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
Evolve Cellars on Bottleneck Drive in Summerland will host a comedy night on Friday, July 15, featuring acclaimed comedian Patrick Maliha and talented emcee Art Factora. Starting at 6:30pm, this hilarious performance will be accompanied by a dinner and a glass of Evolve wine for just $65. Buy your ticket today to get your … Read more
Raising Money for Amateur Sports Contest starts Sunday, July 3 (but you can enter now by leaving a comment on this post) be sure to come back and enter for more chances starting July 3, contest ends July 7 at 10 am a Rafflecopter giveaway On July 7th, Liberty Wine Merchants will be holding its 21st annual Champagne … Read more
Dames White 2015 and Dames Red 2013 – two fundraising wines that assist BC women in culinary educations – have been released. 100% of profits from the sales of these 520 cases of wine (6,240 bottles) will be donated to the scholarship fund that sends BC women through educational pursuits in the food and … 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
During the month of July, 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 July 7 and Thursday July 14, … Read more
New opening hours and Euro 2016 matches at South Main eatery There’s a new lunch spot in town, just in time for summer. The Cascade Room on Main Street is now open daily from 11 am. “We’re extremely excited about the restaurant opening for lunch for the first time ever,” says Justin Taylor, the … Read more
Whether it’s the Vesper Vodka Martini from Casino Royale, the French 75 in Casablanca or The Big Lebowski’s White Russian, cocktails have played an iconic role in movies throughout the decades. The name Sex and the City immediately conjures up visions of its signature Cosmopolitan. In fact the popular movie and TV series was … Read more
Jazz Fest is coming to Robson Square! Alchemy Theatre and The Columbia presents Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Serves Up Killer Cocktails to Accompany a Killer Comedy Billy Elliot Will Bring You to Tears – and Fill You with Joy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR JOINS THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON … Read more