Press Releases for June 19

THIRSTY THURSDAYS CELEBRATES SUMMER

VanDusen Botanical Garden’s summer gets off to a tasty start with the first of its summer sipper series, Thirsty Thursdays, on July 12th .

Originally created as part of the Garden’s 30th anniversary celebrations three years ago, these ‘social irrigation’ events have proved a popular way to enjoy a summer evening while unwinding with wine, hors d’oeuvres and music in the Garden’s beautiful Bentall Garden.

The July 12th event, entitled Salud Chile!, celebrates the wine and food of Chile with wines sponsored by the Consulate General of Chile and Stile Wines. Get into the summer mood while sampling vinos from featured wineries Casa del Bosque, Ventisquero, Trio and Carmen. Peake of Catering’s hors d’ouevres perfectly complement with Chilean-inspired tidbits such as Pollo Escab Echado (chicken ceviche-style), Pork Empanaditas and Alcachofas Rellanas Con Atun (artichokes stuffed with tuna and celery salad). The ethereal sounds of Andean music will serenade guests.

California Dreamin’ is the theme of August’s Thirsty Thursday on August 16th. As the name suggests, this event celebrates the food and wine of California featuring wines sponsored by the Napa Valley’s Beringer Vineyards. Kick back to a DJ spinning tunes by the Beach Boys or the Mamas and Papas while enjoying Peake of Catering’s laid-back California cuisine. Highlights include Emperor Grapes rolled in California Goat’s Cheese and Coconut, Crepe Coronets with BBQ Duck and Enoki Mushrooms and Girardelli Chocolate Chicken Pinwheels.

Starting at 5:30 p.m. and running to 8 p.m., Thirsty Thursdays are a wonderful way to get an early start on the weekend. Ticket price includes admission to the Garden, entertainment and nibbles. There is a No Host Bar. Priced at $25 per person, tickets must be purchased in advance (sorry, tickets are not available at the door) either in person from the Garden Shop or VanDusen Administration Office or by phone at 604.257.8666.

Funds raised from Thirsty Thursdays help to grow VanDusen Botanical Garden Association, a registered non-profit charity. For more information on VanDusen Botanical Garden and its activities, visit their web site at www.vandusengarden.org



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MAD ABOUT FOOD LAUNCHES NEW STORE ON WEST 3RD
(Edited from the press release.)

Mad About Food, the company which creates gift baskets to order for corporate clients, is opening a 2,800 square retail outlet at 1632 West 3rd Street in Vancouver. (Between Pine and Fir, outside the entrance to Granville Island.) The store will open for a by-invitation-only launch party on June 21st and then will be open to the public after that.

The Mad About Food team headed by owner Allyson Nelson, scours North America for unique and tantalizing foods and the new store will allow people to come in and see the products, purchase them for their own use and choose specific items for gift baskets prepared on the spot.



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COORDINATORS OF SEA TO SKY FEAST OF FIELDS TAKE ON THE 100 MILE DIET
(Edited from the press release)

FarmFolk/CityFolk is proud to presents their 2nd annual Sea-to-Sky Feast of Fields. It takes place on Saturday, August 18th from 1-5pm at the North Arm Farm in Pemberton, BC

Feast of Fields is a gourmet wandering picnic harvest festival. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of BC from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers, and food artisans from across the province. Tickets are $75 each and can be bought online at www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca

WHAT: A FarmFolk/CityFolk Fundraising Event
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th, 2007 1-5pm
WHERE: The 2007 Host Farm: North Arm Farm, Pemberton, B.C.


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