It’s tomato time in the lower mainland and Raincity Grill is celebrating.

August marks the return of Raincity Grill’s Annual Tomato Tasting Menu. Diners are sure to be swept away as the culinary team at Raincity celebrates the diverse tastes, colours and textures of B.C.’s freshly ripened tomatoes.

Farm Initiative – Raincity Grill is pleased to announce a new partnership with UBC Farm/Centre For Sustainable Food Development. Raincity’s works hard to incorporate farm specific dishes onto their menu when ever possible. As of August Raincity will be including UBC farm fresh eggs into the mix with the UBC Omelette. Traditionally, UBC does not sell its eggs to the restaurant market as the production level is so low. However, Raincity Chef de Cuisine, Peter Robertson hopes that by purchasing even a small amount of eggs from the farm Raincity will be able to heighten consumers’ awareness about the work that UBC and the farm is doing.

For menu information and other media inquiries please contact Stephanie Jagger at stephanie@taitpr.com or 778-329-6190

Be sure to watch for our September update as Raincity Grill continues to forge a path for local and sustainable farms and fisheries.

Where’s Chef Clark?

Spin Your Wheels…Slowly – Think of this as the Tour de France for foodies. On Sunday, August 16th Chef Clark will be in Pemberton supporting The Slow Food Cycle (link to: http://www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com/). Working with Anna Helmer of Helmer’s Organic Farm, Clark will be serving up B.C. inspired dishes for 1,000 cycling participants.

Clark will also appear in Agassiz on Saturday, August 22nd to support The Slow Food Cycle as it moves through the province. Check out Clark in action and don’t forget to stop at some farms along the way. Our picks are Swift Aquaculture and Farmhouse Natural Cheeses.

Seafood and C Food in Steveston – Late August marks the beginning of both the local pink salmon and sardine seasons so head to Steveston Village on Saturday, August 29th to celebrate with the Wild B.C. Seafood Festival (link to: www.edible-britishcolumbia.com). While you’re there be sure to catch chef Robert Clark and C Restaurant’s Quang Dang as they wow the crowds with on-site cooking demonstrations, recipes and advice on how to work with two of the most sustainable fish in B.C.

BBQ in the Park – Join chef Robert Clark and the culinary teams from Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and nu restaurant + lounge on Sunday, August 30th as they heat up Hadden Park. Teaming up with The Pacific Salmon Foundation (link to: www.psf.ca), Clark and his crew will be barbequing fresh pink salmon.