The Good Life July 29

This week on The Good Life head to Kits to check out happenings at Mon Bella (perfect stop for before or after fireworks), try some Unoaked Chardonnay from Desert Hills and check out events to keep your mind off the heat. [podcast]http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Cassandra-Anderton-July-29.mp3[/podcast] Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at…

The Flying Otter Grill Victoria

TABLE ON THE PATIO, PLEASE Summer is the time for sitting on the patio, eating great food and enjoying a cool beverage. Just in time for season the patio scene in Victoria, BC has expanded bringing more seaside tables and chairs to one of Canada’s busiest working harbours. Opened at the end of June 2009,…

Victoria’s Newest Brews

BEERTORIA Two micro-breweries, Driftwood Brewery and Phillips Brewing Co. have recently joined Victoria, BC’s ever expanding self-guided Ale Trail, both offering tours and local tastes to any visiting or resident beer aficionado. Driftwood Brewery, who brewed their first pint in October 2008 makes the kind of beer that brewers Jason Meyer and Kevin Hearsum like…

Sooke’s Newest Restaurant

FANTASTIC FOOD CAN BE FOUND AT THE EDGE Located in Sooke, BC, 45 minutes west of Victoria, The EdGe restaurant is a new eatery sure to quickly gain a loyal following. The bright, colourful and roomy restaurant offers a menu showcasing the Island’s finest fare. Chef Edward Tuson, former long time executive chef of Sooke…

Downtown Victoria’s newest boutique hotel

Located in the heart of Victoria, BC, The Hotel Rialto is Victoria’s newest boutique style hotel. Opened in June 2009, the hotel is only a few of blocks away from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and popular shopping areas such as LoJo and the Design District. Housed in a beautifully restored 1912 heritage building the décor is…

Summer Culinary Progression of Wine at Sumac Ridge

August 20, 2009 This is the ultimate wine and food event that offers guests a unique and delightful dining experience. This five course `progressive` dinner is designed to take you on an epicurean’s adventure throughout the winery, ending in a sit-down main course and dessert. Guests are encouraged to sip and savour their way through…

New Menu at Pied-a-Terre

°— Table d’Hôte —° Daily three course set menu of seasonal specialties includes a pichet of wine; red, white, or rose $42,5 per person Hors D’oeuvres Soupe du jour 7,5 Onion tarte a l’Alsatian 9 Steamed mussels Basquaise 11 Avocado & handpeeled shrimp salad, pink grapefruit 11 Foie gras parfait, toasted housemade brioche 12 Steak…

VinoCamp Returns to Vancouver with the Addition of CheeseCamp!

August 8th, 2009 VinoCamp is back after a successful first year and has become one of Vancouver’s most anticipated wine events of the summer. This year we are pleased to announce the world premiere of CheeseCamp. A different type of conference, “VinoCamp CheeseCamp 2009” is designed for people at the intersection of wine, cheese and…

Bottles and Bangers Tasting

Thursday August 20th, 2009 Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park – 7:30-9:30PM $29.99/person Australia and New Zealand Wines Bottles and Bangers This August, Liberty Merchant Company is happy to host our 8th annual Bottles and Bangers tasting, as part of our much anticipated ‘Tastings-in-the-Park’ series. Join us for a night of Australian and New Zealand…

Escape to Italy Without the Flight

What’s your palette in the mood for? If you’re craving authentic Italian (or just really good, healthy food with excellent service), you’re in luck. Cibo Trattoria represents casual, authentic Italian cuisine with fresh and organic ingredients as its focal point (translation = nothing frozen). Executive Chef Neil Taylor’s attention to the smallest details, such as…

Brooklyn Brewmaster’s Dinner at the Granville Room

Friday August 14, 2009, 6:00pm – 9:00pm The Granville Room, 957 Granville Street, Vancouver BC Tickets are $75 Call 604.633.0057 Brooklyn Brewery’s Garrett Oliver will bring his book The Brewmaster’s Table to life at a four course brewmaster’s dinner at the Granville Room. On Friday August 14th, beer lovers will flock to the Granville Room…

John Bishop’s Okanagan Wine Tour

JOHN BISHOP LEADS TOUR WITH HEART (Vancouver, BC) – It’s a proven medical fact that sipping a moderate amount of red wine is good for your heart – it helps to reduce the amount of ‘bad cholesterol.’ The French have known for centuries that red wine is good for you – they aren’t concerned about…

Le Marquis de Témiscouata Cheese

Le Marquis de Témiscouata: Pasteurized Cow’s Milk Cheese Crème de la crème, the Marquis is enveloped by a mushroom aroma, and complemented by a creamy almost runny center that releases delicate milky notes. During its weeks of affinage, it becomes covered by a beautifully refined white coat. This cheese is made from the rich milk…

FireWorks With IL NIDO

What: Fireworks with Il Nido Date: July 22nd, 25th, 29th and August 1st Time: 5:30 PM until closing Location: Il Nido Restaurant Bar, 780 Thurlow Street, Vancouver Description: Start the Fire Works off with a BANG by enjoying inventive, mouthwatering Italian cuisine at Il Nido. Located right in the heart of Robson Street, you can eat and enjoy before taking a leisurely stroll to English Bay…

Penfolds meet Lumiere

GASTRONOMIQUE EVENT CREATED BY EXECUTIVE CHEF DALE MACKAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST WINEMAKER PETER GAGO Extraordinary Five-Course Wine-Paired Menu: DUNGENESS CRAB WITH CHAMPAGNE MANGO, Canadian Caviar, Piquillo Pepper Coulis, Coriander – Penfolds 2007 Bin 51 Riesling WARM HICKORY SMOKED SQUAB SALAD Le Puy Lentils, Radish, Celery, Hazelnut – Penfolds 2006 Yattarna Chardonnay PROSCUITO WRAPPED MONKFISH Prosciutto…

Jancis Robinson visits the Okanagan

News From our friend Leeann Clemens – PR rep for Vincor Good day! I am pleased to share a couple fast happy Okanagan wine country updates: In positive news, the fires are in check and crews are doing great work. At See Ya Later Ranch, all tasting fees are being donated to the SPCA and…