Valerie van der Gracht

I am a Boomer, mom, gram, wife, foodie, wine novice, and I love to travel. Experiencing life and dividing my time between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Lately enjoying trips to all BC Wine Country regions. Editor and Publisher of MyVanCity.ca Connect at [email protected] Twitter @myvancity Instagram @myvancity.ca and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myvancity/

Looking for Exceptional…Sixty Forty Delivers

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It’s been about a month since the soft opening of Sixty Forty. Chef Paul Moran’s dream has finally come to fruition. An outstanding new venture that is bound to become the most desirable culinary experience that attracts a varied and diverse clientele. Reknown for his unique and innovative cuisine Moran has transformed the hospitality scene … Read more

Dining at Five Sails with Award Winning Chef Alex Kim

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The evening was absolutely perfect in every way.

#ThisWineThatDish | Clos du Soleil Pinot Gris | Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la Parisienne

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A little bit of chaos, a little bit of kitchen cooperation, some effort on everyone’s behalf.

Vancouver Internatonal Wine Festival Trade Seminar Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC and Cicchetti

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Creative Pairings with Italy’s Most Popular White Wine

In Conversation with Carson O’Connor – Wine Ambassador at Booker Wines

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“hey you’re going to learn to enjoy nice wine because once you try nice quality wine it is going to be tough to go back”