FEED YOUR MOTHER

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.

Starting April 13, 2010

Spring Fever has arrived and it is time to get your flirt on! The Elixir Bistro team has created a dining experience for you to impress any potential mate, that includes a very special wine and dine offer available every Tuesday starting April 13. Choose a bottle of wine from our Date Night wine menu and receive a complimentary three course table d’hôte menu for two.

Date Night Menu
A 3-course dinner for two is included with your selection of any of the following wines:
WHITES
JACKSON TRIGGS ESPRIT 2007. Chardonnay. Okanagan Valley. B.C. 49
E. GUIGAL 2004. Viognier blend. Cote du Rhone Blanc France 89
JAFFURS 2004. roussanne. California 109
BERINGER ‘Private Reserve’ 2006. chardonnay. California. 129
VILLA MT.EDEN 1999. chardonnay. California. 119
ROSE
LE VIEUX PIN ‘Vaila’ 2008. Pinot noir rosé. Oliver. B.C. 89
REDS
JACKSON TRIGGS ESPRIT 2006. Cabarnet – Merlot. Okanagan Valley. B.C. 49
CLOS DU CAUSSE 2001. bordeaux blend. Minervois. France 89
NICHOL VINEYARD ‘Capriccio’ 2006. pinot noir & gamay. Naramata. B.C. 79
DUNHAM FROESE 2007. bordeaux blend. Oliver. B.C. 79
DOMAINE VINCENT SAUVESTRE 2003. pinot noir. Pommard. France 129
QUERCIABELLA 2005. sangiovese. Chianti Classico. Italy 119
LANE TANNER ‘Julia’s Vineyard’ 20065. pinot noir. California 159
TORBRECK ‘RunRig’ 2002. shiraz. Australia 469
BUBBLES
PASQUA PROSECCO 79
DE VENOGE. Brut Rosé NV. France 375 ml 99
FERRARI BRUT 119
GOSSET ‘Celebris’ Brut Rosé 2003. Champagne. France 409

“From the beginning, Don was extremely passionate about the Elixir and OPUS Bar brands, which clearly showed through his professionalism and dedication” says OPUS Vancouver General Manager Nicholas Gandossi. His focus and determination were building blocks for Elixir’s early successes, which allowed the business to grow in other areas, most notably in OPUS Catering. We certainly will miss his leadership and humour, which we have all seen, and come to understand over the past eight years.”

About Elixir
French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Elixir is also a founding member of the Ocean Wise Program and Green Table Network. Classic French cuisine is crafted from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Elixir provides warm, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with style savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Valet parking is available. For more information call 604.642.0557 or visit www.elxirvancouver.ca.

On Sunday May 2, Elixir Bistro at OPUS Hotel Vancouver hosts a fundraiser brunch and silent auction, benefitting Team Merckx. Letendre is honoured to once again join this team, which was started by former pro cyclist and Tour de France participant Axel Merckx and wife Jody Merckx of Kelowna. The goal of Team Merckx is to raise $100,000.00 for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Proceeds from the brunch will go toward the team’s ambitious target. For more information, or to make a donation visit: www.conquercancer.ca.

In the spirit of the cycling event, Executive Chef Don Letendre has partnered up with Team Merckx captain Olivier Lebeau to develop a custom menu featuring specialty items including: The After Burn (scallion and bacon waffle, poached eggs, grilled asparagus tomato jam and sauce béarnaise) and Licking the Front Tire (Pavlova, lemon curd and fresh berries). The three-course set brunch will be served on Sunday, May 2 from 10:00am – 3:30pm at $40.00 per person. $30.00 will cover the cost of food and $10.00 will go directly to the cause. There is also a children’s menu available for $30.00. For more information or to make a reservation call 604.642.0557.

Elixir Bistro
French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Elixir is also a founding member of the Ocean Wise Program and Green Table Network. Chef Don Letendre specializes in classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Elixir provides warm, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with style savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Valet parking is available.

www.elixirvancouver.ca

On Valentine’s Day, casual French bistro Elixir invites guests to savour a decadent four-course menu and amuse bouche. After sampling kushi oysters on the half shell with champagne jelly and caviar, guests will relish a sunchoke and truffle veloute, roasted candy cane beets or Qualicum Bay scallops. Perfect for a romantic evening a deux, the lobster paella, beef Wellington and rack of lamb mains are designed for sharing. And because February 14 is incomplete without something sweet, the meal is capped with a bittersweet chocolate mille-feuille with black cherry sorbet and Valentines petit fours. The four-course menu with amuse bouche is $85.00 per person.

