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Directly from the Glowbal Group Press Release:

A Gourmet BBQ for the Downtown Eastside: The GLOWBAL COLLECTION partners with Union Gospel Mission

On Tuesday, August 10, Union Gospel Mission will partner with The GLOWBAL COLLECTION to serve thousands of free gourmet BBQ meals to the people of the Downtown Eastside. The newly renovated Oppenheimer Park will be packed with guests enjoying a mouth-watering menu of BBQ chicken, beef brisket, ribs, potato salad, coleslaw, corn bread, baked beans, iced tea and butter tart bars for dessert, all prepared by six chefs - one from each GLOWBAL restaurant.

“With this event, we are strengthening our partnership with the Union Gospel Mission,” says GLOWBAL COLLECTION Proprietor, Emad Yacoub. “A Texas BBQ is a high-spirited way to support outreach workers and connect with Vancouver’s people in difficulty and need.” 

Union Gospel Mission president Bill Mollard says, “For UGM, the process of helping someone off the street often starts with a meal. So when the GLOWBAL COLLECTION approached us about hosting a gourmet BBQ this summer, it was a natural fit. What impresses me about the GLOWBAL team is that they’re taking what they’re passionate about - which is really good food - and sharing that passion with those who may never otherwise experience a meal like this.”

Where: 
Oppenheimer Park (Cordova Street between Dunlevy and Jackson)

When:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thanks to our sponsors:
A & B Rentals, Albion Fisheries, Beedie Group, Bosa Foods, Gordon Food Services, Trimpac.

Directly from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Newsletter:

Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Whether you are new to wine or an industry pro, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certificate classes at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts have something to offer for everyone.  Obtain certification, as well as an in-depth understanding of wine and wine service at a Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced level in these engaging and interactive programs.  Taught by Certified Sommelier and Chef-de-Cuisine, Tim Ellison, our WSET classes include interactive tastings and relevant food pairings.  For more information or to register in our upcoming sessions visit http://www.wineprograms.ca/register.html.

Summer Teen Camps

Send the kids back to school early this summer!  Our popular (and always a sell out) Teen cooking camps return in August.  This year campers will explore the international cuisines of Mexico, France, Spain and Japan in addition to enjoying a dining etiquette seminar and tours of Granville Island’s Public Market and Fisherman’s Wharf.  For pricing, dates and registration information click here http://picachef.com/Teen_Classes.html

Got Beer?

We do!  It’s all about the beer at our Summer Heat Beer Dinner with Certified Cicerone, Chester Carey, on Wednesday August 18th.  Enjoy a five-course menu of local summer fare paired with some of Chester’s top picks for summer suds while learning more about this much loved bevy.  View our menu or reserve online.  http://www.bistro101.com/special_events.html

Want to take your enjoyment of this frosty beverage even further?  Chester’s Serious Beer program starts this fall on September 15th.  For more information, including dates, pricing and registration details click here http://picachef.com/Beer_Classes.html

The Mystery Chef Kitchen Tour Returns!

What happens when you get eight of BC’s top Chefs together and open up the kitchens to a group of fun-loving foodies?  The best kitchen party this town has seen this year!  On August 22nd taste, sip and mingle your way through the kitchens at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and see who you’ll find behind the stove.  Proceeds from this event benefit the 2010 Canadian Chefs Congress.  With only 100 tickets available this buzz worthy event is sure to be a sell out.  For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://mysterykitchentourencore.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn-pica.

Giving You Something Special to WINE About

Need something to get you over the hump of Wednesdays?  Join us for lunch or dinner at Bistro 101 on Wednesdays starting August 2010 and enjoy any bottle of wine from our list at 50% off.  Wine Wednesday will provide guests the opportunity to enjoy even more great dining value and the opportunity to try some of BC’s best (and hard to find!) vino.  Reservations highly recommended, visit http://www.bistro101.com/reservation.html

Directly from the Les Amis du Fromage Press Release:

les amis du FROMAGE SALE

Swiss Cheese Sale

In honor of the upcoming Swiss National Day on August 1st, les amis du FROMAGE is offering you 10% OFF of any Swiss cheese purchases. Present this coupon at your nearest store location to receive the discount.  Sale price in effect Sat July 31 & Sun Aug 01 2010

Also, if you phone in any fondue orders for pick up this weekend only, we’re offering you 15% OFF your fondue cheese purchase.  Fondue cheese orders must be placed by Saturday July 31 @ 11:00am, and must be picked up this weekend.

We appreciate your business, and hope you will shop with us again.