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CLASSIC FRENCH BISTRO AFFAIR: $35 PRIX-FIXE MENU Light Appetizer Main Course Tart du Jour The extraordinarily talented Dawn Chubai returns for the third time to db Bistro, to fill the house and hearts with her steamy, velvety tunes. Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel has created a very special seasonal three-course menu for the event. Dawn [...]

August 24 – GORGEOUS BLUE MOUNTAIN WINES AND THE INSPIRED CUISINE OF DB BISTRO’S CHEF DE CUISINE STEPHANE ISTEL.  DB WELCOMES SPECIAL GUESTS, WINERY OWNERS JANE AND IAN MAVETY. Four-Course Summer Wine-Paired Menu: ALSATIAN TARTE FLAMBEE – Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut, NV ALSATIAN PATE EN CROUTE, Housemade Pickles  – Blue Mountain Cream Label Pinot [...]

This week on The Good Life we check out Gastown’s newest cocktail scene at The Diamond, sample some Sonoran Estate Full Moon Kerner Icewine, and update you on the events going on in and around Vancouver. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the [...]

This week on The Good Life we check out summer specials in the city, update you on Hamilton Street Grill’s new brunch, sip some delightful Dunham and Froese 2007 Amicitia and forget altogether that the weather isn’t quite cooperating with our summer plans. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show [...]

SOUFFLE SUNDAYS: Enjoy a classic souffle after dinner at db Bistro or Lumiere. MONDAYS IN ALSACE: Savour Chef Istel’s famous Choucroute, a hearty dish from his native Alsace. Sommelier Kevin Van Hullebush offers Alsation Rieslings to pair. TUESDAYS A PAIR: Enjoy a complimentary beer or wine pairing when you order any of our gourmet burgers. [...]

DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL – GORGEOUS QUINTA WINES MADE BY THE CELEBRATED DOURO BOYS db WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER PAUL WATKIN OF THE SEACOVE GROUP, INC Inspired dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel – five courses, including: • Welcome Reception: Chef Istel’s traditional Alsatian Tarte Flambe, Cremant d’Alsace • Duo of Quail, Ballotine and [...]

DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL – GORGEOUS QUINTA WINES MADE BY THE CELEBRATED DOURO BOYS db WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER PAUL WATKIN OF THE SEACOVE GROUP, INC Inspired dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel – five courses, including: • Welcome Reception: Chef Istel’s traditional Alsatian Tarte Flambe, Cremant d’Alsace • Duo of Quail, Ballotine and [...]

STEPHANE TISSOT WINES OF JURA – FRANCE’S SMALLEST WINE APPELATION db WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER BARBARA MILLS OF THAT’S LIFE GOURMET Inspired dishes prepared by Chefs Stephane Istel and Bruno Feldeisen – five courses, including: • Reception: Chef Istel’s Alsatian Tarte Flambe, Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling 2004 • Tartare of Smoked Sablefish served with Celery Remoulade [...]