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Directly from the Pop Opera Press Release:

JERMAINE DUPRI - FEBRUARY 23

Pop Opera is proud to welcome urban music legend JERMAINE DUPRI during the 2010 games. A multiple Grammy award winner, JD is one of the major players involved in creating the modern musical landscape thru his work with countless hip hop rnb and soul acts from the 80s thru to the present.  Expect a classic selection from one of the originators of the game.

9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Pop Opera - 686 West Hastings Street

LIL JON - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25

One of the true godfathers of Crunk, Lil Jon and Da East Side Boyz have been tearin upn da club for well over a decade. The massive Yeah with Usher is easily one of the biggest club bangers in Hip Hop history, but only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Lil jons appearances on massive urban records  Get Buck In Here, Salt Shaker, Snap Yo Fingaz to name a few. Recent collabs with Pitbull, LMFAO and DJ Class have also firmly cemented Lil Jon in the emerging club electro scene and made him a mainstay in the VIP booths in Las Vegas, Hollywood and Miami. Join us Feb 25th for a huge night with one of the biggest in the game.

9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Pop Opera - 686 West Hastings Street

Directly from the George Ultra Lounge Press Release:

Vancouver’s George Ultra Lounge Goes for Gold……And Silver…And Bronze…with 2010 Mixlympics

Top International Bartenders compete @ the 2010 George Mixlympic Games

Sponsored by Martin Miller’s Gin & Arc’teryx

Sunday, February 21 – Doors open at 12:00 pm
George Ultra Lounge, 1137 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC (February 17, 2010) — Everybody has medal fever this month in Vancouver and the international bartenders visiting George Ultra Lounge are no exception!  George bartender Shaun Layton has invited some of the best cocktail creators in the world to mix it up at George Ultra Lounge during the Olympics.  With so much bartending talent in one place, it just made sense to turn it into a competition.

The 2010 George Mixlympic Games will see ten intensely competitive bartenders - 6 international, 4 Canadian - compete head-to-head in a black box style event.  These masters of mixology will be vying for the top prize - $500 cash provided by Martin Miller’s Gin, but there will be medals too.  Gold, silver and bronze, just like the athletes competing in Vancouver and Whistler. Judges will be smartly outfitted with stylish Arc’teryx jackets.

The event is free and open to the public.  Doors open at 12:00 pm but it might be best to get in line a little bit earlier.  The Games begin at 12:30 pm.

The international contestants are:

Joe Stokoe – Bar Manager for all three All Star Lanes, London, UK

Abdul Kpekawa – Bartender, All Star Lanes, London, UK

David Grieg – Bartender, All Star Lanes, London, UK

Ola Carlson – Bartender, Box 101, Stockholm, Sweden

Nicolos de Soto, Bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club & Curio Parlour, Paris, France

Charles Tan – Bartender, China Club, Paris, France.

Representing Canada will be:

Mark Brand - Owner, Boneta and The Diamond, Vancouver

David Wolwidnyk - Bar Manager, West, Vancouver

Jay Jones – Owner, The Pourhouse, Vancouver

Darryl Macdonald – Bartender, Port, Toronto

The extremely talented judges who will have the enviable job of tasting the cocktails and choosing the best are:

Rebecca Bollwitt – Vancouver Blogger, Miss 604

Jay Garnett – President, Whitefish Group

Shaun Layton – Bar Manager, George Ultra Lounge

Andrew Morrison – Editor, Scout Magazine

Neal Mclennan – Editor, Western Living Magazine

George Oliphant - Host, NBC LX-TV

Joanne Sasvari – Freelance Journalist and Mixology Expert

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature video:

Lauren Mote: Minus Nine Cocktail

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature cocktail recipe:

Minus Nine Cocktail by Lauren Mote

To download all of the recipes please use the recipe iPod guide or go to the Recipes page.

Directly from the Donnelly Hospitality Management Press Release:

DHM’s Olympic Spirit

Donnelly Hospitality Management Celebrates the Olympics in Style

(Vancouver, BC) February 4, 2010 - Donnelly Hospitality Management, the company behind Vancouver’s finest nightclubs, bars and pubs, will celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in unparalleled style. Throughout February, DHM nightclubs Modern Dance Club, Pop Opera, Bar None, Republic and The Granville Room cocktail lounge will welcome guests with the city’s most high-end nightclub events, while DHM Pubs will be the most exciting places to watch athletes from around the world vie for gold.

Throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Donnelly Pubs will be the coolest locales for catching all the Olympic action, thanks to their edgy atmosphere, flat-screen TVs and full-service food menus—printed in French, Spanish, German, Russian and Mandarin—available from 10 am to 3 am. After the evening’s sporting events have come to a close, The Calling, Library Square Public House, The Lamplighter, The Metropole, Smiley’s Public House and The Academic will ease into nightclub-style parties, complete with vibrant atmospheres and DJs spinning into the wee hours.

Pop Opera, the most popular destination in Vancouver’s high-end club scene, welcomes legendary urban music producer and DJ Jermaine Dupri on February 23 for his first show in Vancouver. The rapper and Grammy-winning songwriter has worked with Usher and Mariah Carey, and has a celebrity fan base that includes Jamie Foxx. On February 17, hip-hop legend Biz Markie takes the stage. Pop Opera welcomes a number of special guest DJs throughout the Olympics. Pop Opera, 686 W. Hastings Street. Open daily from 8:30pm – 3:00am.

Republic, Vancouver’s premiere nightclub, toasts the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with Olympic Opening and Closing galas on February 12 and 28. After walking the red carpet and having their photos snapped in front of the media wall, guests will dance to tunes spun by DJs Coki, Matty C and Kenya and sample Olympic inspired cocktails created by renowned Vancouver mixologist Trevor Kallies. Tickets are $30 tickets and available at Clubzone.com. February will see Republic’s usual stellar talent, including DJ Supafly, Trevor Risk, The Boyscouts, Matty C and others. 958 Granville Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 8:00 pm - 3:00am.

Award-winning Modern Dance Club is a discotheque for the new millennium and Gastown’s premier spot for club music – from big electro to blog house, drum n bass to classic hip hop. The Modern is housed in a heritage building and equipped with two floors of state-of-the-art sound and light systems, finished with dark smoked glass, multi-coloured tile and sleek neon lines. Special DJ-hosted events will be held from February 12th to February 28th, including DJ Fashen, Goodlife, and DJ Spider. 7 Alexander Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 9:00pm – 3:00am.

Bar None, the epicenter of nightlife in Yaletown, hosts a rotating lineup of Vancouver’s finest DJs, including Zak Santiago, Marlon J English and DJ Marvel. Vancouver’s only true New York night club boasts a Soho attitude and feel, from its innovative cocktails and brick and wood interior to the impressive lineup of international and local DJs and live talent, including live reggae and retro classics from Mostly Marley. 1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 9:00pm - 3am.

The Granville Room, the Vancouver entertainment district’s true speakeasy, gets into the spirit of the games with Olympic Inspired Cocktails crafted by Trevor Kallies. Each cocktail is inspired by a great Canadian Olympic moment and showcases Canadian liquor and ingredients: The Winner Take All, Lord of the Oval, The Gold, Silver and Greene, The Double Lucky Loonie. An oasis of good taste and casual elegance, The Granville Room focuses on excellent service, quality craft cocktails, a boutique dining menu and DJs spinning nightly. 957 Granville Street, Vancouver. Open daily from 8:00pm.

Donnelly Hospitality Management (DHM) is a creative and diverse management company. DHM owns and operates award-winning nightclubs: Pop Opera, Republic, Bar None, and the Modern; popular pubs: Biminis Public House, The Calling, The Library Square Public House, the Academic and the Lamplighter; the cocktail lounge The Granville Room, and the Metropole. The company’s attention to detail, impressive entertainment calendars, modern designs, community and charity support, and strict policies on patron safety have earned them a reputation as an industry leader in Vancouver. For more information please visit: www.dhmbars.ca

Directly from the Elixir Bistro and Opus Bar Press Release:

SWEET, SEDUCTIVE VALENTINE’S DAY AT ELIXIR BISTRO & OPUS BAR
Dive Into Decadence on February 14th

(Vancouver, BC) February 3, 2010 - On February 14th, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar welcome guests with sweets, seduction—and that signature OPUS luxury.

