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Joe Fortes 25th Anniversary

November 16th, 2010 admin

Oyster Bob & MC Dawn Chubai

On Wednesday November 10th, I attended the Joe Fortes 25th Anniversary which was quite the spectacular celebration. MC by my friend Dawn Chubai who is one of the hosts of CITY TV’s Breakfast Television this was an event like none other.

Executive Chef Scott Pratico

The party was sold out months before and guests were dressed in glamour, this was a Black Tie event after all.

Smoked Salmon Croistini

There were a multitude of wineries pouring their finest bubbly on the main floor as well as the second level and rooftop lounge. There was beer from Whistler Brewing too!

Christine Fawcett pouring Blue Mountain Brut

Chef Ryan Mah (L) of Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

Canapes created by Executive Chef Scott Pratico and his team were passed around all night long, sister restaurant Goldfish Pacific Kitchen was also on hand with Chefs Curtis Webb and Ryan Mah dishing out a wonderful veal dish! Oyster Bob was serving up Oysters as fast as he could shuck them for guests.

Then there were fabulous desserts including the coffee cream puffs and the chocolate fondue along with fruits for dipping! Pastry Chef Kelly Urbanoski also created the beautiful 25th Anniversary Cake.

DJ Leanne and her band with live congo drums had the guests dancing late into the night.

Congratulations to Bud and Dotty Kanke (Proprietors) for a great celebration! Wishing Joe Fortes many more years!

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is located at 777 Thurlow Street and online at www.JoeFortes.ca

By: Richard Wolak

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Lin Chinese Cuisine Celebrates 3 Years

November 15th, 2010 admin

Proprietors & Chefs

On Tuesday November 9th I attended the 3rd Anniversary Multi-Course Banquet dinner at Lin Chinese Cuisine in South Granville.

Dish after dish arrived to our table and this delicious meal featuring many of their new menu creations.

These were my favourite dishes served during the evening.

Appetizers –Szechuan Spicy Chicken, Sinew Salad (vegetarian), Cumin Lamb Skewer

Xiao Long Bao

Gold & Silver Rolls

Sauce for the Gold & Silver Rolls

Fried Chicken, braised blueberry & Hawthorne Compote

Grilled Tilapia Fish with Ginger & Scallion

Dessert: Eight Treasure Rice

Pastry Duo

Lin Chinese Cuisine is located at 1537 West Broadway (near Granville) and online at http://www.linchinese.ca/

By: Richard Wolak

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Charm Modern Thai Celebrates 2 Years

November 7th, 2010 admin

Desmond Chen - Proprietor (middle)

On Wednesday November 3rd, I attended the 2nd Anniversary party at Charm Modern Thai in Yaletown. The wine and cocktails were flowing all night long, as soon as the tasty Thai food arrived to the table it was devoured within minutes, the chefs were busy keeping up to their hungry guests. DJ Skilla was mixing up loud music all night long, keeping guests entertained.

DJ Skilla

My favourites of the evenings eats were the Chicken & Noodles in Yellow Curry and the Crab Bisque.

Chicken & Noodles in Yellow Curry

Crab Bisque

Charm Modern Thai has a patio up front, they are located at 1269 Hamilton Street in Yaletown and online at http://www.charmmodernthai.com/

By: Richard Wolak

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Top Table Group Trifecta Anniversary

October 29th, 2010 admin

Anniversary Cake created by Chef Thierry Busset

On Wednesday October 27, I attended the Top Table Group’s Trifecta Anniversary party at CinCin where they were celebrating the anniversaries of 3 of their restaurants. CinCin’s 20th Anniversary, West & Blue Water Café each turning 10.

Shaking Cocktails

It was a spectacular evening of wonderful wines, cocktails and canapés, I tried almost every dish and loved Blue Water Café’s sushi, West’s Shortrib Marrow, Araxi’s Crab Sushi Rolls and CinCin’s Mushroom Risotto and Stuffed Ravioli!

Chefs & Manager of West

Sushi from Blue Water Cafe

CinCin Ravioli & Seared Tuna

Mushroom Risotto from CinCin

Araxi’s Crab Sushi Rolls

Araxi Chef James Walt and his Duck Liver Parfait

Jack Evrensel –proprietor welcomed everyone who attended graciously and this was a fabulous party to attend. The chefs and their teams from each of the 5 restaurants were present creating appetizers for the guests.

Dessert Table

Sucres, Raspberry Tarts, Profiteroles

On the dessert table, CinCin Chef Thierry Busset put out a beautiful spread of his wonderous desserts and of course I tried every one of them, my favourites were the Pistachio Macarons, Chocolate Macarons, Soucres, Raspberry Tarts and the Tiramisu cups. Chef Thierry Busset also created a masterpiece Anniversary Cake that incorporated all of their restaurants in quote the showpiece.

By: Richard Wolak

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La Brasserie Celebrates 2 Years

October 5th, 2010 admin

On Sunday October 3rd I attended La Brasserie’s Two Year Anniversary & Oktoberfest Party. Beer Steins were filled to the brim with German beer and Octoberfest specialties served up including their tasty soft Pretzels.

Many of the guests were dressed in festive attire to celebrate the occasion.

La Brasserie Restaurant is located at 1091 Davie Street and online at http://labrasserievancouver.com/

By: Richard Wolak

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The Lazy Gourmet Celebrates 30 Years

September 30th, 2010 admin

Susan Mendelson - President - The Lazy Gourmet

On Wednesday September 29, I attended The Lazy Gourmet 30th Anniversary party at Hycroft. It was a stunning afternoon and guests mingled on the outside patio as well as inside sipping martinis and wine while nibbling on signature favourites. Susan founded her company over 30 years ago and I am thrilled to have known her for almost as long.

Smoked Salmon

My favourite eats were the Baked Brie Encroute and Squash Terrine.

An array of signature dishes

The Lazy Gourmet caters some of the top events around the city and you can visit them online at http://www.lazygourmet.ca/

By: Richard Wolak

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Urban Thai Celebrates 10 Years

September 21st, 2010 admin

Executive Chef - Urban Thai Bistro

On Wednesday September 15, I attended the 10th Anniversary party at the Urban Thai Bistro. There was a Monk Blessing Ceremony taking place as I arrived and soon after a beautiful Thai Dance Show as guests mingled over wine, sangria, and tasty Lychee Martinis.

Bartender - Garrett

Their team of chefs were serving up their authentic Thai appetizers and my favourite was the Chicken Satays with Thai Peanut Sauce.

Monk Ceremony

Urban Thai Bistro has a patio up front, they are located at 1119 Hamilton Street in Yaletown and online at http://www.thaihouse.com/urban/

By: Richard Wolak

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Mis Trucos Celebrates 1 Year

September 8th, 2010 admin

On Sunday night August 29th I attended the 1st Anniversary party at Mis Trucos with my friend and photographer Noam.

The patio was filled with people mingling and drinking and inside the dining room guests were eating tasty menu favourites and drinking white wine sangria.

Michael (L) & Tristan (R) in the kitchen

Crispy Bread Wrapped Wild Gulf Prawns

My favourites were the Crispy Bread Wrapped Wild Gulf Prawns, and the Polenta Fries with cheese dip.

Mis Trucos Restaurant has a great patio out back, they are located at 1141 Davie Street and online at http://mistrucos.ca

By: Richard Wolak

Photo Credit: Noam Dehan

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