Archive for Awards
February 19, 2010 at 1:39 pm · Filed under 2010 Olympics, Awards, Paul Kamon, Wine
After sabering open a bottle of Tribute commemorative Sparkling wine with a downhill ski, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery founder Harry McWatters and senior winemaker Mark Wendenburg presented Alexandre Bilodeau, the first Canadian to win an Olympic Gold Medal on Canadian soil, with a signed bottle of Tribute Gold.
With a ski?! I’d love to see that picture! ~ PK
~ Image courtesy of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
December 7, 2009 at 4:22 pm · Filed under Awards, Kitsilano, Press Releases, Restaurant News

In a ceremony held last Monday (November 30), the Government of France, as represented by its Consul General to Vancouver, Mr. Alexandre Garcia, honoured restaurateur (and owner of Bistro Pastis) John Blakeley by naming him a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Merite Agricole.
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November 25, 2009 at 5:25 pm · Filed under Awards, Downtown, Events, Okanagan, Press Releases, Restaurant News, UD Member News, Wine

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 now available for sale online; Holidays at Q4;
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October 28, 2009 at 1:02 pm · Filed under Awards, Downtown, Food Media & Reviews, Paul Kamon, Restaurant News, Talking Points
A big congratulations to restaurant director, Sebastien Le Goff, Chef Neil Taylor and the entire Cibo crew on their winning of enRoute Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant in Canada” award for 2009! Awesome news. Read full the article, here. ~ PK
April 15, 2009 at 11:32 am · Filed under Awards, Events, Restaurant News, Talking Points

Big congratulations to all the winners of the 20th Annual Vancouver Magazine Awards:
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