Pastry chef Domenic Fortin joins the Cioppino’s team; Blue Water Cafe hosts “Ultimate California Wine Dinner”; Wines from Louis Latour featured in Yew Restaurant + Bar; The Butcher dines at the Table; A record 238 restaurants kick-off HIV/AIDS fundraiser Dining Out for Life; The Refinery’s “Cocktail Kitchen Series” returns!; Latitude introduces expanded bar forward menu; Culinary Capers’ Executive Chef Wins International Industry Award; Upcoming events at Firefly’s La Table Commune; Upcoming tastings at Legacy Liquor Store; Red Card unveils new lunch menu; Last call for Le Vieux Pin “Apogée” merlot 2006; Farm Folk City Folk presents: Meet your maker; 2nd annual Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch is April 10
PASTRY CHEF DOMENIC FORTIN JOINS THE CIOPPINO’S TEAM
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca in Yaletown is pleased to announce the addition of talented pastry chef, Domenic Fortin (formerly of Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler) to the kitchen team.
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca
1133 Hamilton Street | Vancouver
Tel: 604-688-7466
www.cioppinosyaletown.com
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Vancouver, B.C. – In 1976, Stephen Spurrier’s famous ‘Judgement of Paris’ shook the very firmament of the wine world. More than 30 years later, California wines have progressed through several iterations—from the over-oaked chardonnay of the 90s, and the jammy, fruit-forward cabernets of the last decade—to a place of nuance and inflection.
Together, Blue Water Cafe and Vintage Corks are delighted to present a selection of prestigious California wineries, whose style reflects that modern dialect of subtle craft, traditional methods, and sustainable growing practices.
Cast in Blue Water Cafe’s private wine room, executive chef Frank Pabst and his talented brigade have crafted an equally modern menu to marry with each of the wines carefully chosen for this evening.
“These producers have time and time again earned a place on our wine list,” says wine director Andrea Vescovi, Vancouver’s ‘2009 Sommelier of the Year’. “This is an unprecedented collection of premium estates coming together in one glorious evening.”
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Reception
2009 Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg
Nova Scotia Lobster Salad
coral lentils, guanciale and black truffles, smoked vichyssoise mousse
2008 Dutcher Crossing Winery Costello Vineyard Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
West Coast Sablefish
soy sake glazed, kohlrabi and mustard greens, tamarind reduction
2007 Goldeneye Vineyard Gowan Creek Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Herb Crusted Lamb Striploin
borlotti beans, cipollini onions, black trumpet mushrooms, tomato fondue
with kalamata olives and lemon, lamb jus infused with winter savory
2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Grilled Cote de Boeuf
dry aged rib steak and braised oxtail, pomme puree, brussels sprouts
reduced braising juices with fresh bay leaf and bone marrow
2007 Blackbird Illustration Proprietary Red, Napa Valley
2005 Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Chocolate Caramel Bar
bitter chocolate mousse, caramel fondant
brownie biscuit, coffee ice cream
2006 Dry Creek Vineyards Late Harvest Zinfandel, Sonoma County
Special Guests: Tim Duncan, Proprietor, Silver Oak Cellars; Paul Leary, President, Blackbird Vineyards; Debra Mathy, Proprietor, Dutcher Crossing; Kathy Oates, Export Director, Duckhorn Wine Co./Goldeneye Vineyards; Antonio Silvia, Export Director, Dry Creek Vineyards.
Blue Water Cafe Hosts Ultimate California Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 10, 2011 • 6:00pm
Tickets are $160 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited.
For reservations, email Stephan Cachard at stephan@bluewatercafe.net.
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WINES FROM LOUIS LATOUR FEATURED IN YEW RESTAURANT + BAR
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 3, 2011 – On Thursday, March 24 2011, Vancouverites will have a unique opportunity to taste the wines of Burgundy’s illustrious Maison Louis Latour. The wines will be paired with a sumptuous five-course dinner in YEW restaurant + bar located within Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.
Family-owned for more than two hundred years, Maison Louis Latour is one of France’s most renowned wineries. This exclusive dinner includes a special host for the evening, 11th generation owner, Louis-Fabrice Latour, who has been the winery’s General Manager since 1995. A skilled negociant and the 7th Louis Latour in the winery’s history. Louis-Fabrice will share his insights into the history of his family, the winery and how Maison Louis Latour wines are a unique expression of Burgundy’s terroir and tradition.
