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Urban Farming at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

April 17th, 2013 admin

Executive Chef Dana Hauser

I visited the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel recently and talked with Executive Chef Dana Hauser about their rooftop garden and about her plans for the garden. This hotel is leading the way in Urban Farming on a hotel level in Vancouver, the garden has been up and running now for several years. This year will see the largest selection of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in their garden. More than 60 varieties of herbs, edible blooms, fruits and vegetables are grown throughout the year, and provide savings of approximately $10,000 annually for The Fairmont Waterfront.

The Garden

Growing Rosemary

Growing Garlic

This spring/summer they are growing the following: Thyme, Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Lettuce, Spinach, Garlic, Tomatoes, Basil, Apples, Carrots, Potatoes, Leeks, Onions, Chives, Kale, Swiss Chard, Figs, Chili Peppers, Grapes, Mint, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries,and more.

Each year they plant something different and new as a trial, and this year Chef Hauser was speaking about trying to grow mushrooms in the spent grain from their beer…. An interesting experiment!

The Rooftop Garden is located at The Fairmont Waterfront, 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver on the same floor as the outdoor swimming pool and is only accessible to hotel guests.

Stay tuned to my next feature in my Urban Farming series.

By: Richard Wolak

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Afternoon Hive Tea at Herons

October 15th, 2012 admin

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer along with the type of service and selection of sandwiches, pastries and desserts. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places.

Here is the twentieth of many places that I have visited recently. Herons West Coast Kitchen is located in the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, downtown Vancouver.

I was joined by my mother for their Afternoon Tea service for $26.95 per person. The Fairmont Waterfront is serving up a unique West Coast twist on a timeless tradition. I had the Earl Grey Tea and my mom had the English Breakfast Tea.

We were then served a smouldering glass filled with local artisanal cheeses,  paired with a honey infused rosemary apple chutney and crisps.

A cedar plank arrived to the table featuring a selection of honey delicacies which replaces the traditional three tier tray of sandwiches and scones.  This pastry board included Honey Almond Cakes, Garden Thyme Lemon Lollipops, and Bannock Bread Scones with seasonal sweets prepared in-house including whipped honey butter, and Honeycomb.

My thoughts –I loved the whole experience, it was so different from the traditional afternoon tea service, it represented the local area as well and featured the honey that is harvested by the hotel. The Afternoon ‘Hive’ Tea is a sweet alternative which caters to taste buds of all ages and showcases Pastry Chef Stephanie Greenslade and her team.

Style: Afternoon Tea Service

Attire: Business Casual

Time: Afternoon Tea Service is offered daily from 2-4pm

Herons West Coast Kitchen

900 Canada Place, Vancouver

For Reservations, please call  604 691 1818

Stay tuned to the next part of Afternoon Tea in Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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WIN 2 Tickets to Dish ‘N Dazzle

April 26th, 2012 admin

Enter to WIN 2 Tickets to Dish ‘N Dazzle ($150 value)

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

May 16, 2012 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This year’s casual walk about event is sponsored by Wines of Argentina.  The evening brings out the brightest lights on the local culinary scene in support of the hospitality industry’s own charity, the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF).

Event sponsor Wines of Argentina will provide over 80 wines for tasting, more than 10 top Vancouver restaurants will be on hand with food pairings and local bartenders will put their swizzle sticks to the test in a cocktail competition.  There will also be a massive silent auction in support of the BC Hospitality Foundation.

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All proceeds will go to the BCHF, which provides financial support for hospitality industry members who are facing extraordinary medical expenses.

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All submissions will be entered to win for the random draw. The winner of this contest will be announced via twitter and posted.  The contest giveaway is to enter to Win 2 Tickets to Dish ‘N Dazzle (value $150).

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The Fairmont Waterfront Spring Menu

April 25th, 2012 admin

I was invited to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel last week to sample their Spring Menu as it launched as well as to meet Executive Chef Dana Hauser.

Minted Split Pea Soup

King Crab on a Pogo Stick

Caesers shooters with Effingham Oysters

I loved the Minted Split Pea Soup as well as the King Crab on a Pogo Stick along with the Caesers shooters with Effingham Oysters.

Making Cocktails

The cocktail master was at work creating and serving up delicious spring inspired cocktails.

Pastry Chef, Stephanie Greenslade and her Honey Comb Ice Cream Cones

Lemon Thyme Drops

Pastry Chef, Stephanie Greenslade presented a selection of garden inspired sweets and treats and my favourites were the Honey Comb Ice Cream Cones , Lemon Thyme Drops, and  Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches.

The reception took place in Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar, at The Fairmont Waterfront and featured a great band for our listening pleasure to go along with the wonderful bites and delights.

The hospitality team at the hotel is comprised of Daniel Kaeflein, Director of Food & Beverage; Ian Pullan, General Manager; Dana Hauser, Executive Chef; Mark Wadsworth, Exec Sous Chef and Chris Nielson, Sous Chef.

Herons West Coast Kitchen is located at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, 900 Canada Place Way in Vancouver and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, an all-day menu and dessert; check out their website for the menu and hours.

By: Richard Wolak

 

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Sip & Savour at the Fairmont Waterfront

August 4th, 2011 admin

Here is a new indulgence for your afternoon enjoyment, instead of Afternoon Tea, why not Sip & Savour over wines from Blasted Church Winery and Cheeses from The Farm House and others.

Bernie Hadley-Beauregard (L) & Evelyn Campbell (R)

Last week I did some sipping and savouring, tasting some of the Blasted Church wines that were paired up with an array of cheeses. I had a chance to talk to Bernie Hadley-Beauregard who designed the wine labels and Evelyn Campbell the Proprietor of Blasted Church.

Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront hotel is providing a delicious alternative to afternoon tea with “Sip + Savour” afternoons in Herons West Coast Bar. Sip + Savour will only feature wines and cheeses from British Columbia – continuing the restaurant’s commitment to showcasing the best of local cuisine.

Sip + Savour takes place daily from 2pm to 5pm (excluding Sundays) and makes for the perfect excuse to linger longer after lunch or leave work a little early.

Sip + Savour offers a trio of local artisanal cheeses paired with house-made condiments and three ounce tasters of BC’s renowned Blasted Church wines for just $35.95.

 

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