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Friday, April 25, 2025, in Montréal | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Festive aperitif

A few days ahead of the competition, we asked Marie-Hélène Boisvert, member of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS), to interview her friend Joris.

Montréal, February 16, 2025

In this chilly month of February, we got a healthy dose of warm vibes when we met Akim Acacia, co-owner of the restaurant Piklìz. With his brother Abdel, he celebrates the spirit and cooking of the Caribbean with a wholly unique touch.

Fans know. Sancerre is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc, a grape variety that flourishes perfectly in its unique terroir. Spotlight on this great wine, as elegant as it is intriguing, and some gourmet pairings.

Are you looking for what to eat and drink to watch the big football final game on TV? We’ve got wine, beer and ready-to-drink suggestions with chicken wings, ribs and chili. We even have vegetarian and healthy-ish recipes.

Montréal, January 28, 2025

Named a Révélation Radio-Canada rising star in 2024, Lionel Kizaba—a Montrealer by way of Congo—mixes and matches genres, instruments and languages to take listeners on a trip through time and space. With Black History Month right around the corner, he took some time to tell us about his life’s journey through three products that make his heart sing.

It’s no secret that Quebecers love Umberto Cesari wines. So we asked culinary creator Geneviève Plante to concoct a recipe that would bring out all the qualities of the perennially popular Liano Rubicone. The result is inspiring, and we’ve suggested a few other wines to savour from this celebrated estate!

What does the new year have in store for the world of wine and spirits? We invited three industry experts to share the trends they’ve got their eyes on. See what they had to say.

Out of gift ideas? Three inspiring personalities let us in on their favourites so you can spoil your loved ones (and maybe even yourself) over the holidays.

Montreal, December 10, 2024