DINING OUT FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER FOR AIDS AWARENESS
Burnaby, BC, March 27, 2007 – Join us for a night of dining and dancing as we help the fight against AIDS on this important night. Howie’s is one of over 200 restaurants across the Lower Mainland who will donate 25% of their food revenue from this night to charity. All money raised will go to A Loving Spoonful and Friends For Life.
We are showcasing local, untapped talent in a variety show unlike any other. Presented by Angelic Visions Entertaiment, this show will feature costume changes, themed acts, and even some original material thrown in for added flavor.
For further information please feel free to contact Joanne Chiasson at Angelic Visions Entertainment, 604-530-3886.
IT’S A GOOD THING
Vancouver, BC… During her recent visit to Vancouver to speak at The Power Within, business magnate, author, editor and homemaking advocate Martha Stewart chose to dine at C Restaurant. Martha and her 3 associates decided to sample the new “Ethical Luxury Tasting Menu”, created by Chef de Cuisine Quang Dang. This menu features Bamfield Pinto Abalone: C Restaurant is the only restaurant worldwide to serve this product. Other courses included Qualicum Beach Scallops as well as Queen Charlotte Island Dungeness Crab. At her appearance the next day, Martha told her audience how much she enjoyed her experience at C.
Says Harry Kambolis, owner of C Restaurant, “We were very honoured to have Martha Stewart dine at C; in a way, it was the culinary and hospitality equivalent of hosting royalty.”
The Ethical Luxury menu at C restaurant has been developed to showcase highly sought after products which are produced and harvested in a sustainable manner, keeping with the Hi Res Lo Imprint philosophy of all three of Kambolis’ restaurants. This 10 course menu is available at C Restaurant beginning March 10th at a price of $130 per person (a very reasonable $13 per course). Diners can feel good about supporting ethical food practices while still pampering themselves at one of Canada’s finest dining rooms.
C restaurant has become an international dining destination. With finely choreographed service, a view of Vancouver’s waterfront and cuisine that is both ethical and luxurious, C Restaurant is the dining choice for both locals and tourists alike. C Restaurant is located at 1600 Howe Street. To make reservations please call, 604-681-1164 or visit www.crestaurant.com.
Media Contact:
Alexander Ink Public Relations
tel 604-331-0907 | email info@alexanderink.com
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TOP TABLE RESTAURANTS COLLECT TOP HONOURS AT THE VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
Vancouver, BC – Firm affirmation of TopTable’s standing as an industry frontrunner was delivered last Friday during the 30th annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Araxi, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin and West each received a prestigious award in recognition of establishing one of the Festival’s top wine programs.
Blue Water Cafe and West were among only three restaurants overall to receive the top honour of the inaugural Platinum Award, introduced this year to recognize those wine programs which have excelled into an elite echelon of their own. CinCin and Araxi are among a distinguished group of 17 restaurants adorned with the Gold designation.
“This distinction will serve as an inspiration for our staff to continue to shine at all aspects of the dining experience,” says Blue Water Cafe’s Wine Director Andrea Vescovi.
“The award is a tribute, not only to our own dedication towards building our wine program,” adds West’s Wine Director Owen Knowlton, “but to the efforts of our entire team of sommeliers working in each restaurant as well.”
A panel of expert judges reviewed wine list submissions throughout British Columbia and Alberta, evaluating concise presentation and format, harmony with the menu, balanced varietal and style selections, and vintage depth. Each restaurant’s in house wine program, staff knowledge, storage presentation and glassware were also adjudicated. TopTable’s wine libraries are also annually lauded with the ‘Best of’ Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, within a distinguished group of 13 other restaurants throughout British Columbia.
Each TopTable restaurant employs a Wine Director responsible for leading their unique wine program and acclaimed collection, as well as ongoing educational initiatives, which weave the cultural and regional aspects of growing and making wine into intensive tastings, wine service etiquette, as well as food and wine pairings.
Blue Water Cafe | Yaletown
Wine Director: Andrea Vescovi
Assistant WD: Chris Van Nus
www.bluewatercafe.net
West | Granville Rise
Wine Director: Owen Knowlton
Assistant WD: Corey Bauldry
www.westrestaurant.com
CinCin | Robson Street
Wine Director: Michael Mameli
Assistant WD: Jamie Lauder
www.cincin.net
Araxi | Whistler
Wine Director: Samantha Rahn
Assistant WD: Pat Allan
www.araxi.com
Media Contact:
Shelley McArthur
Communications Director
TopTable Restaurant Group
t: 604.836.8005
e: shelley@toptable.ca
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