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Vancouver Food and Wine News

Friday, July 11th, 2008

BC Farmers Markets are celebrating British Columbia’s 150 years with various “Feastivals” of local produce, meat, fish dairy and other local products. Check out there website at www.bcfarmersmarkets.org for more information.

Celebrate BC Day at Granville Island with their “Art on the Street” Festival. Start off with a “Berry BC Breakfast” at the Dockside Restaurant then continue on to see dancing, craft fairs and much more. Check out the events here: Granville Island.

Papi’s Ristorante Italiano is hosting a wine makers dinner on July 14th, 2008. Please contact Ken at 604-275-8355 for tickets.

Summer is finally here so it is patio time. The following link shows over 100 patios to visit: Patios

Mission Hill Winery celebrates at Blue Water Cafe

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

From the Blue Water Cafe:

In honour of Mission Hill’s ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ award from Wine Access, Blue Water Cafe are co-hosting a tutored wine tasting and winemaker’s dinner in their private wine room.

Wednesday, July 23rd
Reception: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:15pm
$100 per person (plus taxes and gratuity)
Location: Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
To purchase tickets, call Blue Water Cafe at 604-688-8078 or
From the release: “These memorable epicurean evenings at Canoe, Teatro and Blue Water Cafe will begin with a tutored wine tasting lead by Wine Access Editor-in-Chief Anthony Gismondi along with Mission Hill Family Estate Proprietor Anthony von Mandl and President Dan Zepponi. The tasting will be followed by a multi course dinner paired with Mission Hill’s internationally acclaimed wines including: Oculus, Select Lot Collection Sauvignon Semillon, Select Lot Collection Syrah, Select Lot Collection Riesling Icewine, and Reserve Chardonnay.”

British Columbia News

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Special deal for BC families on the Whistler Mountaineer. From press release:

From now until July 19, 2008, a family of four can book a round-trip journey onboard the Whistler Mountaineer’s Coast Classic Experience for only $349. The Family Pack, a limited time offer is available to BC Residents and is valid for travel until October 19, 2008.  

The Family Pack is subject to availability at the time of booking. For additional information or to book your Whistler Mountaineer vacation, contact the Rocky Mountaineer Vacations Sales Centre directly at (800) 665-7245, or visit http://www.whistlermountaineer.com/. Further restrictions may apply.

July 18th to 20th is the Wine and Cultural Festival at Sun Peaks Resort in Kamloops.

The July/August issue of Northwest Palate Magazine is now out.

Vancouver Restaurant News

Friday, July 4th, 2008

COAST Restaurant will be showcasing “British Columbia” Cuisine from July 9th to July 20th, 2008.

Glowbal Grill will be showcasing “Queen Charlotte” Cuisine from July 9th to July 15th, 2008.

Italian Kitchen will be showcasing “Lazio Italy” Cuisine from July 17th to July 27th, 2008.

Sanafir Restaurant will be showcasing the “Silk Route City of Xian” Cuisine from July 9th to July 20th, 2008.

On July 7th, 2008 CRU Restaurant is having a Winemaker Dinner featuring Mission Hill wines.

 

Upcoming Wine, Beer and Food Events

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Vancouver

On July 3rd, 2008 Figmint Restaurant will be hosting a Beer at the Bar event featuring Mexico.

On July 5th, 2008 at UBC is the Canada Cup of Beer.

On July 5th, 2008 Vera’s Burger Shack on Davie St is having a celebration.

On July 7th, 2008 Literacy and Beyond will be held at the Beyond Restaurant and Lounge.

City TV Taste of the City is on July 19th, 2008.

Toronto

Summerlicious 2008 starts on July 4th and runs until July 20th, 2008.
As there are so many Toronto events to list please check out this Event page.

Seattle

July 4th, 2008: Seattle is the place to celebrate Independence Day.

July 18th to 20th, 2008 is The Bite of Seattle.

New Food Seattle Feature Article: Culinary Tourism

Friday, June 27th, 2008

GK Media Inc is pleased to present a New Food Seattle Feature Article titled:

Culinary Tourism aboard the Holland America 

New Tourism BC Feature Article: North Okanagan

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

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

Father’s Day Ideas

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Enigma Restaurant just turned 5 years old and is a perfect spot for a Father’s Day lunch.

Figmint restaurant is another spot for celebrating Father’s Day, or for a gift take Dad to CRU restaurant’s winemakers dinner on June 16th, 2008.

Other great locations are The William Tell, Diva at the Met plus many more on the dining guide page.

New Wine iPod Guide Update plus New Beer iPod Guide

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

GK Media Inc is pleased to present the Beer iPod guide. Now you can view beers sold in British Columbia on your iPod. Plus we have just updated our British Columbia Wine iPod guide.

To download the guides please go here: iPod Guides 

Vancouver Food and Wine News

Friday, May 30th, 2008

From June 15th to September 15th, 2008 The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts will now be able to provide you with a Picnic to Go.
On Saturday June 14th, 2008 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Marquis Wine Cellars will be having a free wine tasting. For more information on the free tasting or their Father’s Day gift packs please call 604-684-0445.

On June 7th and 8th, 2008 Figmint Restaurant and Lounge will be featuring Spot Prawns on their brunch menu.

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