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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, BEAN BROTHERS BISTRO CAFÉ WILL OFFER 30 COFFEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
(Edited from the press release.)

When Arkady Draliuk heard that the 15-year-old Bean Brothers Café Bistro in Kerrisdale was in danger of being swallowed up by a corporate conglomerate, he knew he had to do something. Being passionate about coffee as the owner of the well-known Blue Parrot Café in the heart of Granville Island Public Market, Draliuk stepped in to keep Bean Brothers locally-owned and is expanding the offerings of Bean Brothers Café Bistro to make it a true destination coffee bar.

“We want to offer coffee-lovers the same kind of experience that wine-lovers can get at a great wine bar,� says Arkady. “We will be offering over 30 different coffees from around the world and over three quarters of them will be Fair Trade and Certified Organic.�

Many exotic coffees will be available “by the cup�, in the same way that wines are offered “by the glass�. And as new Fair Trade and Organic coffees become available, Draliuk hopes to expand his offering to over 40 coffees with about 90% being Fair Trade.

When asked why so many of the Bean Brothers coffees will be Fair Trade and Organic, Draliuk explains that a childhood spent during a era of impoverishment in Russia has allowed him to experience first hand what hunger and desperation can do to a family, a community and a nation. He feels the same can be said for some coffee growing countries, and purchasing Fair Trade and Certified Organic coffees and other products is something his businesses can do to make a difference. “I am committed to giving back and enhancing the lives of others, it is important to me and I know it’s important to my customers.�

Bean Brothers Café Bistro has undergone a significant upgrade and investments have been made in sophisticated equipment. In addition to offering coffee by the cup, Bean Brothers will now be offering monthly coffee and tea tastings and seminars.

The cafe is located at 2179 West 41st Ave., Vancouver. 604-266-2185


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BUY LOCAL THIS SEASON AT THE WINTER FARMERS MARKET
(Directly from the press release.)

November 10th is the opening day for the Winter Market at the WISE Hall, bigger and better this year with more dates and more vendors added due to popular demand. The market will run twice a month from November to April on the second and last Saturday, from 10am-2pm.

The Winter Market will feature a large variety of local BC products: everything from salad greens, wild mushrooms, nuts, root crops, frozen, dried, and late season fruit, meat, dairy, seafood and more will be on offer and available throughout the winter season.

“This is an opportunity for people to buy local all year round,� says market assistant Jenefer Pleadwell. “BC can provide a surprising abundance of food even during the cold months, and the Winter Market is the ultimate showcase for that diversity.�

The Food Network will be on hand opening day to film Vikram Vij shopping for local food at the Winter Market. Doors open at 10 am and admission is free.

You can catch the Winter Market on the following dates: Nov.10, Nov. 24/07, Dec. 8/07, Dec. 22/07, Jan. 12/08, Jan. 26/08, Feb. 9/08, Feb. 23/08, Mar. 8/08, Mar. 22/08, Apr. 12/08, and Apr. 26/08.

The WISE Hall is located at 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive.

Your Local Farmers Market Society is a non-profit community based group that organizes four successful farmers markets in Vancouver each Spring to Fall as well as a twice a month Winter Market held at the WISE hall and a one-weekend Christmas Market annually.

Visit www.eatlocal.org or call 604.879.3276 for a complete list of market vendors.



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VIJ'S COOKBOOK WINES GOLD AWARD
(Edited from the press release.)

Congratulations to Vikram Vij and his wife Meeru. Their cookbook featuring recipes from their Vij's restaurant in Vancouver has won a Gold Medal at the The 10th annual Canadian Culinary Book Awards.

The book awards were hosted by Cuisine Canada, a national alliance of Canadian culinary professionals, and the University of Guelph which is the home of one of Canada’s best cookbook collections.

Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine placed first in the English cookbook category. It was publshed in 2007 by Douglas and McIntyre of Vancouver.



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RESTAURANT HALL OF FAME GALA BOOKED FOR APRIL 7TH
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Dawn Donahue and the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association and the BC and Yukon Hotel Association would like to remind everyone that the the fourth BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be taking place at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 7th, 2008. You should mark your calendars for this always over subscribed awards banquet. If you wish to reserve your tickets now, please reply to dawn@gogolfevents.com.

At present, the organizing committee is accepting nominations for the various categories that will see several deserving industry veterens inducted into the 2008 Hall of Fame.

Next year's Gala sponsors and partners will include: Pepsi, Gaults Hospitality, The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Hill and Knowlton, Halo, Neptune Foodservices and Sysco Vancouver.

Ticket prices Prior to March 1, 2008 are $150.00 (plus GST); Table of 8: $1200.00 (plus GST). Gold Sponsor: $5000.00, includes table of 8 and Premier Seating
After March 1, 2008 - $200.00 (plus GST) per ticket

Please note, seating is assigned in the orders payments are received.


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THE NAME SAYS IT ALL .. EVEN IF THE NEW ONE IS JUST AS MUCH A TONGUE TWISTER AS THE PREVIOUS ONES HAVE BEEN
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Vancouver – Today, Education Management LLC announced that the culinary programs offered at The Art Institutes system of schools will be renamed as The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.

Based on the number of locations, the culinary programs offered by The Art Institutes schools represent North America’s largest system of culinary programs. The Art Institutes schools which offer culinary programs will be redesigning their course offerings to expand the international focus, introducing students to an increased number of world cuisines while continuing to emphasize fundamental culinary skills. The new look will be unveiled this Fall through a multi-faceted partnership with the Food Network, including television advertisements, show sponsorships and a new Web site highlighting The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.


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