Tag: Yaletown

Champagne Bollinger at Provence Marinaside

Ring In the New Year with Budget-Friendly Celebration at Provence Marinaside

 mywinepal  December 11, 2023

If you are still thinking about what to do for a New Year’s celebration, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown is offering a fantastic option.  Here is their press release. ~~~~~~~~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – The classic song asks “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” There are so many options out there it’s hard to choose, however one that is worthy of…

Le Verre de Vin

Provence Marinaside Announces The Re-Opening of TWB-The Wine Bar

 mywinepal  April 18, 2023

As life returns to normal, post-covid, we have TWB – The Wine Bar reopening in Yaletown.  It is a fun place for a drink and a tasty appetizer.  Here is the press release. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – Wine lovers have a lot to celebrate next month as TWB – The Wine Bar at Provence Marinaside officially re-opens on May 1st after a three-year pandemic…

Provence Marinaside logo

Did You Know, Provence Marinaside Celebrates 20 Years?

 mywinepal  February 13, 2022

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,…

Provence Marinaside Owner and Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia and his Medal of the Ordre du Merite Agricole

Provence Marinaside Owner and Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia Knighted by Government of France

 mywinepal  August 19, 2021

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…

Tomato Acquerello Risotto, Grilled Prawn, Branzino and Clos du Soleil 2020 Rose

Taste the Sun with Provence Marinaside’s August Winery Menu

 mywinepal  August 10, 2021

If you have not yet enjoyed lunch or dinner at Provence Marinaside in Yaletown, maybe this wine and food pairing menu will entice you.  Tomatoes are now ripening on the coast, and are already ripe in the interior.  Provence Marinaside is pairing Heirloom tomatoes with Clos du Soleil wines (partially owned by Dr. Henry).  Here is the press release with…

BC Spot Prawn Duo with Kutatas Wines Rose, Pinot Noir 2019 (Photo credits to Emrys Horton and Aoife Rafferty)

Provence Marinaside Combines May Winery Menu and BC Spot Prawns to Create a Perfect Pairing

 mywinepal  May 14, 2021

This food and wine pairing from Provence Marinaside is truly awesome.  I am salivating thinking about how delicious the dishes will be, with fresh BC seafood and local BC wine from Kutatàs Wines from Salt Spring Island. Here is the press release for this special meal that runs through May and June.  Enjoy! ~~~ (Vancover, BC) – For Provence Marinaside’s  May/June Monthly…

Seared Halibut with Sea Star Vineyards Stella Maris 2020 (PC Emrys Horton EPH6605)

Provence’s April Wine Menu Highlights Pender Island’s Sea Star Vineyards

 mywinepal  March 23, 2021

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…

Provence Marinaside Seafood Platter (Photo Credit Emrys Horton)

Celebrate L’Amour with Provence Marinaside This Valentine’s Day

 mywinepal  January 21, 2021

Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and so you may want to start planning. A nice dinner, either at home, or safely at a restaurant, like Provence Marinaside, may be your choice.  Provence has a special meal paired with wonderful wines for Valentine’s Day.  The press release with menu is below.  Enjoy! ~~~ (Vancouver, BC) – “What the world needs…

Seared Scallops and Mission Hill Perpetua wine (Photo courtesy Emrys Horton, EPH Photography _EPH6189)

Provence Marinaside’s December Wine Menu – A Celebration Of Good Taste with Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

 mywinepal  November 19, 2020

Provence Marinaside continues to offer amazing dinners in Yaletown through their Monthly Wine Menu series, with December featuring Mission Hill Family Estate Winery’s top quality Perpetua and Oculus wines.  This is a very rare occasion to taste these two wines paired with expertly crafted dishes.  Treat yourself to this if you can!  Here is their press release. ~~~ (Vancouver, BC)…

Ogier wine with seared duck breast at Provence Marinaside

Pairing Maison Ogier’s Wines with BC Cuisine at Provence Marinaside

 mywinepal  May 3, 2018

In my previous article about Maison Ogier and their wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, I told you about the four different soil types and their effects on the grapes’ flavours in the wines.  In this article, I take you through tasting some of Maison Ogier’s wines with food paired at Provence Marinaside in Yaletown. Our Pairings Seared scallops with hedgehog mushrooms, roasted…