#TasteofThursday Wine Pairing from Ron Wilson

From the award winning Burrowing Owl winery comes their second label Calliope. This B.C. viognier would be a great match for the rich and delicious flavours of this chowder. Fishhook Chowder Recipe   Price: $14.00 Available: Swirl wines in Yaletown and White Rock Price: $16.00 Available: Village VQA wine stores in Dunbar and Kitsilano     … Read more

One Faith Vineyards: Canada’s Premier First Growth Wine

One Faith Vineyards Redefines Excellence in Canadian Winemaking South Okanagan Winery Releases Most Expensive  BC Debut Vintage  British Columbia’s First Growth wine is here. For more than two decades, the Okanagan Valley has been producing first-rate Bordeaux varietals. The goal of One Faith Vineyards is to build on this success and take it to the next level. … Read more

Taste of Thursday with Chef Kunal Ghose of Fishhook

  Fishhook Chowder Recipe   2 TBSP Canola Oil 1 ½ CUPS Onion, diced 1 ½ CUPS Carrot, diced 1 ½ CUPS Celery, diced 2 TBSP Crushed Garlic 1 TBSP Fresh Thyme 1 TSP Ancho Chili Powder 1 TSP Salt 1 TSP Pepper 2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce 2 TBSP Sriracha 3 400ml Cans of Coconut … Read more

WIN a $50. gift certificate courtesy of Vous Valet

Do a good deed and you could win a $50. gift certificate from Vous Valet   The Opus Hotel is having a clothing drive that benefits Covenant House-Vancouver. All you have to do to qualify to win the $50. Vous Valet gift certificate is:   Contest rules: Post a selfie of you dropping off your donation at Opus … Read more

Le Vieux Pin – A Rare Couple of Releases

2014 harvest is now over across the valley, minus the ice wine harvest that our colleagues are busy with. While is too soon to be definitive, 2014 is shaping up to be a classic South Okanagan vintage: hot summer days, cold nights, dry conditions and a steady late indian summer ensured perfect ripeness of both sugars and … Read more

Government Policy Announcement Good for BC Wine Industry and Sales of BC VQA Wine

Today’s announcement by the provincial government, regarding the implementation of more Liquor Policy Review recommendations, levels the playing field for the liquor retailing industry, according to the BC Wine Institute. “We support the government’s move to harmonize and simplify policies,” said Josie Tyabji, Chair of the Board of Directors for the BCWI. “These changes ensure … Read more

SHOW OPENS THIS FRIDAY November 21 – 23

Don’t Miss This Fantastic Christmas Shopping Opportunity! The 7th Annual West Coast Christmas Show Buy Your Tickets Online NOW & SAVE! Click here. at TRADEX, Abbotsford   DATES: Friday, November 21 Saturday, November 22 Sunday, November 23 HOURS: Friday, Noon – 9pm Saturday, 10am – 6pm Sunday, 10am – 5pm TICKETS At Door: General Admission (17+): $6 Seniors … Read more

Café Medina Rolls Out New Private Evening Event Program

A NEW DAWN — AND DUSK — FOR CAFÉ MEDINA Daytime Hotspot Rolls Out Expanded Service, Menus for Private Evening Events, Parties and Dinners   The new incarnation of Café Medina continues to evolve, as the breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch hotspot is now available to be booked for a variety of private evening functions … Read more

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