Had such a great time last night exploring the neighbourhood of South Granville during a Tasting Plates YVR evening with Vancouver Foodster’s Richard Wolak. We started out at JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits shop on Granville Street in South Granville. An excellent start indeed as we sampled a sparkling wine, a white wine, a rosé wine … Read more
The Wines of British Columbia is proud to announce the winners of the second annual Best of BC Wine Country Awards 2018. From July 23 through August 17, winery-goers took their time, sampled and savoured what wineries have to offer within BC’s nine acclaimed wine regions, and have made their choices. The Best of BC … Read more
What happens when twenty of Vancouver’s best chefs get together? Vancouver chefs are passionate about creating beautiful food. They’re also passionate about ensuring that some our most vulnerable community members receive compassionate care. These elements come together to create one amazing affair – Passions 2018, taking place September 26 at Performance Works on Granville Island. … Read more
Chef Ned Bell Brings his “Globally Inspired, Locally Created” Passion & Philosophy to The Vancouver Club The Vancouver Club announces the appointment of Ned Bell as the Executive Director of Culinary. An award-winning chef, sustainable seafood advocate, and author of Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast, Ned Bell is featured prominently for … Read more
Latest Addition to the Coop Features Juke’s Signature Fried Chicken and Ribs, New Milkshakes, Sides in Fully Licensed Counter-Service Space Juke Fried Chicken will rule the roost in a new neighbourhood when the popular fried-chicken-and-rib joint officially opens its second location — a.k.a. ‘Little Juke’ — in the heart of Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood at … Read more
Traditional German fare, local craft beer, music and more, for one night only — Friday, September 28 H2 Rotisserie & Bar — The Westin Bayshore Hotel’s urban resort restaurant, boasting refined comfort food, premium artisan cocktails, serene harbour-view settings, and much more — introduces an Oktoberfest celebration unlike any other in Vancouver. Taking place Friday, … Read more
Martin’s Lane is unique and distinct with vineyards that produce exceptional wines. As we arrive It seemed almost like the vineyards, the winery and the building were one with the past. The past of artist Vincent van Gogh whose spectacular 1888 painting titled Red Vineyard seems to come alive as an inspirational work of art … Read more
Just this past week I spent some time with a few millennial women in the PR biz and the subject of Rosé wine came up. It was such a refreshing conversation. It was like Rosé wine was a totally new concept and they were excited about drinking Rosé wines, almost as if they had invented … Read more
Cheers to the rest of summer! As we step into Fall, there’s a cooler but exciting breeze in the air. Our winery team are about to dive into another harvest with interns from around-the-world touching down at the winery. We’re bottling our 2017 Pinot Noir and Chardonnays and Old Vines Restaurant are switching up menus to … Read more
2014 Chardonnay Bordertown Osoyoos, BC $26.90 Lemon yellow with medium-light intensity. Like many California chardonnays, this one leads with oak yet isn’t overly oily or drenched in tropical fruit. The nose aromas of butter, toast, vanilla, ripe apple and orange peel. Very good balance. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-plus finish. This … Read more