On Powell Street, in Vancouver’s East Village, Odd Society is a small-batch distillery bringing together Old World techniques with New World ingredients. Odd Society Crème de Cassis is one of the most distinct spirits in their line-up, which also features; East Van Vodka, Wallflower Gin, and Canadian Single Malts. Crème de Cassis is a rich, dark, sweet…
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Tasting the Rose Wines of Provence
Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing a terrific tasting of Vins du Provence at Bistro 101 at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. The afternoon started off with a presentation by Wine Coach, Viktorija Todorovska and François Millo, Directeur General of Vins de Provence(pictured). The co-authors of the book, Provence Food and Wine: The Art of…
Dine Out 2014 – Bistro Sakana
The 2014 edition of Dine Out Vancouver Festival is well underway with the first weekend seeing restaurants and events filled with Festival goers. This year I start the Festival off with Billy (@billyforce) and Mary (@maryinvancity) at Bistro Sakana, in Yaletown. I’d only ever been for lunch and know it’s a great spot for quality…
The Wine Bar @ Provence Opens
Last night, Provence Restaurant uncorked its newest venture, TWB – The Wine Bar. “The Wine Bar at Provence is a place where you can drop by for a glass of wine, have a light snack and meet up with friends.” says proprietor and Executive Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia. Located within Provence Marinaside, the ‘restaurant within a…