 | The hunt for Hunter Valley Semillon
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
There is no question that the white wines en vogue at the moment are crisp styles with little to no oak ageing. A lot of people are drinking Sauvignon Blanc, dry style Riesling, Viognier, and un-oaked Chardonnay.
But there is another grape that seems to get lost in the shuffle. It finds its home in the Hunter Valley of Australia. It’s called Semillon... |
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 | Yarra Valley: The Burgundy of Australia?
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
When we think of the wines of Australia, most of us naturally gravitate towards the usual suspects of Shiraz and Chardonnay, or perhaps even Cabernet Sauvignon. It is fair to say the most widely recognisable region is without a doubt the Barossa Valley. If you have a little more depth of knowledge, you may know about some delicious Clare or Eden Valley Riesling, and maybe a Hunter Valley Semillon or two. But there is another exciting variety we don't often relate to wine from Australia... |
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 | Nosing Out Flaws
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
Corked, oxidized, volatile, and tainted � these are common descriptors used for a wine that is not as it should be. If a wine has these characteristics, it is, for lack of a better word, flawed. Although most of these faults will not actually hurt you, they are considered to be qualities that render the wine undrinkable... |
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 | dip•lo•mat [dípplə màt]
When the Diplomat first opened its doors, John Makris focused his wine program on the old World, especially Bordeaux. But with time, the world has changed and so must the wine of feature. Today, Dimitrios still prominently carries his father’s torch, fueled by cognacs dating back to 1892 and the likes of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and 89 of its very best friends... |
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 | Diving into Chilean Syrah
This month, I was given the opportunity to tour nearly all the wine regions of Chile. I was one of six people who were selected to spend 10 days traveling and tasting our way through the valleys of Aconcagua, Maipo, Curico, Cachapoal, Rapel, Maule, Colchagua, and Casablanca. Here are a few great examples to look for in your local restaurants and bars... |
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 | Embrace the Spirit of Italy This Holiday Season
Rich in history and culture, Italy influences many aspects of living today. This boot-shaped peninsula that stretches out into the Mediterranean Sea has provided the inspiration for food, music, entertainment, and fashion for hundreds of years... |
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 | The Fainting Goat - A Vibrant Part of Regina’s Restaurant Community
Since opening it doors earlier this year, the Fainting Goat has quickly become one of Regina’s must-visit restaurants... |
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 | California Chardonnay 2007: Turning Over A New Leaf
With the release of California's 2007 Chardonnays, we are reminded why wine from this area outshined classic white Burgundies in the ground-breaking Paris tasting of 1976... |
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 | Crave is staying fresh
Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar quickly became Regina’s hot spot after opening in 2006, and it won’t be losing its lustre anytime soon. With a new look, chef and menu, Crave is keeping its style fresh... |
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 | Choose the Right Restaurant for Your Next Party
Hosting a party can be a wonderful opportunity to share a few laughs and good times with family and friends. However, hosting duties come with an array of responsibilities, often making the day of the party a hectic one for even the best of hosts... |
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 | Rioja: Tradition Vs. Modernization
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
The region of Rioja is the most prolific and well known wine producing area of Spain. Located in the North, running along the Ebro river, it is an arid and ancient land. The heads of the vine are trained low to the ground in order to shade the grapes from the desert heat... |
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 | Alfredo’s: locally owned, so it’s one of a kind
As a locally owned and operated restaurant, Alfredo’s on Eastgate can offer food, services, and unique programs that will rarely, if ever, be offered in mass-production franchise outlets... |
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 | Hot dogs: it’s not what’s inside that counts
Although they’re best known as a staple to the American diet, the simple pleasantries of hot dogs are not lost this side of the border. For more than a century, these tube steaks have made their way onto countless street corners, restaurant menus and campfire roasting sticks... |
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 | The ship in the bottle: a story of rum
There is a fighting spirit to rum that no one social class can deny. In its history, pirates, navy men, nobility, gentry, peasants and slaves were all too familiar with the sweet aroma and tempered flavour of rum... |
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 | The Diplomat - a world class dining experience
The Diplomat Steakhouse has set the standard for fine dining in Regina since they opened their doors in February of 1980. Located in the heart of downtown Regina, the Diplomat is more than a restaurant; it is truly a fantastic and unique dining experience. .. |
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 | It’s all Greek to me
he pizzas and other take-out items may come in convenient packaging, but Copper Kettle owner Robert Gardikiotis can’t contain his excitement over his new CK Gourmet Pizza take-out location... |
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 | In Beer We Love
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
If there is one thing I know about us Saskatchewanians, it is that we love our beer! We are growers of barley and keepers of the crops that bring us that sweet nectar poured from taps and bottles near you!... |
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 | Catering an Option for Your Next Event
Throwing a bash to share with friends and family is something many people enjoy doing. There are so many events worthy of special affairs, including birthdays, graduations, holidays, and so much more... |
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 | Cathedral Village Freehouse offers exotic and unique flavours
The Cathedral Village Freehouse offers exotic and unique flavours from around the world. Always dynamic and always fresh, the Freehouse is one of Regina’s best dining destinations... |
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 | Silver’s has become Regina’s premiere steakhouse.
Since February 3rd 2008, Silver’s has become Regina’s premiere steakhouse. For the past year, Silver’s has been satisfying the city’s appetite for great steak and other tasty food items. .. |
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 | The Staple Item for any Buffet Dinner
Call it varenyk, Galushki, pampushki, kletski or pierogi. How do you like them? Deep-fried, boiled or just fried-up with onions? Personally, it’s not how it’s done, but what’s in it that counts... |
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 | Drop that extra weight while still dining out
With each passing year comes the hope of meeting an entirely new set of New Year’s resolutions. One resolution, however, that seems to make the list every year is shedding extra weight. .. |
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 | Planning a Party & Pleasing the crowd’s taste
by Riley Krieger-Mercer (Read Bio)
As we approach that festive time of year, chances are you will be planning some sort of soirée. Christmas parties, Hanukah gatherings, weddings, housewarmings, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, and other festive gatherings will require some careful decisions on food and beverage... |
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