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Wasn’t That a Party!

by Rick Green 07.24.2009

No, I’m not talking about the Irish Rovers at the Unicorn. It’s the extravagant gala opening of Glowbal’s Coast Restaurant, two days after our sneak peek. In case you missed probably the grandest restaurant launch of the year, here are some photos from that evening.

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The Brewmaster’s Table

by Rick Green 07.20.2009

^R&B Brewer, David Bretherick, and Diva at the Met Executive Sous Chef, Jeff Van Geest, collaborated to celebrate Father’s Day with a special brewmaster’s dinner.
When it comes to fine dining, there is a common fallacy that beer has no seat at the table beyond, perhaps, drinking as an aperitif. This is understandable, given that our [...]

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Mekhong: The Spirit of Thailand

by Rick Green 07.10.2009

^ Areerat Lee (left) and Patcharee Champaphan, present Rochelle Clarke of the Glowbal Group with a bottle of Mekhong.

(Photography by Brian K. Smith)
The Bacchus Group recently hosted the Western Canadian launch of Mekhong at Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge. Guests were treated to glasses of Sabai Sabai—a Mekhong signature cocktail, also known as the ‘Thai welcome [...]

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A Trip to the Market

by paulkamon 07.06.2009

Last week I was invited by Chef Brian Fowke of Monbella to accompany him on his daily trip to Granville Island where he personally shops for his market fresh menu. Fortuitously, I have always been intrigued to learn more of the different techniques chefs use when selecting ingredients for their menus, so I was happy [...]

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Irasshaimase Coal Harbour

by Rick Green 07.01.2009

Coal Harbour newcomer, Irashai Grill, is located on the ground level of a nondescript condo that’s easy to miss if you’re driving by, like most people. However, if you’re looking for top quality Japanese food with innovative French and Italian hooks, you may just want to stop by instead.

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Latitude on Main Street

by paulkamon 06.22.2009

Partners Larry Nicolay and Lisa Henderson, formerly of Tofino’s critically acclaimed RainCoast Cafe, have recently opened up a new wine bar and restaurant on Main Street called Latitude.

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The Art of Cocktail Bitters with Lauren Mote

by paulkamon 06.11.2009

Lauren Mote, the new GM and talented mixologist of The Refinery on Granville Street invited a few special guests to sample her new cocktail creations using her house-made bitters.

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UD Pictorial: Patio Season Part 2

by paulkamon 06.05.2009

Check out part two of Jackie Connelly’s patio pictorial inside.

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UD Pictorial: Patio Season Part 1

by paulkamon 05.26.2009

The sun is shining and everything is fine, fine, fine.

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Stella’s On Cambie

by paulkamon 05.11.2009

After a delay because of a slow overseas furniture shipment, the highly anticipated Stella’s on Cambie is now open. Come inside for a sneak peak.

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Sustainable Sushi

by Rick Green 04.27.2009

When we think of food and sustainability, it’s easier to be conscious of what visibly surrounds us on land than beneath the ocean’s waves. Increasingly, however, out of sight can no longer be an excuse to be out of mind. Despite the vastness of the Earth’s seas, there are growing indications that we are reaching [...]

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Fuel’s Suckling Pig Event

by paulkamon 03.29.2009

I was just sitting down in front of my computer to start working on the upcoming Urban Diner Awards party when I got a call from Tom Doughty at Fuel asking me to come down for their Suckling Pig Event. One remaining seat at the bar had come available and he was holding it for [...]

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