by Nicole MacKay | Sep 7, 2026 | Book Review
There are plenty of wine books that explain a place, and plenty of cookbooks that celebrate one. Niagara Wine + Food is interesting because those two stories become one. At 287 pages and with 88 recipes, it is unmistakably a cookbook — but its regional wine sections...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 23, 2026 | Food
A Turkish restaurant in Penticton shouldn’t necessarily make total sense. Why not Vancouver or Toronto? The answer is part of what makes Elma so interesting. Walking along Okanagan Lake’s southern edge toward the restaurant, it feels less like you’re...
by Nicole MacKay | Aug 7, 2026 | Wine
My husband and I made a reservation at Hanover Bar on the top floor of the Mandarin Oriental London – Mayfair, looking for a little luxury on vacation. The menu listed The Arcade at £35, made with saffron-infused vodka, gold leaf, Sauternes, and vintage...
by Nicole MacKay | Jun 7, 2026 | Book Review
Tropical drinks have long occupied a unique space in cocktail culture. Equal parts escapism and craftsmanship, they evoke vacation memories while often showcasing surprisingly complex techniques and ingredients. In Beach Cocktails: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites,...
by Nicole MacKay | May 22, 2026 | Wine
Consumers increasingly look for organic and sustainable wine certifications when buying wine, but in Sicily, producers are also asking a broader question: what about the bottle itself? While consumers have become more attentive to what happens in the vineyard, far...
