NUMBER 7 STORE FOR CHOICES
(edited from the press release)

On March 31st and April 1st, Choices Markets will open their 7th store, Choices at the Crest, at the Crest Shopping Centre at 8683 10th Ave. in Burnaby. This second Burnaby location, in Cariboo Heights on the borders of New Westminster and Coquitlam, will offer its customers a wide selection of organic, natural and locally-grown products.

The opening day celebrations will offer give-aways, enter-to-win contests, food demonstrations and "Breakfast at the Crest "(9 a.m. to 11 a.m.), a pancake breakfast, followed by the "Spring Sizzle" outdoor barbecue (11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). All donations collected will go directly towards the purchase of trees and shrubs to be planted at Sapperton Landing on Earth Day (April 22nd) by Choices employees who will work alongside the environmental consultant team from Envirowest, which is especially adept at the design and construction of fish and wildlife habitat. Located at the mouth of the Brunette River, Sapperton Landing is a treasured marsh and riverbank area with a variety of bird and wild-life.

Choices is a 100% Canadian owned and operated family business, founded in December 1990 by brothers Wayne and Lloyd Lockhart. Choices Markets offers natural alternatives to conventional grocery items, with an emphasis on local products. Choices is also known for its commitment to providing natural food choices for people suffering with food allergies.

Visit www.choicesmarket.com for more information.

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FRENCH FETE AT MARQUIS WINE CELLARS


All visitors to Marquis Wine Cellars will have an opportunity to taste a variety of French wines during a free tasting on Saturday, March 24th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Boasting some exciting new arrivals as well as the return of some old favourites, the Davie Street store will be opening bottles from nearly every region in France to encourage guests to sample wines beyond their usual horizons.

At this informal tasting, the back warehouse of the store will become a welcoming tasting room as the cork is popped on more than a dozen bottles of French wines. Marquis’ highly knowledgeable staff will be pouring the wines and will be eager to answer any questions.

Some of what’s pouring:

2003 Domaine Tempier Bandol Classique
2002 Méo-Camuzet Bourgogne Rouge
2004 Brumont Gros Manseng/Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Domaine Albert Mann Gewurztraminer

A petit selection of French fare will also be on offer to complement the wines.

Marquis Wine Cellars is located at 1034 Davie Street (between Burrard and Thurlow). Call 604-684-0445 for more information.


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