The Continuing Saga of the Chardonnay – with Quails’ Gate
For this particular pairing we dined at home thanks to the culinary skills of a family member who had done just a little foraging and market shopping earlier in the day.
Wine and Dine
BC Pinot Noir Tasting Group – a retrospective by @Sam_WineTeacher
With all wines being the same variety and from the same year one would rightfully expect a lot in common and yes, they all showed distinctive Pinot Noir character, yet they definitely all had their own personality.
Canada Day July 1st became Rosé all Day!
As I just happened to have a supply of BC Rosé wine on hand it became my turn to be the host! Yes! So Much Fun!
Chef Victoire Bongo restauranteur and award winning chef presents Dinner in White July 13
This year Chef Bongo is teaming up again with the amazing Motown sounds of Checo Tohomaso at Serendipity Winery to deliver an amazing Dinner In White celebration at the height of summer on July 13, 2019.
Lobster & Bubbly – Lobster Boil at Provence Marinaside – July 15
You then sit down at a convivial long table to enjoy the main attraction – the lobster pot (a generous platter of half lobster, crab legs, prawns, mussels, clams, artisan sausage, corn on the cob, shallots, potato, court bouillon) served with plenty of fresh baguette and Jim Beam garlic butter to sop up all the deliciousness.
#TBT – Italian Wines at Wildebeest
An Italian Wine dinner featuring wines from an Italian wine consortium that I had never heard of before.
Hawksworth Restaurant kicks off monthly winemaker dinner series with Phantom Creek Estates
“We’re delighted to present our guests with a summer winemaker dinner series and to partner with exceptional wineries such as Phantom Creek Estates,” says Chef de Cuisine, Antonio Sotomayor.
A tour and tasting at Phantom Creek Estates – Exceptional Wines from Historic Vineyards
The project will not be completed until 2020 but it was interesting to view in the construction stage. When we were there in May the amphitheatre was taking shape and the exterior patio next to the restaurant had just been completed.
Provence’s BC Spot Prawn Menu Spot On
This year Provence is again offering a three-course Prix Fixe Spot Prawn Menu. For $68 per person, Provence guests can indulge their passion for prawns with dishes such as Chilled English Pea Soup with Grilled BC Spot Prawns or a delicate Carpaccio of Scallops and BC Spot Prawns.
Spring flavours arrive at Hawksworth Restaurant
Hawksworth Restaurant continues to build upon its reputation as one of the city’s best restaurants, providing guests with an elegant and inviting dining space, paired with culinary excellence and friendly service.