On Valentine’s Day, casual French bistro Elixir invites guests to savour a decadent four-course menu and amuse bouche. After sampling kushi oysters on the half shell with champagne jelly and caviar, guests will relish a sunchoke and truffle veloute, roasted candy cane beets or Qualicum Bay scallops. Perfect for a romantic evening a deux, the lobster paella, beef Wellington and rack of lamb mains are designed for sharing. And because February 14 is incomplete without something sweet, the meal is capped with a bittersweet chocolate mille-feuille with black cherry sorbet and Valentines petit fours. The four-course menu with amuse bouche is $85.00 per person.

At OPUS Bar, guests will sip a bold, sweet or seductive cocktail then dive into a savoury shared platter of s&b tempura oysters, red curry prawn skewer and Mediterranean lamb popsicle. For dessert? A tier of seductive Valentine’s sweets, including chocolate pistachio éclairs, milk chocolate chai truffles, chocolate macaroons with cherry-chocolate ganache and a hot chocolate shot with passion fruit marshmallow. The savoury and sweet platters and choice of cocktail are $55.00 per person.

Directly from the CRU Restaurant Press Release:

CRU Helps Haiti with Fundraising Dinner

February 3, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Vancouver’s CRU restaurant is pleased to announce that it has raised $7600 to donate to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.  CRU held a gala fundraising dinner on Sunday January 31st.  100% of the dinner revenue and silent auction proceeds went to charity.

The fundraiser was truly a team effort, as CRU staff volunteered their time and donated their tips, and the restaurant, with help from their suppliers, donated all food and beverages for the event.  The monies raised will be matched by the Canadian government, making the total donation to Haiti relief efforts $15,200.

CRU’s Owner Mark Taylor wishes to thank all his generous guests, the silent auction contributors, and his fantastic staff for their hard work.

Directly from the Youthco Press Release:

VANCOUVER RESTAURANTS STEP UP TO SUPPORT YOUTHCO ON WORLD AIDS DAY WEEKEND - NOVEMBER 28th & 29th
VANCOUVER, BC –(November 18, 2009) – A number of Vancouver restaurants have stepped up to the plate for the 4th Annual AIDS Benedict fundraiser, part of World AIDS Day Weekend. Proceeds from breakfast served November 28 and 29 at these restaurants will go to supporting YouthCO’s ongoing education and awareness programs.
Participating Restaurants Include:
Autumn Brook Gallery – Brunch a laGalerie
Bandidas
Bayside Lounge
Checker’s Grill
Deacon’s Corner
Edge Café
Elixir Bar & Restaurant
The Fountainhead Pub
The Main Café
Marmalade Kitchen & Bar
Provence Marinaside
Seb’s Market Grill
Subeez
Twisted Fork
Wazubee

Lower Mainland residents can help support children and youth in B.C. who are impacted by HIV and AIDS by eating brunch at any AIDS Benedict host restaurant. This “eggsellent” event blends scrumptious eggs benedict breakfasts with public education to help raise awareness about children and youth in B.C. impacted by HIV and AIDS. Contributions from AIDS Benedict will allow youth to access programs and support they might not otherwise have. YouthCO brings young people together to make a difference in their communities. Each year, more than 150 youth volunteers reach over 6,000 students with prevention and education throughout the Lower Mainland.

Directly from the Granville Room Press Release:

As the Olympic torch makes its way across Canada, the Granville Room shows its spirit with the announcement of its Olympic-inspired cocktails, created by resident bar star Trevor Kallies. Available January 1st until the end of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, each cocktail is inspired by a great Canadian Olympic moment and showcases Canadian liquor and ingredients. Trevor created five cocktails in honour of the five Olympic rings, which sell for $9 each.

