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Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours

James Colleridge -Bella Gelateria (l) & Richard Wolak (r)

The Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours event was lots of fun for all who braved the cold to come and taste some of the best gelato at Bella Gelateria on November 23rd.

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A food networking event that connected Vancouver’s vibrant food community where we offered Exclusive premium flavours created for our Vancouver Foodster event. Richard Wolak had the idea to create these special flavours that were handcrafted by James Colleridge of Bella Gelateria, the flavours were: 1) Vista d’oro Walnut Wine Sorbetto 2) XFour/Xoxolat Choco-Tini Gelato and 3)  La Taqueria Mole Gelato.

Sophie Liu - Global, Richard Wolak & Steve

Jaala Leis Wanless (l) & May Globus (r)- The Westender & Sweet Spot

Guests were able to sample their way through all of the other 20+ flavours, from the many chocolate flavours to Kasu to Avocado and more.

More photos @ Flickr

Thank you to Bella Gelateria, Xoxolat, XFour Vodka, Vista D’oro Winery, La Taqueria

By: Richard Wolak

Photo Credit: Noam Dehan

Meet the Producers of our Fall Flavours Event

Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours Event on November 23rd was created to educate and enjoy the flavours of local producers and Gelato. All of these producers make their own award winning products locally and have come together to create Gelato flavours for this exclusive event.

Here are the people behind each of the flavours being created for our event on November 23rd.

Meet James Coleridge who is the Maestro of Bella Gelateria who is creating these Exclusive Premium Flavours -Under the expert tutelage of Italian Champions and Maestros, James apprenticed and honed his skills in the art of gelato in Italy. James received formal training at the Italian Culinary Institute and advanced masters training at Carpigiani’s Gelato University. His passion and commitment to hand crafting the best gelato soon caught the attention of Time Magazine Online. Subsequently, James was selected by a major Italian newspaper for a feature article – a North American gelatière in Italy! In 2012, James will represent Canada at the World Cup of Gelato in Rimini, Italy.

Flavours

1) Vista d’oro Walnut Wine Sorbetto

Patrick & Lee Murphy are the founders and producers of Vista D’oro Winery. They are dedicated to producing delicious hand-crafted wines.  The traditional techniques and old world values that are used in our artisanal preserves are reflected in our winemaking methods.  Made in small batches on their farm to be shared with family and friends, new and old.

2007 D’oro

Our flagship fortified walnut wine is a blend of North Okanagan Marechal Foch, Central Okanagan Merlot & Cabernet Franc, Fraser Valley Green Walnuts and Okanagan Brandy. 13 months in French and American oak.

2) XFour/Xoxolat Choco-Tini Gelato

Marcus Von Albrecht is the Principal behind XFour Handcrafted Vodka which is B.C’s first handcrafted premium corn and rye based vodka. Handcrafted and distilled four times by master distiller Frank Deiter who has accumulated over 70 awards for his line of spirits; Xfour is completely additive free and fed with British Columbia’s own pristine glacier water retrieved from a 356 ft deep well. A crystal clear complextion, with hints of fruit and anise. This crisp, pure vodka will surely give people something to talk about!

The vodka has already come together with Xoxolat chocolate as a Chocotini service at various events around the city, now we are taking it one step further and making it into a Gelato.

Hodie Rondeau is the principal of XOXOLAT ~ sho-sho-la ~ which an edible gallery of all things chocolate displaying only the finest of the world’s chocolates, specializing in Single Origin and Estate chocolates, and, treats pairing fun & unusual flavours with chocolate. Finding its inspiration from the classic European chocolaterie, XOXOLAT is a chocolate boutique that carries its own brand and includes the wondrous creations of award winning chocolatiers.

3) La Taqueria Mole Gelato

Marcelo Rmz. Romero is the Principal of La Taqueria taco shop located downtown Vancouver. Everything is homemade there including their fillings and sauces, they make one of the best Mole in the city and now we are taking it one step further and making there Mole into a Mole Gelato for the first time.

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A food networking event connecting Vancouver’s vibrant food community

Exclusive premium flavours created for our Vancouver Foodster event and not available to anyone who has not purchased a ticket for our event. Our dessert night will feature the finest local crafter of gelato, winemaker, chocolatier, distiller and chef.

Guests will also have a chance to talk with these master crafters and learn more about the products they grow, harvest, produce and create.

Drop by after work or after dinner as you wish and meet and mingle! Bring your friends and office mates!

Must be 19 years of age or older to attend. All ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. Must bring your printed ticket with you for admission. Information on this site is accurate at the time of posting, some changes may occur.

Advance tickets sales end on November 18th!

Vancouver Foodster Fall Flavours Event

A food networking event connecting

Vancouver’s vibrant food community

Exclusive premium flavours created for our Vancouver Foodster event and not available to anyone who has not purchased a ticket for our event. Our dessert night will feature the finest local crafter of gelato, winemaker, chocolatier, spirit maker and restauranteur.

Guests will also have a chance to talk with these master crafters and learn more about the products they grow, harvest, produce and create.

Draw prizes throughout the night, your printed admission ticket will be entered to win great prizes!

Drop by after work or after dinner as you wish and meet and mingle! Bring your friends and office mates!

