A fine opening party it was. Hub Restaurant & Lounge in Yaletown, Vancouver opened its doors a couple of weeks ago, but the official opening took place last week. I invited my friend James and we went to check out the old Brown’s Restaurant. The same owners got rid of the corporate franchise and re-created [...]

At the Best Western, soon-to-be Sheraton, but called by locals Richmond Inn in BC, Canada, there is a fantastic restaurant called Harold’s Bistro and Bar. There’s something about Harold’s restaurant, which used to be a hang out for seniors at lunchtime. Since the Sheraton took over the Richmond Inn (the official change takes place July [...]

For the first time, Vancouver welcomed the first annual Wines of Mexico Festival at the Metropolitan Hotel. Three wineries, Chocoatl chocolate boutique and Benson Brothers Fine Cheese shop joined together to serve up some tasty treats. Monte Xanic: Chenin ColomBard 2007, Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Cabernet & Merlot 2005 L.A. Cetto: Chenin [...]

It’s that time of the year again, when the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival opens 30,000 bottles of wine. I helped by attending the media launch this afternoon at Earls Restaurant in Vancouver and doing my duty to taste some of the wine on offer. It’s the least I can do. The theme this year [...]