Chef Julian Bond, head of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, was crowned Chowder Champion at the recent 10th annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown at the 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium. This year featured an 鈥渁ll-star鈥� edition, as each competing chef had a previous Chowder Chowdown title to their name. Chef Bond鈥檚 鈥淲itches鈥� Brew鈥� chowder featured a pea base with bacon and sidestripe shrimp. Best beer pairing went to chef Yosuke Okubo of Hapa Izakaya, for his 鈥淩hode Island鈥� chowder with dashi broth and shinko dumplings with little neck clams. The chowder was paired with R&B Brewing鈥檚 Stolen Bike Lager, a sake-infused brew with smoked green tea, orange peel and ginger.
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An update on the sale of Commercial Drive institution Havana to the owners of Belgard Kitchen and The Settlement Building鈥he new owners are planning a minor renovation in early 2018, but the theatre will remain as is for the foreseeable future. From the email: 鈥淭here may be a small closure for renovations, but the space will reopen. The gallery will see some strategic changes to curation and begin to showcase works with a more modern feel.鈥� The main restaurant will continue to operate as is until the renovation, but no word on the culinary direction after that point.
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Nicli Antica Pizzeria is opening a second full-service location, this time in Edgemont Village in North Vancouver. The opening is slated for some time in spring 2018, and will have 50-60 seats.
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La Glace Ice Cream has introduced several new flavours for the holiday season, including two available in take-home milk-glass keepsake jars: Pain d鈥橢pices (spiced gingerbread) and Eggnog & Rum. Each 500 mL glass jar is $15. In-store only, enjoy Mont Blanc (chestnut and rum) and Candy Cane (peppermint cream and crushed candy cane), as well as gingerbread cookies, peppermint meringues and marshmallows, miniature cones, and other stocking stuffers.
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颁颈辞辫辫颈苍辞鈥檚 will be open for lunch service from Dec. 5-22, Tuesday to Friday. The new lunch menu includes beef carpaccio, calamari alla ligure, lobster bisque, various pasta dishes, as well as mains such as veal medallions, osso buco, roasted sablefish and cioppino.
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TWG Tea is offering a set festive menu now until Dec. 31. For $42 per person, enjoy grilled Wagyu beef with foie gras beef jus and black truffle, with mashed potatoes and charred pears, as well as a chocolate-hazelnut Yule log for dessert, and tea (optional cocktails and mocktails available for an additional $16/$12 respectively).
On Thursday, Dec. 28, chef/owner Nevada Cope of Ritual will host a multi-chef collaborative dinner in support of local farmers and individuals dealing with food insecurity. A Night of Too Many Chefs will feature a five-course dinner with dishes prepared by chefs TJ Conwi, Bruce Nollert, Jack Eng, Brendan Robson, James Thompson, Alessandro Vianello and others. Wine and spirits pairings from Andrew Doyle of Lone Tree Cellars. Funds Raised will be donated to the B.C. Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program. Tickets $75 including dinner and wine and spirits pairings. Call 778-389-6757 or email [email protected].
