Although Vancouver has slipped into the winter doldrums weather-wise, there is nothing depressing about the current food and wine scene in this city. New restaurants continue to appear and the newest crop includes a couple of upscale vegetarian spots. These … [Read more...] about New Years Party at Ricardo’s place!
2012
Discover Wines Winter Picks
Blasted Church “Big Bang Theory” 2011 $18.99 Review by David A Merlot-dominant blend that is lighter in style with soft tannins and a smooth finish. This makes it a versatile wine that would suit just about any holiday occasion, from a … [Read more...] about Discover Wines Winter Picks
The Best of Everything At Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen
Winner Best Restaurant, Best Chef, Best Italian, Best Romantic Dining, Best Wine List, Bestof the Best — the list of awards for Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen just goes on and on. And for good reason. The 11-year old establishment, run by the … [Read more...] about The Best of Everything At Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen
Discover Wines Thanksgiving Wine Picks
Baillie Grohman Gewürztraminer 2010 Review By Lisa: This tasty, dry Gewürztraminer has aromas of floral and exotic spices, with notes of lychee, rose petal and tropical fruit on the palate. Not just a summertime sipper; pair this with your turkey dinner and all the … [Read more...] about Discover Wines Thanksgiving Wine Picks
Stag’s Hollow Winery – Old World ideas and New World Technology
Much like the symbol that graces their bottles, the owners and winemaker at Stag’s Hollow Winery are laid back and low key. Their underlying intensity and passion is what has won them recent accolades such as Wine Press Northwest’s BC Winery of the Year 2012. Their … [Read more...] about Stag’s Hollow Winery – Old World ideas and New World Technology