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March 2007

Mallozzi on Tojo’s

by admin 03.16.2007

Tojo’s
1133 West Broadway
604-872-8050

by Joseph Mallozzi
The 60-something lady at the neighboring table sounded like she was having an orgasm: “Aaaaaah. Ooooooh.” Then: “Yeeessssss.” I stole a quick glance over as she popped a piece of tuna tataki into her mouth and shut her eyes, luxuriating in the exquisite flavors: “Ohhh.“ Suddenly, her eyes flashed open and [...]

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Trade Winds | March 16/07

by admin 03.16.2007

In researching an umpcoming magazine story, I toured the Alberni Street location of the Glowbal Group’s upcoming Italian Kitchen a couple of days ago (opening late summer 2007). They’ve just taken possession and the place is an empty shell, but man, it’s going to look pretty swell. Though I can’t say anything about particulars, I’d [...]

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Fostering Young Talent in the Restaurant Industry

by admin 03.14.2007

by Tara Lee
The February 19th Chefs’ Table Society Culinary Challenge showcased the emerging talent that is set to alter the culinary landscape with their freshly distinctive skills and artistry. However, even before the limelight of well deserved success, these budding chefs need to have the passion, drive, talent, and equally importantly, the support that will [...]

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Ten Talking Points

by admin 03.14.2007

by Andrew Morrison
Restaurant Connor Butler is cooler than you.
Liu’s Best Thai at Cambie and Broadway floods due to excessive rain. “Lieut. Mike Tookey with the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services looked at the damage to Liu’s restaurant and said it would likely be a few days before it could reopen.” The next time you find [...]

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Sean Heather Travels Part IV

by admin 03.14.2007

Restaurateur Sean Heather kept a photoblog for us of his trip to the UK and Ireland. Read parts one, two, and three here
Fresh air, coffee and stimulating conversation and I’m starting to feel alive again. Time to eat lunch.

In Adare, a small village outside of Limerick, there is a manor house that figured prominently in [...]

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Moonlighter

by admin 03.12.2007

by Barrett Jones
I’ve been pulling doubles – both shots and shifts. In addition to my not-so-top-secret evening job, I’ve been working with the Opus Hotel, which just took over the lease on Cafe O next door. They brought me in as a consultant to get a quality coffee program going, to train staff, get product [...]

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Sean Heather Travels Part III

by admin 03.12.2007

Editor’s note: this is the intervening day between Parts One and Two. In other words, this is the new part two, and the old part two is actually part three.

FRIDAY 23RD, 8:45PM LONDON

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Profile | Manuel Ferreira

by admin 03.09.2007

This week, Paul Kamon chats with Manuel Ferreira, owner of Le Gavroche and Senova.

URBAN DINER: How did you get started in the restaurant business?
Manuel Ferreira: I originally came to Canada as part of an Engineering exchange program, but found 9 – 5 life quite stifling. I was used to being very active in Europe. The [...]

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Sean Heather Travels Part II

by admin 03.09.2007

Limerick, West of Ireland, Friday 23rd 10pm
Arrived in Shannon airport at 9pm, headed into Limerick, met my pals and headed for our local. I grew up in Limerick City and have lot of friends still living there. It is always great to catch up with the old crowd, and despite the sad fact that we [...]

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Trade Winds for March 9/07

by admin 03.09.2007

Loden Vancouver is coming this July to Melville at Bute in Coal Harbour. There will be a ground floor restaurant with seating for 80, private dining for 16, and a 50-seat lounge. Laura Serena of Immedia is doing the PR.

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Mallozzi on Bistrot Bistro

by admin 03.07.2007

Bistrot Bistro
1961 West 4th
604-732-0004

by Joe Mallozzi
Some would say that it’s unfair to review a restaurant in its first week, much less its first day of operation – much, much less as its very first table served. So, for the sake of fairness, let’s call this more an “observation” rather than a “review”.

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Gauthier Goes Glowbal Group

by admin 03.07.2007

Ryan Gauthier, executive chef at The Beach House at Dundarave Pier, is on the move in two weeks. He will be joining general manager Robert Byford (also a Beach House alumni) at Alberni’s Italian Kitchen. The new restaurant by the Glowbal Group is slated to open in late July/August of 2007.

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