Month: October 2026

Gift Giving Season made easy with Maison Telmont

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For the environmentalist who still wants to celebrate in style: Telmont Champagne With colder weather approaching, we’re starting to think about the gift-giving season. Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy.  and Maison Telmont are here to make the search a little easier, with something for everyone on your list—from the spirits lover and cocktail enthusiast … Read more

Pure Chablis Masterclass in Victoria

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Just a small amount of background information tends to enhance the overall experience.

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

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In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more

Vilnius Swaps the Christmas Rush for Europe’s Slowest Marathon

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Vilnius once again transformed into a winter wonderland, with buildings draped in thousands of lights and festive decorations.

Ugly Duckling’s Corbin Mathany Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Gregory Gourdet, Nov 8

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UglyDuckling, one of Victoria’s most celebrated restaurants.

Baan Lao Wins North America’s Best Restaurant at World Culinary Awards

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Also named Canada’s Best Restaurant for the third consecutive year.