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Keeping It Fresh- Part 1

by Colter Jones 12.07.2011

‘Fresh’ is a term in coffee that has been overused by retailers and consumers alike, to the point that it doesn’t mean anything anymore. What is freshness?
Roast dates have become a popular trend amongst quality coffee companies in order to educate the consumer about the importance of having coffee that is roasted recently. The aromatics [...]

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CinCin Ristorante + Bar is Looking for an Experienced Wine Director

by Editor 12.06.2011

Job details inside.

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Q&A with Chef Dennis Peckham of Black + Blue

by Editor 12.04.2011

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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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What Do Food Nerds Want for Christmas?

by Mette-Marie Hansen 12.01.2011

I will answer this question for you very soon.
For the first time in my life, the pros of actually writing for something like a food blog manifested in some nice PR people offering me the opportunity to test the Nespresso Latissima machine at home for a couple of weeks. As I taste and research coffee [...]

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Local Lounge • Grille, Canadian Professional Bartenders Association, and Tableau Bar Bistro Join the UD Community

by Editor 12.01.2011

Today, we welcome the newest members to join the Urban Diner community, Local Lounge • Grille, Canadian Professional Bartenders Association, and Tableau Bar Bistro. Thank you for your support!

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Sheila Whittaker

by Editor 12.01.2011

Sheila Whittaker grew up in Osoyoos as the wine region was growing up around her.  She became addicted to wine education partially because the more she learned, the more she realized there was to learn, and partially because ‘sommelier’ has a nicer ring than ‘wine-o.’ Now a Certified Sommelier with a Bachelor of Journalism who [...]

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Book Review: “Meat: A Benign Extravagance”

by Todd Caldecott 11.28.2011

Recently I was given a review copy of Simon Fairlie’s new book entitled Meat: A Benign Extravagance, published by Chelsea Green (2010), right around the same time I wrote what some might consider a rather controversial blog on the subject of meat here on Urban Diner. The issue of eating meat is a touchy one, especially here in [...]

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Post Grey Cup PR Party

by Editor 11.28.2011

CPBA presents: Retro Rejuvenation @ Ginger 62 on Monday Nov 28; “Odd Bits” dinner on Nov 28th with acclaimed author Jennifer McLagan at Cibo Trattoria; Extraordinary 7 course Vietti Barolo dinner with Luca Corrado Dec 3rd at Cibo Trattoria; Divino Restaurant & Wine Bar is ready for Christmas; Two Chefs & a Table named food [...]

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Diamonds in the Rough: Finding Craft Beer in Shanghai

by BC Brew 11.27.2011

On a recent visit to Shanghai, I discovered the craft beer revolution is starting to make inroads into China. While Belgian imports are the most widely available, followed by Germans and the Brits, North American craft beer has only just arrived. These are thinly scattered amongst luxury hotels, Western restaurants, and more upscale supermarkets. But [...]

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BC Beer Review: Phillips Ancient Brown Ale

by Jacob Galbraith 11.20.2011

It’s hard to imagine a time when a liquor store in BC didn’t contain at least a few of Phillips Brewing’s products, but 10 years ago that was mostly the case. The brewery had just gotten off the ground, and had begun the arduous task of developing a customer base. Slowly but surely they have [...]

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A Look at the New Wild Rice in New Westminster [video]

by paulkamon 11.19.2011

Check out this ‘behind the scenes’ video with restaurateur Andrew Wong, as he gives a guided tour of his brand new Wild Rice restaurant–soft opening this week in the renovated River Market in New Westminster.
With Re-Up BBQ also staking a claim in the market building, expanding from the wet, cold and cramped quarters of their [...]

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Countdown to Tales of the Cocktail Begins

by BC Brew 11.18.2011

^ Tales of the Cocktail team at Xi Shi cocktail lounge (L-R) Michelle Dunnick, Melissa Young, Ann Tuennerman, Neely Hannah, Christina Gaspari Sudderth.
On Tuesday, Tales of the Cocktail co-founder, Ann Tuennerman, and her New Orleans team kicked off the countdown to Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver 2012 at the Xi Shi cocktail lounge [...]

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