Tag: dinner

Thanksgiving in the USA is coming up on November 25, 2021.  I have many American readers of mywinepal.com, so I thought I would share some Champagne pairings with Thanksgiving meals that I received from the Champagne Bureau USA.  Many of us will have similar dishes for our Christmas dinners, so the pairings for Thanksgiving will work for Christmas as well.  …

Have you ever tried the wines from Casale del Giglio in Italy?  They are Premium!  This dinner at Burnaby’s Hart House Restaurant, paired with their wines should be spectacular.  Get your tickets before they sell out.  Here is the press release about the dinner, plus here is the link to my reviews of Casale del Giglio’s wines. ~~~ November 4,…

With most of us vaccinated against COVID, events are more accessible, such as Cornucopia that starts in Whistler, BC today.  The capacity of events is not at 100% to help keep us safe, but you can still attend events if you buy your tickets soon.  Here is the list of the events for you to consider and hopefully attend for…

Enjoying lobster is a luxurious experience.  I prefer them steamed and dipped in butter, but there are other ways of enjoying lobster.  Provence Marinaside has prepared an excellent menu with lobster prepared in many ways and paired with delicious BC Okanagan’s Tantalus Vineyards‘ wines for the month of July.  My mouth is watering.  Get your reservation as soon as you…

With all the restraint we had collectively over COVID and the opening of restrictions, the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s Pig Out Trails in September sounds like a great way to celebrate.  Here is the press release with info about how you can buy your tickets.  Buy quickly as I’m sure the tickets will sell out fast! ~~~ Oliver, BC (June…

More gratitude to hand out today to all the winemakers around the world. You make wines so that we can enjoy them with friends and family. With COVID restrictions lifting we can now do this safely in person. I have a bottle of Gratitude Red 2019 by JAK’s, made by Okanagan Crush Pad, from a blend of Merlot and lesser…

With dining restrictions lessened in BC and COVID second shots underway, you may want to get out and enjoy some delicious food and BC wine at a restaurant.  Here is a press release about one sponsored by Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and held at the H2 Rotisserie & Bar in The Westin Bayshore.  Limited tickets so buy quickly! ~~~ Oliver,…

April showers bring spring flowers, but it also brings a new menu at Provence Marinaside with a new set of wines for pairing; this time from Sea Star Vineyards.  Here is the press release from Provence Marinaside. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – April is BC Wine Month and what better way to celebrate than by the return of  Provence Marinaside‘s monthly Wine Menu Series starting April…

Another holiday is coming soon; Easter.  If you celebrate Easter, or you just enjoy the Spring time and wonderful weather, and food, you may want to order Provence Marinaside’s Easter Heat and Eat Dinner.  It looks delicious, has a few options, plus some great deals on wines to accompany your meal.  Enjoy. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – Around the world, people…

  February 18, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – Hart House at Deer Lake in Burnaby is delighted to announce that, on Friday, March 5 2021 it will host an exclusive wine dinner featuring BC’s 8th Generation Vineyard. Guests will enjoy a 5-course menu paired with boutique wines in Hart House’s beautiful dining rooms. Seating is available on two floors; note that access to…