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Brunch with Edward Vint at The Teahouse

June 16th, 2013 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places and, at the same time, I will be joined by a notable personality who may be a Film Producer or Director, Musician, Arts Festival Director, Actor or other well-known individual for Brunch at restaurants in and around Vancouver.

For my forty sixth brunch in this series, I was joined by Radio Host at The Peak FM Edward Vint at The Teahouse in Stanley Park.

Ed Vint

Edward was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, He holds a diploma in Broadcast Journalism and his BCRPA Fitness Leader designation. He loves music, pop culture and people. He has worked in the event and music industry at MTV, Universal Music & Live Nation. Ed has been the Weekend Host at 102.7 FM The Peak for the past while and is now hosting and promoting various segments at the station.

What got you into Radio, specifically hosting on radio ?

As a kid I used to watch WKRP in Cincinnati with my parents. I played radio show with everyone around the kitchen table for years. Later I went to Columbia Academy then worked in broadcasting, then the music industry, then worked at CITR for 2 years then The Peak Radio.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

Going to Burning Man (10 days in the dessert with nothing, survival camping)

Have there been any notable musicians you have interviewed over the years, if so who?

  • Lady Gaga
  • Fallout Boy
  • Rob Zombie
  • Alt J

What type of music did you listen to growing up?

  • Much Music
  • Credence Clearwater Revival
  • Top 40
  • Ace of Base

What was it like working for MTV?

Unique experience and it was on my bucket list. I got a job on MTV as a Production Assistant, then did some news in their Vancouver office and it was great.

If you could estimate the number of concerts you have seen how many would that number be?

More than a thousand

If you could tell me about 3 of your favourite concerts of all time which ones would those be?

1)    Janet Jackson’s The Velvet Rope Tour

2)    The Killers at the Vogue

3)    Arman Van Buren at VCC

What are 2 of your favourite music festivals that you have attended in the past year?

1)    Squamish Valley Music Festival

2)    Bumpershoot in Seattle

What foods do you like?

Italian

Fresh, local, organic

What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver?

  • Nook
  • Coast
  • Tacofino Commissary
  • Acme Cafe

Duck Confit Arancini, Smoked Salmon Scones and Bacon Wrapped Scallop

Lobster Salad

Smoked Salmon Raft

Salmon Burger

Lemon Tart

Espresso Macchiato

Ed and Richard each had a platter of Confit Duck Arancini, Smoked Salmon Scones, and Bacon Wrapped Scallop and the Lobster Salad with Thai Vinaigrette; Ed then had the Smoked Salmon Raft; and Richard had the Salmon Burger. Ed had the Lemon Tart for dessert, while Richard had an Espresso Macchiato.

What do you want your listeners to learn from listening to you on the radio?

Share things that I think would make people happy. Give people something positive for their day and make them happy.

What do you do in your off time?

  • Crossfit
  • Cooking and organizing dinner parties
  • Dancing with friends

Where is your favourite vacation spot (outside of Canada)?

Maui

Where is your favourite vacation spot in BC?

Okanagan

Do you come from a broadcasting family?

Not at all, my dad is in refridgeration and my mom is a teacher

What advice would you offer to a musician looking to make it big?

1)    Stay true to yourself and what you want to be as an artist

2)    Try to find a way to connect to your fans

3)    Network and meet lots and lots of people

Where was your most recent musical trip?

Robyn in Seattle

Who are your mentors?

  • Tamara Stanners
  • Simone Grewal
  • Susie Wall

Who inspires you now?

On a day to day basis my friends inspire me to be better and the best I can be. My supporting me.

What inspires you?

Seeing other people fulfill their dreams. Whether you want to be a singer, athlete, dancer or chef.

What’s next for you or what’s on the horizon?

  • Working a little bit in myacting career
  • YouTube video blogging
  • A new show on The Peak FM

Style: a La Carte

Attire: Smart Casual

Time: Saturday and Sunday 10:30am – 3:00pm

The Teahouse

Ferguson Point

Stanley Park , Vancouver

Menu:  http://www.vancouverdine.com/teahouse/menus/brunch

For Reservations, please call 604.669.3281

Stay tuned to my next guest Interview along with the next Brunch in and around Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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Brunch with Keri Adams at The Roof

June 9th, 2013 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places and, at the same time, I will be joined by a notable personality who may be a Film Producer or Director, Musician, Arts Festival Director, Actor or other well-known individual for Brunch at restaurants in and around Vancouver.

For my forty fifth brunch in this series, I was joined by CTV News Anchor Keri Adams on The Roof at Black + Blue in downtown Vancouver.

