From the monthly archives:

May 2008

On Jihad and Donuts

by admin 05.31.2008

Burn, America, Burn!!!!!

Dunkin’ Donuts is pulling an ad that featured Food Nutwork’s Rachel Ray because right-wing nutjobs complained that she was wearing a Palestinian scarf, which she wasn’t (20 bucks says Arafat never wore paisley).
The best commentary I’ve read on this that really captures the absurdity comes from DailyKos:
To bring America to its knees, all [...]

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Lumiere To Close Prematurely Tomorrow

by admin 05.31.2008

BREAKING: From what I’ve heard directly from staff (not a frigate bird among them), Lumiere owner David Sidoo had given notice to his employees for a June 20th closure of the restaurant so that it could undergo renovations (like Feenies) for DB Bistro Moderne, due to open at some point in the Fall.
Sadly, I’ve just [...]

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The Dundarave Fish Market Joins UD

by admin 05.31.2008

We are very pleased to welcome West Vancouver’s Dundarave Fish Market to the Urban Diner Community!

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Naramata Unfiltered Sommelier Bootcamp

by admin 05.30.2008

Naramata Unfiltered 2008 Part One

Naramata Unfiltered 2008 Part Two

To see many high-res photos of the trip, visit Chris Mason Stearns’ gallery here.

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From the Dept. of Press Releases…

by admin 05.30.2008

Wild BC Salmon gets professional PR. FigMint announces their BC Spot Prawn Brunch Menu. The Terra Nova Society hosts their second annual Breakfast Bash to promote healthy eating to local school kids.
More after the leap…

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Province Writer Pines For Simpler Fare

by admin 05.29.2008

Derek Moscato tries to play the common man in the Province by pooh-poohing Vancouver’s restaurant scene as too fancy. How much do you want to bet that he comes off sounding like a goof?
Choice quotes include:
“The demise of Wally’s won’t be mourned by all, mind you. The vocal food police — who tend to rail [...]

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Maclean’s Kills The Tasting Menu

by admin 05.29.2008

In Maclean’s, Jacob Richler celebrates the departure of Susur Lee:
When the doors close on Susur restaurant in Toronto late on the evening of May 31, it will signal the end of an era. Not for chef Susur Lee, who despite his impending departure for New York is keeping a profitable toe in local waters in [...]

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Conde Nast Singles Out Van Restaurants

by admin 05.29.2008

Vancouver restaurants profiled in today’s Conde Nast Portfolio piece on solo dining include Salt Tasting Room, Italian Kitchen, Floata, and Yew:
Vancouver is literally a city on the rise. In anticipation of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Canadian metropolis tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the verdant Coast Range is engaged in a building boom: A [...]

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Canucks’ Bourdon Dies In Accident

by admin 05.29.2008

Breaking from the Sun:
VANCOUVER — Defenceman Luc Bourdon, the Vancouver Canucks’ first-round draft pick in 2005, has died in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick, according to various reports.
The Canucks did not have any immediate comment.
“We are just trying to collect the facts and we will issue a statement in due course,” said a Canuck [...]

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Back From Naramata

by admin 05.28.2008

I’ve just returned from my trip up to Naramata. Serious good times (reminded me of Camp Thunderbird, circa 1980). I’ll be putting together a video tonight.
Click the image above to view a super large version.

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From the Dept. of Press Releases

by admin 05.26.2008

UPDATED:
FigMint presents “On the Wood”. Morton’s the Steakhouse offers Master Grilling Class for Father’s Day. C Restaurant has the patio ready. Opus Bar Live Art Series begins with Van Gogh.
More after the leap…

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