Feast of Fields plays host to the old and the new; Wine maker’s dinner at Boneta; Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe says, “Please, take a seat”; Jackée Guillou Trio August 26 at DB Bistro; ‘Louis Jadot’ wine-paired evening at Lumière; Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery hits a home run; The Salt Cellar Series: Marichel Vineyard; COMMUNE CAFE is proud to announce its opening at the corner of Nelson & Seymour Street
FEAST OF FIELDS PLAYS HOST TO OLD AND THE NEW
Monday, August 2010, Metro Vancouver, BC—Once again some 700 guests will engage with chefs and food producers at FarmFolkCityFolk’s 16th Annual Feast of Fields, hosted this year by Wellbrook Winery on Sunday, August 29 from 1–5 pm.
A charming and unique event set under open sky, Feast of Fields celebrates B.C.’s high-summer bounty as prepared by a collective of our region’s most talented chefs, food producers, food artisans, vintners and brewers. Carrying little more than a linen napkin and wine glass, guests mix and mingle as they wander from tent to tent, nibbling on local gourmet treasures that are sure to make any palate sing.
For 15 years Feast of Fields has been a delicious treat for the public, providing its guests with a rare opportunity to sample a bounty of top quality food and drink without having to labour over the decision of which restaurant to choose. Among many other local favorites—Aqua Riva, Aphrodite’s Café, Oru Restaurant, C Restaurant and Cibo Trattoria—FarmFolkCityFolk again welcomes long-standing Raincity Grill as well as enthusiastic newcomer Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie to this year’s Feast.
Harry Kambolis first swung open the doors of Raincity Grill in 1992. Since then it has become a Vancouver landmark, overlooking English Bay in the West End. Raincity Grill proudly stands for all things Vancouver (rainy weather and all). Kambolis and his team have been influential in defining Pacific Northwest cuisine and were one of the first establishments to introduce the 100-Mile Diet concept to Vancouver’s restaurant community. From the beginning, Raincity Grill has served up dishes starring seafood, game meats, berries, small fruits, potatoes, wild plants and other ingredients that teeter on 100-Mile Diet boundaries. And following suit with the seasons and their offerings, Kambolis recreates Raincity’s menu several times throughout the year. Today, nearly 20 years later, Kambolis still holds fast to his commitment to local ingredients, proving to West Coasters how rewarding and simple it is to cook with local ingredients brought to your back door by local farmers and food artisans.
Opening its doors in January 2010, newcomer Bao Bei finds itself cozied up in historic Chinatown, serving up tapas-sized dishes that are a contemporary take on Chinese food. Owner Tannis Ling launched Bao Bei, intent on giving Vancouverites a very personal, casual dining experience similar to that of being at a friend’s abode. A modern hipster hangout, Bao Bei is fused with rich family history and pays tribute to Ling’s Chinese immigrant parents: Bao Bei, meaning “precious” in Mandarin, is the nickname Ling’s mother once had for her, and the black and white photos adorning the walls reflect the Ling family’s past. Adding a bit of spunk and vitality to Chinatown, Bao Bei is leading a wave of new restaurants that are rekindling a respect for wholesome ingredients with local roots. Ling raids the farmers markets whenever possible, sources locally raised organic meats and uses only sustainable seafood in Bao Bei’s dishes. According to Ling, local fare—with its fresh full flavours—is the secret ingredient that gives Bao Bei’s menu that extra pizzazz and is helping Ling change the face of Chinese food as we know it.
Experience for yourself what the seasoned veterans and rookies are bringing to the table at this year’s Feast of Fields. Whether you’re nibbling on these restaurants’ delicacies for the first time or have pleased your palate with their dishes once or twice before, it’s likely you’ll be asking for seconds.
Feast of Fields is FarmFolkCityFolk’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds support their work year round as they help cultivate a sustainable food system for British Columbia. Guests will have a delicious culinary experience and at the same time will be investing in a secure food future. Feast of Fields takes place Sunday, August 29 from 1–5pm at Wellbrook Winery (4626, 88th Street, Delta, BC). Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online at www.feastoffields.com as well as at Wellbrook Winery and all Choices Markets stores in Metro Vancouver.
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WINE MAKER’S DINNER AT BONETA – A TASTE OF SIMILKAMEEN SUMMER
From sun-drenched orchards to lazy rivers, the Similkammen Valley in BC’s beautiful southern interior is known as the organic farming capital of Canada.
