Thursday morning, the last day of January, and I am seated in The Wine Bar at Provence Marinaside. I am here to learn from Daina Paulin all about the Wines of Chateau Haut-Bailly, a Grand Cru Classé from the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux.
If you enjoy BC wines, mark November 27 on your calendar and be sure not to miss a five-course winemaker dinner presented by Provence Marinaside in honour of Naramata Bench winery JoieFarm.
As novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald once said “too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.” How lucky for us that October 19 is Global Champagne Day – a day to raise a glass of the quintessential wine of celebration. According to TWB-The Wine Bar’s Wine Director Joshua Carlson, “Bubbles turn any occasion, … Read moreTWB Bursting with Bubbles for Champagne Day
It is said that things look more positive when viewed through rose-coloured glasses. Joshua Carlson, Wine Director at Yaletown’s Provence Marinaside and TWB-The Wine Bar could not agree more, with one slight amendment – he looks through rosé-tinted glasses – make that wine glasses. This June Carlson, along with Provence/TWB owner and Executive Chef Jean-Francis … Read moreView Life through Rosé Coloured Glasses at Provence Marinaside and TWB-The Wine Bar
It’s a fact – Vancouver loves Happy Hours. Since the laws changed a couple of years ago, Happy Hour specials have proliferated amongst the city’s restaurants and lounges. Most happen in the late afternoon, like Provence Marinaside’s very popular Tappy Hour (from 3 – 5 p.m daily). A few places have ‘after hours’ … Read moreBad Hair Mornings a Good Deal at Provence Marinaside
EASTER FEASTING: RAILTOWN CATERING MAKES CELEBRATING EASY THIS APRIL WITH EXCLUSIVE EASTER TO-GO PACKAGE EASTER SUNDAY, WEST COAST-STYLE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE BUFFET BRUNCH SERVICE ON APRIL 16 Celebrate a delicious Easter at Dockside’s Marketplace Brunch Buffet #TasteofThursday Honey Glazed Bone-In Ham recipe The top 5 romantic … Read more#Favourites…what’s happening in Vancouver and beyond
Pop the Cork on New Bubbly Program What do Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label (France), La Marca Prosecco (Italy), Mas Fi Cava (Spain), LINI 910 ‘Lambrusca’ Lambrusco Rosso (Italy), Benjamin Bridge Method Traditional Brut (Nova Scotia) Zanatta ‘Fantasia’ Brut (Cowichan Valley BC) Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 (France) and all have in common? Well yes, … Read moreTWB-The Wine Bar & Provence Marinaside
PROVENCE RESTAURANTS OFFER TWO GREAT MENUS TO DOUBLE YOUR DINE OUT PLEASURE On your mark, get set…GO! And the race is on to book your favourite restaurants, or try new ones, with the amazing menus and value prices at the 14th annual Dine Out™ Vancouver Festival that starts January 15th and runs through to the 31st. Provence Restaurants is proud to … Read moreDOUBLE YOUR DINE OUT PLEASURE