Each wine will be paired with a complementary dish prepared by YEW restaurant + bar’s Restaurant Chef Grant Macdonald and Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Chef Grant has spent 12 years working in Montreal’s Le Club Des Pins and in three of David Bouley’s New York restaurants. Thrilled to be back to his home town, Chef Grant is reveling in the quality of the local, seasonal ingredients at his disposal.
First generation French, Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen is best known for his delectable, one-of-a kind desserts, Bruno specializes in French cooking techniques but also incorporates Asian flair into his overall presentation. He began his ’sweet’ career in one of France’s most renowned chocolate shops, Les Palets d’Or in Moulin. Chef Bruno has traveled throughout Europe and the United States working for the likes of world-renowned chefs such as Chef Alain Ducasse and now arrives to Vancouver.
Louis Latour & YEW restaurant + bar menu
NV Simonnet Febvre Cremant – ($24.99 retail)
Dungeness Crab Salad
Gapefruit, Celery Root, Parsley Water
2009 Mersault 1er Cru Chateau de Blagny ($71.99 retail)
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Roasted Sablefish
Caramelized Apple, Vanilla Poached Celery, Parsnip Milk
2006 Corton Charlemagne Cru ($193.99 retail)
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Confit Suckling Pig
Braised Coco Beans, Glazed Carrots, House-Made Sausage
2009 Romanee St. Vivant Grand Cru – ($394.99 retail)
Warm Cheddar Soufflé
Alpine Gold, Black Truffle
1998 Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru ($93.33 retail)
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Vanilla & Espresso Semifredo
Meyer Lemon Confit, Raspberry Tuile
2008 Domaine de Valmoissine ($22.99 retail)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm Dinner
$188.50 price inclusive of taxes and gratuities
For more information, or to reserve tickets for this event, please contact Emily Patterson at Emily.patterson@fourseasons.com or 604-609-5480.
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The next Two Chefs and a Table Wine Drinker Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd and will focus on the in-house creations of our partner Big Lou’s Butcher Shop with a menu that features locally sourced meats in every course, even dessert. The partnership between Two Chefs and a Table and Big Lou’s Butcher Shop is unique in Vancouver and gives the restaurant an advantage with expertise, selection and freshness of essentially an in-house butcher shop.
Taking inspiration from the Chinese tasting menu style most notably espoused by Susur Lee, the menu starts off with the main course. By eating the entrée first, hunger is sated immediately and solid base in the belly is built upon which flavours and wines can be savoured and layered through the succeeding smaller courses until dessert, which remains the last course of the night.
Big Lou’s award winning partner Polderside Farms provides the poultry courses while Sloping Hills provides the pork for the first course and the showstopping pork belly bacon gelato dessert. Pemberton Farms produces some of the most succulent beef around and their rib eye is one of the featured entrees. Finally, Nicola Valley Farm has won great praise for their lamb which features in two courses on the menu.
Paul Watkin of the Icon Wine and Spirits Group has been a major contributor of expertise and inspiration to the Wine Drinker Dinners and, in keeping with the reversal of courses, he has selected some unorthodox pairings for this menu working on more opposite tastes than usual. Focussed on wines from Portugal and South America, the sometimes contrasting flavours serve to highlight specific facets of each course.
The Butcher at the Table Wine Drinker Dinner will combine the finest sustainable, local meats and artisanal butchering with expertly selected wines and an unconventional course order for what’s sure to be an utterly memorable night of food and wine.
The dinner costs $75 per person (tax and gratuity not included and reservations are strongly recommended. To book your table, email info@twochefsandatable.com or call 778-233-1303. Two Chefs and a Table is located at 305 Alexander Street.
