Join The Social Order for a Truly Exceptional Dining Experience

The School of Fish Foundation has created the world’s only Floating Dining Room, and you’re invited to join The Social Order for an exceptional dinner. This elegant “raft”is staying afloat with the use of 1,675 plastic 2-litre bottles built into its frame, and is moored alongside the prestigious False Creek Yacht Club. Once boarded, your 6-course sustainable seafood dinner will commence. (http://www.schooloffishfoundation.org/oaa.html)

C Restaurant, one of Canada’s most recognized seafood restaurants will be catering this multi-course sustainable seafood menu (designed by chef Robert Clark) while School of Fish Foundation’s founder, Shannon Ronalds, will be serving in true fine dining style. Unique wines have also been selected to pair with each course and are included in the price.

WHAT:  Fine Dining with The Social Order on the world’s only Floating Dining Room

WHEN: Wednesday, September 8th @ 7PM

WHERE: False Creek Yacht Club (MEET AT C Restaurant at 7PM)

WHO: The Social Order Members and Friends

COST:  $225/person (NOTE: THIS IS A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR OUR GROUP!)

RESERVE: For more information, and to reserve your space, please contact us by email: concierge@thesocialorder.ca

** There are only 12 seats available, so please ensure you reserve your spot early!

EAT Oceanwise and attend the best party in the city!

Dine at Ocean Wise restaurants for a chance to win two tickets to Vancouver Aquarium’s signature fundraising gala!

From May 7 to 25, dine at a participating Ocean Wise restaurant and enter to win two tickets to Vancouver Aquarium’s signature fundraising gala – Night at the Aquarium! Winners will arrive in style in a chauffeured Mercedes-Benz that picks you up and takes you home!

Starting now until May 25, BC residents who dine at participating Ocean Wise restaurants including Blue Water Café, C restaurant, Cin Cin, Le Gavroche, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Nu, Raincity Grill, and West, are eligible to enter the contest for a chance to win two tickets to Night at the Aquarium. The winners will be chauffeured to and from the gala on June 11 by Mercedes-Benz.

Executive Chef Robert Clark from C Restaurant is one of the keen Ocean Wise participants for the contest. Clark has trained with Canada’s top chefs such as Jamie Kennedy, Michael Bonaccini and Mark Thuet. Clark now heads the culinary operations for C Restaurant, Raincity Grill and NU Restaurant & Lounge. Clark’s belief in food is pure and simple: “As chefs, our job is not only about serving great tasting food, but encouraging our staff and our guests to learn how to get sustainably produced food to the table.”  Only quality, sustainable products from earth and sea are used as the building blocks of his cuisine. 

On June 11, the following Ocean Wise restaurants will be at Night at the Aquarium to serve guests their amazing fare: Bishop’s, Blue Water Café, C5 (Toronto), C restaurant, Cabana Bar and Grille, COAST, Hapa Izakaya, Le Gavroche, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Vancouver Aquarium Catering & Events, and Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

Night at the Aquarium is known as “the best party in the city.” The evening launches with a champagne entrance and features spectacular food from celebrity chefs representing 13 of Vancouver’s Ocean Wise restaurants, complimentary BC wines and great music. Live and silent auctions offer amazing packages and exclusive experiences for the discerning bidder.

Tickets to Night at the Aquarium are valued at $250 (with a partial tax receipt) and 100% of event revenues go to support the Vancouver Aquarium’s conservation, research and education programs.

Contest details and event updates can be found at www.nightattheaquarium.org

About Ocean Wise™

Ocean Wise is Canada’s leading sustainable seafood program.  The Ocean Wise logo on a restaurant menu, deli-counter or seafood product is the trusted symbol of ocean-friendly seafood choices for discerning consumers.  Launched in Vancouver, BC in January 2005 by the Vancouver Aquarium, the Ocean Wise program has grown from a small, local initiative to a national program now working with nearly 300 partners at over 2700 locations. Learn more at www.oceanwise.ca

About the Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium is a global leader in connecting people to our natural world, and a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, conservation practices, education, research, and direct action. Learn more at www.vanaqua.org

