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Awards

BC Beer Awards

by paulkamon 03.16.2010

The Vancouver Craft Beer Week organizing committee is proud to announce the first ever BC Beer Awards by Brewery Creek. On Monday, March 22nd, an expert judging panel will review over 150 beers from all across British Columbia at an undisclosed location.

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Photo of the Day: Bilodeau Honoured with Canadian Wine

by paulkamon 02.19.2010

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! [...]

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John Blakeley Honoured by Government of France

by paulkamon 12.07.2009

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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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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Cibo Wins enRoute Award

by paulkamon 10.28.2009

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

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2009 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

by paulkamon 04.15.2009

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

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2009 UD Awards: Voting Ends at Midnight Tonight!

by paulkamon 04.01.2009

At midnight tonight, voting in the 2009 Urban Diner Awards will end and the tallying will begin! Winners will be announced on April the 6th on the front page. If you are a registered UD Forum member and intend to vote, do it today before midnight or forever hold your peace. Good luck everybody! ~ [...]

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Andrea Vescovi Named Sommelier of the Year

by paulkamon 03.27.2009

(Photo by: John James Sherlock)
Andrea Vescovi, wine director of Top Table’s Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar has just been named ‘Sommelier of the Year‘ at the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Congratulations! ~ PK

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2009 Urban Diner Awards Vote Has Begun

by paulkamon 03.25.2009

Inside are the official nominations from the Urban Diner Forum members for the 2009 UD Awards. Voting has begun and the results will be revealed here on April 6th. Good luck everybody! ~ PK
UPDATED TO SHOW ALL CATEGORY NOMINATIONS: March 26/09

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2009 Urban Diner Awards ~ Final Nominations

by paulkamon 03.20.2009

Finally, we have the “Best New” and “Industry” category nominations. All members of the Urban Diner Forum are invited to begin nominating their favourites in the following:
Best New
Best New Formal
Best New Casual
Best New Design
Best New Restaurant Bar
Industry
Best Kitchen Team
Best Service Team
Chef of the Year
Bartender of the Year
Sommelier of the Year
Service All Star
We will take the top 5 [...]

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2009 Urban Diner Awards ~ Round 2 Nominations

by paulkamon 03.18.2009

UPDATED: March 18/09
Next up is the local dining nominations. All members of the Urban Diner Forum are invited to begin nominating their favourites in the following categories:
Local Dining
Best Restaurant Formal
Best Restaurant Casual
Best Value
Best European Formal (French, Italian)
Best European Casual (include Bistros)
Best Middle East/Africa <—NEW CATEGORY
Best Asian
Best Americas (South, Central)
Best Regional
Best Desserts
Best Wine List
Best Beer List
Best Café
We will [...]

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2009 UD Award Nominations Have Begun!

by paulkamon 03.16.2009

Here we go! The 750+ members of the Urban Diner Forum we have begun the nomination process for the following categories. We will take the top 5 from each category to the award vote and announce the winners at a kick-ass party at Voya on April 6th.
Regional
Best Suburban
Best Whistler
Best Okanagan
Best Victoria
Best Vancouver Island
The Retail
Best Beer [...]

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