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From heartbreak to happiness, pinot noir makes itself at home in Canadian vineyards

There is a learning curve when it comes to making quality wines from these grapes

The Stewart family, which operates Quails’ Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, planted its first pinot noir vines in 1975, which helped establish the grape variety as one of the flagship red wine varieties in British Columbia.

The Stewart family, which operates Quails’ Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, planted its first pinot noir vines in 1975, which helped establish the grape variety as one of the flagship red wine varieties in British Columbia.

Christopher Waters

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These bar-inspired snacks are crowd pleasers and a cinch to make

Julie Van Rosendaal

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Food festivals aren’t all created equal. This one has found the secret sauce

A festival-goer picks up a bite of The Judge’s pork belly with cherry tomatoes and anchovy bread crumbs at Brewery & the Beast in Toronto, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Sous chef Damian Fellin of George restaurant adds sauce to a customer’s apricot and miso wild boar sausage at Brewery & the Beast in Toronto, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Sous chef Damian Fellin of George restaurant adds sauce to a customer’s apricot and miso wild boar sausage at Brewery & the Beast in Toronto, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

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Small wineries enjoy big success at this year’s National Wine Awards of Canada

Christopher Waters

La Frenz Estate Winery was the competition’s most highly awarded winery from British Columbia.

La Frenz Estate Winery was the competition’s most highly awarded winery from British Columbia.

La Frenz Estate Winery was the competition’s most highly awarded winery from British Columbia.

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Three value wines for August entertaining

Christopher Waters

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The Stewart family, which operates Quails’ Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, planted its first pinot noir vines in 1975, which helped establish the grape variety as one of the flagship red wine varieties in British Columbia.

The Stewart family, which operates Quails’ Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, planted its first pinot noir vines in 1975, which helped establish the grape variety as one of the flagship red wine varieties in British Columbia.

From heartbreak to happiness, pinot noir makes itself at home in Canadian vineyards

Christopher Waters

3 min read

August 12, 2026

A festival-goer picks up a bite of The Judge’s pork belly with cherry tomatoes and anchovy bread crumbs at Brewery & the Beast in Toronto, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Sous chef Damian Fellin of George restaurant adds sauce to a customer’s apricot and miso wild boar sausage at Brewery & the Beast in Toronto, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

Food festivals aren’t all created equal. This one has found the secret sauce

6 min read

August 12, 2026

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These bar-inspired snacks are crowd pleasers and a cinch to make

Julie Van Rosendaal

3 min read

August 11, 2026

La Frenz Estate Winery was the competition’s most highly awarded winery from British Columbia.

La Frenz Estate Winery was the competition’s most highly awarded winery from British Columbia.

Small wineries enjoy big success at this year’s National Wine Awards of Canada

Christopher Waters

4 min read

August 8, 2026

Three value wines for August entertaining

Christopher Waters

2 min read

August 7, 2026

The chefs behind Just Pizza's Filipino Breakfast pie want it to taste like longganisa on garlic rice with pickled vegetables on the side.

The chefs behind Just Pizza's Filipino Breakfast pie want it to taste like longganisa on garlic rice with pickled vegetables on the side.

Unorthodox pizza shops spark cultural curiosity, one slice at a time

Aman Dosanj

5 min read

August 5, 2026

Pursuits - Grocery: Gut health expert Dr. Jacqueline Cooper-Lemmon

Pursuits - Grocery: Gut health expert Dr. Jacqueline Cooper-Lemmon

How a gut health expert and naturopathic doctor shops for groceries

Daniel Reale-Chin

4 min read

August 5, 2026

clinking glasses in wine taste - celebration together in birthday picnic party in backyard red wine outside summer

clinking glasses in wine taste - celebration together in birthday picnic party in backyard red wine outside summer

Nine wines to enjoy in August, whether you’re looking for refreshment or flavours to savour

Christopher Waters

4 min read

August 5, 2026

How We Eat: NFLD Hot Cod Sando

How We Eat: NFLD Hot Cod Sando

Bob Blumer’s hot cod sando has found its Newfoundland soul

Julie Van Rosendaal

3 min read

August 1, 2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 05: A glass of wine is seen on a table at the It's Italian Cucina restaurant on April 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas. A new analysis of more than 40 years of accumulated research has found that moderate drinking has no health benefits. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 05: A glass of wine is seen on a table at the It's Italian Cucina restaurant on April 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas. A new analysis of more than 40 years of accumulated research has found that moderate drinking has no health benefits. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Four boxed wines for summer enjoyment

Christopher Waters

3 min read

July 31, 2026

Megha Arora and her husband Raghav Chadha enjoying the Paneer Tikka, Chicken Boti Tikka and Chicken Malai Tikka served with Mint Sauce, Bhel Puri and Masala chips at Silver Lake Provincial Park in Lanark County, Ontario on Friday, July 3rd 2026.

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Megha Arora, Raghav Chadha and friends Pratibha and Abhinav enjoy dinner together at Silver Lake Provincial Park in Lanark County, Ontario on Friday, July 3rd 2026.

