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Monday Feb 1, 9am, in front of the New Westminster Supreme Court.

Press Release – Vancouver Wine Event

TASTE
A Celebration of BC Cuisine & Wine

Date – Friday, Dec 4, 2009
Time – 7pm to 12pm
Location – Lark Clothing Store, 2315 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets – $40 – RSVP
Charity Beneficiary – Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Contact – email TasteEvent@gmail.com Tel @ Lark 604-879-9965

Event Details
A blind wine tasting of BC wines in 5 categories; crisp, aromatic, elegant, smooth and spicy. Each category will have two wines to taste and a small plate creation by the Garden ParTy Catering. Small plates will be paired with each wine category and feature BC wild, organic ingredients. Ticket sales will benefit Mount Pleasant Elementary School programs.

The event will be structured as a closed tasting. Groups of 25 guests will be admitted at the set times listed on their tickets. They will taste at each station and, then, be given a write up of each participating wine as they exit the tasting room. After tasting, guests can continue on to eight ½ restaurant lounge to relax and discuss.

Associated Businesses
Swallow Tail Culinary Tours
The Garden ParTy Catering
Lark Clothing Store
Browning & Co
The Flower Factory
Eight ½ Restaurant Lounge
Skookum Harvest Wild Foods
Now BC Organic Co-op

Participating Wineries
Le Vieux Pin
La Stella
Venturi-Schulze
Blue Mountain
Wild Goose
More to come…

To purchase tickets contact TasteEvent@gmail.com or visit Lark Clothing Store or The Flower Factory

For more information contact Dane or Veronika at Lark 604-879-9965

LUCE DELLA VITE at the BWC

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Reception begins at 6:30 PM
$139 plus tax & gratuity
Marchese Leonardo de’ Frescobaldi

Founded in 1995 as a partnership of the Frescobaldi family, who have been in the wine business for more than 700 years, and America’s Mondavi family, Luce has taken its Super Tuscan wines to the apex of Italian winemaking. Their signature Luce is an almost opaque wine of velvet-textured weight that shows a dry, prolonged finish.

An impressive collection of Luce wines will be presented throughout the evening, including: Attems Pinot Grigio 2008, 2006 Lucente (91 points Wine Spectator, Gold Medal Winner, Sommelier Wine Awards, London May 2009), 2006 Luce (94 points WS), 2005 Luce (93 points WS), 2003 Luce (92 points WS), and 2001 Luce (92 points WS), and Luce Grappa.

LA SPINETTA at the Blue Water Cafe

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Reception begins at 6:30 PM
$139 plus tax & gratuity
Giorgio Rivetti, Proprietor/Winemaker

La Spinetta, meaning “top of the hill”, is one of the greatest wine producers in Italy and Giorgio Rivetti is one of Italy’s most engaging and dynamic wine personalities. La Spinetta is a true modernist, producing age worthy wines, yet extremely approachable and explosively aromatic in their youth. Established only in 1977, La Spinetta has taken Piedmont by storm, from elite Moscato producer to creating what Robert Parker has called the best Barbera ever made to some of the most exotic Barbarescos and Barolos you will taste. In fact, La Spinetta is one of only two estates to receive 3 stars in the 20 year existence of Italy’s top wine journal, Gambero Rosso, signifying that they have achieved over 30 Tre Bicchieri awards, Italy’s top honour.

The evening will showcase a phenomenal selection of La Spinetta’s wines, including: Lidia Chardonnay 2006, Barbera Gallina 2004, Barbaresco Starderi Ris 2004, Barbaresco Starderi 1999, Barolo Campe 2004, and Moscato Bricco Quaglia 2008.

The West Coast Chocolate Festival—first launched in 2002— is a unique and innovative collection of individual events occurring throughout the TriCity area of Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Our various high calibre chocolate-themed adult and all-ages events celebrate the magic of chocolate and appeal to the senses and the soul, attracting guests from surrounding cities, the BC Lower Mainland and beyond. With chocolate as a powerful draw, we leverage events to bring people of all ages and cultures together as well as aim to raise awareness about proper consumption and the lesser-known positive benefits of the incredibly appealing food.