At OPUS Bar, guests will sip a bold, sweet or seductive cocktail then dive into a savoury shared platter of s&b tempura oysters, red curry prawn skewer and Mediterranean lamb popsicle. For dessert? A tier of seductive Valentine’s sweets, including chocolate pistachio éclairs, milk chocolate chai truffles, chocolate macaroons with cherry-chocolate ganache and a hot chocolate shot with passion fruit marshmallow. The savoury and sweet platters and choice of cocktail are $55.00 per person.

Reservations for Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar can be made at Open Table (www.opentable.com) and through Elixir Bistro at 604.642.0557.

Elixir Bistro
French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Elixir is also a founding member of the Ocean Wise Program and Green Table Network. Chef Don Letendre specializes in classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Elixir provides warm, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with style savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Valet parking is available. www.elixirvancouver.ca

OPUS Bar
At chic ‘see-and-be-seen’ OPUS Bar in Vancouver’s world-renowned OPUS Hotel, a playful blend of iridescent lighting, designer furniture and shimmer screens set the mood for its sophisticated and style-savvy crowd. Innovative cocktails are complemented by modern-world “O-Bites”, with live music from some of the city’s best local DJs and musicians. Glass-walled restrooms and live video feeds allow you to always keep an eye on the action. Located in fashionable Yaletown, OPUS Bar was voted “Vancouver’s Most Popular Nightspot” by Zagat. www.opusbar.ca

Ticket price is $35.00 per person, plus applicable tax and gratuity.

Elixir’s Whisky Wednesday led by Maker’s Mark Ambassador Ron Oliver – a stylish bourbon tasting, showcasing Maker’s Mark,
Jim Bean and Knobs Creek will be held in Elixir’s plush Velvet Room. Novices and aficionados will explore the world renowned brands with nuanced tasting plates crafted by celebrated Chef Don Letendre to highlight the unique characteristics.

Reservations are required by contacting: Jessica Dunn at jdunn@opushotel.com or 604.694.2137.

CREATING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WITH OPUS AND ELIXIR
Luxurious, Memorable Meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

This holiday season, treat your loved ones to a new tradition with OPUS Vancouver or Elixir Bistro. Whether you’re dining out, or want the celebration brought to you, OPUS and Elixir will make your gathering chic, decadent and memorable.

At Elixir Bistro, Executive Chef Don Letendre uses his expertise and passion to craft the finest traditional holiday ingredients into luxuriously festive meals. Letendre’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus include dishes such as sunchoke and winter mushroom soup with Pierre Robert and goats cheese croquette; roasted free range turkey with Hennessey, red currant and orange stuffing, silky mash and roasted root vegetables; and bittersweet chocolate praline tart with mandarin ice cream. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus are $80 per person and $40 for children 12 and under, plus gratuity and applicable taxes.

When hosting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts at home, let Chef Letendre and his brigade take care of kitchen duty. Elixir’s to-go menu includes a custom two-day brined deboned turkey breast stuffed with red currant, orange and pork stuffing, served with roasted root vegetables, pommes purée and gravy. The meal is capped off with a decadent pumpkin tart with Chantilly cream and toffee pecans. The Elixir Turkey To-Go Christmas Eve & Day menu is $40.00 per person (plus applicable taxes) and must be ordered by 4:00 pm on Monday, December 21st.

Whether you’re treating clients to a festive lunch or feasting with friends in the evening, Elixir Bistro will make it glam. Lunch and dinner group holiday menus offer five choices of five-course meals, including a vegetarian and buffet menu ($45-$70 per person). Savoury and sweet treats include roasted beet salad with toasted walnuts, arugula and blue cheese; butter roasted sable fish with smoked pommes purée and spiced lentils; lobster thermidor with roasted salsify and potato gnocchi; and eggnog and rum parfait with winter fruit compote and toasted muesli.

Always intent on providing the best service, Elixir Bistro is open during the following hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Breakfast 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Brunch 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 – 11:00 pm

The ideal locale for holiday gatherings, OPUS and Elixir Bistro offer options to match the mood of any group: the bustling bistro, elegant private rooms, dramatic lounge or second floor board rooms. After the festivities, the first instinct is often to simply sit back and continue to savour the evening. Many guests love to stay overnight in a chic OPUS guestroom and avoid having to go back into the wintery night.

