It’s summertime, the best season for the light and refreshing rosé wine that is becoming widely appreciated among wine lovers for its subtle flavours and, of course, for its soft pink colour. This is the perfect wine for bringing to a picnic in the park or for a backyard barbeque. With our beautiful tradition of weekly wine tastings, last Friday our students got a chance to try several types of rosé from France, Italy and Canada and to learn more about the way rosé is made and how its taste and colour may differ depending on various factors. Winemakers create a rosé wine by juicing red grapes and then allowing the juice to soak with the skins for a very short period, usually only two to three days. As soon as the juice begins to take on the beautiful pink colour the winemaker desires, the skins are removed and the juice is allowed to ferment, creating delicious rosé. Rosé wines can be made from a wide range of grapes and can vary from highly dry to sweet, from still to sparklin...

                                            On April 9 th , 2018 our students and faulty attended the California Wine Fair which is an all-inclusive, walk around wine tasting event where wine lovers have an elite opportunity to sample wines and meet numerous vintners and winery personalities from the Golden State. Upon entrance, participants gained full access to try an incredible selection of California wine at the various stations throughout the room. Each ticket included admission, access to all wines being poured and light hors d’oeuvres. Over 100 wineries signed up for the fair this year, so our students had a great chance to learn and educate themselves about the wines from California. Currently, the state accounts for nearly 90 percent of  American wine  pr...

Imperial Hotel Management College has been supporting the Vancouver Fashion Week for over a decade, and we are proud to participate in its 31st season this year again. Between March 20th – March 25th 2018 IHMC students will volunteer at the David Lam Hall in downtown Vancouver to make the event a success. Complimentary tickets for current and graduated students are available from Student Services. Vancouver Fashion Week is seven days long per season and held twice a year. The event will feature over 80 shows that highlight the Fall and Winter collections of both national and international designers. This season’s line-up features brands from 15 different countries, including designers from Australia, Japan, the United States, Italy, Ghana, and of course – Canada. VFW’s Opening Night Gala will kick the week off on March 19, giving guests a sneak preview of designer collections and several surprise showcases. Tickets can be purchased online for as low as ...

A global French cultural event and food & wine celebration. Today two faculty members and three current students, Rohan, Tatsuya and Victor joined le Crocodile restaurant for the 4th annual 2018 Good France dinner, 2000 Chefs, 2000 Menus and 5 Continents . Le Crocodile is the top French restaurant in Vancouver, and Chef Michel Jacob prepared a 5 course dinner to celebrate French and Alsatian gastronomy.  Our group of 5 used the opportunity to deliver a mini-workshop covered basic dining etiquette and food and wine pairing. A French white Rhone, Sauturnes, red Bordeaux, as well as a dry BC riesling were tasted. The new French Consul General, Philippe Sutter also attended to support the event.

Today we "travel" to Ireland ! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ireland is known for some delicious beverages including Guinness beer, Irish Whiskey & Bailey's Irish Cream. Imperial Hotel Management College invites all students today, from 4pm to 5pm, to taste and learn more about these beverages to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. We are looking forward to seeing you all! #FridayTasting #events #FoodandBeverage

Today we had the pleasure to visit local artist Pamela Masik studio exhibit on W 2nd Ave, and learn about her work. Our students got to interact with her personally and ask questions.

Assisting the event with the wine auction catalogue. Today we helped BC Children's Hospital raise over $3,371,688, at the 23rd for the Children We Care Gala, presented by Peterson. Over 730 guests attended the spectacular event, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Saturday, February 17th. This initiative helps create and enhance a state-of-the-art environment for Sunny Hill’s unique patient populations through highly innovative technology, purpose-built spaces, specialized equipment and programs. Source:  https://www.bcchf.ca/events/event-calendar/for-children-we-care/

At Silver Crescent Tea, our student learn today about different styles of tea like: Black, White, Green, Oolong and Pu'erh. Each individual tea style should be treated with care in its own different way. Some go through fermentation, some need lower or higher temperature water to steep and some come on a "cake" form. Its a fascinating world, so much to learn.

Today we visit one the best local beer brewing companies in town. Postmark Brewing is a Vancouver, BC born and built craft brewery. Their West Coast lifestyle and love for great quality beers for every occasion led them to the design, development and brew great beer styles. At Postmark Brewing they are inspired by more than just great tasting sessionable craft beers, they enjoy taking a collaborative approach towards other passions in life including music, photography, travel, sport, design, events and especially those who are taking risks and making great things happen.

Honoured to be a part of such a wonderful cause for the second year!              The BC Cancer Foundation’s second annual  Hope Couture fashion show and luncheon took place on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Hope Couture fashion show luncheon raised an incredible $1.54 million to support the purchase of a state-of-the-art Vero™ machine." Invitation from inaugural year in 2014, group photo .

VSA New Product Salon On Tuesday, March 17 at 1:30pm At the Four Seasons Hotel The Import Vintners and Spirits Associations (IVSA) is a local association of beverage distributors from BC and Alberta. Throughout the year IVSA arranges wine and various beverage tastings. These tastings are quite exclusive and are held at the Four Seasons Hotel by invitation only. IVSA has arranged for their next tasting to take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The event will be led by Daniel, please speak with him if you have questions or if you are interested in attending.

Cynthia Opsal, brand manager of the Fladgate Partnership visiting Port Wine Basics WHAT IS PORTO? You know that Europeans take their Porto seriously when the EU drafts legislation to define what it is. For the record, port is a fortified wine, produced in the Demarcated Region of the Douro, Portugal. Officially, real port wine comes only from Portugal, very much the same way that true Champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. All other bubbly would be considered sparkling wine. The alcohol in port wine is produced under very specific conditions that result from natural and human factors. While aging in wood, port wine's fruity aroma develops through oxidation to create a bouquet that is reminiscent of dried fruit, toasting, wood, and spices. The aging process also adds to its smoothness while making the bouquet more complex. Much older wines have a greenish tint. Traditional production methods include stopping the fermentation process by ...

Today, October 8th, 2014 From 7:00pm to 10:00pm at De Beers Jewellery  1088 Alberni Street, Vancouver De Beers invites a specialist to hold a session on how to judge the diamonds. If you are interested in attending this luxury event, please email us before 6:00pm today to sign up. De Beers Jewellery http://www.debeers.com/ Learn more about diamonds through these short videos

Student Field Trip to Coal Harbour Cactus Club All students invited to a guided visit of Coal Harbour Cactus Club on January 22 at 2:30PM

on Oct 31, Nov 1, 2 Please ask Eric for more details (as Mayumi is off until Thursday), open to all students interested in events and food & beverage. CountDown Events is proud to announce Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, hosted by the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel.  Hailed as the wedding show of choice by Vancouver’s most distinguished wedding experts, Crème de la Crème raises the standard of wedding shows with an unrivalled haute couture fashion show, trendsetting designs, and showcase of products and services that convey style, artistry and excellence. www.cremedelacreme.ca http://twitter.com/cremevancouver http://www.facebook.com/CremedelaCremeShow