Press Releases for July 9, 2007

JAMES BARBER COOKS FOR TWO
(Edited from the press release.)

The Urban Peasant, James Barber, has re-released one of his most popular cookbooks, the lusty and tender "Cooking for Two, with recipes that are not only best when eaten a deux, but also best prepared by two companion cooks. See the man himself this week at two books signings at Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks. You'll find all the information in our online calendar.




LES AMIS DU FROMAGE BASTILLE DAY SALE
(Edited from the press release.)

les amis du FROMAGE is having a sale at both of their stores on Saturday July 14th 2007 to celebrate Bastille Day. All French cheeses and all other French foods we sell will be discounted by 10%. Sale is limited to stock on hand. Sorry no raincheques. Find them at 1752 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver (604-732-42180) and 518 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, (604-925-4218).

Hundreds of cheeses including favorites like Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Camembert, Munster and assorted Chevres
Domaines Bunan olive oils
Domaines Bunan honeys. Choose from Garrigues, Lavender or Flowers de Provence
Confitures including apricot, figs blanches, figs noir, figs noix and figs blanches avec raisins
Domaines Bunan fruits in marc. Choose from peeled grapes, cherries or assorted (clementine, rene claude plume, petite pear, prune)
Domaines Bunan tapenades, dried tomatoes in olive oil and sea salt, green or black olive paste, tomato paste, and basil paste
L'oulibo olives and olive oils
Honey from Provence including Lavender, Chestnut, Bruyere (heather) or Garrigue
Salts from the Guerande
Champagne vinegar
Mustards from the Guernande
Griottines




SOCIETY OF WINE EDUCATORS SALMON BBQ
(Directly from the press release.)

You are invited to join your associates in the wine and hospitality industry for an evening of food, music and good company.

A group of long time Society of Wine Educators (SWE) members have put together a scholarship program, which annually sends deserving individuals from British Columbia to the SWE ANNUAL CONFERENCE or to seminars about wine. To fund this worthy endeavor, we are hosting the 6TH Annual Salmon BBQ at the Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park. This event is dedicated to the memory of Rick Carl, long time industry member, wine lover, and supporter of wine education.

Here are the details:

Date: Tuesday July 17, 2007
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:30
Dinner: BBQ Salmon and Chicken (served 7:00pm till late)
Beverages: Wine and Beer of course!
Dress: Casual summer
Cost: $29.50
Entertainment: Silent Auction: Donations and auction items appreciated
(contact Dana Lee Harris - danalee.harris@shaw.ca )

Tickets available through:

Paul Martin 604 689-9462
Dana Lee Harris 604 986-3262
Richard Carras 604 525-9463

Cash, Cheque (Preferred – payable to Paul Martin) or Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
Book your tickets quickly (only 200 available) and come on out to enjoy a great evening. Help us put something back into the industry which supports us.

The Society of Wine Educators is dedicated to increasing wine education through professional development and certification. As the leading international wine education organization, the Society helps wine educators gain and maintain current and reliable information and resources on wine education.






A NEW LOCATION FOR CITYTV'S ANNUAL TASTE OF THE CITY
(Directly from the press release.)

We are relocating to the PNE. Lots of space. Lots of parking.

Discover the diversity of Vancouver’s culinary culture at Citytv’s fifth annual Taste of the City. A one-day tasting extravaganza on Saturday, July 28th at the Pacific National Exhibition, Hasting at Renfrew, from noon till 8:00 pm. Admission is free.

As in past years, visitors simply purchase “Taste Tickets� in 50-cent denominations and exchange them for sample-size portions of signature menu items from dozens of Vancouver’s best restaurants. Items range in price from $1 to $4.

The new, larger location offers a spacious area for each of the specialty restaurants. The CityCooks Stage, hosted by Citytv personalities including Simi Sara of Citytv’s CityCooks, will be located on a grassed area for picnicking. Again, this year there will be a continuous line-up of Vancouver’s most-acclaimed chefs demonstrating their signature dishes.

Bring the whole family and make a whole day of it: Playland and Hastings Park Race Track are both right next door! And, this year, for the first time, there will be a beer garden right on site.

Taste of the City continues to attract an exceptional lineup of culturally diverse restaurants and in 2007 some of the participants include: Goldilocks, Ashiana Tandoori, Brassas Peruvian BBQ, Cassis Bistro, Chutney Villa, Dona Cata Mexican Foods, Joeys Restaurant, Lolita’s South of the Border Cantina , Maurya Indian Cuisine, Malaysia Kitchen, Nando’s Chicken, O’Doul’s Restaurant, Patisserie Lebeau, Sate Satu, Sip Resto-Lounge,T.G.I. Friday’s, and Vera’s Burger Shack.

Visit www.Citytv.com/vancouver for a complete list of participating restaurants and featured menus.

For media accreditation and media package pickup, contact:
Heather Angeard or George Acs,
Executive Event Production Inc.
604-689-8651






On JULY 16, JOIN HAMILTON STREET GRILL AND VINO ALLEGRO FOR ECHEVARRIA WINES FROM CHILE
(Edited from the press release.)

In keeping with our popular format, try a sampling of three great wines and have three savoury, wine-inspired food tasters while a wine expert, wine maker, or winery owner takes you through a casual style tasting and tutorial.

This fun, educational neighbourhood mixer and wine tasting, part of a monthly series, is held early - right after work. Come on by on your way home, meet some friends after work, or make it a stop before a show. It's a low cost, fun way to taste a few new wines, have a nibble and meet some new people. Again this month, we have a second identical tasting at 7:30 pm for those guests who find 5:30 an early start time. Please note that we have only one night this month.

$20.00 per person. One night only: Monday, July 16th . Please reserve either 5:30 or 7:30 pm by calling 604-331-1511 or hamiltonstreetgrill@telus.net

Hamilton Street Grill,
1009 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver