Our “in-house” sommelier Ryan Lewis has kindly sent us his suggestions for this great dish. The obvious and possibly best match for a dish like this one would be Sauvignon Blanc, which pairs extremely well with each individual ingredient. A wine with high acidity is the key here as it will match up with … Read more
With all seven of its inaugural Sunday Seafood Boil Series events in July and August already sold out, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is pleased to announce four additional dates to take place on their wrap-around outdoor patio this September, with tickets now available at www.boulevardvancouver.ca/events. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Boulevard will … Read more
Have you been to the Hart House before? Do you even know where it is? Whatever your answers to those questions, you need to seek it out, or plan for a return visit. The Hart House is a heritage house on the shore of Deer Lake in Burnaby. It is an idyllic setting … Read more
The Golden Dumpling Cook Off and Derby on August 9th moves to Food Truck Fest Due to licensing issues, the Golden Dumpling Cook Off and Derby will now be held at the Food Truck Fest located at 215 West 1st Avenue on August 9th, 2015 from 1pm – 5pm. The site is between the Cambie … Read more
Show your #ProvencePride for a chance to win FREE PUBLIC TASTINGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST To add to the celebration of diversity and the LGBT community in Vancouver, Provence Wines is hosting three FREE Provence Rosé tastings on August 2nd from 1pm-5pm (locations listed below). In addition to celebrating during Vancouver Pride, these tastings will showcase the … Read more
This summer is already shaping up to be long and hot and Summerland’s Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) is stepping up efforts to make man’s best friend welcome and comfortable while their humans mingle and sip. Travelers set to experience wine country can do so knowing their pets will be comfy at the winery. There … Read more
During the month of August, the consistent quality and amazing value of wines from Argentina will be highlighted at 60 select BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. One of the highlights of the month will be FREE consumer tastings at the 39th & Cambie Signature Store on Thursday August 13 and Friday August 14, 2015. … Read more
2nd Annual ‘Bottle Royale” Wednesday August 5, 2015 Reception: 6:30pm, Dinner: 7:00pm Led by General Manager and expert sommelier Robert Stelmachuk, Cibo Trattoria is hosting its second annual “Bottle Royale” comparative wine tasting dinner featuring a varied selection of 10 handpicked pours from B.C. and around the world. The evening’s accompanying menu, carefully created by Executive Chef Faizal Kassam, boasts … Read more
Wine dinner series pits B.C. vintners against varieties from around the globe Wine connoisseurs can soon take a tasting tour of the globe’s foremost wine regions without leaving the city. Premier Italian eatery Cibo Trattoria is hosting its next edition of “Bottle Royale,” a comparative wine tasting dinner on Wednesday August 5th, 2015. A perfect night … Read more
2013 Moscato d’ Osoyoos La Stella Osoyoos, BC $20 Silver Medal A blend of Moscatto Bianco and Muscat Ottonel. Very pale straw in colour with a medium-light intensity. The nose is intense with orange blossoms, peach and apricot. Well balanced with just the right amount of acid to balance the sugar. The palate is rich … Read more