Amuse Bouche
Big Lou’s lamb sausage: made in house at Big Lou’s Butcher Shop, brioche wrapped
with/ 2008 Bodegas Aruspide Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc: this unique blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc gives this wine both weight and freshness
Entrée
Sunflower Duck: Polderside Farms, blood orange reduction, rapini, duck fat roasted potato
or/ Pemberton Farms rib eye: dry aged grass fed, roasted shallot, garlic, citrus herb butter, pomme puree
with/ 2008 Louis Moreau Domaine de Bieville AOC Chablis: Louis Moreau is one of the premier producers in Chablis and unique in the fact that he owns his own vineyards, enabling him to produce wines of great quality
First Course
Pork: Rilettes: Sloping Hill Farm pork rilettes, apple compote, herb crostinis
with/ 2009 Crasto Douro Tinto: recognized as one of the premier producers in Portugal, their Douro Tinto is unoaked, allowing the wine to be fresh and expressive
Second Course
Nicola Valley Lamb Wellington: wild mushroom, mushroom reduction
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2007 Van Zeller Douro Rosé: the historic Van Zeller family vineyard produces this Rosé from a blend of Port grapes, making this a lush, round, yet wonderfully dry Rosé
Third Course
Chicken liver parfait: Polderside Farm chicken liver, herbe de Provence aspic, French bread
with/ 2007 Vina Leyda Carmenere: Vina Leyda is a pioneer Chiliean winery and the Carmenere is signature grape of Chile with wonderful herbaceous spice and fruit notes.
Dessert
Mr. Belvedere’s Sundae: Sloping Hills candied pork belly bacon gelato, bourbon maple syrup, candied pecans
with/ Hidalgo Palo Cortado “The Wellington”: From one of the oldest names in Sherry, the Palo Cortado has savoury and sweet flavours, for a unique taste
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DINING OUT FOR LIFE IS MARCH 24
A record 238 restaurants kick-off HIV/AIDS fundraiser at Blood Alley Irish Heather GastroPub charges up BC’s largest restaurant event
Vancouver, B.C. (March 03, 2011) –Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful today announced a record number of restaurants participating in Dining Out For Life on Thursday, March 24, 2011. The 17th annual HIV/AIDS fundraiser was launched at the Irish Heather GastroPub at the foot of Blood Alley, as a symbolic reminder of the presence of HIV/AIDS in our communities.
“Blood Alley in Gastown makes this a fitting spot to launch B.C.’s largest restaurant fundraiser,” said Sheena Sargeant, Executive Director of Friends For Life. “The Gastown/Downtown Eastside maintains the highest HIV infection rate in North America, affecting 30 per cent of the local population, mainly women.”
On Thursday, March 24th, 238 Dining Out For Life restaurants will contribute 25% of their sales that day to support people living with HIV/AIDS though A Loving Spoonful and Friends For Life. View the participating restaurants: click here
“When you dine out on March 24th you are putting food on the plate for many others, particularly people living in the Downtown Eastside,” said Lisa Martella, Executive Director of A Loving Spoonful. “A couple spending $140 at a Dining Out For Life restaurant will provide meals for 10 people through A Loving Spoonful.”
“We are thrilled that presenting sponsor Sumac Ridge Estate Winery as well as 238 B.C. restaurants and 25 premium sponsors have rallied behind Dining Out For Life,” said Sargeant. “Our sponsors are key to the event’s success and our ability to raise over $3 million in the past 16 years.”
Visit us at www.DiningOutForLife.ca | Twitter & Facebook /DineOut4LifeVan
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THE REFINERY’S COCKTAIL KITCHEN SERIES RETURNS
Season Two proves to be even bigger and better than the last!
Chef Ben de Champlain and the Refinery’s kitchen team have been busy creating the feature menus for this season.
Mixologist Lauren Mote has been anxiously compiling a list of spirits, artisan suppliers, apprentice and veteran bartenders for this season, all-the-while making sure the final prize is well-worth competing for… during our finale party in October 2011, one Cocktail Kitchen guest and the overall winning bartender will win a visit to Nicaragua on the Flor de Cana Rum Discovery Trip, lovingly provided by Flor de Cana Rum and The Kirkwood Group. The only way to win is by attending as many Cocktail Kitchen competitions as you can!
2011 SCHEDULE:
MARCH 2011 – Ireland VS Jameson Irish Whiskey
March 02 Casey Mackay (Pourhouse)
March 09 Max Borrowman (Fairmont Pacific Rim)
March 16 Graham Racich (The Refinery)
March 23 Wendy McGuinness (Chambar)
March 30 Trevor Kallies (Granville Room/DHM Group)
APRIL 2011 – Japan VS Granville Island Artisan Sake
(Bartenders go “live” next week online)
MAY 2011 – Thailand VS Driftwood Brewery (Vegetarian)
(Bartenders go “live” next week online)
JUNE 2011 – Spain VS Sherry
(Bartenders go “live” next week online)
JULY 2011 – Calgary Stampede VS Buffalo Trace Bourbon
(Bartenders go “live” next week online)
AUGUST 2011 – Morocco VS Cointreau Orange Liqueur
(Bartenders go “live” next week online)
SEPTEMBER 2011 (Finals) – Polynesian Tiki VS Flor de Cana Rum
(Bartenders are determined the end of August 2011)
Tickets are on sale right now online using www.therefineryvancouver.com and selecting “Cocktail Kitchen” at the top. Using a valid creidt card you can buy online using PayPal connected directly to the night you’d like. Alternatively, you can always call us at 604.687.8001 to book directly.
