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Edited from the press release. On June 21st The Dirty Apron Cooking School will launch Gourmet Bootcamp, the school’s first class series covering kitchen fundamentals. The weeklong program that will run throughout the summer and fall months is designed to teach the tricks of the trade. Led b ...more

South China Seas Reopening in June

by: Anya Levykh

May 20, 2010 10:05 AM

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I reported a few months back about the unfortunate car crash that caused the temporary closure of South China Seas on Victoria Drive. Just heard from the owners that after several months of navigating insurance company minefields and dealing with repairs and renos, they are set to open next month, a ...more

A Tasting of a Different Sort: Riedel Glass Tasting May 26, 2010

by: Anya Levykh

May 19, 2010 10:29 PM

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Anyone who follows stemware (and don't we all?) know that the top of the crop comes from Riedel. On Wednesday, May 26 at 7pm, Georg Riedel, 10th generation creator of Riedel stemware, will be hosting a special tasting featuring the wines of Mission Hill Family Estate.Tickets are $99 and include a ...more

VanMag Award Winners Announced

by: Anya Levykh

May 19, 2010 2:31 PM

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Vancouver Magazine's 21st Annual Restaurant Awards were held yesterday, honouring restaurants and industry professionals. Of special note was Kurtis Kolt's (Salt, Naramata Inn) win for Sommelier of the Year, and Shaun Layton of George Ultra Lounge, who won as Bartender of the Year. Frank Pabst of ...more

Rhy Pender is Canada's fourth Master of Wine

by: Anya Levykh

May 18, 2010 3:30 PM

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Rhy Pender, owner of WinePlus+, and a noted wine writer and educator, has just received his Master of Wine (MW). He is the fourth sommelier in all of Canada to receive this prestigious designation and the second in Western Canada. The Master of Wine is awarded by the Institute of Masters of Wine, an ...more

Hamilton Street Grill Celebrates 13 Years

by: Anya Levykh

May 18, 2010 2:08 AM

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June is the annual Anniversary Steak Month at Hamilton Street Grill. This year, in honour of their 13 years in business, the restaurant is offering an 8 oz. certified Angus steak with mashed potatoes and market vegetables for $13 throughout the month of June (including Father's Day).1009 Hamilton St ...more

Wild Rice Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

by: Anya Levykh

May 05, 2010 2:18 PM

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From the press release. May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada — a time when all Canadians celebrate those Eastern cultures that have enriched our country by contributing their traditions, literature, philosophy and cuisine — Japanese, Korean, Thai, South Asian and of course, Chinese to ...more

Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch

by: Anya Levykh

May 05, 2010 2:07 PM

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Edited from the press release.Variety - The Children's Charity and MarketPlace IGA present Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch, a fun and unique new fundraising event bringing together some of BC's finest Chefs in a battle for your taste buds. Mingle with friends as you sample each brunch ...more

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Anya Levykh is the weekly food and wine columnist for Metro Vancouver. When not sourcing out new restaurants and bottles, she likes to test-drive new cookbooks, experiment with her own recipes (occasionally with passable results) and talk about food and drink with anyone in hearing range. Anya can also be heard Mondays on CBC Radio One’s On the Coast, discussing everything from local restaurant trends to ethical food choices and other flavourful issues.