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37 PRODUCT

CONSULTANT’S CHOICE Our expert, Sheldon Starrett, shares their favourites.

38 BAR STAR

Kelsey Ramage of Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions.

56 WHAT’S NEW

Find out what everyone is talking about. 64 THE COCKTAIL MENU Featuring Canadian whisky. 79 MORE FOR YOUR POUR 5 wines under $15. 84 ON TREND What’s hot for summer. 104 BCL SELECT Available only at BCLIQUOR. 128 SPECIAL EVENTS 132 RECIPE INDEX 132 TASTE TEST KITCHEN 160 THE LAST WORD Picnic & patio perfect. 96 TALKING TAPAS Spanish tapas are the perfect entertaining cuisine. 100 PLANT-BASED PERFECTION 106 BLANCO TEQUILAS FOR SUMMERTIME MARGARITAS 110 STARRING SEAWEED Discover this versatile ingredient as it takes centre stage. 114 PRETTY IN PINK Provence rosés pair perfectly with summer patios. 118 SWEET HEAT Turn up the heat with these sweet and spicy dishes. 122 SIPPING EN BLANC Raise a glass to these easy breezy clear spirits. 126 SUMMER SPIRIT RELEASE Don't miss the highly sought-after spirits arriving at BCL this summer. Unexpected twists on tasty dishes.

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44 REFRESH YOUR SUMMER Make a splash with these new flavours for summer. 50 A SPIRITED BARBECUE This Father’s Day, create “flavour memories” together. 58 DESSERTS WITH PRIDE Celebrate Pride with these delicious and colourful treats. 68 LESS IS MORE Find a lighter approach to wine as the days warm up. 72 ALFRESCO SEASON A seasonal menu best enjoyed with a dash of sunshine. 80 ROSÉ REVAMP Discover a new way to rosé with these pretty pink cocktails. 86 ULTIMATE HOT DOGS Hit a home run with these gourmet hot dogs. 91 GIFTS TO GIVE & SHARE The perfect gifts to share with Dad for Father's Day.

LOCALLY YOURS 6 THE DIVERSITY OF BC WINE Tour the changing landscape of BC and the wine regions that are growing in them. 12 BC MARKET FRESH Fresh from the farmerʼs market, enjoy the bounty of BC. 18 BC SUMMER CRAFT Discover the fruit-influenced beers trending this season. 22 BC SPOTLIGHT: NK'MIP CELLARS Spotlight on this 26 BC RAW BAR groundbreaking local winery. Delicious recipes to showcase the bounty of our BC waters. 32 BC WINEMAKERʼS SUMMER SIPS BC winemakers share their favourite sips for the season.

Blanco tequila for the Margarita win!

92 PATIO POURS

Outdoor entertaining made easy with these batched-up cocktails.

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