Food & Drink | Thanksgiving is great, but Friendsgiving is better!

I think as I’ve gotten older, I have come to appreciate that time at home with friends is more important than I once thought. There is something so relaxing about gathering together a few friends over a delicious home cooked meal, some good wine, and much needed laughs. I was reminded of just that when I sat down with friends and colleagues at Antler Kitchen & Bar to enjoy a delicious meal created by Chef Michael Hunter paired with four of the nine new wines that are hitting shelves just in time for the fall at your local LCBO. So much so, that I am planning my very own ‘Friendsgiving’ before the Thanksgiving season begins. Come and see what we will be eating & drinking, all inspired by the new #LCBOtastelocal fall mantra: Live. Love. Taste Local.  Continue reading “Food & Drink | Thanksgiving is great, but Friendsgiving is better!”

#TIFF16 | Sipping on Sterling Vineyards during this year’s film festival

The Toronto International Film Festival has officially arrived, and with it comes our annual TIFF coverage. Over the next ten days we will be bringing you behind the scenes to some of the hottest parties, celebrity sightings, screenings and events. This year, I am excited to share that Sterling Vineyards will be the exclusive wine sponsor for the 41st annual Toronto International Film Festival. As one of our favourite wines to enjoy at home, it will be nice to indulge in a glass at some of the best events of the season. Come see which wines I am most looking forward to enjoying! Continue reading “#TIFF16 | Sipping on Sterling Vineyards during this year’s film festival”

Contest | All the reasons to come join us for the #OPENpicnic in Toronto!

As you will have noticed via our social media accounts, this summer is about taking the time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. One of the biggest events of the season is taking place right here in Toronto on Saturday July 23 at The Harbourfront Centre with our friends at OPEN WINES. We’ve got all the delicious details on why you absolutely must come by to enjoy some food, sip some wine, play some games AND enter some amazing contests. It’s time for the #OPENpicnic with #OPENwines! Continue reading “Contest | All the reasons to come join us for the #OPENpicnic in Toronto!”

Eat, drink and be merry this summer with #RingboltWines

I am SO happy that summer has finally arrived! With the warmer weather comes the opportunity to eat, drink and be merry and I am so excited to tell you about Ringbolt, one of my favourite wines to sip and enjoy. With the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignong set to hit shelves this fall, #RingboltWines is getting ready to celebrate its 10th vintage in Ontario. To help celebrate with us, we are sharing some fun facts about the wine AND have an exciting contest for one lucky Ontario resident to help them join in on the festivities! Continue reading “Eat, drink and be merry this summer with #RingboltWines”