Remember, Cocktail Kitchen is $35/person for 3 courses, 3 paired cocktails and a ballot. These events occur every Wednesday night, starting promptly at 7:15pm so be on time!
We look forward to seeing each of you this season!
- The Refined Ones
The Refinery
1115 Granville Street | Vancouver
Phone: 604.687.8001
Get more information about The Refinery
Make a reservation at The Refinery
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LATITUDE INTRODUCES EXPANDED BAR FORWARD MENU
Latitude re-opened with a bang last week, revealing a new bar-forward menu, succinctly complementing the Latin American-inspired cocktails.
Chef Lisa Henderson has expanded upon her already popular menu with a selection of Venezuelan & Colombian street food Arepas (stuffed white corn pocket, cooked on a hot grill until crispy) featuring wild prawns with arugula and smoked paprika mayo; braised beef with black bean, queso blanco and tomatillo salsa; and chorizo with avocado and tomato confit. All $4-6.
Nick Devine is back behind the bar, turning up the heat with an authentic Latin cocktail list, “made the way they should be made” and a large selection of tequilas, including his own habenero-infused “no gringos” concoction – if you’re game!
A good selection of regional beers and wines at affordable prices round out the bar list. Full food, wine and cocktail menus available at: latitudeonmain.com
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Chef Margaret accepted her award at the 2011 CATIE (Catered Arts through Innovative Excellence) Awards. The CATIE Awards were presented on February 28th at the International Caterers Association Gala during the 2011 Catersource Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. This international event is attended by over 4,000 catering industry professionals and the awards recognize the achievements of caterers from around the world.—————————————————————————————————-
UPCOMING EVENTS AT FIREFLY’S LA TABLE COMMUNE – MARCH
In France, La Table Commune (the communal table) invites strangers to eat and drink together. We believe this tradition is the best way to experience new flavours. We are excited to announce some new tastings, workshops and seminars around our “table commune” in the Cambie Street store….
Spanish Wines: Arriba, Abajo, al Centro, Para Dentro!
Get the 411 on wines from Spain to prepare for a certain upcoming international wine festival in Vancouver.
March 11, 2011
The wine of Spain is the global focus of a certain international wine festival in Vancouver later this month. We thought you might like to get a head start on the crowds and learn the basics about Spanish wine before the big event, so please join us!
We will taste six to eight wines from Spain, talk about the country’s main grapes and styles of wine – all while nibbling Spanish cheese from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. This seminar will also cover some etiquette tips and other things you should know about joining a public wine tasting and help you form a plan for getting the most out of your tasting room experience. You will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your shopping.
Sparkling Cava, crisp whites, full-bodied reds, fortified Sherry – Spanish wines can offer many exciting and unique styles. It’s time for you to get a taste of Spain. Salud!
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $35
Location: 2857 Cambie St, Vancouver
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to purchase your ticket and reserve your seat. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.
Beer with Benefits
Chocolate, coffee, blackberry, apricot, honey – explore what beer can be when you introduce flavours.
March 15, 2011
Sometimes being with the same beer night after night becomes stale, boring and monotonous. In some partnerships, commitment should be commended, but there’s nothing wrong with a little experimentation to liven up your relationship with beer. Microbrewers the world over are just as curious as you are – they’re always trying new and exciting flavours, and we’d like to introduce you to something different.
Join Lundy Dale, Firefly’s Senior Ales Advisor, for an evening of flavoured beer sure to rekindle your ale-ing lust. You’ll try six to eight samples paired with a light snack. Lundy will lead you through all the beer you try and you’ll learn about the different breweries, the styles of beer and how they’re made. You will receive a 10 per cent discount on your purchases after the event and we’ll send you away with a complimentary beer glass – a little something for your beer to slip into when you get home.
