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Are you a sparkling wine fan? Do you like BC wine? I have Frind Estate Winery’s Non-Vintage Brut sparkling wine made in the Methode Classique using Chardonnay and Riesling grapes. Methode Classique is the method used in Champagne where the second fermentation happens in the bottle. The metal cap covering the cork shows a rose. I am not sure why,…
Have you ever heard of Top Drop Vancouver? It is a festival where 40 hand-selected wineries from around the world come to Vancouver and pour their wines for you. These wineries have to have a certain level of quality and status in order for them to be invited so that you know you are going to enjoy premium wines. Yes,…
The Vancouver International Wine Festival is almost here. The last time we had the Festival was two years ago and closed during our COVID crisis, but now it is back and runs from May 16-22. One of the big attractions for us all is the International Festival Tasting room where wineries from around the world will have tables set up…
Two years ago we would be finishing the Vancouver International Wine Festival just before Dr. Henry closed down the province for COVID. Not knowing how COVID was spreading, we were lucky that COVID did not affect anyone at the Festival. We missed the Festival last year, and now we have the opportunity to experience the Festival. I am very excited…
It is hard to believe that Provence Marinaside will be open for 20 years, on Feb 20, 2022. It does not seem that long, plus to have that longevity shows how much they care about their food and guests, and guests care about Provence Marinaside. I’ve read that 70% of independent restaurants close at the end of their first year,…
Here is another suggestion for your holiday meals from Provence Marinaside. Check out their press release. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – Like the pop of a champagne cork, the holiday season is suddenly upon us. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or none of these, this is the time of year when people gather to eat, drink and…
Have you ever tried craft beer from Vancouver’s R&B Brewing? If you haven’t, this announcement about them, they were just awarded the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience Award for 2021. Read the press release about this award, and consider trying R&B Brewing’s beers. ~~~ October 12, 2021 (Vancouver, BC): The beer-drinking people have spoken. After counting more than 18,831 votes…
Here is another reason for you to visit Yaletown. Visit Tutto Restaurant & Bar and see why they won Best New Restaurant and more at Georgia Straight’s 24th Annual Golden Plate Awards for 2021! The press release is below. ~~~ Vancouver, BC (September 23, 2021) – Tutto Restaurant & Bar celebrates several wins with Georgia Straight’s Annual Golden Plates award and announces the appointment of Omar…
What an honour for Provence Marinaside Owner and Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia to be knighted by the Government of France in an award ceremony this week (Aug 18/21) at the restaurant. We all knew his dishes were excellent and we now have the culinary country of the world, France, also acknowledging Executive Chef Quaglia’s skills. Here is the press release about…
Father’s Day is on June 20 this year. Do you have any plans for your dad or husband or significant other? One thing you could do is go out and enjoy High Tea at the Five Sails Restaurant in Canada Place downtown. Here is their press release. If you decide to go for the Caviar option, get a glass or…
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