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Brent Stewart sets a new high standard for a Rod Stewart tribute. Endorsed by fans including Loverboy’s Mike Reno, Randy Bachman, Country Star Patricia Conroy, and Alan Frew of Glass Tiger, it was this very support from fellow musicians which encouraged Brent to pay an ultimate tribute to Rod Stewart. ‘I’ve recorded with Rod Stewart and also toured with Brent Stewart, and I have never seen a closer image to the big man, the hair, the moves, the clothes, the ex-wives…Brent, you got it all going’ on, mate, cheers! ’ Join us in welcoming – for the first time at Federico’s – Brent Stewart and his band, The Mods: The Ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute! Click here to make reservations and to listen to Brent Stewart

I chose THE KRAUT (picture on top) which was a Nitrate-free Bavarian wiener with Keen’s Hot Mustard, sauerkraut, pickled onion paired with Hubert Paulet Brut Rosé 1er Cru, 2006 Unfortunately, I had not even one dashing French man’s cell phone on speed dial on my cell while I sipped this gorgeous champagne. ,, My friend ordered the LE CHIEN CHAUD: Turkey wiener on a baguette with Dijon mustard paired with René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru ‘ Coming Saturday, June 1st, the Hot Dog goes upscale at TWB-The Wine Bar when it morphs into The Wiener Bar popping corks in honour of Grower Champagne Month. champagne pour for $30 at TWB-The Wine Bar: Turkey wiener on a baguette with Dijon mustard paired with René Geoffroy Empreinte Brut 1er Cru ‘

Famous British economist John Maynard Keynes once famously wailed: “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne! Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30am to 2:30pm, the French-inspired eatery in Coal Harbour will be slashing bottle prices on their extensive, rotating Champagne and sparkling wine list. The perfect accompaniment to Tableau’s delicious selection of brunch dishes, such as the new Tartine Niçoise, Crêpes Jambon Gruyère and the Seafood Tower for two, Bubbles & Brunch is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends to share a special moment, or polish off a limited-edition vintage à deux. With Tableau’s Bubble Brunches, you can be less like poor Lord Keynes and more like Coco Chanel who put down her coupe long enough to quip: “I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.

That day from 4 to 6 p.m., guests can toast the opening of Di Beppe’s patio overlooking Carrall Street by enjoying a reception-style outdoor mingler featuring $4 Aperol spritzes and complimentary samples of the restaurant’s new ‘Cicchetti’ options such as egg with anchovy and olive, tuna conserva with pickled pepper and olive, prosciutto di Parma panino, and navy bean salad with espelette pepper, among others. Aperitivo Hour’ features an array of cocktails (Aperol spritz, bicicletta, aperitivo americano, negroni), $8; vermouth (Cinzano rosso, Cinzano bianco extra dry), $3; vino (rosso, bianco, rosato, prosecco), $5; birra alla spina for $4; and an assortment of snacks, signature pizza alla palla and dolci such as tiramisu, cannoli and Amaretti bonet. Located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, Di Beppe conjures up an unabashedly authentic Italian spirit in a family friendly caffè, deli and grocery with an adjacent ristorante by night showcasing regional Italian cuisine such as house-made artisan pastas and Sorrentine-inspired pizza, delectable dolci and a wide array of Italian wines and specialty liqueurs. Part of the Kitchen Table Restaurants group, Di Beppe — named on The Globe and Mail’s 2018 list of the Top 10 New Restaurants in Vancouver — is one of five establishments operated by the hospitality group in addition to cocktail-and-comfort-food hotspot Pourhouse, Northern Italian-focused Pizzeria Farina, casual Italian eatery Ask for Luigi and Quebecois-fare-forward St. Lawrence.