Bistrot Bistro
(604) 732-0004
Address: 1961 West 4th Ave (map)
homepage
French Connections
a Quick Bite
By Jason Chin
Eat Vancouver writer
It gradually crept on us, but lately lovers of casual French fare have been treated to a plethora of fine choices. Among the old stalwarts there is The Smoking Dog near Kits beach which sports a bustling patio, simple [...]
Entries from July 2007
Bistrot Bistro
July 29th, 2007 · 6 Comments
Tags: European · Quick Bites · Wine
WSET Wine Education Level 1
July 24th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Fishman the Grape
Fishman the Grape - WSET Level 1
a wine blog
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver writer
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
I recently had the opportunity to take the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Foundations course, an introductory wine course for people employed in hospitality or simply interested in wine. The course can be taken over 5 [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine
Santa Barbara Wine Touring
July 18th, 2007 · No Comments
Fishman the Grape
Fishman the Grape - Wine Touring in Santa Barbara
a wine blog
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver writer
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
If I think back on my whole life, one day stands out has the funniest, best, most hilarious day ever. It was the day after Slope Day 2005, [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine
Delivering Lines with Greg Lam
July 15th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Interview Series Part 4. Greg Lam
Sliced Tomatoes
(604) 254-2545
homepage
Delivering lines with Greg Lam
an interview series feature
By Jason Chin
Eat Vancouver Writer
Monday, July 16th, 2006
I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with Greg Lam, who recently started up Sliced Tomatoes, a service that delivers nearly prepared meals to be finished off and eaten at home. [...]
Tags: Interview Series
Cedar Creek Tasting
July 13th, 2007 · No Comments
Cedar Creek Tasting
Cedar Creek Tasting at Taylorwood Wines
a wine blog
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver writer
Friday, July 13th, 2007
I recently stopped by for another of Taylorwood Wine’s Thursday tasting sessions, this time featuring the wines of Cedar Creek Winery. I should point out one of the nice things about Taylorwood, if I haven’t already, which is [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine
Village VQA Tasting
July 12th, 2007 · No Comments
Fishman the Grape
Fishman the Grape - Village VQA Tasting
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver writer
Thursday, July 12, 2007
I stopped by Village VQA recently for their weekly tasting featuring a changing assortment of BC wines (the only wines they stock). I also met the store manager, Michelle, and hope to sit down and talk about BC wines [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine
Dan Fishman Tips the Canoe
July 10th, 2007 · No Comments
Eat Vancouver writer and wine blogger Daniel Fishman recently published an article in Canoe.ca, a national news and entertainment website. Click here to find his article about Temecula Valley wine country.
Congrats Dan.
A Chat with Brent Hayman
July 10th, 2007 · No Comments
Interview Series Part 3. Brent Hayman
Raincity Grill (map)
1193 Denman St
(604) 685-7337
homepage
A Chat with Brent Hayman
a wine blog / interview series joint feature
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver Writer
Tuesday, July 10th, 2006
I recently sat down with Brent Hayman, long-time general manager, and of interest to me, sommelier for Raincity Grill on Denman Street. Raincity was given [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Interview Series · Wine
Firefly Tasting
July 9th, 2007 · No Comments
Fishman the Grape
Part 3 Firefly Tasting - Don Miguel Gascon
a wine blog
By Daniel Fishman
Eat Vancouver writer
Monday, July 9th, 2007
I stopped by Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Friday June 29th for their Don Miguel Gascon tasting. Gascon is a well known Argentinean producer, and despite the fact that I am generally not a [...]
Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine
Red Robin at Broadway and Oak
July 8th, 2007 · 3 Comments
Red Robin at Broadway and Oak
Address: 1001 West Broadway (map)
Phone: 604-733-6494
homepage
In the Catbird Seat
a Summer Eatin’ feature
by Jason Chin
Eat Vancouver Writer
Monday, July 9th, 2007
My history with Red Robin goes all the way to my discovery of the chain as a young boy in Oakland where I believed it to be the height of fine [...]
Tags: Burgers · Pub fare · Summer Eatin'