Don’t be shy – rouse yourself out of your usual beer routine. Fight the battle of beer boredom. When beer brings along a flavourful friend they can do things that you never dreamed possible. You won’t want to miss this seminar.
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $35
Location: 2857 Cambie St, Vancouver
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to purchase your ticket and reserve your seat. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.
Wine 101
A fun, friendly intro to some of the well-known grapes and wine styles.
March 21, 2011
The world of wine is vast and that can be intimidating – but not at this seminar. Sheila Whittaker, a Certified Sommelier, French Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma candidate and Firefly sales advisor will be your tour guide through the tasting trip. At La Table Commune, there are a maximum of 12 guests, so you will have ample opportunity to join the discussion and get all of your questions answered by a familiar face.
Your global wine adventure will include six to eight classic styles of wine and a discussion of each one, where it comes from and the grapes it is made from. Whether you’re a wine newbie or you’ve been drinking wine for decades, you’re sure to try something new and learn a little something along the way. If you find a new favourite, you will enjoy a 10 per cent discount on your shopping after the event.
Knowing what you like and what to expect from different bottles of wine can really help you to make wine purchases that are better suited to your own taste. This class will give you the tools you need to identify and describe what you like and you can use these tools to continue to learn every time you taste a wine. Light snacks will be provided from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese and we will have a chance to discuss pairing wine with food.
There’s no better winter getaway than a quick trip around the globe – and travelling with Sheila is always an intoxicating adventure.
Date: Monday, March 21, 2011
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $35
Location: 2857 Cambie St, Vancouver
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to purchase your ticket and reserve your seat. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store. Visit: www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
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UPCOMING TASTINGS AT LEGACY LIQUOR STORE
rare drams and legacy present a whisky seminar
7-9 pm thursday march 10, 2011
harvest table event $35 (HST INC) Click here for tickets and more information
Legacy welcomes Bob Kyle, owner of Rare Drams, a whisky importer, to the Harvest Table. Bob will lead a tasting of six whiskies ranging from Islay, Speyside and Highland. The lineup is incredible! Learn what makes whisky so unique and the different regions.
jameson irish whiskey tasting
4-7 pm friday march 11, 2011
Saint Patrick Day plans this weekend? Then don’t forget this Irish staple – Jameson whiskey. Today, 220 years after John Jameson opened the doors of his distillery in Dublin, Jameson is the fastest growing whiskey in the world and the world’s leading Irish whiskey brand, distilled in Midleton, Co. Cork.
skillogalee wine tasting
2-6 pm saturday march 12, 2011
Sparkling Riesling (NV)
Clean, fresh, Clare-fruit lemony aromas with lovely bright, crisp flavours and revitalising structure that brings a smile to the sparkles and an uncomplicated pleasure in the wine.
2010 Riesling
Skillogalee has nominated by Gourmet Traveller “Wine” Magazine as one of Australia’s Top Ten Riesling producers. The 2010 vintage continues the proud tradition – zingy lime and lemon citrus with some mineral notes and a lingering crisp, dry finish – ideal on its own or with seafood.
2008 Trevarrick Riesling
* WBM 1 in 100 Wine December 2008
* Gold Medal Clare Valley Wine Show 2008
“This dramatic Riesling is one of the most stunning wines made from this variety this vintage. It tastes like very pure green apple skin and lemon blossom, with mouth-consuming minerality and phenomenal length. It will mature for decades with effortless precision” – 96 points – Tyson Stelzer
madhouse wife chardonnay and kestral lady in red wine tasting
2-6 pm sunday march 13, 2011
Don’t miss this tasting with two lovely ladies on the label! An opportunity to try a great Washington producer and a good value white wine!
kiss me I’m irish!
