LOBSTER SALAD Chef Alessandra Quaglia and Executive Sous Chef Sheldon Maloff Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Large pot of heavily salted water, with lid 2 whole live lobsters Large pot of ice water 8 asparagus spears 1 large heirloom tomato Salt and pepper to taste Champagne Vinaigrette (see below) Preparation: Cover and bring the pot … Read more
Get the inside track on one of summer’s most stylish events The GIVEAWAY starts July 8 but you can enter NOW by leaving a comment on this post a Rafflecopter giveaway One of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season, the breathtaking and stylish 8th Annual Deighton Cup will be run on Saturday, … Read more
Provence. Just the mention of the word brings so many images to mind; warm Mediterranean weather, sun-drenched hills, olive trees and fields of lavender. Freshly prepared savoury foods and wine, rosé wine of course. Provence also makes red and white wines, but it is their rosés that they are most famous for. In the … Read more
From July 1st to August 8th, partial proceeds from ten wines, featured as a part of Marquis Wine Cellars’ Summer Wine Series, will go to support Pride Youth Scholarships. The Vancouver Pride Association has teamed up with LOUD (a LGBTQ business association) to sponsor this venture, which offers scholarships of $2000 for post-secondary studies. … Read more
The food, the wine, oh my! It was only fitting. I wasn’t able to attend Italian Day on the Drive, but myself and 12 other wine media types were treated to something even better – a dinner at Glowbal restaurant with the Director of the Valpolicella Wine Consortium, Olga Bussinello. We were there to learn … Read more
QUINI SOMM™ Maximizes Wine Sales and Improves Efficiencies in Full Service Restaurants Quini (www.quiniwine.com), the leader in real-time wine tasting sensory data and technology solutions today announced QUINI SOMM™, the first and only integrated software platform designed to maximize wine sales, standardize staff knowledge and unify and enhance customer experience in the full service restaurant industry. … Read more
Summer event series offers free music, entertainment and activities WHAT: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is bringing back its popular YVR Take-Off Fridays event series for a seventh year. The eight-week summer program will see the terminal come alive with music, entertainment and family-friendly activities. The program will run from July 8 to August 26 … Read more
#FridayFavourites for the Long Weekend until July 7 July 7 Liberty Wine Merchants Champagne & Caviar GIVEAWAY Don’t Miss This Evocative Entertainment Experience! Celebrate Canada Day with FlyOver Canada Dames Wine Support BC Women’s Education Eat Well, Drink Better with Wines of Argentina All Together Now Exhibit at MOV … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, start your grills! The Similkameen is about to name a new Similkameen BBQ King! The annual Similkameen BBQ King event will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 5-9pm at the historic Grist Mill & Gardens in Keremeos. Caroline Cottrill, President of the Similkameen Wineries Association says, “We invite you to … Read more
2013 Gewürztraminer Pfaff Alsace, France $20.11 Clear and brilliant. straw coloured with medium-light intensity. A varietal nose showing aromas of stone fruit and honey with a hint of sweet spice. Good balance with good mouthfeel. Ripe stone fruit flavours dominate the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. 2014 Pinot Gris (Reserve) Hillside Estate … Read more