VCBW 2012

From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Vancouver’s Craft Beer Shrine

by Rick Green 11.30.2009

Is a steak just steak, a wine just wine, or a coffee just coffee? Clearly, no. There are intrinsic differences in quality and the way each are prepared. An understanding of the whole process to get those items to our table also gives us a better appreciation of them. Finally, there is our social connection [...]

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The Don

by paulkamon 11.28.2009

On my first trip to Mexico for a wedding last spring, I stayed at an all-inclusive mega resort in Playa Del Carmen, the kind of place that cynical people like me tend to mock outwardly but deep inside long to indulge in the seductive credit card tickling excess of it all. Relaxing in a womb [...]

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Paul Grunberg Leaves Market to Open Bao Bei in Chinatown

by paulkamon 11.26.2009

Paul Grunberg (former GM of Chambar and Market at Shangri-La) has left his post with Jean-Georges to help out his former Chambar colleague, Tannis Ling, to successfully open Bao Bei in Chinatown.

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Incoming Holiday PR Wave

by paulkamon 11.25.2009

François makes his mark with the new Teahouse menu; Chinese Restaurant Awards, Diner’s Choice winners announced; Two Chefs Poplar Grove Wine Drinker Dinner set for December 2nd; Naramata Inn’s Heirloom Spa holiday open house; Portfolio gifting ideas from Laughing Stock; Holiday happenings at Hart House; Chef Wayne Martin of Fraîche debuts Heirloom Catering;  JoieFarm wines [...]

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Fuel Transmutes Into “refuel”

by paulkamon 11.24.2009

Fuel really isn’t closing, it is really just going off-stage for a quick costume change to prepare us for Act Two, which is great news for diners, as Chef Belcham and Tom Doughty and his dedicated staff are just too talented to not be open in some form. Perhaps, it is a sign of the [...]

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Hit & Run – Damn Fine Pie Edition

by Keith Talent 11.20.2009

Hit & Run has been away for a while, but watch for it on an upcoming Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. In that vein, we bring you a clean and sober edition featuring the best, or at least snarkiest pie you’ll ever eat, Giada making a mockery of the Italian language and a requiem for [...]

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Blind Tasting Review: 2006 Mezzacorona Trentino Pinot Grigio Riserva

by paulkamon 11.20.2009

I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
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The Kitchen as an Office

by Jacob Galbraith 11.19.2009

Some days in the kitchen are downright awful, looking more like the first few rounds of a Rocky fight stretched across ten hours, which is basically The Passion Of The Christ. I’m not saying we’re Jesus or anything like that, I’m saying we’re Jim Cavaziel as Jesus. It’s different.  Anyways, I sometimes find solace in [...]

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Street Food – Real Street Food!

by Keith Talent 11.17.2009

First off, we’re going to have trouble with this post unless we all agree from the start that hot dogs, regardless of how wacky the toppings are the lamest street food known to man. Could anything show less imagination, regardless of how much wasabi mayo you put on it? In that vein, I’ve recently been [...]

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Au Petit Chavignol is Hiring

by paulkamon 11.16.2009

Job details inside.

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Movember PR Delivery

by paulkamon 11.16.2009

Advance tickets to Canada’s premier wine event on sale November 24th; Immaculate Conception whiskey dinner at The Refinery; Van Westen Vineyard winemaker dinner at Bistrot Bistro; JoieFarm dinner @ C Restaurant; Naramata Joins Cittaslow International; Jackee Guillou Trio at db Bistro on November 18th; An evening of sustainable food, wine and fashionable design; Telus donates [...]

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Opus Hotel Celebrates their 7th Anniversary

by paulkamon 11.14.2009

The Opus Hotel, one of Vancouver’s first luxurious boutique accommodations, celebrated their 7th anniversary with typical aplomb and sassy style, rolling out a sexy cocktail party entitled Lust and Envy, named after the two signature cocktail creations by Opus bar manager Sherry Diggle and visiting cocktail dignitary Miss Charlotte Voisey, the global brand ambassador for [...]

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