Each year the festival runs, events offered may be repeated from past years or introduced as new features. Various events run in the past include:

Alcohol and Chocolate Pairing Events — these high calibre adult events offer sophisticated pairings which combine chocolate and either beer, wine, or scotch. They are MC’d by a festival representative but led by an experienced sommelier or connoisseur from a sponsoring chocolate company such as Rogers, Denman Island, or Lindt. Events usually include at least three different pairings to sample, include performances by local talent is a feature, and run for approximately 2.5 hours.

Chicks and Chocolate — a popular event geared towards women featuring live entertainment, vendor booths, food and beverages, as well as exciting highlights such as dance demonstrations and fashion shows has evolved into a Salon du Chocolate – entertaining, enlightening, sampling, and evening of tastings, and scope of the festival.

Chocolate-chip Pancake Breakfast — a less-costly option geared towards all ages, this event includes Willy Wonka-themed activities, live musical performances, and of course, a delicious buffet-style pancake breakfast.

School of Chocolate — an informative all-ages presentation led by a festival volunteer educating the audience about the origins, health benefits, and proper etiquette for chocolate. Can be interactive and include chocolate sampling as well as some audience involvement.

The West Chocolate Festival Returns – October 15, 2009 to November 10, 2009
The box of chocolates has been reopened! The West Coast Chocolate Festival is back this season with a new array of flavorful and enlightening experiences to stimulate your senses and soul.

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Salon du Chocolat Festival Opening at Red Robinson Theatre

New to the festival this year will be an exciting evening launch event that will showcase many of our participating sponsors, offer a vast selection of samples and tastings, as well as provide attendees with details and opportunities to purchase tickets for upcoming festival events. two tradeshows 1:00 to 4:30 pm, and 6:00 to 9:00 pm. $35 per person.

Friday, October 16th, 2009
Single Malt Scotch and Chocolate at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Always a sold-out event renowned for its originality and elegant ambience, this year the fabulous evening will be led by Marcus Von Albrecht of Mava Foods and feature the sampling of Ileach Peaty, Finlaggan Old Reserve; Ileach cask strength – (won the 2nd best scotch in the world),  and Laphroaig 10 yr old  - single malt scotches paired with delicious chocolates from Xoxolat Chocolaterie, plus Marcus’s hand made white chocolate and dark chocolate whisky truffles, and desserts from the chefs at PICA. $75 per person

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Craft Beer and Chocolate at The Outlet in Port Coquitlam 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Sleeman’s and Okanagan Spring beer is surprisingly suited to chocolate whether it be light, dark, lager, or pale ale! Join beer expert Ken Beattie for this two-hour tasting featuring five different flavour combinations over the course of an evening. $35 per person.

Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Cafe in Vancouver 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm

Enjoy a Unique Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Café between 11am and 5pm; which includes a platter of chocolate petite four, mini chocolate dessert pralines, tea sandwiches, savoury scones and strawberries dipped in chocolate sauce. Top it all off with a Spicy Ancient Aztec chocolate drink or herbal tea. $24 per person

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Desserts, Chocolates, Wines and More at Club Illia restaurant in SFU’s UniverCity – 6:30pm – 9pm

An elegant evening led by John Gerum of West Coast Wine Education featuring the pairing of fine wines and liqueurs with decadent chocolates sponsored by Reubens Chocolates; also includes espresso service and delicious dessert hand-crafted by owner Fred Soofi. $50 per person

Monday, October 19th to Thursday, November 5th 2009
Schools of Chocolate – Locations to be announced

Always keen to help people appreciate the finer points of the ‘food of the gods,’ this entertaining and informative event is appropriate for all ages as guests learn about the history, growing and making of chocolate, and are led through a progressed tasting of various types of chocolate.