Keri Adams

Keri Adams is a Canadian journalist who is currently the anchor of CTV News at 11:30 at CTV British Columbia. She began her career in 1995 as a photojournalist in Red Deer, Alberta, a position she held for 2 years. In 1997, she became an anchor/reporter at CFRN-TV anchoring the weekend newscasts. In 2001, she moved to BCTV as Weekend Morning and Noon News Anchor. In 2002, she moved to CTV British Columbia where she became a reporter and fill-in anchor, until being appointed to her current position in 2004. She received the prestigious Jack Webster Award for Best News Reporting in 2005.

Her first job in television was a news writer for a morning news program in Edmonton. She moved to Red Deer, Alberta to take on the challenging role of photojournalist, before moving back to Edmonton as a night reporter and eventually weekend news anchor. In 2001, she headed west to Vancouver where she worked as a weekend morning news anchor with Global Television before being hired by CTV British Columbia as a reporter.

You can follow Keri Adams on twitter @Keri_Adams

Have you always wanted to be a News Caster?

No – I thought of lots of different careers from nursing to administration. I was a singer when I was a child, landed in broadcasting cause I enjoyed writing. My parents are newshounds, the tv was always on in the house.

What is it about the News that you love?

It’s immediacy. I am interested in the information, things that would interest people and delivery of the news. When I am on the air, the performance part is wonderful to do deliver their news, and do what I love and have fun doing it.

What do you want your viewers to learn from your newscast each day?

Hopefully all the info they need, that enlightens them, learn from, the weather for the next day, more about me.

Tell me what some of the notable news stories you have reported on your news show over the years ?

1)    North Vancouver mudslide, it happened Jan 19, 2005. Where a woman was killed when homes slid down an embankment.  The information I had uncovered as part of my report was that the District of North Vancouver was aware several homes including the one involved in the slide were sitting on unstable ground. I won a Jack Webster Award for Best News Reporting.

2)    Terry Fox Marathon of Hope – we looked at his legacy as a young cancer survivor.

If you could guess how many news shows you have done over the years, how many would that be?

Thousands

How are you able to report on a news story or topic in a positive away if that particular news story is one that you either do not believe in or are personally affected?

It’s not my job to react to something that affects me personally on the air. I look at it from a non-partisan point of view.

Has there ever been a news story that you have wanted to cover and not been assigned to cover?

The North Van mudslide – I was assigned to do a different story that day. I spoke up and pushed for it to do that story and they agreed and I did it. Twelve months later I won an award for the story.

What is your favourite food?

Spaghetti

What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver?

  • Coast
  • Flying Pig
  • Sala Thai

Mimosas

Spot Prawn Flatbread

Rooftop Salad

Steak on a bed of Kale

Black & Blue Eggs Benny

Crab Omelette

Apple Pie with Vanilla ice cream

Mimosas were served to start. Keri and Richard shared the Rooftop Salad with jerk chicken as well as the Spot Prawn Flatbread to begin. We were then served a taste of the restaurant’s specialty steak. Keri had the Black & Blue Eggs Benny while Richard had the Crab Omelette. For dessert Keri and Richard shared the Apple Pie with Vanilla ice cream.

What is the best food you have eaten in recent memory?

Multicourse dinner at The Cannery

What was the most recent restaurant that you have eaten at?

Coast

What do you do in your off time?

  • Time with my kids
  • Dinner with friends
  • Hiking
  • Painting

Do you come from an entertainment family?

No – my sister is a high school drama teacher with a farming background

Where was your recent trip?

San Francisco

Who are your mentors?

1)    Andrew Smith – he was an Instructor at North Alberta Tech

2)    Daphne Khuene – female anchor in Alberta

What has inspired you recently?

Generally the scenery in Vancouver. Walking the hills on the North Shore, the beach with my kids.

What’s next for you or what’s on the horizon?

  • Growing, learning and trying new things
  • Continue day news
  • Some new hosting opportunities that can showcase more of my personality
  • I would be willing to consider everything .

Style: a La Carte

Attire: Smart Casual

Time: Saturday and Sunday 11:30am – 3:00pm

The Roof at Black + Blue

1032 Alberni Street (3rd Level), Vancouver

Menu: http://the-roof.ca/

For Reservations, please call 604 637 0777

Stay tuned to my next guest Interview along with the next Brunch in and around Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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BACK FORTY SALOON

June 1st, 2013 admin

118 Robson St, Vancouver

Tel: 604-688-5840

Web: http://www.backfortysaloon.com/

Twitter: @BackFortySaloon

Advice: Ask for side of their house made barbq sauce with anything you order.

