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December 2008

Raising the Bar in 2009

by Simon Ogden 12.31.2008

Is it really New Year’s already? Good Lord. Is it me, or did 2008 just fly by? My head is still spinning. Time to put the brakes on and take a look at the state of the union for a minute. It’s a funny one this year, there’s an air of concern both within the [...]

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Holiday Biscotti Lesson From The Queen

by paulkamon 12.31.2008

I am a bit of a shameless coffee and cookie junkie.  So, when I recently had the opportunity to visit with long-time UD Forum member “Biscotti Queen” (a.k.a. Your Secret Chef) at her home to learn some of her baking secrets for this double-baked Italian cookie classic, I happily trekked through the snow to do [...]

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The Chicago Tribune Predicts the Future

by Keith Talent 12.30.2008

The Chicago Tribune looks into a crystal ball and predicts how 2009 will go for restaurateurs. They predict slimmed down menus, more local produce, the slowing of organics, increased comfort foods, more signature dishes, city style restaurants outside the city core, more emphasis on carryout, more minimum purchases, more promotions and easy reservations. [...]

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Fuel Tuesday Night Braise and Beer

by BC Brew 12.30.2008

According to chef Robert Belcham and his team, cold weather comfort food is meat braised in beer. To share that sentiment, Fuel is featuring throughout the winter a different dish each Tuesday evening prepared with a beer from R&B Brewing, a local, award-winning craft brewery.
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Stella’s Coming Soon To Cambie

by paulkamon 12.30.2008

UPDATED: March 20/09
The former site of the iconic Tomato Fresh Food Cafe, a prominent casualty of the Cambie RAV line expansion, which also had a short run as a New Orleans Diner called Dadeo, is being renovated and reborn as the second location of Stella’s Tap and Tapas Bar.
According to restaurateur Dean Mallel of the [...]

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BC Brew Review: Rogue Yellow Snow IPA

by BC Brew 12.29.2008

Yellow Snow IPA was originally introduced in 2000 by Rogue, the legendary Oregon brewery, for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. They now offer it as a seasonal tribute to winter sports with a thematic appeal to dog-lovers. (Note: their public houses are dog friendly with free water and a separate food menu for [...]

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Modern Thai Arrives In Yaletown

by paulkamon 12.28.2008

In the last few years, this space has flipped three times.  Diner, the first incarnation that served comfort food and desserts to critical acclaim never really caught flight with the locals.
Next, we had Sean Heather taking a swing with Lucky Diner, which brought in a little more refinement and a more drinks forward concept with [...]

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Jeff Van Geest to Join Diva at the Met?

by paulkamon 12.26.2008

Rumours are swirling in the UD Forum that Chef Jeff Van Geest of the recently closed Aurora Bistro is set to join Diva at the Met.  After a couple calls to the restaurant and the hotel, no one is able to confirm or deny the rumour…yet. ~ PK

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NFL Snacking Guide

by Keith Talent 12.25.2008

 
As we prepare for the last weekend of the regular season, it behooves the conscientious fan to have their snacking protocols in place as the season goes into the playoffs. Nothing is worse than discovering your snack options are limited to Saltines and packets of McDonald’s ketchup just as the second half of a competitive [...]

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Happy Holidays From Urban Diner

by paulkamon 12.25.2008

We wish all the readers and supporters of Urban Diner a safe and happy holidays!

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Punch In The Face Is Not A Look

by Keith Talent 12.23.2008

Over coiffed and under shaved Food TV personality Guy Fieri wants you to help him pick his new look. That’s right, your input is requested to help determine tomorrows horribly dated 2009 equivalent of bell bottoms and a white disco suit. Just go here and help Guy pick what pin headed Nascar dads will look [...]

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Lastella Harvest Blog: 2008 Vivace Pinot Grigio

by paulkamon 12.23.2008

This year we wanted to make a more traditional Pinot Grigio with higher acidity, crisper flavours and enhanced aromatics without being sweet. The fruit was sourced from a cooler climate vineyard in Westbank, BC.  The grapes came in at 23.22 brix with generous acidity. Vinified in a fully jacketed, temperature controlled, stainless steel tank that [...]

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