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Stir Pairing: West Coast edition with B.C. paintings, spot prawns, and wine

A new exhibition at Marion Scott Gallery; a seasonal seafood delicacy; and La Frenz Sauvignon Blanc

At Vancouver’s Fat Mao, wine pairings are in the can

Sommelier Kurtis Kolt’s picks reflect growing interest in the art of canned wines

A toast to spring: 3 B.C. wines to while winter away

“The grape of the Fraser Valley”, a time-honoured Riesling, and a sunny Viognier are on the table; so are wine-tasting experiences

CULINARYGail JohnsonMarch 9, 2023Spring 2023, BC wine, wine, Hillside Winery, Singletree, Chronos, Time Winery

Valentine's Day: Local culinary artists create sweets from the heart

Plus: Two local wines to toast that crazy little thing called love

Stir Pairing: Got Craft markets X Foxtrot Vineyards' wine

A fall virtual foodie showcase has a taste of what’s in store at Got Craft’s forthcoming Craft Holiday Market; plus, making a Waltz out of Pinot Noir

CULINARY, ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonSeptember 24, 2022CULINARY, wine, BC wine, BC wineries, wine pairing, Stir Pairing, Got Craft

Two new North Shore wine bars join Metro Vancouver's easy-going dining scene

16 West and The Modern Pantry add to the growing number of small spots focusing on share plates and curated wine lists

CULINARYGail JohnsonAugust 24, 2022Vancouver restaurants, 16 West, The Modern Pantry, wine, BC wine

B.C.'s CedarCreek Estate Winery named WineAlign's Winery of the Year for 2022

The Kelowna winery topped all 251 producers at Canada’s National Wine Awards; SpearHead Winery named Best Performing Small Winery of the Year

CULINARYGail JohnsonAugust 14, 2022BC wine, BC wineries, CedarCreek, SpearHead

Stir Pairing: A day at the museum plus 7 local wines to celebrate BC Day

Burnaby Village Museum hosts artists like sitar player Mohamed Assani; a look at few B.C. labels for summer toasting

CULINARY, ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonJuly 27, 2022BC wine, SUMMER, BC Day, wine

Stir Pairing: Some of B.C.'s best in art, food, and wine to tease the coming of summer

This edition features ARTS 2022 at Surrey Art Gallery, BC Farmers’ Market Trail, and Blasted Church Vineyards

Stir Pairing: Holiday edition, with local spirits, craft beer, and sparkling wine to go with everything from drag to Vivaldi

The festive season is in full swing with a holiday burlesque show, the VSO’s Four Seasons, artisan markets, and more

CULINARY, MUSIC, ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonDecember 13, 2021CULINARY, wine, BC wine, burlesque, Stir Pairing, Festive

Made using amphora, Blue Grouse Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2019 is lush, elegant, and worthy of gold

The new Cowichan Valley release has already earned a coveted medal at the 2021 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards

Stir Pairing: Desirée Dawson brings her soothing sounds—and baritone ukulele—to the Shadbolt

Plus: Jackson Triggs highlights diverse artists on new wine series; BIPOC Van Foods Pop-up is back

Stir Wine Pairing: A public-art tour via 2021 BIKEnnale/WALKennale calls for an artful picnic

We’re following the self-guided, outdoor cultural tours with a board from the new Charcuterie Vancouver shop and a bottle of Liber Farm & Winery’s organic Merlot

CULINARY, ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonOctober 8, 2021CULINARY, wine, BC wine, BC wineries, Evelyn Lau, Wine, wine pairing, Vancouver Biennale

Stir Pairing: An outdoor dance pop-up on Granville Island kicks off fall

New Works presents performances outside the Public Market; we make a day of it with Popina Cantina and a Prosecco-style wine from Hester Creek

DANCE, CULINARYGail JohnsonSeptember 21, 2021BC wine, culinary, dance, food

Stir Wine Pairing: A collage of colours and flavours comes together through this match-up of the Cultch Gallery, Vennie's, and IMBZZL

We’re chasing the Collage Works exhibition by Ginger Sedlarova and Seema Shah with a stop at a new sub shop on Venables and a just-launched Okanagan-grown rosé

Stir Wine Pairing: A stop to hit the spot after Squamish Wind Festival for the Arts

It’s Feast’s fried chicken and B.C. rosé following a day trip to the largest fest of art and culture in Squamish

CULINARY, WINE, FESTSGail JohnsonAugust 7, 2021CULINARY, wine, BC wine, BC wineries, Wine, wine pairing, Stir Pairing

Stir Wine Pairing: virtual West Coast Modern Home Tour is made for dreaming

West Vancouver Art Museum’s filmic fundraiser calls for elegant Upper Bench Estate Chardonnay and some of the region’s best Vietnamese food

From pinstriping and airbrushing to winemaking: Gina Fernandes Harfman brings an artist’s approach to Nostalgia Wines

From a barrel program to easy-drinking wine with pin-ups on the labels, she’s keeping lost art forms alive as the Oliver-based winery evolves

CULINARYGail JohnsonJune 30, 2021wine, BC wine, pinstriping, airbrushing

Stir Pairing: Chor Leoni's One Another concert meets summer ramen and BC rosé

The Vancouver men’s choir joins forces with youth voices in its new digital concert that calls for Kinton Ramen’s latest dish and Red Rooster’s pink wine