I have always loved good Barbq, hunted down the best of the best when travelling across the South West. I’ve found that good ol’ barbq heaven this past week when dining at Back Forty, holy toledo Chef Matthew Phillip’s barbq sauce is the best that I have had around the city.  With a bit of sweet and tangy this sauce was it and I would now order it on or with anything I have on that menu. It’s a good thing that I always ask lots of questions of my server and such, as wonderful as my server was she knew nothing about the wonderful dishes that kitchen is cooking up. By the end of my meal as I raved about everything, I think I had the server convinced to give it a go.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Po-boy

Bourbon Apple Crumble Sundae

I had the outstanding Buttermilk Fried Chicken Po-boy ($12.40) with grainy mustard and slaw on awesome bun served with coleslaw. Of course I had to try their barbq sauce and asked for a side of sauce (complimentary). I had heard that the chef also makes his own bourbon caramel sauce so it was a must that I ordered the Bourbon Apple Crumble Sundae ($7.40), as expected it was delightful with the bourbon caramel sauce with apples, a delicious oats and nuts crumble and vanilla gelato, absolutely heavenly.

The menu has a vast selection of appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and entrées as well as a few desserts. I am already eyeing the Bucket of Buttermilk Chicken as well as the Buttermilk Fried Chicken N’ Waffle with maple butter sauce off their brunch menu.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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EIGHT 1/2

May 30th, 2013 admin

151 E 8th Ave, Vancouver

Tel:  (604) 568-2703

Web: http://www.eightandahalf.ca

Twitter: @eightandahalf

Advice: Sit at the bar if dining solo.

Bailey’s French Toast

Bella Coola

In the heart of Mt Pleasant, you’ll find a great spot for eating and lounging with friends as I did recently. My friend Kenji Maeda joined me for weekend brunch on Sunday morning, I had the Bailey’s French Toast ($10.50) served with side fruit and alder smoked bacon and Kenji had the Bella Coola Eggs Benny ($8.50) Wild smoked BC salmon, dill cream cheese, and capers.

The dinner menu is filled with Plates such as the Local Charcuterie Plate and the Artisan Cheese Plate which is ideal for sharing, there are also Small Plates and Large Plates with their popular Okanagan Stuffed Chicken filled with feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, and chorizo topped with fresh corn salsa. You will also find salads, thin crust pizzas and desserts rounding off the menu, there is the selection of lunch and brunch favourites to make your visit to Mt Pleasant shine!

Review by: Richard Wolak

 

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Brunch with Jeremy Szafron at Hawksworth Restaurant

May 19th, 2013 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places and, at the same time, I will be joined by a notable personality who may be a Film Producer or Director, Musician, Arts Festival Director, Actor or other well-known individual for Brunch at restaurants in and around Vancouver.

For my forty fourth brunch in this series, I was joined by Entertainment Commentator for the West Coast for CTV News Channel Jeremy Szafron at Hawksworth Restaurant downtown Vancouver.

Jeremy Szafron

Jeremy Szafron grew up in Calgary, Alberta where he began his career in television. In 2008, he was head hunted to host Entertainment Spotlight on CTV, a show highlighting fashion, entertainment/celebrity interviews, and current affairs in Montreal. In January 2010, Jeremy moved to Vancouver, BC to experience the 2010 Olympic Games, and was asked to be the “Guest Anchor” of an Orlando, Florida based morning show for the duration of the games. Jeremy then became one of the co-hosts of FMA Weekly, a weekly entertainment show highlighting local entertainment and travel segments. In 2012 he became  the CTV National weekly entertainment reporter. In 2013 he was a guest host on Shaw TVs “The Rush”.

You can follow Jeremy Szafron on twitter @JeremySzafron

Have you always wanted to be in the Entertainment business?

Always wanted to be in television since I was a little boy. I used to watch tv when I was 7 years old on mute, with closed captioning to read if off the prompter.

What were your favourite tv shows to watch while growing up?

I used to love ‘Friends’, also used to watch a lot of HBO shows. Always loved the news, watching CNN or The National on CBC, also watched Breakfast Television Calgary (morning show).

Tell me who some of your most notable celebrities that you have interviewed on your shows over the years?

Jessica Alba in Edmonton

Simon Whitfield – Olympic Athlete

Do you come from an entertainment family?

No, exact opposite, my whole family is in the oil industry.

What aspect of the entertainment business do you enjoy the most, producing, writing or reporting/hosting?

Most of all tell a story. I like to have a little bit of creative control. We naturally have to do some writing and producing for our own stories when reporting. It’s important to have that integrity.

