The Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival Announces 2010 Festival Dates
Cowichan Region announces that September 18 to Sunday September 19, 2010 will be the festival dates.
The Festival offers an assortment of the area’s best wines and ciders, unique farm-fresh delights from organic farms, live entertainment, green Earth seminars, and hand-blown glass ware. To spend your day at the festival simply follow the detailed map available on the official website, or pick up the festival brochure at local businesses and tourist info centers.
During the festival purple ‘wine route’ roadside signs will make it easy to find participating properties. All the exquisite festival locations will offer at least one complimentary activity or tasting.
“A tradition of the festival is to be as free as possible to encourage visitors to indulge in the full variety of bounties the festival has to offer. ” says Kellie Turner, Festival Chair.” In addition to exciting free opportunities, visitors can also choose to purchase tickets to premier events, including Winemaker’s dinners at some of our participating venues. “
This year’s Festival launch, a fun evening of sampling ‘what’s to come’, will take place Friday evening, September 17 information contact Cherry Point Estate Wines 250-743-1272.
For more information visit The Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival Committee is pleased toth Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival will take place Saturdayth, at Cherry Point Estate Wines For tickets and more www.wines.cowichan.net
Sunday night family-style dinners at fraÎche
All the Joys of Family Dinners and No Dishes!
If you love gathering your brood together for a family feast but are less enthusiastic about the preparation and heaps of dishes, we’ve got a plan for you.
Sunday Night Dinners at Fraîche are an opportunity for family and friends to sit down, relax and enjoy a hearty, healthy meal together. Skip the shopping, cooking and cleaning and get right to the good stuff – a delicious dinner and quality time with the family.
The family-style dinner features three courses with a traditional entrée such as roast beef and a dessert creation made with your family in mind. The menu alternates to feature a variety of family favourites throughout the month.
Every other weekend: Traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus, and house-made horseradish cream.
Alternating weekends: Chef de Cuisine Carl Wilks selects the best from the butcher. The 3 course family style menu varies to include organic roasted chicken, leg of lamb or pork with crackling.
Price:$40 per person for adults.
$20 for kids 12 and under, who also get an entertaining goodie bag to help make dinner fun and relaxing for everyone.
Call 604.925.7595 to make reservations or visit our website to book online.
Renowned as one of West Vancouver’s most celebrated dining experiences Fraîche Restaurant offers food that celebrates the best of the west coast, steadfast service and inspiring panoramic views. The menu reflects Chef Dino Renaerts’ varied experience as one of Vancouver’s top chefs, while his sommelier training lends to an evolving wine selection paired to the menu and to great “by the glass” choices. Fraîche recently received Gold for Best North Shore dining in the 20th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and was named one of Canada’s Top Ten Best New Restaurants of 2008 by enRoute magazine.
Fraîche Restaurant
2240 Chippendale Road
West Vancouver
t: 604.925.7595
www.fraicherestaurant.ca
Food. Service. View. Wow!
Fine Dining at the PNE
There are still a few shows left at the PNE. The fabulous Steven Page, Cyndi Lauper and Trooper are all worth checking out. For $50 you can dine on Executive Chef John Earnshaw’s culinary delights and, which then includes reserved seating for the concert. Only 150 seats available per show!
The dinner began with some tasty bread and the service was spot on. Chef Earnshaw has has cooked for the Queen on ENgland and Prince Charls and has 25 years experience cooking around the world. He is the brain behind the execution of the food for the entire PNE. I hope to interview him to get the details on how he built the kitchens that operate around the PNE site.
If you’ve been through the fairgrounds and had your fill of corn dogs and mini donuts (don’t miss the Roaming Dragon Food Truck) and want to enjoy a concert in the bleachers, this is an experience worth booking.
Includes:
- 3 course meal, including soft drinks, coffee and tea
- Ability to listen to the artist sound check before the show begins
- Exclusive reserved seating for the Summer Night Concert at 8pm
Seating times are at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. Guests are welcome to have dinner, go and enjoy the Fair and then return for the concert (wristbands will be provided and are required to enter the reserved seating).
