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From Feast of Fields Press Release:

For the upcoming Feast, prepare to be amazed by the creativity and
care which goes into showcasing all of these great seasonal products.
Some chefs have hinted that we may see a number of takes on a more
conventional fruit, which we eat all year-round, but should be truly
celebrated in September: the tomato.

Don’t wait to buy your tickets for the Feast on Sunday, September 7th;
you will be amazed at what is available right in our own backyards!
Tickets are $75 and are selling fast! Available online at Feast of Fields
The first annual cheese rolling contest will be taking place in Whistler on August 16th, 2008. If you are wish to enter click here: Cheese Rolling.

The Cook school at the Cookstop on 12th Avenue are having a 2 for 1 sale. For more information call 604-873-5683

GK Media Inc is pleased to be presenting an ongoing collection of recipes from Whitecap Books. The recipe that will be featured is Grilled Polenta - Clown’s Buttons - and sausage from the cookbook One Pot Italian Cooking.

To download all of the recipes please use the Recipe iPod Guide or to view please use the site map recipe heading.

The Opus Street Party is on Friday August 1st, 2008 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and you can win VIP invitations by clicking here: Opus Street Party

The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival is being held on August 8th and 9th, 2008.

On August 20th, 2008 The Hart House Restaurant in Burnaby are featuring a culinary California experience. The cost is $45 per person plus taxes and tip.

The Sea to Sky Feast of Fields will be held on August 30th, 2008.

September 12th, 13th and 14th, 2008 is the Eat! Fraser Valley Food and Cooking Festival in Abbotsford.

GK Media Inc is pleased to be presenting a New Tourism BC Feature Article on the South Okanagan: Discover Food and Wine in the South Okanagan

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a cocktail recipe from Josh Pape of Chambar.  This cocktail is titled Remember Vesper Lynd

To download all of the recipes please use the Recipe iPod Guide or to view please use the site map recipe heading.

Located on Arbutus and 16th the new Meinhardt store will please all of the local foodies.

From the press release:
Meinhardt differentiates itself from other retailers by graduating clientele from hearty basics, such as organic eggs and aged Angus AAA beef, to elegant edibles including caviar, black truffle oil and salt from the Mediterranean Sea.
The contemporary 15,000 square foot food emporium features a floor-to-ceiling glass façade, 100 free parking spots, a bounty of fresh flowers and a European-style café to relish your latest taste discovery. Similar to the first store on Granville Street, Meinhardt brings its famous deli counter where shoppers can deliberate over flavourful salads, entrees and sandwiches. The newly branded image translates into stunning graphics and witty limericks that entertain and stimulate throughout the shopping trip.

From Marquis Wine Cellar Press Release: Vancouver, BC (July 22, 2008): Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated 2005 Bordeaux Release & Tasting Event to be held Saturday, September 13, at Marquis Wine Cellars, located at 1034 Davie Street.For $39, ticket holders will be able to taste a selection of wines from the exceptional 2005 Bordeaux vintage. Only 110 tickets will be available and the ticket cost will be refunded if wine purchased totals more than $400. The event will be open exclusively to ticket holders from 9 am - 11 am. Doors open to the general public at 11 am.

Figmint Restaurant:

Are holding an “On the Wood” beer tasting event on August 7th, 2008 featuring Crannog Ale. Please contact 604-875-3312 for more information.

On Saturday July 26th, 2008 Howie’s Bistro and Bar is having a party. Drop by for free salsa lessons. To reserve your spot call 604-415-0006.

Congratulations to Player’s Chophouse Bar and Lounge for celebrating their one year anniversary.

The Smoking Dog Bistro patio is the place to be for their Nicoise salad.

On August 9th, 2008 there is the Slow Food Cycle and Tour. From the press release: The tour will showcase a diversity of farming operations. There will be an opportunity to see a very innovative farm that grows salmon and crayfish entirely on land (no ocean phase) and in the process also produces treats such as watercress and wasabi. They will have a rare opportunity to tour a large commercial dairy farm, run by one of the leading dairy farmers in BC and speak with the dairy farmer. Also on the tour is a farm that grows herbs, makes wonderful herb-inspired treats, and produces chocolates, vinegars, and many other specialty food items.

Edible British Columbia are expanding their chef guided market tours.

GK Media Inc is pleased to be presenting a New Food Vancouver Select Guide Feature Article: EAT! Fraser Valley + Cooking Festival.

Romolo Di Fonzo of Vancouver was the winner of the Food Vancouver Newsletter #3 give away prize: V Cuisine: The Art of Vegan Cooking Cookbook.

The next newsletter will be on August 7th, 2008 and the prize give away is the cookbook: The Guy Can’t Cook.

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