Tickets available for Dames Dine Around 2026

Tickets on Sale July 21 for Dames Dine Around 2026  Two Nights. Exceptional Restaurants. A Lasting Impact.  We are delighted to announce that ticket sales start tomorrow, July 21st (10 a.m.) for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter (LDBC) Dames Dine Around 2026! Over two unforgettable evenings, guests will enjoy specially curated multi-course dinners at many … Read more

Ripasso and Amarone at Franco’s

The email from Franco’s Liquor Store read: “Compare two iconic styles from Italy’s Veneto region. Discover the bold, velvety richness of Amarone and the approachable, fruit-forward Ripasso as Luigi walks you through their differences, histories, and unique characteristics.” This was one tasting I wasn’t going to miss. Ripasso and Amarone are red wines from Italy’s … Read more

From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more