We were thrilled to try the Granville Room’s new Long Island Ice Tea keg cocktail last week. The 10 year-old space on Vancouver’s buzzing Granville strip is sure to pique the interest of experienced imbibers and novices alike. Adding to the Granville Room’s impressive list… Keep Reading
Kurtis Kolt goes ‘Behind the Vines’ at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards with winemaker and CEO Sandra Oldfield. Kurtis dishes on his recent visit to the winery and memorable lunch at Miradoro Restaurant helmed by Chef Jeff Van Geest, as seen in this week’s WE Vancouver. Keep Reading
This week’s Drink of the Week is a refreshing Aperol Spritz that we sipped at the recently re-opened rooftop bar and lounge, Reflections at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. With warm weather on the way, and being located right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Reflections… Keep Reading
Next time you pay a visit to Seattle make sure you check out Canon, the city’s hot new bar owned by Canadian bartender Jamie Boudrea. Named one of the World’s Best Bars, Canon is a whiskey and bitters ‘emporium’ and has become the place to… Keep Reading
This week’s Drink of the Week is a glass of Domaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin 2010, one of the highlight wines that we tried at the 33rd Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival trade tasting held on March 9th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The… Keep Reading
A big congratulations to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Miradoro Restaurant, awarded by the Georgia Straight Golden Plates awards under the categories of best BC Red Wine and Winery / Vineyard Restaurant! Keep Reading
Get into St. Patrick’s Day spirits with a trip over to Victoria this weekend. Victoria has a host of Irish and Scottish-style pubs, like the favourite Irish Times Pub and Bard and Banker (Victoria Pub Company). Round up your mates and cheers pints of Guinness… Keep Reading
We made a fun trip down to Seattle this week and checked out TRACE at the W Hotel, which opened just last Friday. After a three-month remodel, it is the third TRACE restaurant owned by W Hotels. We love TRACE’s chic design, with elements such… Keep Reading
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is thrilled to announce Sloan as the headlining band for its 2012 Canadian Concert Series. The much-anticipated event is a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s top musical talent while enjoying award-winning wines and taking in the spectacular views of the… Keep Reading
While we all enjoy our single-varietal wines, from Pinot Noirs to Chardonnays, there’s a reason why some of the best wines in the world, whether Bordeaux or Super-Tuscans, are made from blending different grapes together. Tomorrow evening join wine expert Kurtis Kolt and Tinhorn Creek… Keep Reading
Just a couple weeks ago we attended a luxe Oscars red carpet party at Cinema Public House on downtown Vancouver’s happening Granville Street. Guests enjoyed red carpet treatment with a champagne fountain upon arrival and a 3-course prixe-fixe menu to follow. At the bar partygoers… Keep Reading
There has never been a better time to order a Hotel Georgia cocktail at Hawksworth Restaurant! Close to serving their 5000th one, the lucky recipient of number 5,000 will win a chef’s tasting menu for two including cocktail pairings but hurry, we here there’s only… Keep Reading