The Winner Take All, inspired by Cindy Klassen’s 2006 speed skating performance in Turin, blends Crown Royal Special Reserve Whiskey, honey syrup, Gamay Noir float and flamed orange peel. Lord of the Oval is named for Gaetan Boucher’s three medals in long-track speed skating at 1984’s Sarajevo games, and marries Wiser’s deluxe, muddled red grapes, peach bitters, ginger ale and peach juice. The Gold, Silver and Greene, inspired by Nancy Greene’s 1968 double medal performance in Grenoble, melds Victoria gin, Barnston Island basil, simple syrup, grapefruit juice and orange-flower water. The Double Lucky Loonie, named for the men’s and women’s hockey teams (which both took home gold from the 2002 games in Salt Lake City), blends Canadian Club Premium Whiskey, maple syrup, Whistler Black Tusk Ale and Sortilege Canadian Whiskey & Maple Liqueur. The Golden Redemption, named for Jamie Salé and David Pelletier’s near miss of figure skating gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City games, marries Alberta Premium Rye with applesauce, fresh lemon juice and a dash of Fee Brothers’ rhubarb bitters.

An oasis of good taste and casual elegance in the Entertainment District, the Granville Room is Vancouver’s true speakeasy: little talked about and much loved. Busy with metropolitan locals and a chic pre-club and post-theatre crowd, the Granville Room focuses on excellent service, fine, quality craft cocktails and a boutique dining menu. The richly dark interior is accented by large mirrors, cozy seating and a lavish bar. The Granville Room is located 957 Granville Street in Vancouver, BC (604-633-0056) and is open daily from 10 pm - 2 am.

Directly from the Morning Bay Press Release:

November 22nd, 2009 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Morning Bay Vineyards Dinner at The District.  $70 per person for 4 courses with pairings.

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature cocktail recipe.

Sophistic Cocktail from Donnelly Hospitality

Directly from the Provence Newsletter:

November is approaching bringing crisp winter air, gray rainy days and long dark nights. We love the nights as they are perfect for spending time with family & friends. We at Provence Marinaside believe in celebrating family & friends with exquisite food and wine. Therefore, for all of you, our Provence family, we invite you to join us from October 31st until the end of November and receive 20% off of any bottle of wine! Mention the code word ‘Cellier’ to your server and choose your favorite wine from our award winning selection! In the spirit of giving we will be donating 5% of all bottled wine sales to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! So, spend time with your favorite people, indulge in your favorite Provence dishes from our traditional menu or our November Chef’s menu, drink your favorite wines and help those less fortunate! Join us and start the season of love, charity and giving early!

Speaking of the season… it is that time of year again! Join us for all of your seasonal parties and celebrations. To avoid disappointment book your reservations soon. You can book online or phone 604.681.4144 and we can help you plan the perfect event just right for you!

Visit us at www.provencevancouver.com and have a look at our large party menus, including our seasonal menus. We look forward to spending time with you over the holidays.

Looking for the perfect gift? For the entire months of November & December the Chef is offering an amazing gift to keep for yourself or give away. When you purchase a $100.00 gift certificate for Provence Marinaside you will receive a signed copy of ‘New World Provence, modern French cooking for friends and family’**, a cookbook filled with all of the love and magic that Jean-Francis & Alessandra have created. Bring your family together; cook, laugh, love… ‘Good food, good life.’

Directly from the Art of Cocktail Press Release:

Whet your whistle with workshops.

Cocktails are nothing if not versatile. They can be a beacon you work towards during a long day, the kick-off to a great dinner party or the sophisticated start of an evening to remember. It’s no wonder they’re enjoying a resurgence. And there’s so much to explore, from the rich history of the cocktail and the celebrity bartenders of old to the latest molecular mixology trend. Art of the Cocktail is a fun way to experience everything cocktail in a festival setting. Great workshops like the Best Is Fresh, It’s Always Better with Bitters and the Comeback Kid will give you rare knowledge to up your cocktail game.

Bridget Albert, author of Market-Fresh Mixology, hosts the Best Is Fresh, a journey through the creation of seasonal, well-balanced and tasty cocktails. Bridget takes the creation of cocktails very seriously and is in high demand as a mixology instructor. Learn the essentials of using fresh local produce along with the finest spirits in your cocktails.

