2011 Tippy Toe Oaked (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier) Montakarn Oliver, BC $20.00 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 11 Golden yellow in colour with medium intensity. Butter and ripe tropical fruit on the nose. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry and good mouthfeel. Big tropical fruit and buttery flavours on the palate with a medium finish. … Read more
Do you use the BC Liquor Store’s web site (http://www.bcliquorstores.com) to check for products? Do you use their mobile app? Probably many of you do and if you don’t, they are well worth checking out. But how many have scrolled to the bottom of the page and under “Customer Service” clicked on “Special Events”? Not … Read more
Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s hotel and event tickets on sale now The trees are dressed, light displays are up, and Vancouver chefs and organizers are gearing up for Canada’s largest food and drink festival. Presented by Tourism Vancouver, the 13th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival is a little over a month away – and … Read more
‘Tis the season to enjoy lazy, savoury meals to ward off the winter chill, and one of Vancouver’s destinations for fine dining is debuting its own take on low-key weekend brunches. L’Abattoir is opening its doors to the weekend brunch crowd just as the holiday season kicks into full swing. Beginning Saturday December 6, … Read more
Indulge With Friends And Family This Holiday Season at Miradoro Restaurant Gourmet winter and New Year’s Eve menus are perfect for festive celebrations Enjoy the beautiful wintery surrounds of the South Okanagan this holiday season at Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek, British Columbia’s premier winery restaurant. Eat, drink and be merry with Chef Jeff Van Geest’s new winter menu … Read more
BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR LAUNCHES NEW WEEKEND BRUNCH MENU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is adding a delicious twist to its fall and winter offerings, rolling out a new weekend brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Saturday, December 6th. Since opening its doors at the … Read more
Does your list includes the most difficult to buy for during the holiday season? No worries we’ve got you covered, even if… “I’ll be happy with whatever I get” “I really don’t need anything” “Thanks another tie” “These florescent socks sure stand out” “Well if I lose a few pounds it will fit perfectly” “That … Read more
WinOne of my favorite wines to pour with appetizers or salads or even a main course like roast chicken is Sauvignon Blanc. This gorgeous Santa Carolina Reserva is one of the best white wine buys I’ve had this year. If I had tasted this blind I would’ve thought it was from New Zealand. It has … Read more
With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, it’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones to Faubourg Paris‘ divine collection of festive delicacies. From sweet hostess treats to scrumptious stocking stuffers, there’s every reason to indulge this holiday season. A classic French Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Bûche de Noël … Read more
This is the best wine buy I’ve found since launching CheapandCheerful.ca this year. Full credit to Anne B. who tipped me off on the amazing bargain wines of Grey Fox winery. I shared this California Cabernet Sauvignon with some friends to get a variety of opinions and the response was unanimous. Smooth and soft with a … Read more