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                      <title><![CDATA[Dirty Apron Cooking School Launches Culinary Bootcamp]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[Edited from the press release. On June 21 st 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 by industry veteran and professional instructor Walter Messiah, Gourmet Bootcamp curriculum will focus on kitchen fundamentals and building a culinary foundation. Spread over the course of five days, instruction will begin with the basics of crafting stocks and sauces and will then move on to essential knife skills, meat and butchery, preparing and cleaning fish and shellfish, working with grains and vegetables, and the art of desserts and pastries. On the final day of the course, students will be tested with a Black Box style challenge that will have them crafting a three-course menu from a box of mystery ingredients. Space will be limited to an intimate class of just 16 students and will run from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday throughout the summer and early fall. Cost for instruction is $975.00 all-inclusive and includes meals throughout each day. For a complete schedule of daily class activities and menu, please visit the website:&nbsp; www.dirtyapron.com/classes About the School The Dirty Apron Cooking School is Vancouver’s newest, most exciting culinary playground. Born with the intention of creating an environment for novices, foodies, and aspiring chefs to learn the tricks of the trade, The Dirty Apron Cooking School offers a selection of hands-on classes that vary from creating regional classics to understanding ingredient-driven basics and executing essential knife skills. For more information please visit: www.dirtyapron.com .]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533327</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 14:07:45 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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                      <title><![CDATA[South China Seas Reopening in June]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[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, and will be offering their full complement of classes, tastings, book events, etc. Yay! For more information, call the store at 604.254.7470.]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533326</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 10:05:51 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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                      <title><![CDATA[A Tasting of a Different Sort: Riedel Glass Tasting May 26, 2010]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[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 4-piece stemware set of Vinum XL Riedel Glasses valued at $148.50. Some details on the Vinum XL line: ­ large, luxurious and lofty ­grape variety specific dishwasher safe Vinum XL lead crystal is machine blown in Bavaria, Germany &nbsp;Wines to be tasted include: 2007 Reserve Riesling 2007 SLC Chardonnay 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 Oculus For tickets please call: 604 264-4069 Or email: riedelglasstasting@markanthony.com .]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533325</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 22:29:45 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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                      <title><![CDATA[VanMag Award Winners Announced]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[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 Blue Water Cafe &amp; Raw Bar won for Chef of the Year. Blue Water also won for Restaurant of the Year. Campagnolo was named Best new Year Restaurant and Chef Andrea Carlson of Bishop's won for Leadership in Sustainability. Congratulations to all the winners. Here are the full details of who won what: Restaurant of the Year Gold – Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Silver – Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill &amp; Enoteca Bronze – West Lifetime Achievement Sinclair Philip - Sooke Harbour House Chef of the Year Frank Pabst - Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Best New Restaurant Gold – Campagnolo Silver – Maenam Bronze – Market Best of the Americas Gold – Cobre Silver – La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop Bronze – Latitude Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar Best Other European Gold – Chambar Silver – The Irish Heather Bronze – La Rúa Best Bar/Lounge Gold – Uva Wine Bar Silver – Pourhouse Bronze – Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge at the Wedgewood Hotel Best Formal Chinese Gold – Kirin Silver – Sun Sui Wah Bronze – Jade Seafood Best Other Asian Gold – Spice Islands Indonesian Restaurant Silver – Banana Leaf Bronze – The Flying Tiger Best Casual Chain Gold – Cactus Club Cafe Silver – Memphis Blues Bronze – Joey Restaurants Best Formal Japanese Gold – Tojo’s Silver – Miku Restaurant Bronze – Octopus’ Garden Best Indian Gold – Vij’s Silver – Rangoli Bronze – Ashiana Tandoori Best Steakhouse/Chops Gold – Gotham Steakhouse Silver - Hy’s Encore Bronze – The Shore Club Best Casual Japanese Gold – Kingyo Silver – Dan Japanese Restaurant Bronze – ShuRaku Sake Bar and Bistro Best Last Course Gold – CinCin Silver – Thomas Haas Chocolates &amp; Patisserie Bronze – West Design of the Year Gold – Market Silver – Campagnolo Bronze – Mis Trucos Best Casual Chinese Gold – Chen’s Shanghai Kitchen Silver – Alvin Garden Bronze – Koon Bo Seafood Best Seafood Gold – Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Silver – C Bronze – Tojo’s Best Casual French Gold – Pied-­-à-­-Terre Silver – La Régalade Bronze – db Bistro Moderne Best Formal Italian Gold – Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill &amp; Enoteca Silver – Il Giardino Bronze – Q4 Best Small Plates Gold – Cru Silver – Bin 941/Bin 942 Bronze – Nook Best Formal French Gold – Le Crocodile Silver – Lumière Bronze – Market Best Casual Italian Gold – L’Altro Buca Silver – Campagnolo Silver - La Quercia Best Korean Gold – Hanwoori Silver – Sura Korean Cuisine Bronze – Seoul House Royal Best Thai Gold – Maenam Silver – Salathai Bronze – Montri’s Thai Restaurant Best Whistler Gold – Araxi Silver – Bearfoot Bistro Bronze – Hy’s Steakhouse Best Regional Gold – Bishop’s Silver – C Bronze – Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Best Vietnamese Gold – Phnom Penh Silver – Pho Thai Hoa Bronze – Pho Tan Vietnamese Restaurant Best Okanagan Gold – Waterfront Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar Silver – Bouchons Bistro Bronze – Cabana Grille Best Service Gold – West Silver – Bishop’s Bronze – Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Best Dim Sum Gold – Kirin Silver – Sun Sui Wah Bronze – Gingeri Best Resort Dining Gold – The Pointe at the Wickaninnish Inn Silver – Sooke Harbour House Bronze – Fetch at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Best Victoria Gold – Zambri’s Silver – Brasserie L’École Bronze – Cafe Brio Best North Shore Gold – Fraîche Silver – La Régalade Bronze – Gusto di Quattro Best Winery/Vineyard Dining Gold – The Terrace at Mission Hill Silver – Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Bronze – Bacchus Bistro at Domaine de Chaberton Best Vancouver Island Gold – Sooke Harbour House Silver – Amusé Bistro Bronze – The Pointe at the Wickaninnish Inn Bartender of the Year Shaun Layton - George Leadership in Sustainability Andrea Carlson - Bishop’s Sommelier of the Year Kurtis Kolt Producer/Supplier of the Year Dirk Keller and Bea Graf - Sloping Hill Farm Premier Crew Eryn Collins – Chambar Katharine Manson – Refuel David Stanger – The Beach House Michael Stanger - CinCin]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533318</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:31:30 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Rhy Pender is Canada's fourth Master of Wine]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[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 international body with 280 members world-wide. The title is only awarded to those who have completed the two-year study program and a rigorous three-part examination covering theoretical and practical sections, as well as an original dissertation. Congratulations Rhys!]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533300</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:30:40 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Hamilton Street Grill Celebrates 13 Years]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[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. | 604.331.1511]]></description>
                      
                      <link>http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/blog/post/533293</link>
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                      <keywords><![CDATA[PR, Menus, Restaurants, Hamilton Street Grill, Deals]]></keywords>
                      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 02:08:57 -0400</pubDate>
                      <author>Anya Levykh</author>
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