With the excitement that came with being named the New York International Wine Competition’s BC Winery of the Year last fall still in the air, the news just keeps getting better at Serendipity Winery. Owner Judy Kingston and her team—daughter and right-hand … [Read more...] about Serendipity Back in the Saddle at The Calgary Stampede
Wine Regions
Chef Paul Cecconi’s Brodo Kitchen – Gourmet Soup & Sandwich
Almost one year into his new venture, Chef Paul Cecconi of Brodo Kitchen is still smiling. That’s because Paul is doing what he always wanted: running his own restaurant, with his wife Holly and their two kids, and doing everything his own way. (Photo: Owners Holly … [Read more...] about Chef Paul Cecconi’s Brodo Kitchen – Gourmet Soup & Sandwich
An Education In Wine at Perseus Winery
We’ve all been there – intimidated by those-in-the-know discussing the complexity of a red or the minerality of a white. Pardon? How can wine be approachable? And why can’t I taste lychee or citrus notes? Is there a huge difference between Pinot Gris and … [Read more...] about An Education In Wine at Perseus Winery
The Bench Market – Supporting Community & Cooking Local
Photo: The Bench Market’s Chef/Owner Stewart Glynes (R) visits with one of his local suppliers Richard Haverkam of Backyard Beans. Most of us have been to one of those neighbourhood eateries before, where you walk in and instantly feel like part of the family; where … [Read more...] about The Bench Market – Supporting Community & Cooking Local
Kraze Legz – A Winery that is the Cat’s Meow
Wine touring doesn’t get any better than this. We were toodling along Highway 97 on a sunny afternoon and turned off at the sign directing us to the winery with the intriguing crazy name. Make that Kraze (Legz) Winery. In minutes we found ourselves transported into … [Read more...] about Kraze Legz – A Winery that is the Cat’s Meow