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Mother’s Day Suggestions

FEED YOUR MOTHER
Diva
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the entire family. Diva’s new Executive Chef, Quang Dang presents a luxurious brunch buffet worthy of this very special day. Diva’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet will feature Peking Duck crepes, Nova Scotia Lobster and AAA Beef Striploin. Other offerings include signature Diva dishes, Asian favourites, and of course our decadent desserts. Make this Mother’s Day one to remember. Only $59.00 per person and $29.50 for children 12 and under.  Book early by calling 604.602.7788, or book online at divamet.com or opentable.com
Pastis
Bonne Fêtes des Mères! We all know that Sunday is Mother’s Day and the pressure is mounting to do something for this very special lady. What to do? Most people opt for brunch. You can do better than that.
Bien sur – the answer c’est très simple. Score big brownie points by taking her to France! Okay, we don’t mean the passport, Air Canada-type trip to France. We are talking about a more affordable and just as authentic experience – dinner at Bistro Pastis.
For Mother’s Day we are pleased to offer a very special three-course dinner for the very practical price of $45 (mothers always appreciate luxury at practical prices). Add a glass of champagne and pretty soon even the most Canadian mother will feel like a French Maman. She’ll love you for it!
Bistro Pastis, 2153 W 4^th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7 | Tel: (604) 731.5020 | Fax: (604) 731.5039
www.bistropastis.com

refuel
Mum’s the word at refuel restaurant & bar, Sunday May 9th.
Refuel is extending their hours for Mother’s Day brunch, 11:00am – 3:00pm and mom will receive a gift.
Call 604 288 7905 to reserve.
www.refuelrestaurant.com 1944 W4th ave Vancouver BC

Campagnolo
Mother’s Day Brunch… Italian Style at Campagnolo Restaurant
Campagnolo is taking reservations for one day only, just for mom.
Book your table Sunday May 9th 11:30am – 2:30pm and mamma will receive a special treat.
Call 604 484 6018 to reserve.
www.campagnolorestaurant.ca 1020 Main St. (at National) Vancouver BC

Mother’s Day at Two Chefs
This year Two Chefs and a Table is stretching mother’s day to last from Saturday evening all the way to Sunday night. They’ll be featuring a special dinner menu both days with specially selected wine pairings to accompany the courses. Some of the feature items to be included on the menu are: fresh Hecate Strait Halibut brought to us by the folks at Mikuni, Spot Prawns from the early harvest, line caught Red Snapper and fresh seasonal fruits
Two Chefs will also be serving a traditional Mother’s Day brunch starting at 9am. In addition to the Two Chefs’ weekly menu of brunch treats, we’ll be serving a full selection of Mimosas and fresh local and seasonal items made with mom in mine. If you’re looking to do something for mom that’s a little more personalized, we are still accepting catering orders for meals that can be served anywhere you want to celebrate this important occasion. Call Karl Gregg at 604-340-4461 to discuss catering or make your reservation for Mother’s Day weekend at 778-233-1303 or by emailing info@twochefsandatable.com now.

 DB Moderne Bistro
Who better to create the ultimate ‘MODERNE’ Mother’s Day menu than a French-trained Chef? Chef de Cuisine Nathan Guggenheimer offers Mother’s Day guests a day-long selection of special menu items plus regular a-la-carte brunch and dinner service, to celebrate Mother’s Day in classic Moderne French Bistro style. Chef will decide on the day what the specials will be – inspired by the market, the weather, and the special women visiting his db Bistro Moderne. Complimentary libations for mums during brunch service. Brunch and dinner service begin early at 10am and 5pm respectively.
Reserve Mother’s Day brunch table Reserve Mother’s Day dinner table

Lumiere
Grand Chef Dale MacKay and Maitre d’ & Sommelier Drew Walker plan the quintessential Relais & Chateaux class evening for Mothers. Choose from Chef’s four or six course Tasting Menus featuring traditional Lumière favourites, plus tempting feature items from his new spring menus. Pâtissier Extraordinaire, Celeste Mah offers gorgeous bonbons, with her compliments, to all Mothers and Grandmothers.
Four courses offered for $98 per person with optional wine pairings. Six courses for $145 per person with optional wine pairings .
See our event page for complete menu and wine pairing details.
Please inquire via email or call 604.739.8185 Reserve Mother’s Day dinner now.

