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Sunny Summer Solstice PR

by Editor 06.22.2010

The Glowbal Collection of Restaurants – June features; Hamilton Street Grill welcomes winemaker Randy Picton of Nk’Mip Cellars; Felix Turianskyj joins OPUS Vancouver team as acting executive chef; Caffè Artigiano takes the world stage once again at the 2010 World Barista Championships; Au Petit Chavignol presents “Summer of Riesling 2010″; The Smoking Dog Bistro welcomes [...]

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White Bear Wines Help Save Wildlife Habitat

by paulkamon 04.21.2010

Anthony Von Mandl, proprietor of Mark Anthony Brands, generously presented a $100,00 cheque to George Heyman of Sierra Club Canada and Darcy Dobell of World Wildlife Fund Canada yesterday in support of their critical and ongoing conservation initiatives to preserve the wild habitat of the BC central coast, also known as the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Ready. Set. Go!

by paulkamon 04.19.2010

One of the this city’s great celebrations, the 32nd annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival kicks off today. This year’s regional themes are Argentina and New Zealand, and the global focus is on Rosé.
While many of the events are sold out by popular demand, there are a few tickets left to some select gatherings, click [...]

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PR ~ Early Spring Edition

by paulkamon 03.04.2010

The Glowbal Collection – March features; Cru celebrates success of Okanagan’s Painted Rock with winemaker’s dinner; Food and beverage photography class; Cassini Cellars dinner at DB Bistro highlights the Okanagan; Portfolio 2008 futures offering; Opus Oscar viewing party; Laughing Stock Wine Maker’s dinner at Bistrot Bistro.

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Sandhill “Winery of the Year” Celebration

by Katherine van der Gracht 02.07.2010

There’s something to be said about drinking with the dolphins.
The “Winery of the Year” celebration hosted at the Vancouver Aquarium honouring Sandhill Winery and Master Winemaker, Howard Soon, brought an entirely new meaning to the saying, “drinking like a fish”. There was certainly no shortage of wines to sample at the Monday, January 18th event, [...]

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Pre-Games PR Blast

by paulkamon 01.21.2010

Grab Your Glass-Tickets to Wine Festival Events Available Feb.2nd; Cru Haiti fundraising dinner; Laughing Stock’s 2010 Market Review and Forecast; 2009 JoieFarm vintage release; Fraiche Restaurant teams up with Naramata’s Foxtrot Vineyards for a 5 course winemaker’s dinner; Jean Georges protége to head Market by Jean-Georges in Shangri-La Hotel; Kris Kabush named Hart House executive chef; db Bistro presents: Jackée Guillou [...]

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Pre Holiday Madness PR Delivery

by paulkamon 12.14.2009

“Sustainably Stuffed” food drive at SIP Lounge and The Refinery; Charmed 365 days and counting; Araxi and Blue Water Cafe win Gourmand World Cookbook Awards; Sarah McCauley appointed Wine Director at CinCin Ristorante; Merroir + Terroir – Blue Water Cafe’s Unsung Heroes Menu sings of the sea; Maenam to open 7 days a week; MIX [...]

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Of Mostly Wine and Food…

by paulkamon 10.08.2009

Big Guns + Bubbles at Araxi; The Italians are coming to Blue Water Cafe; Hamilton Street Grill’s Monthly Wine Tasting Series; 5th Annual Taste of Yaletown Event in Support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

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James Kendal Leaving Quails’ Gate

by paulkamon 10.08.2009

After three seasons as Director of Hospitality with Quails’ Gate, James Kendal has decided to move back to the hotel sector. James has recently accepted a General Manager position with a Banff Based Development company, Arctos and Bird, which oversees a number of projects and owns a boutique hotel in Banff, Alberta. James will [...]

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Fall Fresh PR Delivery

by paulkamon 10.05.2009

Tinhorn Creek presents: 2 dinners, a 6-pack and a Syrah; Happy Hour with Pertaringa Winery at R.TL; Bistrot Bistro Fall menu welcomes back old favourites; October Feast at the Smoking Dog Bistro; Laughing Stock Portfolio upcoming release on October 15th; Master Food Styling and Photography Workshop at PICA.

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