From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Of Books and Fashion

by admin 09.21.2008

Heidi Noble’s “Menus from An Orchard Table” has been shortlisted for the 2008 Canadian Culinary Book Awards; Morton’s Steakhouse presents its First Thursday Club receptions.
More after the leap…

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A fantastic find in the forum tonight thanks to reader JC, and never mind that it’s just an advert…I want it turned into thirty minute episodes on the Comedy Network. This kid is going to be a freakin’ star!

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First Look At Davie’s “La Brasserie”

by admin 09.19.2008

I must say, out of all the restaurants that we have coming our way – from the new Lumiere to Hawksworth – I’m secretly pining for La Brasserie the most. Simple German and French fare in a neighbourhood that could always do with a little improving on the food front? Yes, please, and I’ll take [...]

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Raincity Grill Totally Crucified By Gill

by admin 09.18.2008

The Globe’s food critic Alexandra Gill ripped into Raincity Grill yesterday, pretty much stating flat out that chef Peter Robertson wasn’t up to the job. I had to read it again just to make sure I was getting it right.
I am truly sad to discover that the restaurant has gone downhill. And that Peter Robertson, [...]

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Vancouver Chefs Cooking In New York

by admin 09.18.2008

Global TV

Global TV’s Chris Galius reports on his journey to NYC to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Daniel Boulud’s signature “Daniel” restaurant. The weekend series of events culminated in a meal prepared by Vancouver chefs Pino Posteraro, Thomas Haas, Vikram Vij, and Hidekazu Tojo – all flown out courtesy of Dinex, Boulud’s company. [...]

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First Look At MRKT

by admin 09.18.2008

I took a tour of this upcoming spot, formerly the Sugar Refinery, yesterday. For more info, check it out in our list of anticipating openings to the right.

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UD On Urban Rush

by admin 09.16.2008

From yesterday’s show…topics include Cibo, La Quercia, Campagnolo, celebrity chefs, and the new cookbook I’m working on with the Chef’s Table Society.

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Update From The GMP

by admin 09.16.2008

A snippet from a recent memo dished by the bosses at Gold Medal Plates:
This year’s Gold Medal Plates Competition will be featured in a seven part documentary series produced by Lively Media, a Toronto-based television production company for decades with a reputation and history of producing excellent factual programs. The series will be showcasing the [...]

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Such A Good Drink!

by admin 09.16.2008

I seldom attend the photoshoots that I have to set up every week for the F&B section of the Westender, but this past week I couldn’t resist the chance to try the drink assigned for our “By The Glass” feature. It was coming from Jay Jones, one of the city’s premiere woodsmen. Jones hadn’t made [...]

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Van Mag Buffs Up Its Food Coverage

by admin 09.16.2008

The new food and restaurant-heavy issue of Van Mag is not yet on the streets, but they’ve just put it up on their website. Inside you’ll find:
101 Things To Taste Before You Die | a list of dishes, bites, drinks, and licks plucked from the palates of local chefs, food writers, and suppliers. There [...]

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PR File #505

by admin 09.15.2008

Joie wins “Best Value Aromatic White Wine” in Canada; Parkside announces the return of the Game and Wild Mushroom Festival; Hard BB Supper Club at Bistrot Bistro Tuesday, Oct 7th; 100 Miles at Nu Restaurant + Lounge; Summer lunch remains at C Restaurant; Firefly and FigMint Restaurant Present a Sherwood Estate Wine Makers Dinner; Opus [...]

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Coming Up For Air

by admin 09.15.2008

It’s been a very busy week of writing so I apologise (again) for the paucity of posts in the last few days. I’ve just put to bed the Vancouver content for the next issue of EAT, and now have returned to a Van Mag feature for November that has been fascinating to research. The Chef’s [...]

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