Menu
Starter
Your choice of:
BC Salmon Cakes
Italian Flat Bread
Marinated Beef Carpaccio
Main Course
Your choice of:
Wild Mushroom Pie
Grilled Swordfish
Pepper Strip Loin
Dessert
Your choice of:
Berry Crumble
Stuffed Profiteroles
Panna Cotta
Menu items are subject to availability and may change without notice.
- Pricing includes applicable taxes.
- Does not include gate admission. Gate admission must be purchased at on-site ticket booths, online or at retailers.
- Alcoholic beverages are an additional charge.
- Gratuities are not included. For groups of 8 or more, an automatic 18% gratuity will be applied.
- Outside food and beverages are not allowed in restaurant.
- Reserved seating for concert is bleacher-style seating.
Pricing (per person, includes taxes):
Groups of 20 or more save 10%!
| Saturday, August 21: Kevin Costner & Modern West | $75 |
| Sunday, August 22: Terri Clark | $50 |
| Monday, August 23: Michael Bolton One World One Love Tour | $75 |
| Tuesday, August 24: Loverboy – 30th Anniversary | $50 |
| Wednesday, August 25: Huey Lewis and the News | $75 |
| Thursday, August 26: The Wayne Newton Show | $75 |
| Friday, August 27: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | SOLD OUT |
| Saturday, August 28: Mariana’s Trench | SOLD OUT |
| Sunday, August 29: Spirit of the West | $50 |
| Monday, August 30: John Hiatt and the Combo & Los Lobos | SOLD OUT |
| Tuesday, August 31: Elvis Evening with Red Robinson | SOLD OUT |
| Wednesday, September 1: Jesse Cook | $50 |
| Thursday, September 2: Little River Band – 35th Anniversary | $50 |
| Friday, September 3: Cyndi Lauper- Memphis Blues Tour | SOLD OUT |
| Saturday, September 4: Steven Page | $50 |
| Sunday, September 5: The Road Hammers | $50 |
| Monday, September 6: Trooper – 35th Anniversary | $50 |
Call 604-251-7739 or email backstagebistro@pne.ca
BCLBD 2007 BORDEAUX RELEASE
The annual Bordeaux Release arrives to 21 BC Signature Liquor Stores and 4 BC Liquor Stores on Saturday September 25th, 2010. Take advantage of our knowledgeable in-store product consultants to guide you through the 2007 vintage selections. This vintage has produced some charming wines for delicious drinking now and over the next few years. Don’t miss your chance on September 25th to add fabulous Bordeaux to your dinner table or create a vertical for your wine cellar. Bordeaux is also the perfect gift for anniversaries and gift giving!
For further information about BC Liquor Stores’ special events, new products and more visit our website: www.bcliquorstores.com/event
House Wine Dinners at MyChef Cafe – Asian Feast
house wine joins MyChef for a series of themed wine tastings. Catering to the gourmet appetite, owner and Chef François Samson has served well known celebrities Beyonce, Tom Hanks and top BC businessman Jim Pattison. Chef François will prepare sumptuous dishes with the house wine girls providing the ideal wine match.
Asian Feast
The series kicks off with an Asian Feast. From vibrant Japanese and assertive Thai fare to pungent Chinese and spicy Indian cooking, these cuisines have a reputation for being hard to pair with wine. house wine takes on the challenge finding wines that will stand up to the intense flavours and spices. Chef François Samson has created a menu combining Asian flavourings with our own local bounty.
On the menu:
- Oyster shot with lime, shiso and sesame slurpy
- Seared garlic chilli scallop on a bed of pad thai noodles
- Halibut in miso, sake, kafir leaf and galangal broth
- Braised pork with apple cardamom chutney on thin polenta cake
Expect equally intense and flavourful wines that will refresh you between bites.
Date: Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: MyChef Café, 39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $75 (plus HST)
For more information visit www.housewine.ca or call 604-569-1300
