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Spirits

The Wine List: 6 Father’s Day Bottles for Every Kind of Dad

How to buy your Father's Day gift at the liquor store without looking like you bought It at the liquor store. Psst, It's all in the storytelling, kids.

Wine

I’ve Been Drinking—And Loving—This Bottle of B.C. Riesling For 2 Weeks

This off-dry riesling from Syncromesh has a little lime rind, some crisp peach and a pleasing whiff of petrol all deeply concentrated, making it an absolute stunner.

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Recipe: B.C. Spot Prawns with Shellfish Butter Sauce

Spot prawn season is here, and Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is putting B.C.'s spot prawns to the test with a recipe complete with piment d’sspelette, tarragon and a grilled baguette.

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The Wine List: 3 Wines for Your Next Backyard Barbecue

From smoky syrah to crunchy pet-nat, these three bottles are ready for spicy ribs, grilled dinners and peak patio season

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Recipe: Chili Crisp Honey Ribs from Jannell Lo’s “My Best Friend Is Gluten-Free”

Jannell Lo’s sweet-spicy gluten-free ribs are made for feeding a crowd.

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The Wine List: 3 Wines to Pair With a Mezcal-Forward Oaxacan-Inspired Taco Party

Three lighter wines for spicy snacks, smoky flavours and gentler mornings.

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Recipes: 2 Easy Oaxacan Snacks for Your Next Dinner Party

Guacamole with chapulines and garlicky roasted peanuts bring crunch, heat and a little mezcal-bar energy to cocktail hour.

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Recipes: 2 Smoky Mezcal Cocktails to Start the Night

Fire, spice, ginger and a little peated scotch make these mezcal cocktails a dramatic opening act.

Entertaining

How to Host an Oaxacan-Inspired Cocktail Party at Home

Calgary designer Alykhan Velji shares his low-stress formula for an Oaxacan-themed cocktail party, complete with mezcal drinks, easy appetizers and layered table-setting ideas.

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Recipe: Eggplant Tamal with Mole Coloradito

This non-traditional tamal pairs smoky eggplant masa with a rich classic mole, crema, queso fresco and sesame seeds.

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