Thoughts From My Belly

I recently had the chance to not only visit Mission Hill, but to have a private tasting guided by sommelier and Mission Hill Wine Education Ambassador Jesse Harnden. They had just finished an internal tasting in order to decide which wines to enter into the various competitions that they’ll be competing in, so I was [...]

For those that don’t know, Wine and Dine Okanagan is a great event where local restaurants put together 3 course set menus for $15, $25, or $35. I love this event, because it let’s you try three different dishes (usually, but not always, an appetizer, main, and dessert) for an affordable price. If you go with a friend and the restaurant has options on their Wine and Dine menu, then you can share and try six different dishes!

This year the event starts today (Jan 13th) and runs through the end of the month. Wine and Dine is a great reason to visit your old favourites or some new flavours during what is typically a slow season for the foodservice industry. With over 50 BCRFA member restaurants participating there is something out there for everyone.

I was lucky enough to be able to attend the media launch and sneak preview yesterday afternoon and I have to say that there is lots to be excited about. Here are a few of the highlights:

Home you all enjoyed my first annual Golden Belly Awards. Because the feedback I got from them was so positive I’ve decided to give some new awards. Each summer I will name the Golden Belly “Experience” Award winners (they will include categories like “Best Place to Sip a Glass of Wine”, “Best Place to Dine [...]

With 2009 in the books, it’s time for me to share with my readers my thoughts on the best places to eat over the last year. Without further ado here are my first annual Golden Belly Awards. If you know some restaurants you think should have won, please email me your picks or post them [...]

First off, I want to apologize for being away for so long. It has been an unbelievably busy Fall, but my life seems to have settled down somewhat and I will be making posts weekly at the very least. I want to thank all the people who have been asking me when my next article [...]