September 16, 2024

Zen Moment is a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (beverage startup) pioneering a new category, which founder Nelson Meggitt named Wellness-Meets-Luxury™. Zen Moment intends to become a massive force for good...

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Gastown’s Pourhouse Does the Season Right with Cocktail Countdown!

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 7, 2022September 3, 2024

The countdown is on to the new year, and Kitchen Table Restaurants acclaimed Pourhouse is getting into the spirit with a playful 12 Days of Cocktails offering. Toast to the last days of 2022...

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Folio.YVR Issue #2: Looms at Antico Setificio Fiorentino Create History for Stefano Ricci

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 20, 2019March 10, 2025

Through the wrought-iron gate in Via Bartolini n° 4, under the shadow of the abundant wisteria, the Antico Setificio Fiorentino produces the finest silk fabric in Italy, perhaps in the...

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Folio.YVR Issue #4/5: Mini Vancouver Launches in Kitsilano

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 2024

In 1959, the MINI was introduced to the world and the diminutive vehicle has become one of the world’s most beloved automotive marques. Synonymous with fun and spontaneity, the MINI...