Bordeaux 2023 Release: September 26
There were some very interesting insight at the media attended 2023 Bordeaux Release. Buyer Barb Philip, Category Manager – Wines of Europe, who is responsible for choosing which wines to buy for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, tells us that at the time of tasting the 2023 wines at the wineries in Bordeaux, the wines…
WINE & DINE
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit
Grappa: Italy’s Pomace Spirit Wine production leaves behind a substantial amount of solid material after grapes have been pressed. The skins, seeds, pieces of pulp, and sometimes stems are collectively called pomace, or vinaccia in Italian. For centuries, much of this material had little commercial value once the juice had been removed. It still contained…
Dinner at Chez Céline – a review
The edgy charm of Montréal, the effortless elegance of Paris, and the communal warmth of Québec’s casse-croûtes come alive inside a beaming French bistro on the corner of Fraser & 27th in Vancouver.¹ My expectation was that Chez Céline would be a typical Parisienne bistro. Tables set close together, hushed voices, menu, or no menu,…
TRAVEL/LEISURE
Powering British Columbia: Harbour Air to Acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines
Powering British Columbia: Harbour Air to Acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, Expanding Regional Air Services Both airlines will operate as independent brands to the benefit of guests and communities, unlocking economic potential of aviation infrastructure, workforce mobility and tourism Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA), two homegrown airlines, announced that they have entered into an…
EVENTS
Science World Welcomes The Robot Zoo
Science World Welcomes The Robot Zoo, Where Nature Meets Engineering Interactive exhibition featuring larger-than-life robotic animals invites visitors to discover the science behind the natural world. Get ready to experience the animal kingdom like never before. The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants, arrives at Science World on October 9, 2026. Through larger-than-life robotic…
DRINKS
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Uncorks “The Spirit of Scotland”
FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER UNCORKS “THE SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND,” AN EXCLUSIVE FOUR-PART SCOTCH DINNER SERIES THIS AUTUMN -The Castle in the City invites whisky enthusiasts to an intimate culinary journey pairing exceptional Scotch with five-course tasting menus across four unforgettable evenings- This autumn, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland through a new lens…
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