Drink of the Week – La Pentola Hot Buttered Rum
Warm up at classic features a melted batter of tonka bean ice cream, organic butter and muscovado sugar, mixed with dark rum and hot water. Yum! Keep Reading
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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20 Event in 2014
Twenty fourteen is a big year for Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and they want their loyal fans, friends and supporters to be part of the 20th anniversary celebrations. There are plenty of ways to join in the fun, with 20 events happening in 2014 to commemorate… Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – Coco L’Orange
Warm up by the fire at Cure Lounge at Whistler’s hidden gem, Nita Lake Lodge. Cure elevates apres ski to an art form; their oversized fireplace is a bubbling social hub all winter long. Head bartender Jan Madsen has crafted a festive Coco L’Orange cocktail, the perfect imbibe… Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – Global Wine Appreciation #BlendDay
Happy #BlendDay! Celebrate this Global Wine Appreciation Day over the weekend with one of our favourite new blends, LaStella‘s 2011 Fortissimo. Fortissimo is LaStella’s way of paying respect to the pioneers of Tuscany who challenged the traditions of winemaking in the 50s and 60s to gain… Keep Reading
12 Days of Christmas – Winter Getaway to Nita Lake Lodge
Brrrrrr It’s cold out there! Treat your loved one to a surprise winter getaway to Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler’s #1 rated hotel on TripAdvisor. Warm up in a cozy suite at Nita with heated floors and basalt fireplace, or at Cure Lounge by the lodge’s… Keep Reading
12 Days of Christmas – Holiday Dining at Miradoro Restaurant
Come and celebrate Christmas at with chestnut gnocchi followed by traditional tiramisu, or a $65 three-course menu which offers a choice of gazpacho or mixed greens to start, west coast cioppino, rigatoni with sweet fennel sausage or chicken breast with fennel corn quinoa for entrees,… Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – La Befana Cocktail from La Pentola
Capture the spirit of the holidays with an Italian-inspired eggnog created by Martin Corriveau, the cocktail maestro at La Pentola della Quercia. ‘Befana’ is the name of an old lady who, according to Italian folklore, brings gifts to children on Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5th), riding… Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – TWG Blueberry Tea
Baby, it’s cold outside… Head over to Black Tea, Disaronno, and Grand Marnier, TWG Blueberry Tea is stirred with a cinnamon stick, garnished with a slice of orange, and served hot! Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – La Befana
Eggnog season is upon us! Celebrate with Epiphany Eve. La Befana’s fruit cake and spice flavours create a tasty new take on a Christmas classic. La Befana was recently featured on Eater Vancouver’s Eggnog Heat Map. Check out Vancouver’s eggnog hot spots and try some seasonal sips… Keep Reading
A Tale of Two Vintages at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
It’s been a busy time at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards with the grape picking wrapping up for the year and Winemaker and CEO Sandra Oldfield celebrating the winery’s 20th harvest with a special year that saw two types of vintage emerge. The Okanagan’s hot summer leading… Keep Reading
Drink of the Week – Halloween Cocktails
Photo via The Toronto Star Who says only kids get treats? These ghoulish cocktails we spotted in The Toronto Star are sure to have your guests howling for more! http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2013/10/24/halloween_cocktails_five_scarily_good_sips.html Keep Reading
La Pentola Takes a Spirited Approach to Seasonal Fall Cocktails
Freshest of flavours, seasonal ingredients and imaginative mixes – it’s not just Chef Lucais Syme’s kitchen team at La Pentola della Quercia that’s creating handcrafted cuisine. La Pentola’s bar – headed up by Martin Corriveau – is taking a spirited approach to cocktails this fall.… Keep Reading