Now enjoy the height of the harvest at Boneta Restaurant for the Similkameen Wineries Association’s special Wine Maker’s Dinner
Tuesday, August 24th beginning at 6:30 PM.
Chef Jeremie Bastien has created a menu composed of the freshest summer crop from the Valley’s farms and fields.
Taste summer at it’s best with dishes such as wild salmon gravlax with nugget potatoes and shallots and poached orchard peach tart as you sip your way through eight selections from the region’s most sought after producers.
Canadian Master of Wine Rhys Pender and Boneta Co-Owner/ Sommelier Extraordinaire Neil Ingram are joined by a host of wine makers and principals to guide your taste buds and ensure you fall hopelessly in love with this stunning little corner of BC wine country.
A unique taste of BC and its true boutique wineries.
Call it a late summer road trip without leaving the city….
Tickets are a mere $75 per person and include the four-course menu, wine pairings, tax & gratuity.
For additional inquiries please call 604.684.1844 or email Neil@boneta.ca
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PLEASE, TAKE A SEAT
(Photography by Katie Huisman)
The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe would like you to take a seat. Literally. For the next few weeks, our guests will receive a ballot at the end of their experience to be entered into a draw for one of our custom-made blue Louis chairs. Please go to thecornersuite.com for more details. We’re also happy to announce our private event lunch program. Please email us to book your next lunch event. Now booking Christmas parties as well. For more information please contact us at info@thecornersuite.com.
Thank you, from The Heart of Downtown.
The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe
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JACKÉE GUILLOU TRIO AUG 26
CLASSIC FRENCH BISTRO AFFAIR: $35 PRIX FIXE MENU
- Appetizer
- Main Course
- Tart du Jour
The extraordinarily talented Jackée Guillou, winner of the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award for 2009, returns to db bistro moderne.
Our accomplished Chef de Cuisine Nathan Guggenheimer has created a very special three-course menu just for the occasion.
Jackée and her trio will perform live, in sets, from 6pm through 9pm in the dining room.
Jackée is known for her vintage sound and sings in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. For event details, a sample song list and to listen live, visit Jackée’s event page on our website.
RESERVE NOW or email.
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NEW LUMIÈRE WINE DINNER SERIES – MAISON LOUIS JADOT WINE DINNER – AUGUST 23
On Monday August 23rd, Lumière presents ‘Maison Louis Jadot’ featuring the truly extraordinary burgundies of Maison Louis Jadot – established 1859 – paired with inspired dishes created by Executive Chef Dale MacKay, just for the occasion. Limited seating. $95 per person.
Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu
- Quebec Fois Gras Terrine, – Nicholas Feuillatte Rose Champagne (NV)
- Sweet Corn Ravioli, Saskatoon Chanterelles, Beurre Noisette Emulsion, Snow Peas – 2008 Louis Jadot, St.Veran
- Herb Crusted QCI Halibut, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, White Asparagus, Lobster Jus – 2007 Louis Jadot, Chassagne-Montrachet
- Selection of Artisanal Cheeses – 2005 Louis Jadot, Beaune, 1er Cru Pinot Noir
- Peach and Sour Cream Mousse Opera Cake, Brown Sugar and Sour Cream Ice Cream – 2008 Gehringer Brothers, Late Harvest Riesling
$95 per person plus tax and gratuity, includes Grand Relais & Chateaux class five course dinner and paired feature wines. Credit card reservation at booking.
Hosted by Wine Director Kevin van Hullebush, Maitre d’/Sommelier Drew Walker, and a special guest representing Maison Louis Jadot. Please inquire via email, call 604.739.8185, or visit the Louis Jadot Wine Dinner event page of the Lumière website.
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RED CARD SPORTS BAR + EATERY HITS A HOME RUN
‘Top Ten Tuesdays’ Series Showcases Top Ten Sports Films of All Time
What do Rocky, Slapshot and Any Given Sunday have in common? They’re all about sports—and they’re all coming to Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery.
Kicking off on Tuesday, August 10th, the ‘Top Ten Tuesdays’ series showcases the top ten sports films of all time on its eighteen high-def TV’s and two 108” projectors. Running for five weeks until September 14th, Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery will show two films per night, at 7pm and 9pm.
