We adore this complex & beautifully balanced Chard!
Fragrant tropical fruit and peach notes are achieved through the use of a combination of
50% French Oak and 50% stainless steel fermentation.
The Oak is delicate enough to truly let the fruit shine,
“Peaches & Cream” describe this wine perfectly!
The Info:
http://www.lafrenzwinery.com/
We finally checked out Fable last weekend and we’re so glad we did, what an amazing addition to the Vancouver foodie scene!
We instantly fell in love with the casual fine dining ambiance and felt the decor to be a true tribute to farm to table dining.
We couldn’t have asked for better service at any point in the evening, from the time we were greeted at the door to table
service, to personally delivered mains by Chef Trevor himself.
Such a classy personalized touch, clearly a Chef who truly cares about his food & a real connection with his customers.
Chickpea Fritters
What an amazing way to start an absolutely fantastic meal.
These perfectly crisp yet tender fritters were seasoned just right.
Topped with a creamy Curry Mayo, savory Pickled Red Onion & Pea Shoots,
a beautiful combination of flavors, we completely adored!
Flat Iron Steak
Cooked perfectly medium – rare this main was definitely appreciated!
The Black Pepper Jam was a delightful flavor combination with the Flat Iron Steak.
Broccolini & Potato Fondant sides were well seasoned and great accompaniments.
Highly recommended!
Gnocchi & Butternut Squash
What a great Veggie Entrée!
Both the Butternut Squash & Gnocchi were cooked just right.
The Hazelnuts added great texture and the tender Swiss Chard proved a delightful
way to incorporate greens into the dish.
Veggie or not we definitely say give this one a try!
The Info:
http://www.fablekitchen.ca/
This great Alsatian style white blend brings Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris & Riesling together to produce a deliciously balanced aromatic blend.
With aromas & flavors of lychee, spice & sweet tangerine, floral Gewurztraminer notes are definitely prevalent.
We just love this little Summerland gem of a winery & definitely make sure it’s on our agenda while in wine country.
The owners are absolutely lovely people & we highly recommend stopping by for a visit to sample some of the wonderful wines they are producing!
WE Vancouver has released it’s annual Best of the City Dining Awards for 2012!
Many congrats to all this years winners for their awesome commitment to
producing amazing food in Vancouver!
For a full list of this years winners, please check out the following link:
November is right around the corner and that means it’s Cornucopia Food & Wine Festival time again in Whistler Village!
Galas, Winemaker’s Dinners, Seminars & Tastings, this annual event is sure to offer up tasty treats & libations any
foodie could easily fall for!
For ticket & festival info check out the link below.
This lovely blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Muller Thurgau, Kerner & Schoenburger
proves to be another vintage of beautiful balance between tropical fruits and acidity!
Stoneboat’s Chorus has been one of our personal favorite white Okanagan blends in the last
couple of years, and this year’s certainly did not disappoint!
Old Vine aromatics are truly in perfect balance with both the Pinot Blanc & Gris in the blend.
We recommend this juicy wine with seafood or spicy foods, think Pad Thai!
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is on & in full swing!
We sincerely hope you have the opportunity to check out at least one of the amazing wine & culinary related events taking place during this harvest celebration!
For event information & tickets checkout the following link
http://www.thewinefestivals.com/the_fall_okanagan_wine_festival/
We highly recommend checking out this little Northern Chinese restaurant while in the West Broadway area.
The line up is usually long, but quick, the food is packed full of flavor, the noodles are hand crafted and the faces are friendly!
Take Out is also available.
Peaceful Beef Rolls
A signature dish at Peaceful restaurant, the beef in these super flavorful Rolls is seasoned with five spices & slowly cooked resulting in a delightfully tender filling. The crispy Green Onion Flatbread complements the beef perfectly. Definitely a favorite of the evening!
Vegetable Dumplings
Stuffed with Tofu, Vermicelli, Bok Choy, Mushrooms & Carrot, the Dumplings were perfectly pan-fried and packed full of
flavor.
So often we experience under seasoned, bland veggie Dumplings or Gyoza.
Peaceful Restaurants version were definitely not that!
Kung Pao Chicken
Bell Peppers, Onions, Peanuts & Chili Peppers, this dish had a nice kick!
Vegetarian Sichuan Stir- Fried Noodles
Hand Pulled Noodles, Garlic Stems, Bell Peppers, Tofu, Cabbage & Onions tossed in a spicy Sichuan Sauce.
This dish was perfectly seasoned, Vegetables were cooked tender crisp and handmade noodles made the dish!
This one normally comes with Pork, a Veggie / Tofu option is available upon request.
http://www.peacefulrestaurant.com/
The 8th annual Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival will be taking place September 8th – 16th.
This years festivities will commence with a “Grape Stomp” at the Exhibition Center & the many great
events the week has to offer will follow!
Be sure to check out some of the great wine & food activities taking place during this years festival.
All event info & ticket information is available at the link below.
What a great Summer Sipper!
Refreshing & well balanced, this Pinot Blanc boasts flavors and aromas of white peach, citrus & ripe melon rounded out nicely with sweet honey notes.
Medium bodied, this one finishes nice and clean on the palate.
We suggest pairing this Pinot Blanc with light appys, seafood or lemon & herb roasted chicken.
