From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Francois Gagnon New Executive Chef of The Teahouse

by paulkamon 09.22.2009

It has just been announced that the young and talented chef, Francois Gagnon (formerly Lumière, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin), has taken the helm at The Teahouse in Stanley Park. Congratulations and good luck. We look forward to the new menu! ~ PK

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Au Petit Chavignol is Hiring

by paulkamon 09.21.2009

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A Gin Affair

by Ryan Cheverie 09.21.2009

There are two types of drinkers in the world, those who drink gin, and those who used to drink gin. It’s the most divisive of the spirits simply because everyone seems to have had at least a brief affair with gin’s juniper-y goodness. Often times, these affairs are volatile and intense with a finite and [...]

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The Refinery is Hiring

by paulkamon 09.18.2009

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In Praise Of Public Education

by Keith Talent 09.18.2009

I send my kids to public school, I know I’m a bad dad maybe I don’t love them enough, regardless even the finest private educators are not sending round a listing of the cities direst dining options. That is a well rounded education. Yes, the eternal cycle of fund raising saw the Entertainment 2010 book [...]

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Stoneboat Vineyards Joins the UD Community

by paulkamon 09.18.2009

Today, we welcome one of BC’s premium artisan wine producers in the South Okanagan Valley, Stoneboat Vineyards, to the Urban Diner community. Check out their listing: here.

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Dear You

by Jacob Galbraith 09.17.2009

Without you I’d be standing on a curb somewhere holding a sign that says “will cook for work”. I’m looking at you, customers. What we have here is a sort of Stockholm Syndrome; you keep me from my loved ones and the light of day, yet i continue to go back for more… approximately 6 [...]

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CinCin Ristorante is Hiring

by paulkamon 09.17.2009

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PR Delivery ~ Mid September 09 Edition

by paulkamon 09.15.2009

Canadian Chefs’ Congress announces Providence Farm as the host location for 2010; Chef Daniel Boulud Joins Steve Nash For Dinner; Au Petit Chavignol will be open 7 days a week starting September 21st; Two Chefs and a Table September Wine Drinker Dinner; Fab Thursdays at Opus Bar; 15th Annual Feast of Fields ~ Another Sold [...]

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Pourhouse is Almost Here

by paulkamon 09.15.2009

The imminent arrival of Pourhouse in Gastown has many people excited, myself included. Coming together beautifully in the old Flux Bistro location (162 Water Street – map) in the historic Leckie Building, the Pourhouse will have 130 dining seats in total with 25 prime spots at what will certainly be a very popular drinking bar [...]

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A Visit to the Comox Valley Pt 2 ~ Eating & Drinking

by paulkamon 09.12.2009

(Read “A Visit to the Comox Valley Pt 1“)
What would it take to get me to pack up my family and travel 5 solid hours by boat and van to a fairly remote town overrun by wealthy Albertans and military personnel? Good food. And beer.

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JoieFarm Reserve Wine Release

by paulkamon 09.11.2009

Urban Diner member, JoieFarm, has announced the release of their first Reserve series wine, the 2007 Reserve Chardonnay and 2007 PTG.
In their own words:
“Our Reserve series is inspired by our love of the wines of Burgundy and our recognition that Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay excel in the Okanagan Valley. It is our stated [...]

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