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One of my happiest wine memories was an incredible al fresco dinner in Rome with a group of journalists who loved to work hard and play hard. We began our evening with a salad of tuna and olives accompanied by Ruffino Pinot Grigio. This medium bodied white is made from grapes from two of Italy’s best known … Read more
Iconic Cookware Gift Selections for Epicurean Enthusiasts, Wine Lovers, Home Cooks, and Professional Chefs Preeminent French cookware brand Le Creuset makes the perfect partner this holiday season with inspired selections from the iconic collection known for eye-catching designs and a rich legacy of quality craftsmanship. Le Creuset presents a superb selection of gifts … Read more
BITTERED SLING UNVEILS A BOLD NEW LOOK FOR ITS AWARD-WINNING LINEUP OF COCKTAIL BITTERS AND CULINARY EXTRACTS Redesigned Gift Pack 2.0 Inspired by Birth of “Cocktail Culture” Era, Appearing on Retail Shelves in Time for Holiday Gifting Continuing to provide an inspired twist to cocktail culture across North America and beyond, Vancouver-based Bittered Sling has … Read more
Starting November 8, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and MEI Events International Inc. will present Shakespeare fans in British Columbia with a unique, all year round opportunity to see ten incredible Shakespeare productions. During fall and winter, fans will get to enjoy the drama, laughter and magic of six wildly popular Shakespeare productions … Read more
Chef Rod Butters and Audrey Surrao of RauDZ Creative Concepts, multi-award winning restaurant owners and operators, have announced the appointment of Brock Bowes as Executive Chef for RauDZ Regional Table and micro bar • bites in Kelowna, BC. Bowes comes to RauDZ Creative Concepts from wrapping up the season at Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Winery in Oliver, BC. … Read more
Winter blues got you down? Sweeten your spirits and warm up for next month’s holiday festivities with an assortment of timely treats from Faubourg Paris that are sure to have you falling for the autumn season. Celebrate the arrival of autumn with the Poached Pear & Chocolate Charlotte, the decadent replacement of summer’s Fresh Fruits … Read more
Get The Goods: Van Gogh Designs launches new line of modern home furnishings and accessories Smart, timeless collection offers pieces for living and dining in style There’s a new kid in town! Meet The Goods, the new contemporary line of home furnishings and accessories from Van Gogh Designs. Best known as Western Canada’s leading … Read more
You can’t judge a book by its cover and I often can’t judge a wine from the first taste. That was certainly my experience with Mendocino County Babble. I liked the aroma from the get go but initially I tasted a lot of vanilla. I wasn’t expecting that from a blend that included Syrah … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine Kristian Eligh proved his culinary prowess last night, taking home the gold award at the Victoria 2014 Gold Medal Plates competition held at the Victoria Convention Centre. Chef Eligh went head to head with eight of the province’s finest chefs at the prestigious culinary competition and will now go on … Read more
Award-winning Organic Wines to be Showcased at VIP Event The Story: On his last national tour, David Suzuki shares the wisdom of a life full of action and celebrates Canadians who are standing up for the people and places they love. A special VIP reception at the VSO School of Music (843 Seymour … Read more