YEW
Celebrate mom with an ultra decadent buffet brunch at YEW. This is one serious brunch – sure to satisfy any, and every, possible craving. Here’s a small taste…
Rise n’ Shine: Hazelnut Cinnamon Swirl, Mini Belgian Chocolate Croissants, Cranberry Pound Cake, Exotic Fruit Platters, Homemade Granola, Serrano Ham and Manchego Benedict, Rum Raisin French Toast
Starters: Alaskan King Crab Legs, Poached Jumbo Prawns and Oysters Shucked on the Half Shell, Duck Terrine
Entrees: Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Whole Salt Crusted Salmon, Roasted Halibut, YEW Fried Chicken
Features: Made expressly for you á la minute – House Made Papadelle Spring Pea Carbonara, with Truffle Essence
Kids: BBQ Chicken Pizza, ‘Fish and Chips,’ Penne Pomodoro, Veggies and Ranch Dressing, Triple Fudge Brownies and pick your favourites, “Candy Shop”
Just Desserts: Mini Warm Chocolate Soufflé Cake, Vanilla Bean Crème Brule, Profiteroles with Orange Infused Crème, Milk Chocolate Truffle Lolli Pops And SO MUCH MORE! A menu like this gives new meaning to the term “yummy mummy.”
Brunch runs from 10am to 2:30pm and is priced at $75 for adults and half-price for kids. For reservations call 604-692-4939 or click here to make an online reservation.

Goldfish Pacific
They’ve got a special brunch menu going on for May 8th and 9th . All you have to do is show up with the special person who raised you into the fine person you are today – they’ll make you look like a star. Click here for reservations.    Also, another reminder that between May 5th and 9th we are collecting used maternity clothing for expecting moms on the downtown east side.  Please help us help them.

Elixir Bistro
On Mother’s Day, we honour the women who helped mold us into the people we are today. On Sunday, May 9th, leave the kitchen duties to the talented kitchen brigade at Elixir Bistro and spoil mom with a luxuriously fresh brunch buffet that is guaranteed to solidify your star ranking in her books.
Elixir Bistro’s kitchen brigade has designed a very special brunch buffet menu just for mom, featuring a carving station of mustard-and-rosemary crusted roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, spring-salmon wellington with sautéed spinach and wild mushrooms, fresh eggplant and ricotta stuffed cannelloni, and a vegetarian omelet station. Mom’s sweet tooth will be satisfied with chocolate cake, lemon tart and fresh fruit tarts, and she’ll sip her choice of wines and bubbles by the glass, specialty coffees, infused Muzi teas, or fresh pressed juices.
Elixir Bistro’s Mother’s Day casually elegant brunch buffet is served from 10:00 am-2:30 pm. $38 per person, $21 for children (4-12 years). 10% of each bill will be donated to the BC Children’s Hospital. As space is limited, reservations are recommended. Please call 604.642.0557.

C Restaurant
Eggs Benedict, maple back bacon, english muffin, chive hollandaise Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, dill scone, charred lemon béarnaise, Lobster Benedict ($19.00 supplement,) brioche, seared foie gras, hollandaise, Dungeness Crab & Spinach Omelette, Spot Prawn & Oyama Chorizo Hash, Okanagan Cherry French Toast, toasted almond mascarpone
604-681-1164 www.crestaurant.com

