Super Bowl Sunday: one game, many ways to celebrate at Donnelly Group Pick your party and make reservations soon for Super Bowl Sunday Donnelly Group celebrates every Sunday as though it’s Super Bowl Sunday, and so it should come as no surprise that they’re cooking up some very special parties for when the real thing arrives … Read more
FOR THE LOVE OF THE CRAFT: VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS UNCORKS SECOND ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY BREWERY TOUR Guests Will Go Behind the Scenes to Sample Valentine’s-themed Brews, Appetizers, Enjoy a Chocolate-and-Beer Tasting This Valentine’s Day, Vancouver Brewery Tours will again connect local and visiting couples alike to the heart of the city’s booming craft-beer community for … Read more
SWEET SURRENDER: GIVE IN TO THOMAS HAAS’ LATEST LINEUP OF SIGNATURE CREATIONS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Heart-Shaped Truffles, Chocolates and Cookie Box Among Celebrated Chocolatier’s Selection of Handcrafted Valentine’s Day Delicacies for 2016 Cupid takes flight this Valentine’s Day with the help of the talented team of chocolatiers at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie, who … Read more
Forget Cupid’s Arrow: This Valentine’s Day, L’Abattoir Sets the Stage for Love L’Abattoir screams romance no matter what the date, but now that Cupid is flying into town the restaurant is pulling out all the stops. For lovebirds keen to impress that special someone – first date, lifelong marriage and every experience in-between – … Read more
RauDZ and micro offer value menus for Dine Around 2016 When Dine Around Thompson Okanagan launches later this week, two popular downtown Kelowna restaurants, RauDZ Regional Table and micro bar • bites will make their inaugural appearance in this dining experience event. Dine Around, (formerly Wine & Dine) running from January 21 – February … Read more
Oeuf en Cocotte – Chef Alex Chen Alex Chen, Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen &Oyster Bar This tasty recipe is currently available on the Weekend Brunch Menu at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Yields 4 servings Ingredients: 1 chorizo sausage (dry and cured) 8 large free range eggs 1.5 lbs (approx. 9 cups) … Read more
A ROYAL AFFAIR: ROYAL DINETTE OPENS ITS DOORS FEB. 14 TO HOST EXCLUSIVE SUNDAY DINNER SERVICE ON VALENTINE’S DAY Set the Mood for a Special Evening with a Romantic Multi-Course Farm-to-table Feast This Valentine’s Day, Royal Dinette will play cupid in a truly gourmet fashion, when it opens its doors on a Sunday to host a … Read more
Wild Sweets® Ranked one of ’24 Best Chocolatiers in the World’ & Releases Exclusive Lunar 2016 ‘Year of the Monkey’ Chocolate Art Collection. Dominique and Cindy Duby are longtime internationally acclaimed award-winning pastry chefs-chocolatiers and world experts in their field from authoring 5 books including Best Cookbooks in the World, to representing Canada at the … Read more
Should wine be made to age or made to drink? The Grape Debate 2016 It’s the ultimate act of delayed gratification – purchasing a bottle of wine with the intention of not opening it, possibly for many years. While the temptation of a well-stocked wine cellar is great, the rewards for ageing bottles are often … Read more
This week it’s all winter warming BC reds including a trio of Cabernet Franc. 2012 Syrah C.C. Jentsch Cellars Summerland, BC $29.90 Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. Aromas of earth, dark fruit, spice and cocoa on the nose. Good balance. Bright fruit dominated the palate followed by a medium-long finish. A good wine … Read more