In the mood for a magical holiday event at your location? The team at OPUS and Elixir has become Vancouver’s most sought after event caterers. Tailoring their events to any theme, they’re creative, versatile and service-oriented. Clients including Holt Renfrew, Tiffany & Co., BMW, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors have all asked OPUS Catering to cater their exclusive events. OPUS is pleased to announce that they were awarded the catering contract for the Province of Ontario Pavilion during Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. OPUS Catering will supply themed food, beverage and staff, as the prestigious pavilion plays host to VIP events and nightly concerts.

Elixir Bistro
French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Elixir is also a founding member of the Ocean Wise Program and Green Table Network. Chef Don Letendre specializes in classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Elixir provides warm, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with style savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Valet parking is available. www.elixirvancouver.ca

OPUS Hotel Vancouver
Uniquely stylish and always fresh, OPUS Hotel Vancouver redefines the boutique experience, blending contemporary design with warmth and intuitive service. Ninety-six guestrooms feature vibrant colours, spa bathrooms and five lifestyle-inspired décor schemes. Located in fashionable Yaletown, close to Vancouver’s best restaurants, spas and boutiques, the hotel is home to Elixir Bistro and the dramatic OPUS Bar. OPUS was voted one of the world’s top 100 hotels by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. www.opushotel.com

Elixir Bistro, Opus Hotel, 322 Davie St. $55

Delicious VEGAN appetizers will be served:

• Grilled Asparagus with a lemongrass, ginger & tea vinaigrette
• Empanada, with corn, pablano chili & tofu ricotta
• Grilled Mochi, veganrella cheese
• Baked Green Baby Zucchini ‘cannelloni’ stuffed with mushroom duxelle

When:
Wednesday November 4th, 2009 – 7pm start (doors open at 6:30pm)

Where:
OPUS Hotel – 322 Davie Street, Vancouver

Parking:
There is ample street parking around OPUS Hotel; valet parking will also be available

Dress to the nines — lives depend on it.

That’s the motto for Animalia 2009, a black-tie benefit for the BC SPCA’s Vancouver and Burnaby branches. All proceeds from the event, set for Nov. 4 at Opus Hotel in Yaletown, will go toward the society’s efforts to end animal cruelty.

“We’re combining savvy sophistication with passionate playfulness for one memorable night,” says Rhonda Sherwood, a volunteer who chairs the local governance council for both branches.

A reception-style cocktail party, Animalia 2009 is complete with local wine, appetizers, a silent auction and sensational music. Guests can sip fine wines, nosh on mouth-watering culinary creations, bid on fantastic gifts or sway to the music.

“It’s always a great night,” says Sherwood. “For the ladies, it’s a chance to put on that little black dress, and for animal lovers in general it’s a chance to enjoy life’s finder things while helping among the most vulnerable members of our society: the animals.”

Animalia 2009 is Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Opus Hotel, 322 Davie St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and are available online from bcspcaevents.com or from the SPCA’s Vancouver shelter at 1205 E. 7^th Ave. For more information and general event enquiries, e-mail rsvp@spca.bc.ca.

Sherwood says animal lovers who can’t make it to the event, but who still want to help animals in their community, can donate online bcspcaevents.com.

In 2008, the Vancouver and Burnaby shelters provided care to  3,446 and 1,583 animals, respectively.

IAN MILLAR, GLOBAL AMBASSADOR LEADS MASTER CLASS WITH EXQUISITE FOOD PAIRINGS BY CELEBRATED CHEF DON LETENDRE

What:              Elixir’s Special Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting Led by Expert Ian Millar

Wine tastings are common. True to Elixir’s reputation for effortless class and distinctive flair, the chic French Bistro presents something different. On Monday October 26^th, 2009 at 6pm – a stylish Glenfiddich tasting, showcasing 12, 15, 18 and 21 year old Glenfiddich’s will be held in Elixir’s plush Velvet Room.  Novices and aficionados will explore the world’s most awarded whisky with nuanced tasting plates crafted by celebrated Chef Don Letendre to highlight the unique characteristics.

When:             Monday, October 26^th 2009, at 6:00pm

Where:            Elixir Bistro – 350 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC

How: Ticket price is $30.00 per person, plus applicable tax and gratuity.

Reservations are required by contacting:
Jessica Dunn at jdunn@opushotel.com or 604.694.2137.

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Elixir Bistro

Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, French Bistro meets Yaletown chic in Elixir. Chef Don Letendre specializes in classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Open early-morning to late-night, Elixir provides friendly, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Elixir is open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, for lunch daily and dinner nightly. To view current menus or for more information visit www.elixirvancouver.ca or call 604.642.0557.