Main Street Farmers Market

Sitting serenely across the street from the iconic train station at Main and Terminal, every Wednesday afternoon, is the Main Street edition of the Vancouver Farmers Markets.

Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner in La Jolla

San Diego is a bit underappreciated as a culinary destination, but there are enough dining options here, and in La Jolla, to take you through a month without repeating any visits.

Montblanc’s Vancouver Boutique

Montblanc has opened a new 2,000 square-foot retail location at 717 Burrard Street. Writing instruments of course, but watches, fine jewellery, and leather accessories for men and women are also available.

Alex Thomson and Hugo Boss

When aboard the 60-foot long Hugo Boss racing yacht, Alex Thomson basically never stops talking. He is a sailor through and through, knowing this extensive boat like the back of the proverbial hand, and able to skipper the thing around the world, solo.

Hervé Martin of the French Table

Chef Hervé Martin is the former master executive chef of Hermitage Vancouver. His Burgundian roots are vividly on display at this new location.

Percussionist Sal Ferreras

The former principal percussionist of the CBC Radio Orchestra, Sal Ferreras is also dean of the VCC School of Music and artistic director of the Literary Cabaret at the Vancouver International Writers Festival.

Trench Gallery’s “Monomania II”

Craig Sibley and Trench Contemporary Art are presenting Monomania II: Vancouver Emerging, which opened June 20 and runs until August 31.

Homer St. Cafe and Bar

There has been plenty of advance buzz about Homer St. Cafe and Bar. The centrepiece of the entire affair is the Rotisol Grande Flamme Olympia Rotisserie, direct from France and the only one of its kind in a Canadian restaurant.

Macallan Makeover

It takes dedication, resolve, talent, and guts to actually insist that an iconic single malt change its stripes. The age statement has disappeared on the Macallan 12, 15, and 18 Year Old whiskies, for both the sherry cask and the fine oak ranges. So, the 1824 Series is born.

Marquis Wine Club

The wines are thoughtfully chosen, and the monthly trio always provides both self-education and talking points.