Bitters are very important to the art of cocktail creation. No one knows this better than Scrappy whose small-batch boutique bitters grace the bar tops of some of the finest food and drink establishments in the Pacific Northwest. It’s Always Better with Bitters proves the best cocktails are the perfect alchemy that comes from mixing alcohol, something sweet, and Scrappy’s Bitters. Learn to make your own bitters at this workshop.

All hail the return of the Green Fairy! Absinthe is making a comeback and leading the charge is Gwydion Stone and his boutique distillery in Oregon where he makes Marteau, some of the finest Absinthe in the world. The Comeback Kid will help dispel some of the myths surrounding Absinthe, and let you in on why its return is so exciting for all serious mixologists.

The Art of the Cocktail brings the most notable mixologists and distillers to Victoria to lead 90-minute workshops on topics that will inspire your cocktail making and raise your game. Tickets for each Workshop are $20 and only available in advance.

The Art of the Cocktail is a fundraiser for the Victoria Film Festival.

Directly from the Edible British Columbia Press Release:

Our events team has been working hard to line up BC’s Best for our 2010 Market Dinner series, and with the release of today’s schedule, we’re all very excited about our biggest year ever!

Our popular BC’s Best Market Dinners showcase BC’s top culinary talent in an incredibly unique and iconic setting - Granville Island’s Public Market, after-hours. Enjoy a multicourse market-inspired dinner with sommelier selected wine pairings in an intimate venue that is unlike any other in the province.

What can you expect?  A chance to spend an interactive evening with a
professional chef, a seasonal feast prepared in front of your eyes, BC’s top wines paired with each course, black linens, flowers and candlelight in the market, gracious serving staff and hosts, plus 15% off in the Edible BC Retail Store and 10% off future tour bookings.

And what’s more, guests will receive copies of all of the recipes from the evening along with photos of the dishes and the night’s activities.  Our guest chefs love to use the 700+ products that grace the shelves of our store, so this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to use BC’s best products.

Hurry and sign up now as we will be limiting each night to only 20 guests and our dinners sell out very quickly. Gift certificates are also available, and make for a very appreciated holiday gift for the foodie in your life.

2010 MARKET DINNER SCHEDULE
Chef bios and restaurant information are listed on our website.

March 9 - C Restaurant - Executive Chef Quang Dang
March 23 - C Restaurant - Chef de Cuisine Robert Clark
March 27 - Whisky Dinner with Cask Strength and Chef Eric Pateman
April 7 - Yew at Four Seasons - Chef Oliver Beckert
May 11 - Pourhouse - Chef Chris Irving & Mixologist Jay Jones
May 25 - Hart House - Chef Kris Kabush
June 8 - Cactus Club - Pastry Chef Wendy Boys
June 15 - Sustainable Seafood Evening - Chef Eric Pateman
June 22 - Sol Kitchen & Windset Farms - Chef Dana Reinhardt
July 21 - West Restaurant - Chef Warren Geraghty
August 11 - Bacchus Restaurant - Chef Lee Parsons
August 24 - Wild Rice - Chef Andrew Wong
September 14 - Fuel & campagnolo - Chef Rob Belcham
September 28 - Culinary Capers Catering - Chef Jonathan Chovancek
October 22 - Whisky Dinner with Cask Strength and Chef Eric Pateman
October 26 - Vij’s & Rangoli - Chef Vikram Vij - Tickets by Lottery
November 23 - Araxi Restaurant - Chef James Walt
December 7 - Holiday Entertaining - Chef Eric Pateman

DETAILS
Price: $89.95 per person, plus GST (Whisky Dinners are $130 per person, plus GST)

Time: 7:45pm - 11pm

Location: Granville Island Public Market

How to Book: You can book easily and securely online, by email, or by calling our office at 604.812.9660.

NEW FOR 2010 - 3 | 5 | 10 PACKS
Many Market Dinner guests enjoy their experience so much that they become repeat customers, booking numerous dinners throughout the season - and with a lineup like this, how can you choose just one?  Multipack tickets are transferrable, and can be shared among friends (a terrific holiday gift idea!) but must be purchased as a pack by one individual.

3 Pack - Select three dinners for only $85 each | $255 total plus GST
5 Pack - Select five dinners for only $80 each | $400 total plus GST
10 Pack - Select ten dinners for only $75 each | $750 total plus GST

Note - multipack ticket pricing is not available online, and must be purchased through email or by calling our office at 604.812.9660.

