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Archive: Apr 2011

Dinner in a Midnight Garden – Vancouver, May 7

May 7th, 7:30pm Let us take you to dine way down underground, again, into a mystery artists studio somewhere in Vancouver. An evening of beauty awaits you, surrounded by landscape paintings, you’ll feel like you are in a Midnight Garden. Your chefs will paint you a culinary masterpiece to complete the experience. Dine on a five-course meal inspired by the works on the wall. $69 (min donation) includes one cocktail, a five-course meal and a small painting of your very own to take home. Space is limited. Email us for reservations. Don’t forget Mothers Day, bring her out to dinner! Location is secret until the day before the dinner, BYOB, suggested wine pairing list to be provided. Pickled Beet, Goat cheese, Chive Shots

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April 19, 2011

Lost and confused at the Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival?

Recommendations from staff pourers are in…Here are some highlights from the festival from the sommeliers and pourers that know best. You have to try some sherry, please! Even if you think you don’t like it, because your grandma used to drink it. Dry to sweet, savoury to figgy, it’s the bomb. Go to the Sherry tasting station near the liquor store! FortifiedGonzalez Bylass – Palo Cortado – Aposteoles – Actually brought tears to my eyes, almonds, caramel, oranges and a truffled finishBlandy’s Alvada – Madeira!Dow’s 20 Year Port! – say no more SpainTelmo ‘freaking’ Rodriguez! -The king of the vineyard is here, go taste all his wines and have a chat.Faustino – Portia Prima – great value Ribera del Duero – Tempranillo – cherry, vanilla & spice in a velvet gloveTorres – Celeste – Ribera del Duero – excellent value,…

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April 2, 2011