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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/

In Conversation with Brennan Colebank, Stillhead Distilleries

January 12, 2026January 9, 2026 by Valerie van der Gracht

Victoria Whisky Festival Thursday 15th, Friday 6th, Saturday 17th Sunday 18th of January 2026.

Categories Drinks, Events Tags Brennan Colebank, Founder and Master Distiller, Hotel Grand Pacific, Stillhead Distillery, Strath Liquor Merchants, Victoria Whisky Festival Leave a comment

More Than Dinner at Kobe it’s Entertainment

December 11, 2025December 9, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

Kobe chefs are not just skilled and accomplished chefs in their own right, they are comedians and entertainers.

Categories Dining, Featured Tags cocktails, dine, dining, East Coast Lobster, entertaining, Fun, Grilled Vegetables, Gulf Shrimp, Kobe, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Mario, Mario's Gelato, Ocean Scallops, Sake Leave a comment

My Evening at Tutto Italian Restaurant

December 3, 2025December 2, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

We were ready for the culinary adventure to begin.

Categories Dining, Featured Tags #pasta, #Puglia, Bar, cocktails, dine, dining, dinner, dolci, IGT Basilicata, Italian, Italy, lunch, Mongrana, organic wine, pannacotta, restaurant, San Marzano EDDA, tortellini, Tutto Italian Restaurant & Bar, wine, Yaletown Leave a comment

L’Abattoir x Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown | a review

February 3, 2026November 6, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

This was my first visit to the Ugly Duckling but I can assure you it won’t be my last.

Categories Dining, Featured Tags #Dine, #wine, BC Wine, chef, Chinatown, cuisine, dining, dinner, Gastown, L'ABATTOIR, restaurant, sommelier, tasting menu, The Ugly Duckling, wine pairing Leave a comment

McGuigan #WinaCar – We’ve got a Winner!

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

Meet the winner of the #McGuiganWinACar contest.

Categories Wine Tags #McGuiganWinACar, #WINACAR, McGuigan Wines Leave a comment

Why we keep going back to The Italian Kitchen

October 15, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

The food at The Italian Kitchen is always well prepared, beautifully presented and just plain delicious.

Categories Dining Tags #pasta, Caesar Salad, cheesecake, dessert, dine, dinner, focaccia, Glowbal Restaurant Group, Gnocchi Asparagi e Funghi, lunch, reservations, scallop, The Italian Kitchen Leave a comment

Swirl Around BC WINE EXPO

September 26, 2025September 25, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

A day-long celebration of BC wine.

Categories Wine Tags #BCwine, #SwirlBC, Barb Philip, Gold Hill Estate Winery, Lauren Skinner Buksevics, O'Rourke Family Vineyards, Painted Rock Estate Winery, Stephanie Mosley, Stephanie Stanley, Tantalus Vineyards, Val Tait, Women in Wine Leave a comment

savour the story at the apron

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

the apron highlights seasonal, sustainable, and thoughtfully crafted dishes.

Categories Dining, Featured Tags dine, dining, Richmond, Seasonal, sustainable, the apron, Wall Centre, Westin, Westin Wall Centre, Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Leave a comment

Celebrating World Paella Day at Honey Salt

September 25, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

A true neighbourhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with a relaxed sophistication.

Categories Dining Tags "Roses are Red. So is Wine" Pack, dining, Honey Salt, International Paella Day, Paella, Pintxos, red wine, sangria, spanish, Tapas Leave a comment

Tasting the wines of Sicily: Mandrarossa – Settesoli

September 19, 2025 by Valerie van der Gracht

Tasting different expressions from this magical island at Bar Corso.

Categories Wine Tags #chardonnay, Bar Corso, Cantine Settesoli, Grillo, Grillo Sicilia DOC, Mandrarossa, Nerello Mascalese, Sicilian Wine, Sicily, Stellesoli, Stile Brands, Syrah, VinTerra Leave a comment
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