Harthouse in Burnaby
http://www.harthouserestaurant.com/restaurant/menus/_content/HHR_BrunchMenu.pdf
reservations 604.298.4278.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Choose from an array of delectable offerings at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront or The Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
If she’s more of a traditionalist, her style may be more The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s take on Mother’s Day Brunch. Executive Chef, Robert LeCrom and his brigade do it up right from all-time classics like slow roasted Prime Rib, omelette and crepe stations, rotisserie selections and house baked desserts. Full menu details can be found at www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver/Griffins. Advance reservations can be made by calling Griffins Restaurant at 604.662.1900 or online at www.opentable.com for seatings between 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. $69 per person, $34.50 per child, 12 years and under and complimentary for toddlers.
For those Moms and Grandmothers with a penchant for tea, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s famed afternoon tea is the perfect celebration for family and friends. The Princess and the Tea promotion welcomes the ladies of the day to 900 West for an enchanting afternoon of savoury petit sandwiches, sweet pastries and scones with Devonshire clotted cream and berry preserves. For those wee ladies and gents-in-waiting, our Little Angel Bubblegum Tea will delight and charm from beginning to end. $36 per adult and $16 per child, 12 years and under.
City slick Moms who love a scene will be front and center guests at The Fairmont Waterfront’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Executive Chef, Patrick Dore steps up to the global plate with an elegant spread of charcuterie, seafood, Dim Sum selections, maple glazed smoked ham, Salmon Wellington, Eggs Florentine and Eggs Benedict, an endless dessert buffet and even a kids-only section with all the fixings. Full menu details can be found at www.fairmont.com/waterfront. Advance reservations are highly recommended by calling Herons Restaurant at 604.691.1818 or online at www.opentable.com for a choice of seatings at 11:30 am or 1:30 pm. $62 per person, $52 for seniors and $25 per child, 12 years and under and complimentary for toddlers.
If the Mom in your crowd is more the jet set type, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is the place to celebrate this Mother’s Day. Executive Chef, Kamal Silva brings the tastes of the world home to Globe @ YVR with an outstanding brunch menu. Tuck into an Ocean Wise Seafood Bar, Chef’s carvery of slow roasted sour cherry stuffed chicken, sushi and dim sum, Coast to Coast delicacies and a luscious strawberry themed dessert buffet. Full menu details can be found at www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport/GuestServices/Restaurants/Globeyvr.htm. Reservations can be made by calling Globe @ YVR at 604.248.3281 or online at www.opentable.com for seatings between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. $49 per person, $24.50 per child, 12 years and under and complimentary for toddlers.
So plan ahead and book a table but remember – Mom’s the word at Fairmonts’ brunches.

YOGA – The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: Mind-Body Health with Semperviva Yoga Gift Cards. What better way to show your mother how much you care than giving her the gift of yoga. Semperviva Yoga gift cards are available online and at all studio locations in any dollar value. Gift cards can be applied towards yoga classes, retreats, workshops, teacher trainings, and yoga accessories. » Shop Online

Family Fun on Mothers Day May 9th: Contact Family Yoga with Marita Wieser and Chris Brandt
Celebrate Mothers Day with a yoga practice designed for the whole family! Children and adults will laugh and play together using Contact Yoga partner poses and fun flows that connect participants on and off the mat. Every encounter of this yoga love-in; hilarious or holy, awkward or divine, is a precious exchange and increases our capacity to give and receive love. Playfulness guaranteed! Open to everyone age 5 and up.
Date: Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: Kits Beach Studio » More Details» Register Now

TRAVEL- It’s all about Mom’s at Sun Peaks – It’s one of the toughest jobs in the world, being a mother. This weekend is all about Mom’s at Sun Peaks Resort as we celebrate the most important women in our lives.

Spa Treatments with Culinary Delights
Treat your mom to a day of indulgence at the Sun Peaks Spa and Globe Café and Tapas Bar. Give your mom a Taste of Everything, with a foot soak, toe nail polish, a mini facial, and a luxurious scalp massage. After the spa treatment, enjoy delectable treats from Globe Café, either a gourmet breakfast platter, a sumptuous lunch, or afternoon tea. Or, book your mom a 1 hour hot stone or sports massage. The Taste of Everything package or the 1 hour massage is available Saturday and Sunday for $115 plus taxes. Call 250-578-0086 to book. Space is limited!

Still Gift Shopping?
Head to Fusion North Boutique for 15% off on all jewellery this weekend in honour of Mother’s Day.

Savour the Flavours at Mantles Restaurant
Treat mom to a special 3-course Mother’s Day dinner at Mantles Restaurant in the Delta Sun Peaks Resort hotel. In line with the Delta’s Farm to Fork philosophy, many dishes are prepared with items from local farmers and ranchers. For each course, choose from three different menu items. Try the Bison Carpaccio, or sample the Sockeye Salmon. For dessert, cheese cake, lemon tart, chocolate mousse…where to begin!
The 3-course Mother’s Day Dinner is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Call 250-578-6060 for reservations.

Make it a Weekend! Accommodation Specials Available!
Who says Mother’s Day should just be a day of celebrating your Mom? Escape for the weekend and enjoy accommodation packages starting from $89.00 per night. Call Sun Peaks Central Reservations to book accommodation. 1-800-807-3257.

