I dropped by the Tap and Barrel the other day after attending a function at Science World. I was hungry and wanted to grab a bite before hopping on the Skytrain and heading home. I’d been there once before, in the summer and enjoyed sitting out on the upper deck. Tap and Barrel is a … Read more
2011 Chardonnay (McLean Creek Vineyard) Meyer Family Okanagan Falls, BC $26.09 Silver Medal Lemon yellow in colour with medium intensity. Toast, butter, apple and citrus on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. Varietal character on the palate and a medium-long finish. 2010 Chianti Rufina (Sangiovese) Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Italy $24.99 Bronze Medal … Read more
Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout In case you haven’t heard the good news, Chef Rob Feenie has joined My VanCity and contributes recipes for Taste of Thursday from time to time. This week’s recipe is Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout. It sounds absolutely delicious doesn’t it? … Read more
While interior design may deal exclusively with, well, interiors, looking to the latest in exterior architectural design can also prove influential inside the home. Taking after recent architectural innovations that are changing the way we imagine building and construction around the globe, MOE’S Home Collection’s proprietary collection is inspiring a new approach to interior and décor … Read more
HOLIDAY CHEER OPEN HOUSE Check out this list of twelve great wineries that will welcome you on November 29 and November 30. Each winery will be open to visitors and it promises to be lots of fun and cheer. Get into the holiday spirit by participating in the Scavenger Hunt, you may even win … Read more
Hawksworth Restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine Kristian Eligh proved his culinary prowess last night, taking home the gold award at the Victoria 2014 Gold Medal Plates competition held at the Victoria Convention Centre. Chef Eligh went head to head with eight of the province’s finest chefs at the prestigious culinary competition and will now go on … Read more
It’s hard to know what secret ingredient attracted such a large crowd to the Samsung Cooking challenge, at Vancouver’s Home and Design Show this Saturday. Maybe it was the anticipated appearances from celebrity chefs like Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, or Top Chef Canada contender Geoff Rogers. Maybe it was the chance to see one of the … Read more
2008 I Greppi (Bordeaux Blend) Bolgheri Greppicante Italy $29.99 Silver Medal Tasted 2014 09 Garnet red in colour with hints of brick and medium plus intensity. Dark fruit and secondary aromas of leather, tar, earth and toast. Well balanced. Layered flavours echo the nose with a medium long finish. 2009 Bordeaux Chateau de la … Read more
Wines of British Columbia expands US reach with Whole Foods Market partnership in the Pacific Northwest. Eight hand-selected BC VQA wines will be available for purchase at 15 Whole Foods Market stores across Washington and Oregon. “This partnership is part of the BC Wine Institute’s strategic plan to increase our exports to key markets, … Read more
September 14th was a beautiful day in the Okanagan, especially at Meyer Family Winery in Okanagan Falls. September 14th was also the day of the first ever Garagiste North Wine Fest. This wine festival was the chance for BC’s small guys to share their stories and feature their wines. Meyer Family Wines have to … Read more