Mexico via Vancouver: Stanley Park Mezcal Tasting

On September 12, 2011, the Mexican State of Oaxaca and Mexican Trade Commission presented the legendary flavours of mezcal, at an exclusive tasting event at Vancouver’s Stanley Park Pavilion. Guests were privy to sample the best mezcal offered here in Canada, along with the some tasty Oaxacan foods like empanadas, … Read More

A Primer on Champagne Alternatives

Few things cannot be determined by James Whitcomb Riley’s duck test. You know: “A bird that walks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck is probably a duck.” Actually, I can only think of two: The first is my sick ex-boyfriend who used to dress … Read More

How to Buy, Open, Pour and Drink Champagne

Christmas is near, and the month-long booze-a-thon has begun. Next time you bust out a bottle of bubbly, make sure you know the rules of the game. How to serve champagne like a pro (and not look like a snob). Only Champagne Is Champagne Champagne is produced exclusively in France’s … Read More

How to Pop the Question

This week marks the fourth part of our series, A Guy’s Guide to Getting Hitched, in which XX writer Anna guides you from the days leading up to your engagement to those following your wedding. This week, how to pop the question. No doubt, you’ll be repeating your proposal story … Read More

This is a test