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In the photo: Eleven-year-old Paige stands before Vancouver’s Largest Gingerbread House. Measuring 11 feet tall by 16 feet wide, the holiday attraction will be at the centre of this year’s Hyatt Gingerbread Lane. Proceeds from the month-long event will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC and Yukon. (See details below.)



FESTIVAL OPENING FOR MYSALA INDIAN BISTRO
(Edited from the Press Release.)

Vancouver, BC — For the past seven years hometown boys Davy Sangara and Paul Thind have been carefully perfecting the recipes for their Indian sauces and condiments that make up the Mysala Foods product line. Now they are channeling all that knowledge and expertise into the launch of their new culinary venture – Mysala Indian Bistro.

This new 60-seat restaurant with bar service area is located at 980 Granville Street in Vancouver and will serve lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm, dinner from 5pm to 10pm and tapas till midnight everyday of the week.

Managing partner Paul Thind says, “Mysala Indian Bistro provides diners with a unique atmosphere by blending traditional Indian cuisine with western hospitality in a sophisticated contemporary bistro setting.�

“Our restaurant offers culinary creations, prepared from fresh local ingredients, with herbs and spices imported directly from India. The menu features dishes created to capture the distinct flavors and styles of the six major culinary regions of India - Punjab, Kashmir, Mumbia, Bengal, Goa and Kerala.�

Thind explains, “Mysala has invited consulting chefs to assist with the creation of contemporary Indian dishes by enhancing traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques and presentation to design a menu that offers shared-plate style dining and Indian classics.�

An Indian style festival is planned for the opening that will start with a VIP night on Thursday, December 6th and continue with a general three-day opening until Sunday Dec. 9th.

All weekend ladies dressed in colorful saris will be circulating with tantalizing samples of menu items. Later each evening, listen to the rhythmic sound of the tabla amongst your favorite tracks, the latest Indian house and bhangra beats mixed by live DJs.

Those interested in attending one of the weekend dining events should RSVP before noon on Dec. 7th to pault@mysalafoods.com or call 604-436-9432 to be confirmed on the guest list.

Mysala Foods Ltd. was formed in June 2000 and has marketed a line of sauces that have been selling locally at Whole Foods, Capers and other natural food outlets. It also has a complete line of natural Indian meals that offer consumers the ability to heat and serve traditional Indian dishes at home. These new ready-to-eat gourmet entrees are soon to be released.


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MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE NAMED 2007 CANADIAN WINERY OF THE YEAR
(Edited from the Press Release.)

Westbank, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, – Wine Access Magazine announced this morning that Mission Hill Family Estate has been named the Canadian Winery of the Year in 2007 [in a nation wide competition conducted by the magazine]. Over 800 wines were entered and judged by a panel of industry stakeholders. This is the second time in the competition’s seven year history that the award has been won by the winery. "The award went to Mission Hill because of the caliber of their wines and leadership in the industry; “Mission Hill has set an international standard for some time now, a true leader in the Canadian wine industry. And the results here prove beyond any doubt they are doing it with top-notch people and great quality wines.�

Anthony von Mandl, Proprietor of Mission Hill Family Estate, was excited to receive the news; "... This honour further validates my vision to establish the Okanagan Valley firmly on the international wine scene.�

Mission Hill Family Estate is the major private vineyard owner in the Okanagan Valley, with 20 distinct estates. Mission Hill Family Estate wines include the Bordeaux-inspired, iconic blend, Oculus and the Select Lot Collection range which are highly allocated and can be found in top restaurants and wine boutiques around the world.


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WORLD'S LARGEST GINGERBREAD MAN MAKES WAY FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
(Edited from the Press Release.)

After four years as the centerpiece of the Hyatt Regency Vancouver's Gingerbread Lane, the "World's Largest Gingerbread Man" has retired. This year, Hyatt will feature "Vancouver's Largest Gingerbread House" and a four foot tall gingerbread man cut out that visitors can place their face through for festive photos.

This year's winter wonderland will once again take place in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, and will feature Vancouver's Largest Gingerbread House, along with a collection of more than 24 individually crafted gingerbread houses created by professional chefs and high school students throughout the Lower Mainland.

The exhibit opens on November 27, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. and runs until December 26. Admission is by donation in support of the Make-A-Wish-Foundation of BC and Yukon.


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WEDGEWOOD HOTEL & SPA JOINS RELAIS & CHATEAUX

Eleni Skalbania, owner & operator of Vancouver's Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce the selection of the Wedgewood to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association, which is recognised as "The collection of the world's finest restaurants and hotels".

The association's philosophy of the 5 C's - Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine, coincides perfectly with Eleni's own views and matches the Wedgewood's own style of hospitality. Relais and Châteaux properties have always been her own preferred choice of accommodation when she travels.

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is the first and only Relais & Châteaux hotel to be selected in Vancouver and joins Lumiere Restaurant, the Wickininish Inn in Tofino and the Little Beaver Creek Ranch in Quilchena as a Relais & Chateaux designated property.

At the very heart of the Wedgewood Hotel is Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge, where Executive Chef Lee Parsons presents modern French cuisine while highlighting the best west coast ingredients.

Founded in France in 1954, the Relais & Châteaux association includes 460 privately owned boutique hotels and restaurants in 51 countries and on 5 continents. The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa has operated in Vancouver for 23 years.

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