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Gold Medal Plates Winner Announced

by Editor 11.06.2011

From the official press release:
(Photos by: Ron Sombilon)
VANCOUVER, BC (Nov. 4, 2011) – Chef Rob Feenie of Cactus Club Restaurants proved his culinary prowess by taking home the gold medal at the Vancouver 2011 Gold Medal Plates competition held at The Westin Bayshore. Chef Feenie went head-to-head with 10 of British [...]

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Signature Dish Dine Out Festival – November 1-18

by Editor 11.01.2011

If you have been looking for an opportunity to explore the Lower Mainland’s world-class Chinese restaurant scene in more depth, the recent launch of the “Signature Dish Dine Out Festival” is a wonderful opportunity.

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Food Freedom Alert: Rally for Dairy Farmer Michael Schmidt

by paulkamon 11.01.2011

On Wednesday, November 2nd at 9 am there will be a rally for Food Freedom outside the New Westminster Supreme Court (651 Carnarvon Street) in support of dairy farmer Michael Schmidt who has been on a hunger strike for the past 33 days fighting contempt of court charges imposed upon him for distributing raw milk [...]

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October PR Update

by Editor 10.24.2011

Raising the Steaks: The GLOWBAL COLLECTION opens Black+Blue October 29; Painted Rock in residence at Sidecut Four Seasons Resort Whistler; Guest Chef Dinner: CinCin’s Chef Todd Howard welcomes celebrity chef Mark McEwan; Jadot wine dinner at Hawksworth; Invest in gold… again: Portfolio 2009 release; Marquis Wine Cellars presents: The wines of South Africa; New Sunday [...]

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Events Pictorial: Taste of Yaletown, Wine Yacht, iPad Menus at Lift

by Editor 10.17.2011

Check out some photos from a few of the exciting F&B events Urban Diner has attended over the last couple weeks.
(Images by Brian K. Smith)

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Vancouver Aquarium’s 2011 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Competition

by Editor 10.12.2011

Former Food Network colleagues Ned Bell and Anthony Sedlak square off in this hilarious video promoting the upcoming Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Competition at the Vancouver Aquarium on November 23rd.

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Exclusive Giveaway! Ride the Cyclone & Edible Canada – WINNER

by Editor 10.12.2011

Congrats Cecilia Rosner, you have won the ‘Ride the Cyclone Edible Canada’ contest on Urban Diner!

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Autumn PR Delivery

by Editor 10.11.2011

UPDATED – 10/12/11
Marquis Wines Grand Tasting for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland; News from Okanagan Crush Pad; Napa Valley Wines celebrated at sumptuous Chambar dinner; “Bring on the Bubble”; Autumn Wine Dinners at CinCin; YEW Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen takes to the Edible Canada Food Stage at Vancouver Home & Design Show; LFNG Portfolio [...]

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Oktoberfest & Harvestfest – Winner

by Editor 10.06.2011

Congrats to Meghan Radomske, you are the winner of 2 tickets to Oktoberfest & Harvestfest!

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October Is BC Craft Beer Month

by Editor 10.03.2011

It’s official, the Province of British Columbia in a proclamation signed by Attorney General, Barry Penner, has deemed October to be BC Craft Beer Month; a time to celebrate the 50+ breweries and brew pubs across the province that dedicate themselves to making the finest craft beer.

For more information, including a list of events taking [...]

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Fall PR Harvest

by Editor 09.27.2011

New faces, flavours & wine fuelled events land at Beachside Forno this fall; Internationally celebrated artists delight diners at Hawksworth Restaurant; CRU re-opens with new look and new menus; Weekend brunch at the Oakwood Canadian Bistro; Quails’ Gate Winery brings home double gold from int’l Pinot Noir competition; “Write drunk; Edit sober”; Upcoming ‘La Table [...]

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