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby – 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby – 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby – 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Chocolate Meditation and Spirit Fitness at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody 9 am-12 pm

Yes, you can have your chocolate and eat it too! Relax, close your eyes and experience inner peace as your day begins with a short guided meditation. Enjoy gentle Hatha Yoga stretches with Certified Fitness Trainer and Meditation Instructor Janice and then shift to upbeat modern music for Cardio Aerobics and Core Strength Building. Then live, laugh and learn the basics to centered consciousness in this dynamic introduction to meditation workshop with Certified Meditation Instructor Regina Kaiser. Finally with the ultimate indulgence ñsavouring guilt free chocolate treats served with mocha mint herbal tea. Leave feeling alive and enlightened! (Maximum 8 participants).$29 per person

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Chocolate Meditation and Wise Yoga at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody, 1 pm -4 pm

Relax, close your eyes and experience inner peace as you retreat to a soothing guided meditation. Breathe deeply as you gently stretch and balance with Certified Instructor Marian, in this gentle Hatha Yoga class designed for those aged 40 plus ñ because not everyone can sit like a chocolate covered pretzel! Enjoy a chocolate treat with mocha mint herbal tea to finish your yoga. Then live, laugh and learn the basics to centered consciousness in this dynamic introduction to meditation workshop with Certified Meditation Instructor Regina Kaiser. (Maximum 8 participants). $29 per person

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A Mindful Experience Seminar and Candlelight Meditation at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody, 7-9pm

Breathe Deeply – Imagine enjoying the rich flavour of chocolate with present moment awareness as you connect with your soulís deepest desire to savour serenity. A true body, mind & spirit experience. During this mindful presentation you will learn to connect with your spirit and discover a deeper connection with who you are and who is tasting the chocolate. Yes, weíll taste a few treats. Youíll learn powerful and simple meditation techniques to transcend guilt and thoughts that may keep you from enjoying chocolate and life. Are you ready? Who are you? What do you want? Can chocolate clear the pathway? The time is now and the answers await you. (Maximum 30 Guests). $20 per person

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Just Here for the Beer… and Chocolate! at The Old Mill Boathouse in Port Moody 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Beer is surprisingly suited to chocolate! Join beer expert Colin Jack for this two-hour tasting which will feature at least three different flavour combinations over the course of an evening. .$35 per person

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Cooking with Chocolate at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver – 6:30 to 9:30 Maximum 15

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts invites you for an evening of chocolate decadence. This one evening course will allow you to sit back and savour chocolate as the finer details are explained. Enjoy an enlightening, and informative class incorporating the history of chocolate, how chocolate is made, and how to taste chocolate. Watch our pastry chefs prepare up to 8 chocolates and learn what makes them so different. $85 per person

Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Wines, Liqueurs, and Chocolates at Place des Arts in Coquitlam 7:30pm to 10:00 pm

A festival favourite every year, this elegant pairing evening is sure to stimulate the senses and soul as West Coast Wine Education’s John Gerum guides guests through a series of truly unique alcohol and chocolate tastings sponsored by Reubens Chocolates. $50 per person

Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Chocolate Appreciation Workshop at Schokolade Cafe in Vancouver 6pm – 7:30pm, 8pm – 9:30pm (10 guests per seating)

Come join Edward Suter and learn all about how Chocolate is made and how to select good quality chocolate for home use. All the while dipping and decorating your very own handcrafted chocolates to take home! $50 per person

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
A Tealicious Chocolate Tasting at The Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam 2- 4pm

Added to the festival line-up this Fall, this new event will be a unique and innovative afternoon guided by Tea Master Nancy Prokosh who will be introducing the fusion of two classically elegant delights: tea and chocolate.) $35 per person

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Chocolate Meditation and Spirit Fitness at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody 9 am-12 pm

Yes, you can have your chocolate and eat it too! Relax, close your eyes and experience inner peace as your day begins with a short guided meditation. Enjoy gentle Hatha Yoga stretches with Certified Fitness Trainer and Meditation Instructor Janice and then shift to upbeat modern music for Cardio Aerobics and Core Strength Building. Then live, laugh and learn the basics to centered consciousness in this dynamic introduction to meditation workshop with Certified Meditation Instructor Regina Kaiser. Finally with the ultimate indulgence ñsavouring guilt free chocolate treats served with mocha mint herbal tea. Leave feeling alive and enlightened! (Maximum 8 participants).$29 per person

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Chocolate Meditation and Wise Yoga at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody, 1 pm -4 pm

