Posts Tagged "BC Wine"

Things to do in Vancouver: The Salt Cellar Series

Posted by on Nov 16, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: The Salt Cellar Series

Many Vancouverites are familiar with Salt Tasting Room, located in Gastown‘s Blood Alley.  But have you been to the private Salt Cellar where the Salt Cellar Series is held several times a month?  There, guests cozy up along a 30′ communal table in the brick-lined room.  They are then offered an array of local BC wines, paired with select artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and house-made condiments. On November 13, Vancouver Food Tour had the pleasure of attending a Salt Cellar...

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Bring Your Own Wine Begins Today in BC Restaurants

Posted by on Jul 19, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Bring Your Own Wine Begins Today in BC Restaurants

The exciting news today is that diners can now bring their own wine into participating BC restaurants. “The change is supported by the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association and the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, notes a report issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mines Liquor Control and Licensing Branch” [Read full article on Vancouver Sun] This is a significant step for BC’s restaurant industry, especially because our liquor laws have always been...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Wine Tasting with a Social Twist

Posted by on Apr 25, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Wine Tasting with a Social Twist

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards invites you to join them at Vancouver Urban Winery for Wine Tasting with a Social Twist. The evening, inspired by the social media age, is a hybrid between a brown bag tasting and speed-dating event, with guests having the opportunity to “date” the various Tinhorn Creek wines present. At the event will be various Tinhorn Creek Twitter social media personalities, such as Sandra Oldfield (@SandraOldfield), Tinhorn Creek CEO and winemaker...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Quail’s Gate Winery Ocean Wise Dinner

Posted by on Apr 17, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Quail’s Gate Winery Ocean Wise Dinner

Kelowna is a beautifully sleep town that lies in the Okanagan Valley, the heart of British Columbia’s wine country.  Quails’ Gate is one of Kelowna’s favourite family operated wineries and they’re soon hosting an exciting event for food lovers.  By partnering with the Ocean Wise Program, they will be pairing their wines with 100% sustainable seafood, prepared by star chefs.  If you’re a fan of seafood and wine (and ocean preservation), don’t miss out on this...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Wine Tasting with a View in Queen Elizabeth Park’s Seasons Restaurant

Posted by on May 25, 2011 in News | 0 comments

British Columbia is home to gorgeous wineries that grace us with an abundance of award winning wines. If you are short on time and can’t make it out to the Okanagan Valley or the Gulf Islands, you can still enjoy some delightful wines with a view. Queen Elizabeth Park is a sanctuary in the heart of the city. It showcases breathtaking gardens that changes according to the season. Seasons in the Park takes advantage of the view by pairing it with their locally focused cuisine. ...

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