French · Montreal · Patio

Montreal review: Le Vin Papillon

The best restaurant we visited in Montreal was Le Vin Papillon. The overall experience was so magical that I'll book again the next time I'm in town. For this post, let's listen to "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Papas & Mamas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8I5vDewcZo Our server showed us three bottles of white wine. I wanted… Continue reading Montreal review: Le Vin Papillon

French · Restaurants · Seafood · Special Occasion

Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin

Last week, I visited Montreal with my friends Emerald and Envy. The last time I was in Montreal was thirteen years ago when I was a broke student. I was excited that this time around, I could explore the local cuisine. For this post, let's listen to "Thinking Out Loud " by Ed Sheeran. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA… Continue reading Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin

Wine tasting

Vine Arts Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports Harvest Event

I had an extra Juice Import's Harvest Tasting ($25) ticket because Beep Beep had to cancel her trip to Calgary. As Lululemon already bought two spots for herself and her fiancé Books, I invited Foodiegal as my plus one. For this post, let's listen to "Got 'Til It's Gone" by Janet Jackson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznTHSEgx4U Foodiegal waited… Continue reading Vine Arts Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports Harvest Event

Restaurants · Wine tasting

Keys to the Natural Cellar at Vine Arts Calgary: Juice Imports Wine Tasting

I attended Juice Import's Keys to the Natural Cellar ($35) event on Sunday at Vine Arts on 17th Ave SW. I was looking forward to this particular event because Erik featured natural wines that showcase an ability to age gracefully, which I need to learn to do. For this post, let's listen to "Shiny Happy… Continue reading Keys to the Natural Cellar at Vine Arts Calgary: Juice Imports Wine Tasting

Wine tasting

Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona

Last Sunday, Sunflower and I attended a natural wine tasting ($25) at Bricks Wine Store. Juice Import co-owner Erik Mercier showcased wines from Dormilona, a woman-led winery in Margaret River, Western Australia. For this post, let's listen to "French Disko" by Stereolab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFzvkr1kmE An interesting fact about winemaking in Australia and the wine owner /… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona