The blind tasting and seminar did not disappoint and I came away with a better understanding into the wines of Veneto and the Vinum & Cibus Italici Consortium.
First of all, there is more to Beaujolais than Beaujolais Nouveau, that once-wide-spread young, simple fruity red wine (more of a juice/wine) that is traditionally released on the third Thursday of November in the year that it was made. So very much more.
The team behind award-winning Gastown restaurant Wildebeest continues to raise the bar by adding industry stars Alex Black and Christina Hartigan to the roster as Bar Manager and Wine Director, respectively.
This fall, Wildebeest will underscore its philosophy of working closely with local farms, foragers and providers by offering a seasonal Game and Mushroom Menu available November 1 to 15.
Gastown Restaurant Hosts Award-Winning Brewery for Collaborative Party Showcasing Five Unique Beers, Live DJ and Meet-and-Greet with Brasserie Dunham Brewmaster Craft beer connoisseurs can get an exclusive taste of an award-winning Quebec brewery when Wildebeest welcomes Brasserie Dunham for ‘Brasserie & The Beest’ on Wednesday, July 4 at 6:30 p.m. Taking place in the restaurant’s ‘Underbelly’ … Read more
Wildebeest Basilisk Negroni Negroni Week kicks off this week and runs from June 4 to 10. There are more than 60 venues participating in Vancouver this year and we’ve teamed up with seven of the hottest, trendiest bars, restaurants, cafés and bistros to collect some recipes from local bartenders who will be slinging their own … Read more
Gastown Hotspot Hosts Casual Grazing Dinner, Wine Tasting Event in Private, ‘Underbelly’ Dining Quarters with Partial Proceeds Donated to BC Hospitality Foundation Wildebeest will usher in the fifth annual Top Drop Vancouver festival by hosting a ‘Pink Links’ Sausage and Rosé Party in its private, lower-level ‘Underbelly’ dining room on Wednesday, May 16 at 8 … Read more
So far we have 25 new suggestions for you to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018 + Our #FavouriteThings #BCWine recommendations Valentine’s Day and our #FavouriteThings – Shades of Red For Valentine’s Day we recommend Our #FavouriteThings bubbles and sparkling BC wines HEART TO HEART: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER … Read more
Restaurant Sets the Mood for Romance on Wednesday, February 14 When Executive Chef Ian McHale Serves Four-Course, Seasonally Inspired Feast with Optional Wine Pairings t’s ‘ready, set, romance’ when the staff at Wildebeest play cupid and host a one-night-only four-course Valentine’s Day dinner service in the warm and inviting dining quarters of the Gastown restaurant … Read more
Just a few suggestions for anyone still looking for New Year’s Eve celebration options. Most restaurants require advance notice of 24 or 48 hours for cancellations so a lucky few may find they can scoop in and grab the best seat for New Year’s Eve. Doesn’t hurt to check. These are a few of … Read more