C Restaurant Set to Receive First Spot Prawn Shipment of 2010

C Restaurant will receive the first shipment of B.C. spot prawns on Thursday, May 6 to kick off the 2010 Spot Prawn season. Boats from local supplier, Organic Oceans, will hit the dock just below C to drop off the first prawns of the season to Executive Chef Robert Clark.

To bring in the new season, C Restaurant is introducing a Spot Prawn Tasting Menu starting on Thursday, May 6. The menu will feature dishes created by Clark, and as he puts it, “will showcase the fresh and delicious flavours that are perfect for the palette of any seafood lover.” Some of the new items include a Spot Prawn Sunomono, Spot Prawn Bisque, and a modern spin-off of the traditional Surf and Turf.

During the six to eight week spot prawn season, C Restaurant will be receiving their prawn shipments directly from local fishermen to the False Creek Yacht Club located below the restaurant. “We take pride in the strong relationship we’ve built with the spot prawn fisherman and particularly with Organic Oceans,” says Clark. “They deliver the prawns right up to our restaurant ensuring our dishes are the freshest in the city and allow us to uphold the sustainable practices we have come to be known for.”

Food lovers can be among the first to experience the new spot prawn menu offered at C Restaurant and enjoy the best seafood the West Coast has to offer. The Spot Prawn Tasting Menu is available exclusively at C Restaurant, located at 2-1600 Howe Street in Downtown Vancouver.

For more information about menu items or to book your reservation at C Restaurant please visit www.crestaurant.com or call 604-681-1164.

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Spot Prawn Tasting Menu 2010

all spot prawns were caught locally by the fishermen at Organic Oceans

 Spot Prawn Sunomono

cucumber,  spring radish, chilled sake

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Spot Prawn Bisque

 double smoked bacon, chives, crème fraiche

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Leek Risotto

grilled spot prawns, castle blue cheese, tomato consommé

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Surf and Turf

spot prawns, braised beef short rib,  baby spinach, truffle jus

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 Choice Of Offerings From Our Dessert Menu

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Coffee or Tea

Chocolate Shrimp and Petit Fours

$79.00

C Restaurant and the Canadian Chef’s Congress commemorate James Barber

C Restaurant is set to commemorate culinary icon James Barber. This Sunday, April 18, 2010 C Restaurant along with The Canadian Chef’s Congress, will host a memorial-fundraiser dedicated to Barber with proceeds being donated to his favorite charity, Providence Farm.

The event, created by a team of chef’s all hand picked by Barber’s wife Christina Burridge, will honor cuisine and culinary talent from Vancouver and Vancouver Island. All of the people involved were known to hold a special place in Barber’s heart. Included on the team are:

• Bill Jones – Cookbook Author and Food Consultant, Cowichan, B.C.
• Edward Tuson – Sooke Harbour House, Sooke B.C.
• Maureen Seay – Renowned Pastry Chef, Vancouver, B.C.
• Peter Zambri – Zambris Restaurant, Victoria, B.C.
• Quang Dang – C Restaurant, Vancouver, B.C.
• Robert Clark – Kambolis Restaurants, Vancouver, B.C.

The menu for the evening will include some of Barber’s favorite recipes and of course, Ocean Wise seafood. Tickets for the event are $250 per person and can be purchased directly from C Restaurant or by phoning 604-681-1164. All proceeds will be donated directly to Providence Farms.

James Barber was a cook-book author, food critic and host of CBC Television’s The Urban Peasant. Barber passed away in November of 2007 and was an extremely well respected community member in Vancouver, the Cowichan Valley and beyond.

Providence Farm is a working organic farm located in Duncan, British Columbia. The farm is dedicated to the spirit and skills of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges. The farm provides innovative programs in Horticultural Therapy and vocational training. Providence believes that caring for land together is, by nature, healing and theraputic.

Canadian Chefs’ Congress connects chefs to Canadian land in solidarity with farmers, fishers, gardeners, foragers and all artisanal food producers. The Canadian Chefs’ Congress is a biennial gathering of chefs from across Canada that reinforces the passion and integrity of Canadian Food Culture.

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