Mystery Kitchen Tour fundraiser

Once again, we will preside the eight professional culinary kitchens of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA). Embark on a food and wine laden tour, mingle with mystery chefs, and support a national meeting of culinary minds for the 2010 Canadian Chefs’ Congress. Don’t miss this opportunity to graze amongst the best chefs our province…

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ Premier Addition

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) proudly embraces the extensive hospitality management background of industry vetted Leonard Nakonechny.  With his enterprising passion in hand Leonard embarks down a path of culinary education as our newest Restaurant Instructor.  “Leonard’s extensive industry experience lends perfectly to our unique culinary centre”, Executive Chef & Program Director Julian Bond…

Night of the Rosés at PICA

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Time: 6:30 PM Start (one seating only) Cost: $75.00 per person (without rosé wine pairings $45.00) This summer’s evening Sommelier, Tim Ellison of Bistro 101®, will provide a guided tour of a blooming international phenom; rosé wines.  This 5-course journey pays homage to the diversity and food friendliness of this playful wine style. …

PICA Summer Dinner

SUMMER SENSATIONS DINNER Wednesday, June 16, 2010, Bistro 101® toasts the beginning of summer with a 5-course prix fixe ‘Summer Sensations Dinner’ (menu link).   Extraordinarily priced at $45.00 per person (optional wine pairings $30.00 per person) this single-seated evening marries season to plate and plate to glass; 6:30pm start. Resident Sommelier, Tim Ellison will provide…

A Star-Studded Mystery Kitchen Tour

On Sunday, June 27th, 6:30pm to 9pm, the Canadian Chefs’ Congress take over the professional kitchens of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) to host a Mystery Kitchen Tour. All proceeds go towards this year’s Chefs’ Congress held on Vancouver Island September 11th to 12th; 2010’s focus is Oceans for Tomorrow. Tickets for the…

WSET at Pacific Institute

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)  is a dynamic, trend-forward Institution committed to providing industry relevant, top-notch educational opportunities.  Proudly then, we congratulate Tim Ellison, fresh off a plane from London and newly minted with BC’s fourth and ninth in Canada, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) UK, Level Three Assessor Qualification.  After 3 days…

When is it ok to play with your food? When you are studying the art of food styling!

CONTACT: Giulia Vendramin, Director of Catering and Events 604.734.4488 / mailto:giulia@picachef.com Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is pleased to bring back recognized culinary professional and food stylist Lisa Golden Schroeder along with Vancouver food photographer Tracey Kusiewicz for an intensive Master Food Styling and Photography Workshop. With both demonstration and hands-on work, participants will learn…