Thanks to our wine writer @RonWilsonVan for his suggestion of a wine pairing for our inaugural “Taste of Thursday” recipe submitted by Chef Alex Chen of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. The flavours in Chef’s creation call for the perfect food wine and to me that’s rose. I’m recommending Road 13 Honest John’s Rosé. This … Read more
Citrus Cured Hamachi with Hearts of Palm, Crème Fraîche and Yuzu Vinaigrette Yields 2 servings Yuzu Vinaigrette 2 tbsp g Kikkoman Ponzu Sauce 2 tsp yuzu juice (available at Fujiya) 1 small shallot, diced Black Pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt … Read more
MyVanCity.ca is very pleased to announce our new weekly feature “Taste of Thursday”. We have recruited some great BC Chefs who will provide us with unique recipes to share with our readers. Whether you’re a gourmand or a gourmet you are going to enjoy this new weekly feature. Each week a different chef will publish … Read more
This is our first Big Melt Challenge featuring 6 restaurants and delis in Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver, that runs from November 4-30, 2014. Participating restaurants and delis are showcasing Big Melt creations that were created just for this challenge and all will be offered in all of these establishments during the challenge period … Read more
One of my happiest wine memories was an incredible al fresco dinner in Rome with a group of journalists who loved to work hard and play hard. We began our evening with a salad of tuna and olives accompanied by Ruffino Pinot Grigio. This medium bodied white is made from grapes from two of Italy’s best known … Read more
Every fall, winemakers from BC travel to the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place to pour their latest wines. From 2:00 until 5:00 people who work in the industry, in wine stores, liquor stores, restaurants, hotels and pubs come to sample wine and find out about the new offerings. This year marked the … Read more
2012 Minervois Chateau Millegrand Languedoc, France $17.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 10 This wine is a blend of syrah, carignan, grenache and mourvedre. Garnet-black in colour with medium-deep intensity. Aromas of black fruit, black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose. Well balanced with firm ripe tannins. The flavours echo the … Read more
Iconic Cookware Gift Selections for Epicurean Enthusiasts, Wine Lovers, Home Cooks, and Professional Chefs Preeminent French cookware brand Le Creuset makes the perfect partner this holiday season with inspired selections from the iconic collection known for eye-catching designs and a rich legacy of quality craftsmanship. Le Creuset presents a superb selection of gifts … Read more
Chef Rod Butters and Audrey Surrao of RauDZ Creative Concepts, multi-award winning restaurant owners and operators, have announced the appointment of Brock Bowes as Executive Chef for RauDZ Regional Table and micro bar • bites in Kelowna, BC. Bowes comes to RauDZ Creative Concepts from wrapping up the season at Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Winery in Oliver, BC. … Read more
Winter blues got you down? Sweeten your spirits and warm up for next month’s holiday festivities with an assortment of timely treats from Faubourg Paris that are sure to have you falling for the autumn season. Celebrate the arrival of autumn with the Poached Pear & Chocolate Charlotte, the decadent replacement of summer’s Fresh Fruits … Read more