2012 St. Nick (Rosé) Hidden Chapel Oliver, BC $19.90 A blend of cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Riesling. This wine does not resemble a rosé; it looks more like a light red wine. Ruby red in colour with medium intensity. Cranberry and red currant, with a hint of cherry and spice on … Read more
Head to Urban Digs Farm for their 6th annual celebration of everyone’s favourite food group…… BACON! So much baconey goodness! Only $5 general admission (free for members) gets you in and covers your entertainment. Still Spirits will be performing their punk/bluegrass magic so bring your best dancing shoes. Bacon inspired dishes and drinks for $5 a plate/glass … Read more
Before the season comes to an end be sure to visit a local farmers market in your area. I’ve always meant to support local farmers’ markets. I understand the benefits of supporting them. It puts money directly into the pockets of the people involved, and you get produce that was likely picked that morning or … Read more
7-Eleven Canada has today confirmed that, through this year’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day, its generous customers have raised a huge $109,900 by being given the chance to pay what they wanted for a large Slurpee. 7-Eleven is giving 100% of the donations raised to Food Banks Canada, supporting local food banks. The $109,900 will have … Read more
Praised in the same breath as Vino al Vino in Tuscany, Italy; Feast Portland in Oregon, USA; Rootstock Sydney in Australia; and Wine on the River in South Africa, Garagiste North was recognized by the London Financial Times in a print article Five of the best Wine Festivals by Andrew Joyce (and online by Melanie Abrams) … Read more
The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed September 25, 26, and 27, 2015 as BC Culture Days. Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to … Read more
Meet the Masters Series: Local culinarians get cooking at the Vancouver Home + Design Show Home cooks, ready those recipe cards! The Vancouver Home + Design Show (happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West) is gathering the city’s foodie elite including chefs, sommeliers, health food experts for the Masters Series on the Vancouver Magazine … Read more
Torafuku’s Max Borrowman captures top spot in the Global Beefeater MIXLDN Bartender Competition Regional Final “I truly had fun creating this cocktail for the Beefeater MIXLDN competition and so honoured to be selected for the final round in Toronto,” explains Borrowman. “Since the theme was the evolution of London and its cocktail culture, there … Read more
Odd Society Spirits Unleashes The Mongrel Odd Society Spirits is set to launch Mongrel on Thursday, September 17, 2015. The Odd Society distillery and cocktail lounge will be carrying Mongrel along with select restaurants, bars and private liquor stores across the province. For a spirit to be declared a ‘whisky,’ it has to spend at least … Read more
Bartier Brothers Semillon 2013 – $22 One of the Okanagan’s more consistent and interesting wines, Bartier Brothers Semillon is always a favourite of mine. Complimentary herbal and citrus flavours, accompanied by exceptional acidity makes this wine a easy pairing with a wide range of dishes, but in this case it matches up well with … Read more