The holidays are fast approaching and with less than two weeks left, people are scrambling to find good—and safe—gifts for loved ones. How about cookies? And with more people turning to delivery services, one company has created a loyal following for its forward-thinking and local-supporting approach.

You've heard of wine and cheese, but beer and cheese? Main Street Brewing is running a holiday drive this month to benefit underprivileged kids and Les Amis du Fromage is stocking up on all your favourite creams, blues and accompanying bites.

A new local brewery creates a food menu that defies definition; and cocktail kits for the holidays will make those Zoom parties just about bearable.

Restaurants are facing challenges on multiple fronts, from loss of revenue and staff, to outrageous delivery fees and the physical, emotional and mental toll on their staff. Some restaurant owners have come up with innovative solutions and supportive initiatives.

Two new restaurants are offering up classic comfort, but with innovative twists that encompass Korean, northern Chinese and other disparate flavours.

Cowichan Valley wines continue to be top of mind, thanks to the area being named BC's newest official wine region. And wine dinners at one local restaurant involve hearty choucroute and more.

The days are getting shorter and a little wetter, which means there's more time at night to eat, drink and indulge in lush wines, heady cocktails, and all the truffles of the season. Dining out safely can still be delicious and delightful, and some restaurants are going that extra step to create some special experiences.

The annual Whistler Cornucopia Food & Drink Festival is usually a lavish, extravagant and crowded two weeks of indulgence and learning. This year, the event is still happening, but in a safer, more socially-distanced way.

Vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, plant-based...these terms have become part of the common lexicon of dining and two local restaurants are redefining what that means.

No need to worry about feeding the thousands, but with families still gathering to carve the turkey--or the ham--where can we go to dine out, take away, and celebrate with our six? Hear about lots of tasty options, from meat-centric to plant-based, gluten-free and more.