Wine and Dine

#MarketMonday vendor Long Table Distillery BC Långbord Akvavit Named Best in Pacific Northwest.

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Long Table Distillery’s Långbord Akvavit is Awarded First Place By Sip Northwest.   The magazine’s 2016 “Best in the Northwest” issue is now hitting newsstands with the announcement of this year’s winners for the region’s top spirits. Long Table Distillery, Vancouver’s first micro-distillery and craft distillers of international award winning small batch gins and seasonal spirits, took first place … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s on this blustery week ahead Oct 14 – 21

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    Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu    Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction   FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER   CHAMPAGNE WISHES, CAVIAR DREAMS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE TAITTINGER DINNER OCT. 18   Getting Ready For ChopStick … Read more

Christophe Bonzon named to prestigious Cacao Barry International Ambassadors Club

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  Burnaby’s Christophe Bonzon, owner of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie (4717 Hastings Street), was recently appointed to premium French chocolate Cacao Barry’s prestigious International Ambassadors Club. He joins more than 100 pastry chefs and chocolatiers from over 20 countries with this invitation-only honour, and just the fourteenth Canadian. “We can proudly announce, that Christophe Bonzon, high … Read more

My Taste of Yaletown at Wild Tale Coastal Grill

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  Last night I was part of a contingent of media people who were invited to sample the menus at a select number of the thirty + restaurants that are participating in Taste of Yaletown.   As we gathered at Xoxolat to taste delicious chocolate and enjoy a glass of champagne, thoughtfully provided by Swirl Wine … Read more

#TasteofThursday recipe from Chef Dan McGee, Au Comptoir

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  ‘Thon Frais et Rillon en Salade’  (Fresh Tuna & Pork Belly Salad) By Dan McGee, Chef, Au Comptoir Albacore Tuna, Crispy Cured Pork Belly, Olives, Summer Beans, Tomato Watercress Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups Frisée, washed and trimmed of dark green parts 2 cups Watercress, washed and trimmed 12 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in … Read more

Trade your Commute for Cabernet this Harvest Season

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British Columbia Wine Institute Launches Wine and Culinary Tourism Campaign The British Columbia Wine Institute launches its wine and culinary tourism campaign, BC Wine Country: Your Urban Escape, this fall to inspire British Columbia, Alberta and Washington travelers to visit BC’s wine regions this harvest season. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Destination British Columbia’s … Read more

Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu 

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YBIA announces 12th annual dining event and reveals participating restaurants    The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) is excited to announce the 12th annual Taste of Yaletown (TOY), a two-week dining event showcasing unique dishes from 31 restaurants in the neighbourhood. This year’s popular dining event will run from October 13 – 27th, bringing a … Read more

Canadian Vermouth Named Best in Class  at New York World Wine and Spirits Competition

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    Odd Society Spirits to Release Barrel-Aged Vermouth After Double Gold Win   On the heels of receiving a Double Gold medal and the Best Vermouth award at the 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, Odd Society Spirits will launch the winning barrel-aged vermouth on October 21, 2016. The inaugural release is … Read more

The 25th Annual Port and Chocolate Tasting Event

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  Last Thursday Liberty Wines held another of its ongoing events that support local charities. This time it was a milestone 25th Annual Port and Chocolate Tasting Event featuring some of world’s best Port and Dessert wines, and world-class chocolatiers from BC. All proceeds from their signature “Tasting-in-the-Park” event went to benefit the Vancouver Rowing … Read more

Singletree Winery Launches All-New Club Enjoy the flavours of Fraser Valley Wine Country 24-7

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\ Following a string of recent accolades and awards, includng a Best of Category award for its 2015 Siegerrebe white wine at the Northwest Wine Summit, Singletree Winery is announcing the launch of its all-new wine club. Membership benefits include: * 12 bottles of 100% BC VQA wines shipped to your door (each April & November) * 15% … Read more