Open That Bottle with Nick Suche
Growing up in Calgary, Nick Suche’s first job was at Joey’s Seafood as a dishwasher, and he'd work in restaurants each summer, until...
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Linda Garson
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Open that Bottle with Sam Clark
From Liverpool to New Zealand and back again, to Australia, Canada, Scotland, and back to Canada, Sam Clark has packed a lot into 30...
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Linda Garson
- May 29
- 3 min
Open that Bottle with Cam Dobranski
Born and raised in Edmonton, Cam Dobranski’s parents had medical and scientific backgrounds. He always loved cooking, and as a young teen...
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Linda Garson
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Open that Bottle with Michiko Ono
Growing up in Niigata, Japan, tea played an important role in Michiko Ono’s family. Their home had a traditional Japanese guest room with...
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Linda Garson
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Linda McNally
“I've always loved food,” says Linda McNally. “My father was crown prosecutor of Hanna, Craigmyle, and Delia, and he was delighted with...
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Linda Garson
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle with Mathieu Paré
On Mathieu Paré’s first day at school, they had to draw what they wanted to be when they grew up. Most boys drew policemen and...
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Linda Garson
- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Paul Poutanen
As a youngster growing up in Thunder Bay, Paul Poutanen was fascinated by magicians. “I always wanted to know how they did it, and that's...
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Linda Garson
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Bruce Soley
“I've been a keen follower of history ever since I was a little kid,” says Bruce Soley. “I used to read encyclopedias at night, and my...
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Linda Garson
- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Dallas Flexhaug
As a youngster, Dallas Flexhaug didn't know what she was going to be when she grew up, so when she graduated high school, she took a year...
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Linda Garson
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Joe Giusti
“My life story is the story of many immigrants,” says Joe Giusti. “They had the opportunity to come to this great country of ours in the...
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Linda Garson
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Blaine Armstrong
Blaine Armstrong’s first job, at 15 years old, was working the graveyard shift at Denny's in Victoria, B.C. He had no idea then that this...
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Linda Garson
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Jimmy Nguyen
Jimmy Nguyen was born and raised in Calgary by his mom, who had immigrated with just $20 in her pocket, and while it was a tough...
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Linda Garson
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Nathalie Gosselin
At university, Nathalie Gosselin had no idea that the twists and turns in her life would lead her to where she is today. She studied...
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Linda Garson
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with James Grant
Born in Melbourne, Australia to military parents, James Grant grew up moving every few years. He studied English and Creative Writing at...
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Linda Garson
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with George Teichroeb
Growing up in the St. Thomas area of rural South Eastern Ontario, George Teichroeb’s dream was to be a motocross racer. His dad had a...
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Linda Garson
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Troy Fleischhaker
Born and raised in Regina, Troy Fleischhaker has always had a passion for travel and cooking. He worked in pizza restaurants as a...
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Linda Garson
- May 14, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Dean Norris
“I'm a true Newfoundlander,” says Dean Norris. “I live in Calgary and I love it here, but I will always be a Newfoundlander at the core.”...
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Linda Garson
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...With Justin Darnes
Growing up in England as a dyslexic child, Justin Darnes never did well at school. He was praised for the first time when studying media...
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Linda Garson
- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
Open that bottle...with Marcus Purtzki
It’s been a long journey to success for Made By Marcus founder, Marcus Purtzki, and a story of sheer hard work and determination.
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Linda Garson
- Jan 20, 2021
- 3 min
Open that Bottle...with Jinhee Lee
Growing up in Korea, Jinhee Lee recalls her father working long hours, and how they would look forward to payday when he would bring home...
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