September 8 was the grand opening of Thai Cuisine by Montri. This latest incarnation for chef Montri Rattanaraj, is located two blocks east of MacDonald, at 2585 W Broadway in Kitsilano, ten blocks east of one of his former restaurants. The media were invited to see the new restaurant that afternoon. We were served … Read more
At the end of July, I was lucky enough to attend the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The 27th annual event was held over three days with many activities, including lectures, guided tastings, winery tours and a salmon barbecue. Lectures covered subjects in geology, history, chemistry, and geography. … Read more
2013 Pinot Noir (Red Carpet) Cassini Cellars Oliver, BC $17.87 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 07 Garnet red colour with medium intensity. Sour cherry raspberry, vanilla with a hint of earth on the nose. Good balance with a sweet entry. Ripe cherry and red current flavours. A medium finish. 2010 Chardonnay Meyer Family Okanagan Falls, … Read more
To get your hands on those small lot wines that you’ve read about and wanted to taste before you bought them in quantity, here’s your chance at the Garagiste North Wine Festival, September 14. Affectionately dubbed “The Small Guys Wine Festival,” this event has a focus on the garagiste, described as “the artisan winemakers who … Read more
There’s no need to sugarcoat it, Faubourg Paris’ new selection of fresh, gourmet ice cream and sorbet is the cherry on top of an already supreme sweets menu. Launching today, Faubourg’s small-batch orders are crafted from scratch at its East Vancouver commissary kitchen, making them the ultimate cool summer treat. Fresh flavours include: Vanilla Bean … Read more
This is the 25th season for Bard on the Beach. Anyone who has attended a play there knows what a marvelous venue it is. This year’s offerings, which include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Equivocation and Cymbeline, run from June 11 until September 20th. The back of the main stage is … Read more
25th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Gold, Best Upscale Bronze, Best Downtown Premier Crew, Denisa Johnova Vancouver, BC (April 23rd, 2014) – The Hawksworth Restaurantteam was thrilled to take home the top award last night for Best Upscale Restaurant at the 25th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Holding on to the Best Upscale top spot for … Read more
This year at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival the question of what pairs best with oysters will be addressed in the second annual Oyster Wine Competition and the first Canadian Craft Beer & Oyster Pairing Competition. Winemakers and brewmasters have until April 17 to submit entries into the respective competitions that will be held at … Read more
New season brings new dishes and drinks to Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel La Pentola, situated inside Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel, is lightening up for spring with a new range of dishes and drinks on the menu. New fresh flavours reflect the spring season and lighter libations will be appearing at the bar this month. “We’re … Read more
Everyone knows that La Terrazza is a great restaurant so I knew going in that lunch would be good but I had no idea that it would be so exceptional. As one of three media attending the lunch we were each assigned to a table. I was fortunate indeed to be seated with Luc … Read more