Relax, close your eyes and experience inner peace as you retreat to a soothing guided meditation. Breathe deeply as you gently stretch and balance with Certified Instructor Marian, in this gentle Hatha Yoga class designed for those aged 40 plus ñ because not everyone can sit like a chocolate covered pretzel! Enjoy a chocolate treat with mocha mint herbal tea to finish your yoga. Then live, laugh and learn the basics to centered consciousness in this dynamic introduction to meditation workshop with Certified Meditation Instructor Regina Kaiser. (Maximum 8 participants). $29 per person

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
A Mindful Experience Seminar and Candlelight Meditation at Veracis Wellness in Port Moody, 7-9pm

Breathe Deeply – Imagine enjoying the rich flavour of chocolate with present moment awareness as you connect with your soulís deepest desire to savour serenity. A true body, mind & spirit experience. During this mindful presentation you will learn to connect with your spirit and discover a deeper connection with who you are and who is tasting the chocolate. Yes, weíll taste a few treats. Youíll learn powerful and simple meditation techniques to transcend guilt and thoughts that may keep you from enjoying chocolate and life. Are you ready? Who are you? What do you want? Can chocolate clear the pathway? The time is now and the answers await you. (Maximum 30 Guests). $20 per person

Friday, October 30th, 2009  6:30-9:30pm
Cooking with Chocolate at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver – 6:30 to 9:30 Maximum 15

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts invites you for an evening of chocolate decadence. This one evening course will allow you to sit back and savour chocolate as the finer details are explained. Enjoy an enlightening, and informative class incorporating the history of chocolate, how chocolate is made, and how to taste chocolate. Watch our pastry chefs prepare up to 8 chocolates and learn what makes them so different. $85 per person

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Children’s Session – Make Halloweens’ Goody Bag at Schokolade Artisan Chocolates and Café in Vancouver. 3pm – 4pm, 4 – 5pm, 5 - 6pm, children age: 5 – 16

Kids get to make a Halloween goodie bag and bring home their Chocolate Creations! (Hands off mom and dad) Free Chocolate drink to celebrate at the end.) (10 children per group $20 per person

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Cafe in Vancouver 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm

Enjoy a Unique Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Café between 11am and 5pm; which includes a platter of chocolate petite four, mini chocolate dessert pralines, tea sandwiches, savoury scones and strawberries dipped in chocolate sauce. Top it all off with a Spicy Ancient Aztec chocolate drink or herbal tea. $24 per person

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Cafe in Vancouver 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm

Enjoy a Uniue Chocolate High Tea at Schokolade Café between 11am and 5pm; which includes a platter of chocolate petite four, mini chocolate dessert pralines, tea sandwiches, savoury scones and strawberries dipped in chocolate sauce. Top it all off with a Spicy Ancient Aztec chocolate drink or herbal tea. $24 per person

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
A Tealicious Chocolate Tasting at the Tealicious Teahouse in Port Moody 2- 4:30pm

New to the festival this year will be a unique and innovative afternoon event fusing two classically elegant delights: tea and chocolate. Tea Master Nancy Prokosh of Tealicious will guide you through this afternoon tea tasting offering a variety of pairings from green tea to black, white chocolate to dark; the event will also include light refreshments and entertainment by emerging local talent. $35 per person

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory Tours at Charlie’s Chocolate Factory in Burnaby 9:00am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am tours

Come see the famous Chocolate River in person and learn about the History of Chocolate and the Owner, Charlie and his Factory. Tours start at 9am, 10am, and 11am. $5 Per Person. For groups of 15 to 20 please call Maria at 604-818-1849 or maria@chocolatefestival.ca – a private tour will be booked for your group.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Chocolat ce Soir at Horizons Restaurant in Burnaby – 5:30 to 10:30 pm

A sell-out event in past years, this year the festival will close with an upscale dinner gala hosted at Horizons restaurant on Burnaby Mountain. Featuring an exquisite multi-course menu designed by Chef John Garrett, the dinner will incorporate West Coast cuisine both seasonal and regional as well as fabulous wines, and -  of course— chocolate! This signature festival event is sure to top off a fantastic festival with a top of the mountain experience. Menu designed by Chef Garrett of Horizons Restaurant and Maître Chocolatier Wim Tas of ChocolaTas. $125 per person

Keep checking back to the website www.chocolatefestival.ca for upcoming events including: Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast & Eden West Cooking Class in Port Moody.

