From the monthly archives:

November 2008

How I Learned To Make A Scuba Diver

by Simon Ogden 11.24.2008

There’s an irritating and potentially embarrassing scene that all bartenders have to deal with on occasion, and every time we’re confronted with it we vow it will never happen again. But it always does, it’s as inevitable as a cheap tequila hangover, and all you can do is fumble your way through it with some [...]

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Holiday PR

by admin 11.22.2008

Hart House dishes up the holidays in style; From kids to cocktails, Cabana Bar & Grille has got you covered for the holidays.
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Annette Rawlinson to Join Au Petit Chavignol

by admin 11.22.2008

Au Petit Chavignol, the soon to be open (Jan/Feb?) 40 seat restaurant that will be attached to the newest les amis du Fromage location at 845 East Hastings has hired industry veteran, Annette Rawlinson, as their new General Manager.
From the press release:
“Annette brings with her extensive years of experience in managing service-oriented restaurants in Vancouver, [...]

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Cheers to Winter Beers

by BC Brew 11.21.2008

Winter beers have a history going back to celebrations of winter solstice, such as the Roman Sol Invictus and the pagan Norse Jul (Yule), marking the end of the darkening and the “rebirth” of the sun. In northern Europe, this was the time when preparations for deep winter had come to an end. One hoped [...]

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Das Jamie Oliver Dinner

by Keith Talent 11.21.2008

Follow along here without your head exploding; Jamie Oliver is presenting, or at least a video representation of him is presenting in a circus tent outside Frankfurt Germany a bit of dinner theatre;
“Premiering last night in a tent pitched by the side of a road in Frankfurt’s exhibition district, Das Jamie Oliver Dinner is…a [...]

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Gastropod Has a New Bartender

by admin 11.21.2008

According to Butter On the Endive, who broke the news today, Steve “Nice Guy” Da Cruz (formerly of Boneta, Chill Winston, The Whip) has landed behind the bar at the award-winning Gastropod in Kitsilano. Cocktail culture rejoice and congratulations to Angus and company. Steve’s first day is Sunday, November 23rd.

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The New Yorker Food Issue Is Out

by Keith Talent 11.20.2008

The New Yorker’s always excellent eagerly anticipated (at least by me,) food issue is now on news stands. (Table of contents here.) Look for the November 24 issue for Calvin Trillin on Texas barbecue. Fuschia Dunlop profiles locavors in Hangzhou China. Chris Ware contributes one of those pointless mildly wry and ironic comic strip favoured [...]

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Coming Soon: Regional Tasting Lounge

by admin 11.20.2008

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No Rooftop Restaurant For Opus Hotel

by admin 11.19.2008

According to VanCity Buzz blog, the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) party poopers have won their rooftop battle; Vancouver City council have voted down the Opus Hotel’s application for a “250 seat, luxury, world-class restaurant…” on the roof of their property.
Fresh off their victory, perhaps now would be a good time to enlist their [...]

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Aurora Bistro Is Closed

by admin 11.19.2008

From the press release:
After more than five years of operation in Vancouver’s emergent Main Street neighbourhood, Aurora Bistro has closed its doors. Aurora Bistro opened in June 2003 to rave reviews and has remained a popular regional restaurant winning numerous awards.
Despite the restaurant’s broad following and significant acclaim, it recently became evident that the business [...]

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Pre-Holiday PR Delivery

by admin 11.19.2008

Gastropod opens for holiday lunches and introduces a “comforting” prix fixe; Beyond announces “Holiday Season Stage Packs” with Yuk Yuks; Top Table shares some holiday ideas; Celebrate the holidays with Opus and Elixr.
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Le Vieux Pin Harvest Blog ~ Chardonnay

by admin 11.18.2008

Chardonnay Harvest 2008
For 2008 we again harvested two Chardonnays. One will be from our Feuille D’Or property just south of Oliver, and the other will be from our Firman property just north of Oliver. The grapes from these two properties are used to make our Celeste and Deja Chardonnays respectively. I have decided to change [...]

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