What was your 2010 Olympic Games experience like while you were the “Guest Anchor” of an Orlando, Florida based morning show?

That was fantastic, a once in a lifetime opportunity. I got to see a lot of colleagues, the stories and the people were interesting, it was an amazing experience.

Recently you were a guest host on Shaw TVs “The Rush” with Fiona Forbes, what was that experience like for you?

So much fun, I loved it. Ad-lib, making jokes, non chalent live to tape, easy going.

Where was your most recent trip?

Kelowna for “Gourmet & Grapes” Chef Ned Bell vs Chef Ray Bear

What is your favourite foods?

Asian food fene – from dim sum to sushi, ramen, pho

What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver?

  • Flying Pig
  • Forage
  • Juno Sushi
  • Bao Bei

 

Pacific Sablefish Benedict

pork sausages

Hawksworth Beef Burger

Berry Smoothie

Chèvre Cheesecake

Sweet Milk Ice Cream

Jeremy had Pacific Sablefish Benedict glazed asparagus, tomato, fine herb hollandaise and a side order of pork sausages; Richard had Hawksworth Beef Burger applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar, frites and a Berry Smoothie. For dessert, Jeremy had the Chèvre Cheesecake with green apple, walnut; and Richard had the Sweet Milk Ice Cream with red fruit, vanilla.

What do you do in your off time?

  • See friends
  • Travel
  • Share stories with people
  • Boating

Who are your Mentors?

Todd Van Der Heyden – my anchor with CTV News Channel

Who inspires you?

My mother

What has inspired you lately?

Boston Marathon bombing – fascinates me how close people can come together during tragedies.

Is there anything you want to do, that you haven’t done already?

  • More travel
  • Tell more amazing stories about amazing people

What’s next for you or what’s on the horizon?

  • More television
  • More news, less Justin Bieber & Lindsay Lohan stories

Style: a La Carte

Attire: Smart Casual

Time: Saturday and Sunday 10:30am – 2:00pm

Hawksworth Restaurant

801 W Georgia Street, Vancouver

Menu: http://www.hawksworthrestaurant.com/menus/brunch/

For Reservations, please call 604.673.7000

Stay tuned to my next guest Interview along with the next Brunch in and around Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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MOSAIC BAR & GRILLE

May 16th, 2013 admin

655 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Tel: (604) 639-4770

Web: http://vancouver.hyatt.com

Twitter: @HyattVancouver

Advice: multi-course tasting menus, you can ask to have the chef create you a customer tasting menu.

 

Windset Farms Fresco Cucumber Gazpacho

Chilled Dungeness Crab Cannelloni

With a star chef at its helm, my friend Nikki Caine joined me to explore and enjoy the chef’s tasting menu as I knew we were in for a culinary journey. Chef Thomas Heinrich is the visionary culinary master who is creating artful masterpieces on the plate. Our 1st course was the Windset Farms Fresco Cucumber Gazpacho in refreshing ginger coconut gelee. The next course was the outstanding Chilled Dungeness Crab Cannelloni with English pea, meyer lemon and mint where the presentation was perfection.

Spring, Green Garlic Grits with Scallop

Pan seared Branzino

Galbi marinated Pork Jowl

Slow Roasted Lamb

The journey continued with the next course, a taste of Spring, Green Garlic Grits with Scallop which was delicious, this followed by the Pan seared Branzino with celery noodles and carrot reduction with an oregano citrus emulsion served to us on a mirrored slab. From there the flavours exploded with the Galbi marinated Pork Jowl with Asian pear, fiddle heads, lotus root and edible flowers, the sauce was heavenly. On to the 6th course it was another stunning plate with the the delicious Slow Roasted Lamb with mustard and fennel streusel and a pomegranate gastrique along with edible flowers.

Braised Rhubarb

We finished off our impressive meal with the Braised Rhubarb with white chocolate meringue, ginger and pink peppercorns and green strawberries, this dessert was the perfect ending with more stunning flavours. I am looking forward to many return visits and to follow the seasons with Chef Thomas Heinrich leading the way.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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Brunch at Q4 Ristorante in Kitsilano

May 12th, 2013 admin

Last weekend, my mom joined me for brunch at Q4 Ristorante , as Mothers Day was approaching this seemed like the perfect time for a brunch.

Caesar Salad

Arugula Balsamic Salad

Bruschetta

To begin, my mom had the Caesar Salad while I had the Arugula Balsamic Salad, we then shared the Bruschetta, loved the presentation, simple and flavourful.