Click HERE for a downloadable brochure of 2009 Festival Line up

Tickets for all events are available for purchase here.
We look forward to sharing this box of chocolates with you.

[Email us for more information: dawn@chocolatefestival.ca or call 604-628-9547]

Returning for a 7th year in Fall 2009, the West Coast Chocolate Festival is excited to announce a brand new event! This year we will be offering a festival kick-off tradeshow event that will feature an assortment of all things chocolate such as sampling, presentations, entertainment, and competitions.

Reach out to your target audience as guests while gaining valuable marketing and promotional opportunities as this event will also serve as a media preview for the festival. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity and come participate as one of our showcased vendors.

For more information, please download our vendor information brochure (PDF, 232kb)

PHOTO CREDIT : CoCreatr on Flickr CC-BY

The Village of Fort Langley host this annual event featuring cranberry sales, special presentations on the history of the cranberry industry, live music, entertainment, activities, contest and prizes, a scrumptious pancake breakfast, food vendors and a market with dozens of retail vendors. Also, get down and watch the canoe regatta on the Bedford Channel!

At the Community Hall:

• 7500 lbs. of cranberries available for purchase all day – located next to Community Hall.
• Ocean Spray Product Booth – come for free samples!
• Ocean Spray Mainstage – BIG new stage – lots of fantastic Entertainment|
  SEE SCHEDULE ON ENTERTAINMENT PAGE
• Face Painting – Madame Butterfly

On Glover Road – from 96th – Mavis Street Approx. 80 street vendors – merchandise, crafts, and gourmet foods in the Fall Harvest and Cranberry theme – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.   On Mary Street:

• Freybe’s Pancake Breakfast – starting at 8:30
• Freybe’s BBQ Lunch – starting at 11:30
• Many Food Vendors to serve you all day long.

At the Bedford House Restaurant and Lounge (parking lot):

• Extreme BMX Stunt Show – 2 shows at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm

On the Bedford Channel:

• The Canoe Regatta – Fort Langley Canoe Club Cranberry Festival Races – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  For more information, contact Grant Rawstron at 604-888-0129.

At the Fort Wine Co.:

• Farm Tours with Cranberry Harvest Demonstrations.  Free shuttle bus from the Fort Langley National Historic Bus between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.  For more information, contact Ted Bowman at 604-857-1101 Ext. 211 or visit: http://www.thefortwineco.com/.

At the Fort Langley CN Train Station (Glover Rd. & Mavis St.):

Bells & Whistles Mini-Golf – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  9-hole miniature golf – user fee applies.

Blasted Church in the Salt Cellar

$65


Blasted Church is not only known for their original and eye-catching graphic labels, but also the quality wine at reasonable prices they put into the bottles. Their wide range of wines are all made from estate grown fruit from vineyards located in the southern reach of British Columbia’s fertile Okanagan Valley, only an 8 minute drive from Penticton. The property clings to scenic elevated bench on the east side of Skaha Lake and has been growing fruit for close to two decades. 

We are excited to welcome a fantastic winery with a large cult following to Salt Cellar.

This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar’s 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia’s, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal’s Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.

Tickets are $65, which includes all food, wines, taxes and gratuity! Visit our Cellar Events page for tickets!

Farm Tours with a Bite!

Date August 8th, 2009

Venue Aldergrove

Time 9:00am-4:00pm

Cost Early bird: $75.; Reg. $80.

Description
Pick up Location: Kitsilano.
Tour three Aldergrove Farms and eat at each! Transportation, tours, tour guide & lunch provided. Farm gate sales available.

This year’s first stop is the certified organic Fraser Common Farm in Aldergrove. This cooperative farm is home to Glorious Organics which has been providing top chefs with salad greens, herbs and edible flowers for almost 25 years. Tour guests will pick their own salad and then hop back on the bus to the second stop, J.D. Specialty Turkey Farm where they have created their own certification system, which farmer Jack Froese will explain before serving his turkey to guests, along with their freshly picked salad. Last stop is Krause Berry Farm where berries are grown using IPM (Integrated Pest Management), where they’ll treat guests to a coffee and their famous strawberry shortcakes on the porch!

