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From the monthly archives:

October 2007

The Universal Language of Dude

by admin 10.31.2007

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These almost make me want to have a Bud Light.
But not really.

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A Happiest Halloween

by admin 10.31.2007

In the first truly wonderful and resto-centric photo to land on my desk tonight, Boneta publicist Nicole Arnett lays into co-owner Andre McGillivray (in the Boneta Loves You group on Facebook). But no fright night is complete without a cross-dressing Filipino prisoner set upon by orange jumpsuited zombies…
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Have a good night everyone, [...]

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From Cincin…

by admin 10.31.2007

FESTA DEL FUNGO
CinCin’s mushroom and truffle festival spotlights the season’s harvest
Vancouver, BC – La Dolce Vita lives on during CinCin’s annual celebration of mushrooms and truffles. Throughout November, CinCin presents dishes starring some of the most delectable foods on earth, including local chanterelle (golden and bluefoot), porcini, lobster, oyster, maitake as well as the elusive [...]

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First Look | “Plan B”

by admin 10.31.2007

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Things are looking rather imminent at Yaletown’s Plan B with the plants and the dude sweeping the brand new floor. Owner Glenn Cormier says they have a liquor inspection on Friday and then they should be ready to roll softly sometime late next week. More info on Plan B here.

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Flite Nearly There

by admin 10.31.2007

UPDATE: They’re open. See video here.

I snapped this shot last night of Flite, the new wine bar and small plates joint currently under construction in the cursed Lucky Diner location in Yaletown. Looks kind cool. More info as it arrives…but word in the forum is that they’re very close to opening.

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Opening Soon: Pinkys

by admin 10.31.2007

I haven’t heard a peep from the peeps behind it but I hear it’s the Scott Morrison side of the Browns chain (Cactus Club clones) trying to do a “high end” steakhouse in two locations at once, one in Yaletown in the old LK Dining Lounge location and the other in Kits in the old [...]

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We Escape To Ontario

by admin 10.30.2007

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It was great to see old friends and family, but it’s a wonderful thing to be back home. Double click if you want the larger version…

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From Lumière…

by admin 10.29.2007

Lumière Continues to Impress
VANCOUVER , BC October 20, 2007 – Lumière ranked Top Restaurant in The Vancouver Sun’s Definitive Guide to Food & Drink.
Mia Stainsby, the Vancouver Sun’s respected restaurant critic, gave her nod of approval this weekend, naming Lumière her choice for “very best restaurant in the city” for an unprecedented second [...]

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From Nu…

by admin 10.29.2007

NEW CHAIRS AT NU – SIT BACK & RELAX
Vancouver, BC… Since opening in September 2005, there has been a considerable amount of discussion regarding the chairs at NU. Love ‘em or leave ‘em – they have most certainly been a conversation piece. Now, as the time nears when NU will pass the [...]

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From Le Gavroche…

by admin 10.29.2007

FOND FAREWELLS AND IN-HOUSE PROMOTIONS AT LE GAVROCHE
Vancouver, BC… Manuel Ferreira, owner of Le Gavroche Restaurant, sends a fond farewell to Roger LeBlanc, his restaurant chef for the past eight years. After 2 decades on the West Coast, LeBlanc has decided to move home to Moncton, NB to be closer to family. Stepping into the [...]

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enRoute’s Best Restaurants…

by admin 10.29.2007

enRoute Magazine has announced contributing editor Chris John’s picks for the top 10 new restaurants in Canada, plus 20 other notables (the Taco Shack? WTF). There are some locals in the winner’s circle…read the press release, see the results, and discuss both among yourselves in the forum.

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From Aurora…

by admin 10.28.2007

Well, it’s that time of year again! Time to start making plans for Christmas. Time to book the office Christmas party or holiday get-together with friends and family at Aurora Bistro. Let Aurora make yours a hassle free Christmas with the best that BC has to offer.

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