4-7 pm thursday march 17, 2011
Legacy celebrate all things Irish (booze, that is) with this Irish themed tasting – beers, whiskey and a little Bailey’s for dessert!
stealth vodka crantinis
4-7 pm friday march 18, 2011
Stealth Vodka is distilled four times for a clean, smooth taste. Served neat or with your favourite mixer (in this case, Cranberry juice!), Stealth Vodka is an outstanding value at 24.75.
molson m tasting
2-6 pm saturday march 19, 2011
Molson M is precision brewed with a gentler process which helps retain the hop flavour and preserve the subtle flavours created by the yeast during fermentation. A most drinkable lager.
licor 43 tasting
2-6 pm sunday march 20, 2011
Licor 43 is a smooth Spanish temptation..made according to a secret formula where only natural ingredients are used. 43 carefully selected fruits and herbs from the Mediterranean basin combine to create a smooth versatile liqueur, with citrus and vanilla essence.
legacy liquor store presents: an evening with twenty something theatre
6-9 pm thursday march 24, 2011
festival style tasting $28 (HST INC) click here for tickets and more information
Legacy is pleased to announce the first of four Charity Tastings that will take place in 2011. Net proceeds from ticket sales are donated to Twenty Something Theatre, a Vancouver based independent theatre company dedicated to producing contemporary theatre that is provocative, edgy and relevant to a young generation. They are a not-for profit registered Charity. With your ticket purchase we invite you to come sample the many different products being poured at this festival tasting. Food pairings are provided as well. Please join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening!
Visit: www.legacyliquorstore.com
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RED CARD UNVEILS NEW LUNCH MENU
Vancouver’s Most Stylish Sports Bar Offers a Fun, Fresh and Fast Lunch Menu
Vancouver, BC (March 2, 2011) – Red Card unveils a new lunch menu showcasing inventive, well-executed and delicious Italian inspired dishes. Perfect for those looking for a tasty and quick lunch, in a vibrant and stylish setting Red Card’s new lunch menu offers excellent value with $7 starters, $10 pastas, $12 12-inch pizzas and $12 mains.
Red Card’s talented executive Chef Andreas Wechselberger has created a fun and fresh menu that will change weekly based on seasonal ingredients. Handmade pastas are delectable, while thin-crust pizzas are made with fresh-daily dough, fired to perfection in the high-tech, “Marana Forni” wood-burning pizza oven, specially shipped from Italy. Dishes on the current lunch menu include a winter caprese salad; rigatoni with roasted fennel, house-made sausage, fresh ricotta and tomato; and the Francese pizza with caramelized onion, anchovy, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella; mouth-watering paninis are filled with quality ingredients such as peperonata, cappicollo, spicy eggplant, provolone and fresh arugula.
Red Card presents a happening and hearty lunch option to the downtown core, with friendly efficient service. Home to 18 high-def tv screens, a glowing cocktail bar and an impressive beer and wine list, Red Card is fast becoming the place to power lunch Red Card style, take a break from shopping with the girls, or just escape from the office politics for a quick and easy bite. Lunch at Red Card is served Monday to Friday from 11 am to 3 pm.
For more information visit www.redcardsportsbar.ca or folllow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/redcardsportsbar.
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LAST CALL FOR LE VIEUX PIN “APOGEE” MERLOT
As we mentioned a while ago we have changed the name of the Apogée Merlot to Le Vieux Pin Reserve Merlot. This was done to avoid confusion as well as to honor an agreement made with L’École 41 in Washington State.
Our agreement allows us to continue selling wines with the Apogée name until April 2011 and we are already down to a very limitted amount of the Le Vieux Pin Apogée 2005 and 2006.
This is the very same wine that 3 Michelin star celebrity chef Jean-Georges was “Blown Away by” (see link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCh6n26k8RI) when he tasted it at Market Restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver (video curtsey of Chris Morrow, CNN)
We are offering this wine for $60 dollars a bottle. This is the best ever price we have offered on this wine and this offer expires strictly on April 1st when our agreement with L’École 41 requires us to stop using the “Apogée” name or until quantities last!
We have also dug into our wine library to offer a very special vertical release. This 3 year vertical is a terrific way to start a collection, or makes a fantastic gift.
Le Vieux Pin Apogée merlot vertical:
2x Apogée 2005, 2x Apogée 2006 and 2x Merlot Reserve 2007
For $378 (only $63 a bottle!)
Orders are processed on first come first serve basis. To order this very special limited offer, please contact Ashlea by email, phone or fax:
Tel:250.495.8180
Fax:250.495.8160
sales@levieuxpin.ca
CALLING LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND RETAILERS! COME AND MEET YOUR MAKER!
Friday, March 4, 2011 (Vancouver, BC) – Local food businesses in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are signing up to Meet Your Maker where local food producers and local food buyers find each other, scheduled for Monday March 14. This local event is modeled after Portland, Oregon’s very successful ‘Farmer-Chef Connection’ which since 2001, has grown to connect more than 250 producers and 150 buyers who are collectively doing over $19 million in annual business.
