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From the monthly archives:

September 2007

Omnibus No.881

by admin 09.25.2007

This week in the WE I review Main St.’s newest, The Cascade…plus much more after the leap…

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First Look | “Flite”

by admin 09.21.2007

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The old Lucky Diner location in Yaletown getting a major redo to make room for Flite, a new wine bar that I know nothing about (we filmed it, so it must be true).

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Mallozzi on Cobre

by admin 09.21.2007

by Joseph Mallozzi
As I took a seat and started perusing my dinner choices, I was instantly transported back,  four years earlier, to my very first visit to Mexico.  The smells.  The sounds.  The sheer bafflement of trying to make sense of menu items listed almost exclusively in Spanish.  No to worry though.  We had [...]

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Swag File No.429

by admin 09.21.2007

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The EAT Marketplace

by admin 09.21.2007

You may have noticed that a big fat link was added to the mid-section of Urban Diner this morning…
On behalf of EAT Magazine, I’d like to invite every business owner involved in the food and drink trades to join the EAT Marketplace. Whether you’re a food photographer, grocer, baker, winemaker, brewer, restaurateur, farmer, instructor, or [...]

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Thomas To Kelowna

by admin 09.21.2007

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The departure of Andre Thomas from The Ocean Club to become the first franchisee of Memphis Blues (Kelowna) was reported first in the forum, but last night a press release landed in my inbox…

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Infant Debauchery

by admin 09.20.2007

As a thank you to all of our readers and members, we’ve booked out Boneta on Monday, October 15th, 2007 for a birthday party. All are welcome. To RSVP, email the restaurant at info@boneta.ca – Andrew Morrison

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Soundtrack No.49

by admin 09.19.2007

In the words of a busboy who used to glide through my section, “this shit is dope”.
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Legion of Green Men | Synaptic Response

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From C Restaurant…

by admin 09.19.2007

BUSINESS ON FRIDAY AT C
Vancouver, BC… Summer is swiftly coming to a close, which means seasonal lunches at C Restaurant have come to an end. Almost… C Restaurant will remain open for lunch on Fridays throughout the fall and into the festive season.

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From Immedia PR…

by admin 09.19.2007

Savour the flavour of your favourite culinary delight in Vancouver’s premiere dining district

Vancouver, BC: Building on the success of the last two years, American Express is pleased to confirm participating restaurants for Taste of Yaletown 2007, a 17-day feast for the senses from October 12-28.

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Lessons in The Study of Exotic Alcohols

by admin 09.19.2007

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Out and about this evening…

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“Hawksworth” in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

by admin 09.18.2007

In keeping with the refined atmosphere and unique character of the hotel, Vancouver’s premier chef, David Hawksworth, will bring his classically grounded, ingredient-driven cooking style to his signature fine dining restaurant at Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
Hawksworth Restaurant celebrates Vancouver’s cultural diversity with contemporary Canadian cuisine that demonstrates the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection [...]

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