June 1, 2012

Glancing around the room at Sardine Can (26 Powell St., 604-568-1350), I realise that I recognise just about everyone here. One sure sign a newbie has it made is when industry ‘insiders’ pack in from the word go. Then again, I’m not surprised. Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart (Pied à Terre, La Buca, Cafeteria etc.) [...]
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March 7, 2011

Coming right up (March 28-April 3): The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival—edition number 32. Every year, it seems, tickets to the numerous trade and public special events—as well as to a wealth of winemaker’s dinners—sell out faster. And this year’s theme region of Spain is already proving to be a popular draw. With just three [...]
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