While watching sensational sports films such as Caddyshack, Raging Bull and Youngblood, guests will nosh on free popcorn and savour Red Card’s cool new Red Card Cooler, a blend of Absolut Apeach, peach liqueur, muddled mint, peach puree and cranberry juice. The Red Card Cooler is featured at $6, while bottled Brahma and Moretti and cans of Estrella are only $5.
The series opens on Tuesday, August 10th with Major League and A League of Their Own and concludes on September 14th with The Wrestler and The Longest Yard.
Catch your favourite sports film on the big screen while enjoying the vibrant, retro-chic room. The dramatic raised open kitchen—home to a high-tech ‘Marana Forni’ wood-burning pizza oven from Italy—puts on nightly performance as the talented kitchen brigade preps behind the line. Familiar Italian dishes with uniquely West Coast twists feature prominently on the menu; bruschetta, insalate, house-made pastas and risottos are staples made from the finest and freshest ingredients, while authentic Italian pizzas take centre stage. An extensive global drinks list—16 draft beers, over 40 artisanal bottled beers, an eclectic wine list and hand-crafted cocktails—completes the distinctive, engaging and entertaining Red Card dining experience.
TOP TEN TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE:
Tuesday August 24
7pm - Youngblood
9pm – Slap Shot
Tuesday August 31
7pm - Rocky
9pm - Raging Bull
Tuesday September 7
7pm - Hoosiers
9pm - Caddyshack
Tuesday September 14
7pm – The Wrestler
9pm – The Longest Yard
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SALT CELLAR SERIES: MARICHEL VINEYARD
Monday, August 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – $40 (+ tax and gratuity)
Marichel is situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley’s Naramata Bench. Richard and Elizabeth Roskell planted the vineyards themselves for a first vintage of 2005.
The couple now creates sustainably farmed, heartfelt Viognier and Syrah. These two grape varietals hail from France’s Rhone Valley, but in the Naramata’s unique terroir, the Roskell’s wines are diverse, rich and satisfyingly individual.
Join us for a evening of inspired wines, stories and great cheese and charcuterie. Marichel’s wines will be expertly paired with farm cheeses from BC, France and the UK along with artisanal salamis from local delis such as Moccia’s Italian Meat market, Oyama Sausage and JN&Z Deli.
Please purchase tickets by calling 604-633-1912.
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BRINGING THE VANCOUVER COMMUNITY TOGETHER – COMMUNE CAFE OPEN
COMMUNE CAFE is proud to announce its opening at the corner of Nelson & Seymour Street.
Annette Rawlinson and Tina Fineza have joined the consultancy forces for Samei Holdings Inc. to open COMMUNE CAFE, providing Vancouverites with a unique experience in quality casual dining.
Chef Fineza (Flying Tiger, Les Faux Bourgeois, La Taqueria) has developed an all day menu for COMMUNE CAFE showcasing local, seasonal and fresh items sourced from Vancouver’s abundant small producers, farmers, butchers & bakers. Look for standouts such as house made Porchetta panini with mozzarella, smoked paprika aioli and roasted peppers; Sangak Iranian Flatbread Pizza with caramelized onion, crème fraiche, bacon; Wild Oregon Pink Shrimp with tarragon mayonnaise on Goldilocks brioche hoagie; and Lemon Roasted Fraser Valley Chicken, kalamata & green olives, tomato, feta & orzo Rawlinson (C, Au Petit Chavignol) has put together a team of counter service staff to showcase an A- list of wines from smaller British Columbia wineries and a neat package of some top Canadian Craft beers. Coffees from 49th Parallel and Premium Loose Leaf Teas from Shaktea. will round out the beverage program.
The Award-Winning Designer, Evoke International, has created a contemporary space to include 26 seats inside (including a large communal table) and another 24 on a beautiful street side patio. The design of Commune Cafe utilizes light woods, Recycled felt upholstery, cork pendants, custom wood tables and bright red chairs to create a contemporary and inclusive room. The space is organized around the service counter, with large food display units and menu boards viewable from any location. A large scale, vibrant Miro-inspired mural depicts a time when the cafe was the hub of social life and the inspiration for the exchange of ideas and creativity.
COMMUNE CAFE is committed to using sustainable Producers; being 100% Oceanwise and a member of Green Table Society.
COMMUNE CAFE as a counter service Cafe will be serving the Vancouver Community, 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch and late night dinners.
Commune Cafe
1002 Seymour Street | Vancouver
T: 604.681.2551
www.communecafe.ca
