Valerie van der Gracht 
Tacofino is the perfect fit for West 4th in the area known as Kitsilano, formerly the Haight Ashbury of Vancouver. I loved the way they’ve made the decor fit the neighbourhood and also that the same great quality items are on their menu.
With glass in hand we entered the Culinary Theatre where the Culinary Workshops take place now through December. There are several options for the Dynamics of Food & Wine series where the professional Culinary team prepare dishes that guests will later enjoy paired with Mission Hill wines.
We are delighted to announce the return of our much anticipated Culinary Classes this fall. We have updated some of our favourite classes with new recipes and added a brand new French Canadian themed class. From Traditional Italian to Greek Dynasty, each class truly inspires, exploring flavours and cooking techniques with our Culinary Team that culminate with a wine paired meal you won’t soon forget!
The night began with a New York Sour cocktail enhanced with The Prisoner wine and almost from the moment you arrived there was a buzz of excited anticipation.
Yes, it’s official Fall is here in Vancouver and with Fall comes some new menus and menu items at one of our favourite restaurants located in the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver – YEW seafood + bar.
The team at Water Street did an incredible job presenting 6 courses starting with a selection of delicious canapés. The following courses were wonderfully seasonal, fresh and local orchestrated to a high level of culinary delight. As always the choice of dishes were complimented by the excellent choice of Noble Ridge wines.
I think one of the best ways to appreciate good wine is when it is paired with delicious, fresh dishes and good company. I highly recommend the Visa Infinite® experience to anyone wanting to further explore the wines of British Columbia and the cuisine of the best restaurants.
The month of October is synonymous with harvest time and for Canadians also Thanksgiving and Halloween. This is the time we start to think about the bounty of the local farms and markets have to offer us. Thoughts turn to cozy nights around the dinner table enjoying the best of the season. Comfort food is at the forefront and what pairs best is deep, dark, rich red wines of Côtes du Rhône.
Just about a week left to enjoy September and I can’t think of anything more enjoyable than winery touring. Kelowna and West Kelowna have some wonderful wineries making excellent wines and there are a number of restaurants that are on my swoon worthy list.
Be ready to embrace your fun side. Ricco Bambino wines are meant to be enjoyed and savoured. Share the wines with friends and family you get along with. These wines are uplifting, light hearted and will make you feel good. I really enjoyed this Rosé and will definitely be drinking it again.