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From the monthly archives:

August 2007

WE | Farmers Markets

by admin 08.31.2007

In my column this week in the WE, I tap out a short guide to some of our farmer’s markets:
As we busy ourselves for the dreadfully imminent beginning of the school and hockey seasons, it’s easy to forget that our farmers markets haven’t come to an end just yet. Some go strong right up until [...]

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Restaurant Soundtrack No.44

by admin 08.31.2007

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Bent | Swollen

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Joeys on Burrard

by admin 08.30.2007

The new Joeys location is slowly setting up shop beside Don Francesco at 820 Burrard (map), but since any company that refers to managers as “leaders” just screams of the occult, I’m hesitant to say much more for fear a storm of bats might intervene.

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More Italian Kitchen

by admin 08.30.2007

Ryan Gauthier steamily expidites
I had an early dinner at Box-designed Italian Kitchen tonight to kick the tires. First impressions were pretty good. I won’t comment on the food just yet, though I will say the music is unfathomably gaggish. Imagine Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Billy Idol, Sting, and other Mediterranean notables – a pity as [...]

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Talking Points No.215

by admin 08.30.2007

Italian Kitchen opened with what appeared to be a fake boob and flashy car contest last night. Though I lost in both categories (sniff), an entertaining time was nevertheless had with plenty of laughter and drinks. Service starts today. More after the leap…

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From Glowbal…

by admin 08.30.2007

glowbal grill & satay bar Goes Global to Sunny Mexico September 13 – 19
Vancouver, BC: Linger languidly on the glowbal patio from September 13 -19 and enjoy a grande Mexican feast.
Forget the usual cheese and sour cream laden ‘Western Mexican’ choices – glowbal has created a menu that is

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From Coast…

by admin 08.30.2007

Spicy & Exotic Indian Fare at COAST Restaurant September 12 – 23
Vancouver, BC: From September 12 to 23 COAST Restaurant is offering diners a taste of authentic Indian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh and fun.

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Back in Black

by admin 08.29.2007

Just returned all sorted from said Tofino respite (and the Italian Kitchen opening – what a contrast!). More in the morning with plenty.

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From C…

by admin 08.27.2007

TEN YEARS AFTER… C RESTAURANT
Vancouver, BC… Vancouver has seen many changes in the past ten years and restaurateur Harry Kambolis has been on the forefront of many of the culinary changes. Marking those changes, C Restaurant celebrates ten years of seafood service in Canada this fall.

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From Alexander Ink…

by admin 08.27.2007

SUCCESS IN THE FIELD
Richmond, BC… On August 19th, Richmond’s Terranova Rural Park hosted the fifth annual Chefs to the Field. The event had an excellent turn-out of about 1,200 people, featured live music, children’s activities, food samples from some of the city’s top culinary establishments, a silent auction and of course

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From Opus Bar and Elixir…

by admin 08.25.2007
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Tofino On The Morrow

by admin 08.24.2007

We return to Tofino in the morning for a last bout of camping before Jack starts kindergarten and Pip starts playschool (that happened fast!). I’ll be looking in on UDF via Blackberry, but I’m not sure how much photo-blogging I can do (I’ll be glad if it’s just more of this sort of thing, anyway). [...]

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