Last night, C was the first establishment in the world to serve Northern Divine, the new Canadian caviar from Sechelt. http://www.northerndivine.com/ Ethical luxury, pearlized- Caviar Returns, with a Conscience MENU Kumamoto Oyster and Cucumber with Northern Divine Caviar Scrambled Egg smoked hawkshaw salmon, northern divine caviar, brioche Pan Seared Sablefish with Pomme Fondant creamed leeks, caviar-lobster hollandaise Northern Divine Caviar…
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Aw, Shucks: Glowbal Collection Duo Awarded Top Spots at the BC Shellfish Festival Oyster Shucking Championship
Grand prize winner Ian Peck set to compete in World Invitational Oyster Shucking Championship, September 2011 The Glowbal Collection has plenty to celebrate in winning pair Ian Peck (bartender, COAST Restaurant) and Issac Del Campo (Manager, SOCIETY Dining Lounge). The two men tasted briny victory recently when they were awarded first and second place, respectively,…
La Belle Auberge Chef Tobias MacDonald wins WACS Semi-Final
Winners of WACS Global Competitions – Americas Semi final in Vancouver Canada WACS Global Chef Competition 2011 – See video Tobias MacDonald tobias@labelleauberge.com 1st Place Canada WACS Global Michael Matarazzo chef_mikemat@optonline.net 2nd place USA WACS Global David Calquin dmarshall@achiga.cl 3rd place Chile WACS Global Hans Bueschkens WACS Junior Chef Challenge – See video Daniel Gorman danielscottgormal@gmail.com 1st…
Campagnolo at the Market
Wednesdays at Main St. Station Farmer’s Market It’s Summer time and living just got a little easier with the return of the Main Street Farmer’s Market and Market Wednesday’s with Campagnolo Restaurant. Just steps from Campagnolo, the Main St. Station Farmer’s Market sets up at Thornton Park from 3pm – 7pm, every Wednesday, until October…
News From Fraiche
FEATURE: CEVICHE! Featured this month in Chef Alvarez’s Wild BC Spot Prawn Ceviche, yuzu is an increasingly popular citrus fruit with origins in East Asia. Yuzu looks like a very small grapefruit with an uneven skin and can be either yellow or green depending on the degree of ripeness. Yuzu fruits are very aromatic but…
ensemble restaurant & bar undergoes flood reparations
ruptured water tank and two-week closure can’t dampen Chef MacKay’s enthusiasm. An untimely flood of water from a ruptured hot water tank submerged ensemble restaurant floors and stores for several hours early yesterday morning, but it hasn’t dampened Chef Dale MacKay’s enthusiasm. “The timing could have been better,” says Chef MacKay. “We’ve been open just…
FRANKIES ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR MOVES IN TO ‘CROSSTOWN’
New Family-Friendly Neighbourhood Eatery Offers Simple, Honest Value Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar has quietly opened its doors this past month having taken over the space formerly occupied by The William Tell and Beatty Street Bar & Grille. More than just the perfect location for grabbing a bite before the big game and celebrating a…
Okanagan Chef named Canadian Chef of the Year
The Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) awarded Chef Willi Franz of Grapevine Restaurant at Gray Monk Winery ‘Chef of the Year’ at the National Conference held in Vancouver last week. This marks the first time in the 46-year history of the award, that an Okanagan chef has been honored. The award is given every year to…
MAENAM WRAPS UP SPOT PRAWN SEASON WITH CELEBRATORY COCKTAIL DINNER
On Monday, June 20th Maenam’s Angus An will be indulging spot prawn fanatics with a spot prawn season wrap up dinner served with cocktail pairings by local barman Ben DeChamplain. For one night only, the revered Thai hotspot will feature a custom menu of five spot prawn dishes in two courses, served family style, alongside…
Tapenade Newsletter
Richmond Review Awards Thank you to all of you who voted for us in the recent Richmond Review awards. We are proud and humbled to have placed in a number of categories. We are most proud of winning best restaurant and best chef for 2011. Summer Menu After a rainy Spring it’s time to get…
Glowbal Group Announces ‘Black & Blue’ Opening for Fall 2011
Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub, owners of the GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants, announce a new steak-centric restaurant opening on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver, Fall 2011. Given its focus on the best in steaks, the new restaurant is aptly titled ‘Black & Blue.’ The large, dramatic venue will become Glowbal Group’s most expansive restaurant…
V LAUNCHES NEW BESPOKE MIXOLOGY MENU
Concept from Earls Kitchen + Bar enables guests to design their own cocktail Earls Kitchen + Bar launched a brand-new bespoke mixology menu at V, the brand’s upscale lounge concept adjacent to Earls Yaletown, enabling guests to design their own signature cocktail. Guests can select from a list of 30-plus premium spirits, five classic cocktail…
Cooks to Thrill at EAT! Vancouver
Prairie proud and primed, acclaimed CHARCUT Roast House co-chefs and owners John Jackson and Connie DeSousa prepare to dazzle culinary crowds on the Food Network Celebrity Stage, June 10 + 11 John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, co-chefs and owners of Calgary’s popular CHARCUT Roast House are gearing up for live cooking demonstrations on the Food…
Chef Bernard Casavant (Culinary Arts Program 1976) is the recipient of Vancouver Island University’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Wine Country chef Bernard Casavant honoured with VIU’s Distinguished Alumni Award Bernard Casavant was surprised in 1976 when he was singled out as the most promising graduate in the Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Island University (then Malaspina College). He recalls that not many people had given him much of a chance in succeeding as…
Experience A True Taste of Sardinia at Cibo Trattoria’s
Next Italian Regional Dinner Close your eyes. Picture the sea. And imagine fresh seafood, and grass fed livestock roaming the island hillside. At the end of the day, you sit down to a relaxing meal with good friends, a glass of fabulous wine and embark on a culinary experience of the local cuisine of Sardinia. …
Top Patios in Richmond
The calendar page has turned to June, and summertime weather is soon to follow. It’s time to shake off the dreary winter blues and soak up some much-needed sun. And enjoying those glorious golden rays is all the better with a cocktail in hand, a scenic view and a delicious meal. With that thought in…
YEW News for June
Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen introduces the Anti-Griddle Machine, offering a new twist on a sweet touch. The Anti-Griddle Machine – winner of the Food Network’s award for Tasty Technology has arrived and Pastry Chef Bruno is ready to dig into this new machinery. A traditional cook-top with a twist; the Anti-Griddle freezes sauces and purées…
Summer Garden Party Tradition Continues at Hart House
Hart House at Deer Lake is pleased to announce the dates for our 2011 summer garden party series. Each evening starts with a casual wine tasting from the featured region, followed by an al fresco dinner on our estate lawn overlooking tranquil Deer Lake. Guests may purchase wine from a specially-selected wine list to pair…
News from MARKET
PUCKS ON THE PATIO MARKET by Jean-Georges is preparing the patio for the Stanley Cup Finals. Two big screens have been installed – the sound has been turned up – and the “Neighbourhood Menu” is now being served from 4 pm until the cup is lifted – Enjoy summer living at its finest. MARKET VANCOUVER…
Cedarcreek Winery RESTAURANT OPENS JUNE 10TH, 2011
CedarCreek Estate Winery is pleased to announce that Chef Stefan Pimenta will be leading the culinary team this season at CedarCreek. Chef Pimenta brings to the winery a wealth of experience and passion having “chefed” at some of the finest restaurants in Vancouver, Whistler as well as in the Cayman Islands. The Vineyard Terrace is…