These campers are bringing their hot pot and chicken tikka to the great outdoors

7 min read

July 29, 2026

Friends toasting with red wine --- Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

Friends toasting with red wine --- Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

Canadians can now order alcohol from other provinces. Here are seven wines to try

Christopher Waters

4 min read

July 29, 2026

Pakoras are a delicious way to use up seasonal veggies

Julie Van Rosendaal

4 min read

July 25, 2026

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Lane Matkovich, Co-founder (Right)

Photographer is Grady Mitchell
Location is Bar Bravo here in Vancouver

nonny-bravo 0226 Nonny founders Lane and Leigh Matkovich . Leigh Matkovich, Co-founder (Left)
Lane Matkovich, Co-founder (Right)

Photographer is Grady Mitchell
Location is Bar Bravo here in Vancouver

How Canadian alcohol producers are adjusting in light of Trump’s threatened tariffs

Christopher Waters

3 min read

July 23, 2026

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WhiteBoxStudio
19/2A Herbert Street
St Leonards NSW Australia
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Mobile 0408 48 40 48
brett@brettstevensphotography.com
www.brettstevensphotography.com

From peanut butter and yogurt to toasted focaccia, Canadians describe their favourite homemade sandwiches

4 min read

July 23, 2026

The Leeu Estates winery in South Africa, with a boutique hotel, tasting room, restaurant and spa all set within gardens and 78 hectares of vineyards.

The Leeu Estates winery in South Africa, with a boutique hotel, tasting room, restaurant and spa all set within gardens and 78 hectares of vineyards.

A food and wine enthusiast’s guide to the Western cape of South Africa

Christopher Waters

5 min read

July 22, 2026

Popularized by food content creator Olivia Noceda, the deli-container mocktails are social medias latest trend.

Deli-container mocktails should be the drink of the summer

Julie Van Rosendaal

3 min read

July 22, 2026

Martin's Lane winery in Okanagan, B.C.

Martin's Lane winery in Okanagan, B.C.

International wine critic gives the Okanagan an excellent report card

Christopher Waters

4 min read

July 18, 2026

Multiracial friends celebrating party drinking cocktails at bar restaurant - Young people having fun hanging out on weekend day - Life style concept with guys and girls enjoying time together

Multiracial friends celebrating party drinking cocktails at bar restaurant - Young people having fun hanging out on weekend day - Life style concept with guys and girls enjoying time together

Gen Z’s consumption of alcohol continues to grow, new industry report says

Christopher Waters

2 min read

July 17, 2026

left to right: Sobolo, Ginger Beer, Đá Me Đậu Phộng, Café de tortilla and Doogh

left to right: Sobolo, Ginger Beer, and Đá Me Đậu Phộng cover image

Beat the heat with these refreshing booze-free drinks

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July 16, 2026

A spread at Fat Rabbit.

Fat Rabbit in St. Catharines got a Michelin nod in 2024, helping shift more attention to the growing food scene in the Ontario city.

Is this Ontario city Canada’s next great food destination?

7 min read

July 15, 2026

A glass of white wine with grapes on a barrel

A glass of white wine with grapes on a barrel

A surprising Spanish wine region finds success with crisp whites

Christopher Waters

4 min read

July 15, 2026

Make the most of summer produce with this ‘swicy’ fruit salad

Julie Van Rosendaal

3 min read

July 11, 2026

Concept of celebration, party, wine drinking outdoors, champagne tasting at winery

Concept of celebration, party, wine drinking outdoors, champagne tasting at winery

How Champagne producers maintain a consistent product despite warmer temperatures

Christopher Waters

3 min read

July 9, 2026

Owner Nadège Nourian talks to patrons at Chez Nad in Toronto, on Wednesday June , 2026. Christie Vuong/The Globe and Mail

Owner Nadège Nourian talks to patrons at Chez Nad in Toronto, on Wednesday June , 2026. Christie Vuong/The Globe and Mail

How the French bistro is reinventing itself for today’s diners

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July 8, 2026

A Canadian spin on Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding

Julie Van Rosendaal

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July 8, 2026

Grattamacco winery

Grattamacco winery

A Bolgheri winemaker celebrates lessons learned along the Tuscan coast

Christopher Waters

4 min read

July 8, 2026

How a grocery expert and ‘food professor’ shops

Daniel Reale-Chin

4 min read

July 4, 2026

Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White in Season 5 of The Bear. I may not have agreed with all the show’s positions, but I appreciate its lasting impact by keeping the subject of restaurants and their workers in the zeitgeist, writes Corey Mintz.

Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White in Season 5 of The Bear. I may not have agreed with all the show’s positions, but I appreciate its lasting impact by keeping the subject of restaurants and their workers in the zeitgeist, writes Corey Mintz.

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What The Bear got right – and wrong – about restaurant culture

Corey Mintz

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July 4, 2026

Eco-friendly grilling tips from top chefs

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