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a new feature article:

Food Seattle Select Guide: Cocktail Garnishes

IL Nido has a new Autumn Menu

October 26th is Whisky Monday at Elixir Bistro

Free Beer at Darby’s on Sunday and Mondays with purchase of any burger. Please call for more information.

October 29th, Wine and Chocolate tasting at Irashai Grill

October 29th to Nov 1st get your spooky cocktails at Voya Restaurant

New Fall Dinner Series at Bistro 101

AIDS Benedict - Brunch with Benefits is November 28th and 29th

October 28th is the Candlelight Conversation Dinners.

October 23rd to November 8th is Dine Italia

Directly from the Glowbal Press Release:

Chill out with THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants this autumn. From October 8 - 18, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen and Trattoria Italian Kitchen are offering guests special menus chock-full of delicious dishes from global destinations. To round out the rest of the month, check out glowbal grill’s three-course ‘Taste of Yaletown’ menu, October 15 - 31.  Also - stay tuned for exciting news regarding GLOWBAL’s newest hotspot — SOCIETY — opening later this month in Yaletown

glowbal grill

glowbal grill is once again participating in the annual ‘Taste of Yaletown’ - where Vancouver food and wine enthusiasts can discover and enjoy the offerings of Yaletown’s premier restaurants, October 15 - 31. This year’s three-course menu (with two options per starter and entree) is priced at $35 and features seasonal specialties like Pumpkin and Cinnamon Soup, Citrus and Fennel Dusted Queen Charlotte Halibut, and Apple and Rhubarb Crisp for dessert.

Coast Restaurant

COAST heads North to Alaska with its feature menu, showcasing myriad delicacies, including hearty Alaskan Crab Cakes, sweet Candied Haida Sockeye Salmon Salad, and the quintessential Alaskan treat - Baked Alaskan.

Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge

Domo Arigato will be on guests’ lips once they have a taste of Sanafir’s Hokkiado menu featuring the City of Sapporo. The mix of Japanese-influenced selections includes Ishikare-nabe (traditional soup made with salmon, cabbage, onions, miso and tofu), the ‘Hokkiado Trio’ entree featuring pork, soba noodles, lamb and seafood ceviche, and a delicate green tea-infused berry dessert.

Italian Kitchen

Italian Kitchen harnesses the passion of Sicily with its October regional showcase. Indulge in dishes like the Arancini di Sicily (ricotta and tuna stuffed risotto balls), Pesce involtini (Swordfish rolled and braised with pea puree and greens), and delectable caramelized Marsala pears for a show-stopping dessert.

Trattoria Kitchen

Trattoria’s October menu features inviting true-to-season offerings, including luscious Roasted Squash and Baby Arugula Salad, Braised “AAA” Alberta Beef Short Ribs with Pumpkin Gratin, and classic Tiramisu for dessert.

Directly from the Giffard Press Release:

Giffard Iron Mixologist Competition Names
Justin Tisdall & Danielle Tatarin to Represent Canada in France in 2010

October 6, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Giffard, France’s makers of fine liqueurs and syrups, is pleased to announce that Justin Tisdall of Market by Jean-Georges and Danielle Tatarin of Lumiere and DB Bistro Moderne have won the 3rd annual Iron Mixologist Challenge.

The Iron Mixologist competition was held on Monday, October 5th 2009 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver.  Over 20 competitors prepared and presented original cocktails they had created specifically for the event.

Each bubbly cocktail was required to include Giffard’s Abricot du Roussillon & Charles Meunier, but competitors were encouraged to be imaginative and innovative when creating their unique drinks.  A panel of six judges consisting of three media members and three Mixologists presided at the event.

Shawn Soole of Chilled Magazine along with Sherif Ahmed and Christa Frosch of Nons Drinks awarded the title of 2009 Iron Mixologist to Justin Tisdall of Market Restaurant for his cocktail named The Apricot Horizon and Danielle Tatarin of Lumière and DB Bistro Moderne for her cocktail named Fleur du Roussillon Fizz.