On Tuesday afternoon I was fortunate to have attended the official launch of Sommelier Jill Spoor’s Terroir White Blend. I absolutely love it! The price point is excellent for such a premier wine at $22.99. Available at select private retail stores you can also find it on the wine list at Botanist in the … Read more
Good people collaborate and bring great wines to the market HQ Wine + Spirits is the newest beverage alcohol sales agency in British Columbia. Owned by Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie, who also own Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, the new agency will sell the Haywire and Narrative labels, and debuts with wineries from … Read more
Kurtis Kolt, Owen Knowlton, Terry Threlfall, Samantha Rahn and Mike Bernardo. If you enjoy dining out and are a fan of BC wines, you likely recognize a few of these names, but do you know what they have in common? Yes, they are all involved in the hospitality world, but more than that, they … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) winery is pleased to announce that Rebecca McKinney has joined their team as Director of Sales & Promotion. Rebecca, who will be based at the winery’s North Vancouver office, joins the existing sales force, Rebeka Erickson, Amy Hollenbach and Mike West, and will work closely with owner Christine Coletta to … Read more
The Deighton Cup 2016 GIVEAWAY Lobster Fest Returns to Provence Don’t Miss This Evocative Entertainment Experience! Marquis Wines Supports Vancouver Youth Pride BOILING POINT: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2016 DATES FOR SUNDAY SEAFOOD BOIL SERIES Gin & Meat Lovers Unite! FRESH SHEET: ROYAL … Read more
Jazz Fest is coming to Robson Square! Alchemy Theatre and The Columbia presents Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Serves Up Killer Cocktails to Accompany a Killer Comedy Billy Elliot Will Bring You to Tears – and Fill You with Joy THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR JOINS THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON … Read more
Have you made plans to attend Vancouver Mini Maker Faire this weekend? ROMEO AND JULIET LAUNCHES THE 27TH SEASON OF BARD ON THE BEACH Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week Vancouver Urban Winery presents Sunday School the #700 Series The Patio at Aura Restaurant – the place to be … Read more
Lucky’s Doughnuts Packs A Punch on National Doughnut Day: Friday, June 3 Wine Dinner – at Latab, featuring BC Wines, Lock & Worth, Nichol Cien Boutique pop – up shop Saturday June 4 at OPUS Hotel Lounge BEACH BAY CAFÉ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY: ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INTRODUCES DAILY BRUNCH, SPECIAL … Read more
Coal Harbour’s 6th Annual Spring Wine Tasting was held at Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island, which has won the “Best Patio” award for the last six years running in The Georgia Straight’s Golden Plate Awards. The day was near perfect for this al fresco event. There were over 100 wines, both domestic and imported, along … Read more
It was a rainy day on Granville Island, but the mood inside Edible Canada was bright and sunny. Besides the cheerful company, and some wonderful wines, the passion for BC food and wine was palpable. After a little wine tasting and mingling, Town Hall’s Leann Froese got everyone’s attention and introduced Eric Pateman from … Read more