Guest of Honour

Contact
Reservations:
p. 604-730-0450
farmfolkcityfolk.ca

2nd Annual Slow Food Cycle Tour Agassiz

By Christina_Beaudoins on July 16, 2008 – 1:44pm

Come to Agassiz (8km from Harrison Hot springs) on Saturday, August 9th to participate in a self-guided bicycle ride following the popular Circle Farm Tour.  Embark on a leisurely cycle and learn more about local food production.  Riding your bicycle, you will get to experience and taste local food products produced close to home, while getting to know and supporting your local farmers.

Inspired by the success of Slow Food Cycle Sunday Pemberton and the popular Circle Farm Tour, SLOW FOOD Vancouver and the farmers of Agassiz are hosting this culinary adventure that will explore ten farms.  Some farms will be open to the public for this day only.  For example, you will have a rare glimpse of a large commercial dairy farm, and visit a sustainable land-based salmon farm.  You’ll also visit a farm that grows 20 different varieties of garlic and another that makes unique artisan cheeses.

Many stops will feature special events, guided tours around specialty farms, and gourmet foods prepared with crops from Agassiz producers to sample and purchase.

More info and registration at: http://www.slowfoodvancouver.com/index.php/AgassizTour

The 8th annual “Chefs to the Field” on Sunday August 9th, 2009 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Terra Nova Rural Park located at 2631 Westminster Highway, Richmond BC. With funds raised at this event, we run programs to connect children in Richmond with the earth, their food and their community.

More at: http://www.kidsinthegarden.org/Home.html

New at this year’s event:

• 2 Green Cuisine Competitions (Student/Professional):
• Projected on LCD screens throughout the garden, provided by our Parsley Sponsor: Sharps Audio Visual
• Pantry ingredients provided by our Thyme Sponsor: Sun Opta & La Maison Orphee Inc.
• Prize contributors include: Blackwood Apparel; Glorious Organics
• free shuttles with pickup/dropoff locations (no public parking at the Park):
City of Richmond Operations Yard at 5599 Lynas Lane, Richmond
WorkSafeBC, rear parking lots of Elmbridge Way, Richmond
• Bicycle Parking:Fenced area with bicycle racks at the Terra Nova Nature Park parking lot. Fencing provided by Rosemary Sponsor: Modu-Loc. Ride the farthest, win a prize !!
• Water Stations:Bring your favorite water bottle and refill at one of the water stations provided by our Sage Sponsor: Canadian Springs.

Participating Restaurants

Beyond* www.beyondrestaurant.com

Blue Canoe* www.bluecanoerestaurant.com

Cibo* www.cibotrattoria.ca

Crave www.craveonmain.ca

Culinary Caperswww.culinarycapers.com

Diva at the Met* www.metropolitan.com/diva

Fairmont Airport* www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport

Fairmont Waterfrontwww.fairmont.com/waterfront

Papi’s Ristorante*www.papisrestaurant.com

Quincewww.quince.ca

Raincity Grill*www.raincitygrill.com

Sheraton Wall Centre*www.sheratonvancouver.com

Steveston Pizzawww.stevestonpizza.com

Tapenade* www.tapenade.ca

The Mosaic @ the Hyatt Regency* www.hyatt.com

Wild Rice*www.wildricevancouver.com

Competition Judges:

Chef Manny Ferreira, Le Gavroche

Chef Bruno Marti, La Belle Auberge www.labelleauberge.com

Barbara Jo McIntosh, Books to Cooks www.bookstocooks.com

Andrew Morrison, Scout Magazine www.scoutmagazine.ca

Chef James Walt, Araxi www.araxi.com

Culinary Schools

NWCAV* www.nwcav.com

PICA*www.picachef.com

VCC, Aboriginal Programwww.vcc.ca

Richmond Secondary School*

VCC, Culinary Programwww.vcc.ca