Vinnie is putting out is his “-tion” line of Belgian-inspired beers. Temptation is a chardonnay-barrel-aged Belgian golden ale with wild yeasts that add a crisply refreshing tartness. Beatification is a geuze-like...

pure fruit but very dry. Long, red-fruity finish. >Brouilly 2005, Château des Tours ($20.00) Odd-man-out nose: sweaty, smoky, cheesy. Sappy, coarser than the other wines, not much depth but pure and delicious. >St-Amour 2005, Vieilles...

with a tuna tar tare with 2003 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg or1 997 Beaucastel Blanc Cuvée Roussanne Vieilles Vignes (a good match) then couple pizza tart preparations with pistachio basil pesto and...

-there-and-done-that, the Main (just across the street and south a little) is pretty good too and you rarely have to wait for a table. Also in this area, some of the deli/butcher/grocery stores make good sandwiches (from $3-6):...

are not big drinkers – a Cotes Du Rhone, Montueil la Levade Vieilles Vignes 2003. I was looking for a wine that was very food-friendly for different types of flavors, and we both prefer reds. This worked nicely with...

04 Collete Vielle Vignes Regnie Beaujolais 04 Piaugier CdR 04 Betton Crozes-Hermitage 04 Matha Marcillac 03 Colline Cote Ouest Rouge 00 Sacristie de la Vieille Cure Fronsac NV Ruelle-Pertois Champagne

, Winnipeg MB (204) 489-6963 Bistro 7 1/4 725 Osborne Winnipeg Mb. 204. 777.2525 Mise Restaurant 22-222 Osborne, Winnipeg MB (204) 284-7916 In Ferno’s Bistro 312 Des Meurons, Winnipeg MB (204) 262-7400 La Vieille Gare 630 Des

of interesting spirits, including Vieille Prune (a French brandy made of a particular kind of plum and aged for years in wood). I saw some Charbay products (including a new Pastis), Hangar One (the raspberry is dynamite) and an...

et Louise" 64, Rue Vieille-du-Temple 75003 Paris (Marais). Try the "Plat du Jour."

course, but they went great with ‘04 Chateau La Vieille Cure Fronsac, as well as with the Bdx and the Burg from earlier. I also enjoyed the Monbazillac, which was almost empty. Remember how I commented that we were seated at a...

Gewürztraminer Furstentum-Vieilles-Vignes Grand Cru 2001, $25, () "Big ... too much with dinner, but maybe with cheese." ROSÉ Terre di Talamo Tuscany Piano Piano Rosato IGT 2005,$16, **(*) Most tasters felt it lacked the wherewithal...

dish was very nice wild duck with a crispy skin served with mango and ginger. The wine, Clos de Vougeot "Vieilles Vignes" 1996, was however a bit of a disappointment. I prefer softer Bourgognes with big aromas. This was not in...

, they had a wine “special” on the menu, a Potel-Aviron Moulin à Vent ‘Vieilles Vignes’ 2005, listed for almost double the $25.99 retail price. I like this wine. Back to the chow. The entrecôte [premium cut of beef, traditionally...

own cellar and did not order from the list. The luscious and over the top 1994 Bott-Geyl Grand Cru Sonnenglanz Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer showed beautifully with this menu. Concentrated and rich with lychee, grapefruit, spice...

, there is plenty of public transport. If I want good deals, there are stores like Segal or Sakaris; if I am looking for something special I have millions of specialty shops and orgiastic little stores like Vieille Europe. I can...