Meet James Coleridge -Under the expert tutelage of Italian Champions and Maestros, James apprenticed and honed his skills in the art of gelato in Italy. James received formal training at the Italian Culinary Institute and advanced masters training at Carpigiani’s Gelato University. His passion and commitment to hand crafting the best gelato soon caught the attention of Time Magazine Online. Subsequently, James was selected by a major Italian newspaper for a feature article – a North American gelatière in Italy! In 2012, James will represent Canada at the World Cup of Gelato in Rimini, Italy.

Cost:

$9.50 includes HST (1 flavour)

$10.50 includes HST (2 flavours)

$11.50 includes HST (3 flavours)

Tickets available in advance only. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Featuring: Bella Gelateria, Xoxolat, XFour Vodka, Vista D’oro Winery, La Taqueria

Flavours

1)      Vista d’oro Walnut Wine Sorbetto

2)      XFour/Xoxolat Choco-Tini Gelato

3)      La Taqueria Mole Gelato

Must be 19 years of age or older to attend. All ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. Must bring your printed ticket with you for admission. Information on this site is accurate at the time of posting, some changes may occur.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.

Vancouver Foodster 1 yr Anniversary Party

Chef Abhishek Roy - Atithi, Chef Josh Wolfe - Coast, Richard Wolak, Chef Ben Berwick

The Vancouver Foodster 1st Anniversary party was a huge success, held on July 28th at Canvas Lounge in Gastown.

Nimby Burger cooking burgers

Thank you to all those who came out to celebrate, and to taste the fabulous food and drinks from Coast, Sanafir, Atithi, Hapa Izakaya, Maple Grill, Nimby Burger, Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co, Wild Rice, Canvas Lounge, Benton Brothers Cheese, Bonchaz, Cake Tease, Vancouver Brownies, Xoxolat, Kafkas Coffee & Tea, Dao Tea, Vista D’oro Farms, Chandra Winery, Nichol Vineyard, Rollingdale Winery, Desert Hills Winery, and Neck of the Woods Wines.

Lineup outside Canvas Lounge

Guests Mingling inside Canvas Lounge

DJ Pat Lock

Loungy beats were happening thanks to DJ Pat Lock and DJ Jeremy Lim and our MC’s Meena Mann and Charles Zuckermann kept the evening flowing with speeches by Fareeday Rasoul Kim from the Vancouver Food Bank and Richard Wolak, founder of Vancouver Foodster.

Cheese and more Cheese

Shahab & Chef Themis of Vancouver Brownies

Gustavo, Ari & Chef Chris Sanderson of Maple Grill

Chef Theresa of Cake Tease

Blueberry, Basil Chocolates from Xoxolat

Pouring Wine

With close to 600 people in attendance we raised over $1800 in donations for the Vancouver Food Bank Community Angel Food Runners Program.

Alexei Schwartzman,Alisha Mann, Minna Van, Sophia Cheng, Richard Wolak, Ariane Colebrander, Charles Zuckermann, Alejandro Escobell, Lisa Green - the Event Organizing Committee


By: Richard Wolak

Photo Credit: Jeremy Lim & Noam Dehan

Vancouver Foodster 1st Anniversary Event



Wednesday July 28th  — 6pm – 9pm
Canvas Lounge
99 Powell Street, Vancouver
Vancouver Foodster celebrates one-year anniversary
with a tasting feast in Gastown

The event will feature ‘signature dishes’ bites from buzzing and renowned restaurants and vendors from Vancouver, as well as wine from the BC region.
There is something to tantalize everyone’s taste buds – from Indian, Japanese and Moroccan to cupcakes, seafood and designer chocolates. Participating restaurants include:
Atithi and Chef Abhishek Roy
Coast Restaurant and Chef Josh Wolfe
Hapa Izakaya and Chef Ben Akira Berwick
Nimby Burgers with Chef Chris Kaiser
Maple Grill with Chef Christopher Sanderson
Sanafir and Chef Mike Robbins
Wild Rice and Chef Todd Bright
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Participating food, beverage and wineries include:
Cake Tease and Chef Theresa Lanziner
Food lovers will also have a chance to meet chefs from some of the eateries, with many more to come.
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MC’s – Meena Mann & Charles Zuckermann

Tickets $5 (100% of the Proceeds raised will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s Community Angel Food Runners Program.

WE ARE SOLD OUT – Thank You to everyone for supporting our Fundraising Anniversary Event!


Ticket price includes the food and drink taster bites and a Vancouver Foodster Discount Card (to use at participating restaurants)


Must be 19 years of age or older to attend. All ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. Information on this site is accurate at the time of posting, some changes may occur.

Vancouver Foodster Awesome Tweetup

Thank you to the staff at Wicked Cafe Hornby for hosting our 1st ever Vancouver Foodster Tweetup on Wednesday March 17, 2010 and for providing everyone with a FREE coffee beverage. We had a great turnout of people out to talk about food and social media, and ultimatley make new connections.

Stay tuned for more Tweetups happening around Vancouver!

Wicked Cafe is located at 851 Hornby Street.

Thank you to Jeremy Lim for taking the photos, see the photos stream here.

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