#ThisWineThatDish Winemaker’s Cut Sauvignon Blanc | Broccoli Caesar“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing. … Read more
Mother’s Day weekend was an opportunity to celebrate with an elegant evening of wine, food, and conversation at The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort. Esteemed guests included Bernard Duseigneur, Domaine Duseigneur; Camille Giai, Château Roquefort and Dr John Volpe, Ecogastronomy/University of Victoria. The Arbutus Room is beautiful with it’s fireplace anchoring one end and … Read more
“In this series, I will be sharing my take on which Wines pair well with some inspirational recipes” The wines from Winemaker’s Cut were so delicious I enjoyed them over a few days and of course had to pair them with a dish that made the perfect pairing. The recipe is inspired by one from … Read more
Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity Beaujolais Brings Depth, Diversity, and Storytelling Power to the Vancouver International Wine Festival At the 2026 Vancouver International Wine Festival I had the opportunity to attend the seminar Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity moderated by Iain Philip. Truth be told I targeted this seminar strictly because of the moderator. Iain Phllip is … Read more
Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following … Read more
P2B Bistro & Bar, Coal Harbour Three Course Menu + Wine Pairing Add-on | Lunch or Dinner | $45 per person Guests begin with a Little Gem Lettuce Salad, followed by Seared Sablefish, Braised Beef Short Ribs, or a Plant-Based Poke Bowl. Dessert is a rich Sticky Toffee Pudding, with optional wine pairing available. Dine … Read more
Pier 7 Restaurant + Bar, Oceanfront North Vancouver Three Course Menu + Wine Pairing Add-on | Lunch or Dinner | $45 per person Includes Seafood Chowder or a Prawn and Scallop Cake, followed by Fish & Chips, Half Chicken and Fries, or Prawn Pomodoro. Desserts range from New York Cheesecake to Tiramisu or Sorbet, with … Read more
This was my first visit to the Ugly Duckling but I can assure you it won’t be my last.
Everything well prepared, beautifully presented, and best of all, truly delicious well crafted dishes.
Everything was exceptional; the wines, the food, the company.