Valerie van der Gracht 
Never one to pass up a bargain I find myself at Siena on 12th Avenue at Granville Street on a Monday night. Why you might ask? Forget #WineWednesday at Siena it’s Half Price Wines on Monday evenings. Add in the great daily specials, the ever changing antipasti plate for two the pasta choices and … Read more
CRUISIN’ FOR A CAUSE: 1966 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY Hop into this one-of-a-kind, A&W Orange, 1966 Plymouth Satellite and cruise for a cause as the Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction and A&W’s Cruisin’ for a Cause auction off the vintage ride for charity. At the Show & Auction, taking place June 21-22 at the … Read more
Canada Day fireworks on the waterfront to cap off this year’s festival The Royal Canadian Navy will lead a flotilla of classic and working ships sailing and steaming their way to Richmond for Ships to Shore Steveston 2014 on the Canada Day weekend. The colourful HMCS Oriole tall ship, the longest-serving commissioned vessel in the … Read more
Celebrating the Wines of British Columbia spring release tasting with over 80 BC wineries showcasing more than 300 premium VQA wines. An opportunity to chat with the owners and winemakers in pleasant surroundings. Members of the hospitality and media industry were out in force to taste the new sampling of great British Columbia wines. Of … Read more
On May 29 Bottleneck Drive wineries came to VanDusen Botanical Gardens to bring over 75 wines for tasting with wonderful food pairings from Truffles Fine Foods. It was a delightful evening with the mellow sounds of local singer Dawn Chubai as the backdrop to an excursion through the terroir of Summerland’s … Read more
Father’s Day features:Take a trip across the bridge this Father’s Day and treat the most important man in your life to the manliest of meals – southern barbeque. The Little District Roadhouse in North Vancouver will be serving up delicious homestyle barbeque on their brand-new patio on June 14 & 15, 2014.Owner Paul Mon-Kau and … Read more
Tasting Italian wines is a genuinely pleasant experience, and when you are able to taste Italian wine paired with food the experience is enhanced. It is possible to elevate the experience once again by meeting the winemaker himself. On May 22 at the Terminal City Club a number of wine trade professionals, sommeliers, … Read more
For only the second time in their history the extraordinary wine tasting event Gambero Rosso – tre bicchieri World Tour came to Vancouver. In 2014 Vancouver was their only stop in Canada. This event is dedicated to presenting the best Italian wines. Launched in 1988, along with the first Gambero Rosso guide to Italian wine, Vini … Read more
This morning Wednesday June 4 Belgium Place will open it’s doors to new customers. Located on the busy southeast corner of Broadway & Fir Street this immaculate little coffee shop will start business with a “soft launch” period to allow customers and staff to adjust to what is sure to be an influx of busy … Read more
Just last week I had an opportunity to taste a wine that is new on the market in Canada, Inception – introduced by the Mark Anthony Group of Companies. It was a delightful evening at Brix Restaurant and Bar where we were invited to “unravel the mysteries of a deeply layered all new wine … Read more