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A true downtown Toronto institution, Harbour Sixty has redefined the steakhouse experience since opening in 1999. Housed in the historic Harbour Commission Building, it blends timeless tradition with modern luxury, offering a setting as iconic as the dining itself. Christian P. Hamel is the wine director and head sommelier at Harbour Sixty. At the heart…

Step into a world of glamour at H Tasting Lounge, where the golden age of early 20th-century Hollywood meets Vancouver’s contemporary culinary spirit. Located on the waterfront, the lounge is renowned for its handcrafted cocktails, curated by a team of expert bartenders, and globally inspired tasting plates that highlight the freshest Pacific Northwest ingredients with…

Set within a beautifully restored historic bank in Toronto’s vibrant Palmerston–Little Italy, DaNico has quickly established itself as one of the city’s most exciting fine dining destinations. A collaboration between hospitality visionary Nick Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group and Michelin-starred Executive Chef Daniele Corona, the restaurant reimagines Italian cuisine through a contemporary, globally inspired…

At the heart of Montréal’s culinary scene, Restaurant h3 is a destination where creativity, terroir, and artistry come together in harmony. Rooted deeply in the richness of Québec’s land while embracing global influences, h3 offers a dining experience that is both grounded in tradition and elevated by innovation. Guests are welcomed into a space that…

By Rick VanSickle With 20 years of experience under his belt, the new winemaker at Kacaba Vineyards and Winery, Chris Robinson, is already making his presence felt. Robinson took the reins at Niagara’s Kacaba in June of 2024 after previous winemaker Vadim Chelekhov left to make wine at Palatine Hills Estate Winery. With his extensive…

In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time.  I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature aged…

Students try to identify aromas. This summer, the outreach team actively engaged with prospecti

The Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) had an outdoor graduation celebration for our students receiving their B.S. or M.S. in Viticulture and Enology on Friday, June 13, 2025. Miguel Luna, V&E alumnus (B.S., 2014) delivered an inspirational graduation speech, and Department Chair, Dr. Ben Montpetit, and graduate and undergraduate advisor, Liz Price, presented the…

Grape Day at the Oakville Station, June 4, 2025

Hilgard631, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, made its debut in June 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology’s (V&E) mission to connect student scholarship with public enjoyment of student-made wine. Since the launch, sales have been successful, and every bottle sold directly contributes to the future of…