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Directly from the Dish n’ Dazzle Press Release:

2012 Dish n’ Dazzle Participants Include Top Names in Food & Drink

April 26, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) – The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce the names of the restaurants, wineries, liquor sponsors, and bartenders who will participate in its annual fundraising event.  On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel will host the Dish n’ Dazzle gala, which is always one of the most talked-about nights of the year, as industry insiders gather to socialize, be entertained, and enjoy outstanding food and drink as they support this great cause.

Dish n’ Dazzle is truly a collaborative effort which could not happen without the support and participation of tremendous organizations and incredible individuals

Celebrated Vancouver restaurants will wow your taste buds with their culinary creations:

Bistro 101 at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Cafe Pacifica - The Pan Pacific Hotel
Fleuri  at the Sutton Place Hotel
Heron’s West Coast Kitchen + Bar
House of Empanadas
Hy’s Encore Steakhouse
Kits daily Kitchen
MARKET by Jean-Georges
Oru at the Fairmont Pacific Rim
PIER 7 restaurant + bar
Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill
Sanafir of the THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION
The Granville Room
Chef Anne Kirsebom

Refreshments will be provided by the following wineries, all members of event sponsor Wines of Argentina:

Amalaya
Casa Bianchi
Casa Montes
Catena Zapata
Clos de los Siete
Dante Robino
Escorihuela 1884
Familia Schroeder
Familia Zuccardi
Finca Decero
Finca Flichman
Flechas de los Andes- Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmund de Rothschild
Las Perdices
Michel Torino
Norton
Pascual Toso
Santa Ana
Santa Julia
Tapiz
Terrazas de los Andes
Trivento
Vistalba

Liquor sponsors will provide liquid inspiration for the “Shakedown” cocktail competition:

Belvedere Vodka

Cointreau
Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hennessey Cognac
Hornitos Tequila
Mount Gay Rum

And local Bartenders put their Cocktail creativity to the test for your delight:

Grant Sceney – Fairmont Pacific Rim
Justin Taylor – YEW, Four Seasons Hotel
Katie Sita – CinCin
Trixie Blumel – Shangri-La Hotel
Joey Donnelly – The Granville Room
Katie McDonald – Veneto Lounge, Hotel Rialto (Victoria)

A raffle prize put together by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts includes

2 nights on Fairmont Gold at the Fairmont Waterfront
A trip for 2 on the Sea to Climb on Rocky Mountaineer
2 nights on Fairmont Gold at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A trip for two via Harbour Air from Whistler to Victoria
2 nights on Fairmont Gold at the Fairmont Empress
A flight for two from Victoria to Vancouver on a Helijet Helicopter

The silent auction is MASSIVE and filled with everything hospitality….hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, foodie gift baskets including:

Large format wine bottles from Okanagan wineries
Chef’s Table dinners at Q4 Centro, PIER 7 restaurant + bar
Luxury bedding from Northern Feather
Top of the line Natural Gas BBQ
Jewelry from Sugar Lime and Jeweliette
Luxury hotel stays

Legacy Liquor Store will be supplying a lounge atmosphere where patrons can relax in a sexy space, sip enticing cocktails and wine while listening to a fabulous DJ.  Reidel glassware will be showcased and will be available for ordering at a special show price.

All proceeds from the evening, which also includes live music and a silent auction, will go to the BCHF, which provides financial support for hospitality industry members who are facing extraordinary medical expenses and awards scholarships to future industry leaders .

The event is a perennial favourite, so avoid disappointment and reserve your tickets now by visiting www.dishndazzle.com.

Dish N’ Dazzle
Wednesday, May 16 2012
6:30 – 9:30PM
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
Tickets $75 per person