Living

It’s fair to say the world is a bit gloomy and doomy right now, although who knows? Perhaps between my filing of this story and its publication, everything will have turned from topsy-turvy to right-way-up again.

Kudos to Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna for winning the title of Best Chardonnay in the World at the Chardonnay du Monde competition in Burgundy, France. Summerhill’s 2014 Chardonnay Icewine beat out 706 entries to come in first.

You can walk by Baker & Table Caf e (6414 Fraser St.) and almost miss it. Squished between raucous grocers, a busy sushi spot, and a Chinese café, there is the cozy and relaxed domain of baker Hitomi Syvertsen.

Vancouver-based fashion retailer Oak + Fort has always had a men’s collection, but it was small – a single rack in each store – until Matthew Burwell joined as menswear designer in 2015.

“When people taste it, the first word you hear is, ‘Whoa,’” says Joy Spence, smiling. I take a sip. “Whoa,” I exclaim. She laughs.

Different countries have different aesthetics – French chic, Brit eclectic formality or pretty-pretty, and American sportswear.

Heritage buildings get new lease on life thanks to creative redevelopment

JS Dupuis has returned to Homer Street Café and Tableau Bar Bistro as beverage director. Dupuis formerly worked at both locations before leaving for stints Charton-Hobbs and Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar.

A local entrepreneur is giving women and men tools to cope with losing a child

Vancouver restaurants, juiceries and cafes that serve up the good stuff