wine
You’re a sophisticated man, with sophisticated tastes. Which is why, even when you get falling down drunk, there should be some grapes involved, somehow. Here, Calgary’s best wine bars. Vin Room The Vin Club loyalty program will help you track wines, make requests and get invites to special events. But … Read More
While we love Vancouver’s eclectic dining scene, sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city. For a laidback vibe, great prices and a change of scenery, check out these suburban eateries. Pearl on the Rock Take a stroll along White Rock beach before sampling the contemporary Pacific cuisine at … Read More
Make-your-own-wine stores have always had a dodgy reputation: The strip-mall locations, the invariably cheesy names (D-I-Wine, Wine Not?), the el cheapo ingredients. You’ve probably been at a get-together where the host proudly whips out his crookedly labelled bottle of aftershave-spiked fruit punch. But it doesn’t have to be this way. … Read More
Humans, it’s safe to say, take comfort in stupid myths. Sure, the mouth of that Great Dane who just slipped you the tongue is cleaner than your own! And yes, you should shave twice a day – it will make your beard as thick and lustrous as God’s. Wine, however, seems … Read More
I was having dinner with my father when he reached over, pinched the soft flesh on the back of my arm and said, “Look at zees.” My father is French. He pointed to a 20-something man, on a date. The waiter had just opened the wine and set the cork … Read More