Co-organizers FarmFolkCityFolk and Local Food First know that consumer demand for local food has been rising steadily during the past few years, especially with the popularity of the 100 Mile Diet. “It’s more than a 100 mile diet, though, it’s a long-term investment in Vancouver’s food future,” says FarmFolk’s Bonita Magee, “and if Vancouver wants to be the greenest city by 2020, we’re going to have to increase local food production.”
Tara McDonald, Executive Director of the Vancouver Farmers Markets and Local Food First committee member, adds “Meet Your Maker provides a great opportunity for small businesses to connect with suppliers, gain access to niche products, and scale up their businesses by going local.” She knows all about demand as she has seen Vancouver’s farmers’ markets increase from one seasonal market to five seasonal markets with at least one market every week, year round.
Businesses attending Meet Your Maker include farmers and chefs, but also fishers and processors, distributors and retailers. Past participants have commented in a variety of ways that Meet Your Maker provides opportunities they don’t find elsewhere, with comments such as “At other events, you meet consultants, today I met real people,” and “Really enjoyed connecting with people I wouldn’t normally connect with.” The benefits are many ranging from contacts, inside information, feedback on your business, marketing, promotion, trends, to understanding what retailers want, and more. This year, lots of producers have signed up and organizers are urging more local restaurants and retailers who want to increase the amount of local food they’re offering their customers to come to Meet Your Maker. “We’ve got a bigger venue and there’s lots of room to grow, so come on out!” says Magee.
With funding from Vancity, this year’s agenda is packed and there’s a free shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver to help keep the event’s carbon footprint to a minimal. Organizers have invited David Yudkin to be the keynote speaker. Yudkin owns Portland’s Hotlips Pizza and has attend their Farmer-Chef Connection since its beginning. “Who better to inspire and inform our local businesses than someone from the original event?”
Meet Your Maker, now in its 3rd year, has been moved from Vancouver to Fort Langley to make it easier for farmers to attend. Co-organizer Bonita Magee of FarmFolkCityFolk explains, “In 2008 and 2009, the event was held the first week of February in Vancouver and both years we woke up to unexpected snow storms. The storm the first year caused a major accident on Highway 1, preventing more than 20 farmers from getting to the event.” So they’ve moved the date and the location. “The Fort Langley Community Hall is beautiful and it’s a perfect venue for this event.” With its large hall and smaller rooms, participants can break out into different groups to attend one of three workshops offered: Creating a Professional Buying Club; Sourcing Food Processing Equipment; or Sausage Making Equipment and Ingredients. Magee explains, “the workshops chosen are from previous years’ evaluations, so it’s really the participants who pick them. This is their event, we just organize it.” Presentations include New City Market and Shared Harvest, ‘Metro Vancouver’s newest dating service – for food.’ Businesses interested in attending can find more information and a registration link at www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca.
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Feast and Fundraise for Variety – The Children’s Charity
Burnaby, BC (March 7, 2011) – Calling all Foodies! Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, presented by Variety – The Children’s Charity and MarketPlace IGA, is back for the second year in a row! This fun and unique fundraising event will bring together some of BC’s finest Chefs in a battle for your taste buds. Mingle with friends as you sample each delicious brunch offering and cast your ballot to declare one Chef the Food Fight champ!
This year, Food Fight competitors include: Market by Jean-Georges, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Terminal City Club, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort, YEW restaurant + bar, among others. Silent and live auctions will feature items donated by LIFT Bar & Grill, Skoah, Cookworks, Mink Chocolates, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, and many more. Emceed once again by fabulous Vancouver personality, Fred Lee, this stellar lineup is sure to please foodies of all ages and palate predilections so make sure to get your tickets early! A cash bar will be offering a variety of wines, champagne and other liquid libations.
Tickets are $45 and available online at www.variety.bc.ca/foodfight.htm or by calling the Variety office at 604.320.0505.
What: Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch
Where: Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
When: Sunday, April 10th from 11am – 2pm
Variety – The Children’s Charity raises funds and distributes grants to inspire hope, enrich lives, and build a better future for children in British Columbia who have special needs. Since 1965, Variety has raised over $155 million for children and families in the province.
