Indulge in guilt free with Absolute Spa Cuisine at Beyond. Curtis Wong joins Harry Kambolis restaurants as sales and marketing director. Firefly Fine Wines and Ales announces new longer hours.
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INDULGE GUILT FREE WITH ABSOLUTE SPA CUISINE AT BEYOND RESTAURANT + LOUNGE
Vancouver, BC…. The Century Plaza Hotel and Spa Executive Manager Sergio Cocchia has once again tag-teamed with his wife and business partner Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia to showcase a dining concept that complements the hugely successful Absolute Spa at the Century Plaza. Indulge guilt free in local products, rich with flavour and low in remorse. beyond restaurant + lounge introduces absolute spa cuisine: working together with highly regarded nutritionist Jacqueline Ehlert, Executive Chef Cale Gault has created a 3 course menu; analyzed to reflect healthy dining without losing gourmet taste. Whether you decide to try the complete menu at $38.00 per person, or choose a la carte from the 2 starters, main courses and desserts – this is a choice you can really feel good about. (see menu attached)
Executive Chef Cale Gault created this seasonally inspired menu with a focus on great taste, which translates to lo-cal – both low in calories, fat and sugars, but also utilizing local products. Nutritionist Jacqueline Ehlert has analyzed each recipe and lists total calories, protein, carbohydrates, fibre, fat, saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol, vitamins and minerals.
“This menu is all about good food,” states Sergio Cocchia. “Great taste, good portion sizes, quality products and good for you. This is a menu both my wife and I can enjoy without any compromise – I like big food, she likes lo-cal, we both enjoy good wine; this works perfectly.”
The Century Plaza Hotel & Spa has shaped itself into an all-round destination with their five-star spa, contemporary hotel, comedy club and beyond restaurant & lounge. beyond restaurant + lounge is located in the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa at 1015 Burrard Street. Reservations are always recommended, please call 604.684.3474 or visit the website at www.beyondrestaurant.com.
Media Contact:
Alexander Ink Public Relations
(t) 604.331.0907
(e) info@alexanderink.com
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CURTIS WONG JOINS HARRY KAMBOLIS’ RESTAURANTS AS DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Vancouver, BC… Restaurateur Harry Kambolis, owner of Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and Nu Restaurant + Lounge, is pleased to announce Curtis Wong has joined the company as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Wong has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, having worked with such upscale hotels as the Pan Pacific, Wedgewood and Metropolitan. Wong was with Tourism Vancouver as Business Development Manager for two years before leaving to join the new location of Holt Renfrew as Specialty Concierge.
Says Kambolis, “As more restaurant options exist for our patrons, we want to focus on our current customer base and capitalize on the strength of the relationships we already have. Targeting meeting planners, the convention market and corporate groups, Curtis’ responsibilities will also include the overall marketing of the restaurants.”
Raincity Grill, opened in 1992, introduced Vancouver diners to new concepts; first, focusing on their own region for a dining experience and secondly, the ability of a small restaurant to offer over 100 wines by the glass. C Restaurant opened in 1997, as Vancouver’s first contemporary seafood restaurant. C has broadened the horizons for seafood lovers and the Vancouver food industry by developing awareness of sustainable seafood choices. Open September of 2005, Nu Restaurant + Lounge is a waterfront restaurant, steps away from sister restaurant C. Sleek, sexy and affordable, Nu offers farm to table cuisine; from nibbles to principal plates, late night desserts and designer cocktails all day long.
All large group leads, marketing opportunities and event interest should be directed to curtis@crestaurant.com or 604.616.7600. All public relations queries should continue to be sent to Alexander Ink Public Relations at info@alexanderink.com or 604.331.0907.
Media Contact:
Alexander Ink Public Relations
info@alexanderink.com
604.331.0907
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FIREFLY FINE WINES AND ALES ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS – 10AM – 11PM DAILY
July 29, 2008, Vancouver, BC – We know that not everyone plans for that special bottle of wine. Not everyone has the entire team show up at your place after a game or suddenly has the need for a bottle of chilled Champagne, so at Firefly we expect the unexpected. Later hours, complimentary parking and one of the best wine and beer selections in the city.
At Firefly we feature Vancouver’s largest refrigerated wine and beer locker and a state-of-the-art tasting system. In the cooler find perfectly chilled wines and refreshingly cold beers, and on our shelves find a unique approach to wines and ales. At Firefly we mix it up a little – we don’t categorize by country or grape, instead we focus on taste and flavor. You don’t need to be an expert to choose which of our “Crisp”, “Sweet”, and “Black Teeth” wines or ales will be the perfect pairing – we’ve taken the guesswork out. Complimentary weekly tastings are announced in our newsletter and regular patrons receive special promotions and discount programs – Sign up by visting www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
Firefly Fine Wines and Ales – Longer hours, a user friendly wine layout, the largest selection of chilled premium wines and hard to find domestic and imported beers in the city.
To view all of our wine and ale categories, please download the corresponding PDFs: Wine Guide | Beer Guide
Firefly Fine Wines and Ales
Next door to FigMint Restaurant and Lounge
Plaza 500 Hotel
2857 Cambie Street at 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y8
604-875-3325
info@fireflyfinewinesandales.com
www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
Complimentary parking at FigMint Restaurant
(enter off 12th Avenue, Cambie and 13th
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