VCBW 2012

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“Parallel 49 Brewing” Opening Up in East Van

by paulkamon 12.20.2011

Beer Santa has some more fine gifts to offer us, but they won’t be delivered until the new year. The beer elves are still busy putting the final touches on two new BC craft breweries that are set to join the growing artisan ranks in 2012.

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Q&A with Chef Dennis Peckham of Black + Blue

by Editor 12.04.2011

(Image by: Brian K Smith)
Describe the concept of Black + Blue…
The concept for Black + Blue is relatively simple. It’s the golden age of steaks. I guess that could be a number of different opinions to different people. For me it means a return to the classic Chicago and New York steakhouses of the 70’s [...]

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Q&A with George Siu of Memphis Blues Barbeque House

by Editor 11.10.2011

(Photo Credit: Brian K. Smith)
Celebrating 10 years in Vancouver this last Wednesday Memphis Blues Barbeque threw an afternoon party at their original flagship location on Broadway, inviting some of their closest friends to help devour a whole hog, some butter-soaked lobster knuckles and a few nicely paired beverages. We caught up with proud co-owner George [...]

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Q&A with Jefferson Alvarez, Executive Chef of Fraîche

by Editor 10.21.2011

Coinciding with the release of his first menu for fall, we drop in on Chef Jefferson Alvarez as he settles in at his elegant new digs high on the hill in West Vancouver: Fraîche.
Where are you from?
Born in Venezuela, quickly transplanted to Toronto where I grew up.
What was your first job in the industry?
Prep-cook and [...]

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