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It’s Friday and I have the original no-brainer wine pick for the weekend. Blasted Church Hatfield’s Fuse has been a favorite of mine for years. I just tasted the 2012 vintage and it delivers the goods once again. This is a complex blend of almost every white varietal grown in B.C. From pinot gris … Read more
There’s lots going on at Wild Rice this month and we are so excited to share the news with you. Tuesday Date Nights Join us on the next four Tuesdays (Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25) for a very special dinner. Whether it’s ‘grown-up time’ away from the kids, a romantic date, or catch … Read more
BC-owned craft brewery toasts milestone with anniversary party, limited edition Session Red Ale This month Whistler Brewing Company, one of the originators of the BC craft brewing movement, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the company is launching a limited edition Session Red Ale and hosting an anniversary party to coincide … Read more
The first season of selling local wine, beer and spirits at farmers’ markets in British Columbia was good for consumers, vendors and the markets. Starting in June, BC Farmers’ Markets offered sales of locally-made wine, beer and spirits, following the provincial government’s move to modernize liquor laws. These changes came as the result of Parliamentary … Read more
This is our first Big Melt Challenge featuring 6 restaurants and delis in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver, that runs from November 4-30, 2014. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melt creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge … Read more
Over the past months, Cressey Development Group has connected the community of Southeast False Creek through Revolving Door, a series of events ranging from art shows, food centric social ventures to educational technology endeavours. Empowering event organizers to contribute to the changing community, Revolving Door has raised over $2,000 for local causes and now, in … Read more
The relationship between house and homeowner is akin to a steamy romance – think of the roof as the umbrella of trust that shields inhabitants from storm and strife, and the floor as the bedrock of desire on which true intimacy is built. Hector Cabrera, owner of Frontier Luxury Flooring and self-described “flooring matchmaker,” acts … Read more
Thanks to our wine writer @RonWilsonVan for his suggestion of a wine pairing for our inaugural “Taste of Thursday” recipe submitted by Chef Alex Chen of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. The flavours in Chef’s creation call for the perfect food wine and to me that’s rose. I’m recommending Road 13 Honest John’s Rosé. This … Read more
Citrus Cured Hamachi with Hearts of Palm, Crème Fraîche and Yuzu Vinaigrette Yields 2 servings Yuzu Vinaigrette 2 tbsp g Kikkoman Ponzu Sauce 2 tsp yuzu juice (available at Fujiya) 1 small shallot, diced Black Pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt … Read more
This is our first Big Melt Challenge featuring 6 restaurants and delis in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver, that runs from November 4-30, 2014. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melt creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge period … Read more