Porcini Fettuccine Tartuffe

Cavateli

My mom had the Porcini Fettuccine Tartuffe which she loved, of course I tried too; I had the Cavateli with lamb sausage, Rapini & corn colourful and delicious!

Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream

Espresso Affogato

For dessert, my mom had the Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream and I had the Espresso Affogato, a perfect finish to a wonderful meal.

Spring and summer weekends are made for leisurely brunches in the restaurant or on the outside patio. On offer every Saturday and Sunday, and holiday Mondays too, the restaurant serves up fresh frittatas, tempting eggs benny, and the city’s quintessential antipasto platter from 10am until 3pm; there’s even a children’s menu for the little ones.  Sunday brunch is made even better with the option of endless prosecco cocktails for $15 per person. Preview the entire brunch menu online at Q4Restaurant.com and for reservations call 604.734.4444. Q4 Ristorante is located at 2563 West Broadway in Kitsilano.

By: Richard Wolak

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Brunch with Meena Mann at Sol Sun Belt

May 12th, 2013 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places and, at the same time, I will be joined by a notable personality who may be a Film Producer or Director, Musician, Arts Festival Director, Actor or other well-known individual for Brunch at restaurants in and around Vancouver.

For my forty third brunch in this series, I was joined by TV Host Meena Mann at the Sol Sun Belt Cookery in Coal Harbour.

Meena Mann

Meena was born in Terrace and grew up in Vancouver, B.C. where she attended Simon Fraser University graduating with a B.A. with a major in Communications. She started her media career in radio in late 2006 working at News1130, REDFM 93.1 and a short contract at CBC Radio1.

Meena made the leap into Television Hosting in 2009 when she became the official Co-Host of a life-style and entertainment show, FMA Entertainment Weekly. In 2010 Meena was hired by the Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) to report for the Olympic News Service. Meena is a professional public speaker with extensive experience hosting numerous live events for non-profit and for-profit organizations, including the B.C. Provincial Government, Municipal Government, Coast Capital Savings and Vancouver’s first Fashion’s Night Out.

You can follow Meena Mann on twitter @MeenaMann

Have you always wanted to be in the Entertainment business?

Yes always, ever since I was a kid.

What type of music did you listen to growing up?

Pop all the time. In university I got into classical music, way back then it was Justin Timberlake ……

Tell me who some of your most notable people that you have interviewed over the years?

  • Adrian Grenier
  • Russel Peters
  • Michael Buble
  • Shawn Desman
  • Foster the People Band

Do you come from an entertainment family?

No – my dad was always an entertainer for the family.

You did a comedy show awhile back, what was it like for you to do that first comedy gig?

I was so excited, but it was so exciting that I felt so nervous. As soon as my name was called, it was a natural high and no one really laughed after my 1st joke. I felt comfortable being on stage, so I changed up my routine and played off the audience and myself.

When did you get into doing Commercials and what was your first Commercial?

My first commercial was for Nissan Canada, it was a pretty cool experience setting the first one since this was the first commercial there was everything –the set, lights, trailers, and the pay.

How did you get into Emcee?

I did Toastmasters for a few years, one thing lead to another, and another and then I was emceeing lots of events.

Where was your most recent trip?

Miami

What is your favourite foods?

I love everything, but only vegetarian.

What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver?

  • Italian Kitchen
  • Nuba
  • Kidoya Sushi

Orange Juice

Gruyere & Wild Mushroom Omelette

Duck Confit Hash

Moroccan fried bread

Meena and Richard each had a fresh squeezed Orange Juice to start. Meena had the Gruyere & Wild Mushroom Omelette (egg whites only); and Richard had the Duck Confit Hash (no egg) with Moroccan fried bread and Harissa sauce. 

What do you do in your off time?

  • Being outdoors
  • Beach with friends
  • Golfing
  • Hiking

Who inspires you?

From the root level, some of my close friends all the way to Oprah.

What has inspired you lately?

There is a book about “50 Cent” the rapper, about his rags to riches type of story. Really the book is about how not to be afraid, to keep going and to overcome fear.

Is there anything you want to do, that you haven’t done already?

  • I would like to speak in front of a crowd of 1000 people.
  • Sit down interview with “50 Cent” or “Oprah” or people we don’t set to learn about often.
  • A late night tv show.

What’s next for you or what’s on the horizon?

  • Lot of emcee gigs up coming up over the summer
  • Potential tv show

Style: a La Carte

Attire: Casual

Time: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 3:00pm

Sol Sun Belt Cookery

550 Denman Street, Vancouver

Menu: http://www.solsunbelt.com/

For Reservations, please call 604 568 2235

Stay tuned to my next guest Interview along with the next Brunch in and around Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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