Several weeks ago, the summer came to an end but I discovered there was a beginning to something else: the art of pairing beer and pizza. On September 22nd, award winning Nicli Antica Pizzeria and Strange Fellows Brewing held an end of summer pizza and beer dinner which brought together a curious and smiling crowd of Vancouverites. … Read more
Soupe aux Moules de Mamie Suzanne* Between the time this recipe was submitted and it was scheduled for publication Mamie Suzanne passed away. The family were asked if they wanted to halt the post and this is their heartfelt response. “JF sees it as a wonderful legacy.” We agree and so we are pleased … Read more
Mushrooms the Magic Ingredient in Siena’s Seasonal Menu Siena Restaurant’s third annual Mushroom Festival takes place through November 4, 2015. For just $36 per person, guests will enjoy a special three-course menu that highlights the rich diversity of flavours available only at this time of year. Siena is celebrating the mushroom with a … Read more
Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel introduces fresh vegetarian flavours menu and seasonal sips Fall in love with hearty harvest dishes and heartwarming cocktails at Yaletown’s boutique OPUS Hotel’s La Pentola and OPUS Bar. Enjoy the fulsome fall flavours of La Pentola’s rustic Italian cuisine and stop by OPUS Bar for a tempting cocktail… or two. Pop … Read more
The BC Wine Appreciation Society’s Fall Harvest event was held at De Dutch restaurant at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. The popular event was sold out with seventy-two people in attendance. More than a dozen wines from the societies cellars were available for tasting. It was a relaxed, informal and intimate gathering. Les Amis du … Read more
Four Fraser Valley estate wineries have banded together to promote awareness of their local, Langley-based wineries. These wineries are so close to metropolitan Vancouver and yet many people have never discovered them. I suggest you head out for a Sunday afternoon drive to the scenic Campbell Valley and taste what these wineries have to offer. … Read more
Warm weather brings earliest ever harvest to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrate a successful 2015 vintage Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is raising a glass to the end of its earliest ever harvest, which began on August 28 with Pinot Gris and ended October 16 with Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild winter saw bud break … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for a business associate, family member, or close friend can be a chore. The Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries offer a range of solutions for both holiday and corporate giving. The elegant gift packages can be customized for all clients. For those who value an experience, the winery … Read more
Earlier this spring, Blue Grouse Estate Winery opened its new tasting room and winery facility. Have you had a chance to visit? We would be very interested to know what you think. To update you: Blue Grouse has had a great summer, full of hard work, a wonderful harvest (so far!), great wine, friends. family, and … Read more
You’ve voted, right? So now it’s time to reward yourself with the Taste of Yaletown #TOY2015 With 27 participating restaurants you are bound to find one that takes your fancy. I visited two Yaletown restaurants for Taste of Yaletown. Both are very different, both were great! hapa izakaya – $24 menu Oct 15 … Read more