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/

1st Global Vine Star announced for VIWF 2014

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The 2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival has announced the first “Global Vine Star” to facilitate a Wine Seminar. Michael Chapoutier will be presenting Rhone Perfection on Friday, February 27. Organic and bio-dynamic viticulture, the global wine industry, making 100-point wines, and the influence of terroir will all be points for discussion. An opportunity to explore … Read more

Twelve Days of Christmas at BEAUCOUP BAKERY

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Twelve days of decadent, incredibly delicious, Christmas uniquely Beaucoup Bakery! Items will be stocked daily, but do call ahead for orders of 5 or more  604-732-4222 to avoid disappointment. beaucoupbakery.com @myvancity @Valvdg ttp://seansadventuresinflavortown.com/2013/11/25/beaucoup-bakery-celebrates-the-12-days-of-christmas/

OUR CANADIAN LOVE STORY

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The perfect gift for the little one in your life. This delightful children’s story is adorable and isn’t love always in season? A little bit immigration story, a little bit boy meets girl, a little bit multicultural, and a lot about LOVE. Linnie von Sky will be at Edible Canada on Granville Island this Sunday, … Read more

5th Annual Social Media Camp 2014

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The 5th annual Social Media Camp™ will take place May 1 to 3, 2014 in Victoria. Designed to keep business and professionals up to date and fully versed in the ever evolving world of Social Media. Understanding the role of social media is crucial for business today and it can be difficult to keep up with … Read more

An evening with Alberto Antonini

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Last evening a gathering of wine lovers enjoyed the ambience of the Tasting Room at Marquis Wine Cellars at 1034 Davie Street in Vancouver.   It was an opportunity to meet Alberto Antonini one of the 10 Influential Wine Consultants according to thedrinksbusiness.com. Traveling 200 days a year Antonini is the wine consultant for many … Read more

An evening with Alberto Antonini at Marquis Wine Cellars

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Italian oenologist and winery consultant Alberto Antonini will be the guest at Marquis Wine Cellars on Thursday, December 19, 2014. Formally educated in Agricultural Studies from the University of Florence, enology in Bordeaux and at the University of California Antonini leads a very busy and globe trotting life. Antonini is a consulting winemaker for Okanagan … Read more

Last minute shopping suggestions from HAWKSWORTH RESTAURANT

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This just in, if you have someone on your gift list that you need a special gift for, your search is over.   Gift cards are trending as a #1 gift item on “wish lists” and a gift card from Hawksworth Restaurant will put you on the top of any foodies’ “been good”  list. http://www.hawksworthrestaurant.com/giftcards/ … Read more