HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NOX OPENS IN COAL HARBOUR ON JUNE 9
The concept behind NOX is inspired by Fabbro’s Italian heritage and cultural background, as well as his vast expertise in the West Coast culinary scene.
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Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Reserva Especial) Santa Rita 120 Valle Central, Chile $11.99 This value-priced wine over-delivers. Great for an everyday wine to keep in the fridge. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Aromas of lemon, honey, melon, fresh-cut grass, and hints of green apple and green beans on the nose. Good body with medium-plus body. … Read more
Casa Mia Cucina & Mercato to Open in West Vancouver this Spring
It’s this spirit of the Italian town square that arrives in West Vancouver this spring, when Casa Mia Neighbourhood Cucina & Mercato opens at 2215 Marine Dr. this spring.
Accor Group’s Orient Express makes a grand return to Italy with “La Dolce Vita” train
From the luxury rail tourism project signed by Arsenale S.p.A., now in association with Orient Express of Accor Group, comes the Orient Express La Dolce Vita which will welcome its first passengers in 2023.
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
I may get some comments on this feature as these wines might be better included in ‘From the Cellar’ and fair enough, but I have been digging a bit these days.
Wednesday Wine Reviews from @Sam_WineTeacher
2018 White Gold (Chardonnay Reserve) Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $29.99 This wine differs from their white label chardonnay in that it leans more toward a California style – bigger and more opulent at a much better price point than its southern peers. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Lemon cream, butter, and pineapple, with undertones … Read more
#TasteItalia Pizzocheri with Bella Cibo Mamma Marzia
This is one of the most popular dishes in the valley where I spent my childhood. The pasta is made from buckwheat and regular flour and is cooked in boiling water with cabbage and potatoes.
#TasteItalia Rack of Lamb
Marc Lanteri | Michelin Star Chef – Grinzane Cavour | Rack of Lamb paired with Barbaresco Riserva
FLAVOURS OF ITALY Discover Unexpected Regions and Varietals
Try the unexpected! Taste these less common indigenous grape varietals from the Master of Wine Barb Philip’s annual Flavours of Italy selection of premium Italian wines. They are traditional and very popular in their regions – yet still not fully discovered in British Columbia. Cin cin!
#DRINKPINK a spring launch of rosé wines from around the globe!
I enjoyed the day and it was nice to sample so many different rosés. The majority of these wines were organic or biodynamic which is different than what I would normally choose.