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When I asked Foodist followers on Twitter how they liked their caesars, the answers ranged from “extra olives” to “extra black” but the overwhelming response was “spiceaaaaaaayyyy”. It…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Sunday, July 17th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: bourbon, caesar, celery, clamato, cocktail, spicy, vodka | 2 Comments »
MARKET (by Jean-Georges) has always been more of a late-night favorite for me, but after taking a cruise through their brunch menu it seems likely I’ll be persuaded to adjust my schedule. From 11:30 AM until 3 PM,…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Monday, June 6th, 2011
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From June 10th – 16th, Vancouver will be hosting the 48th annual National Chefs Conference. This prestigious event arrives in Vancouver every 10 years and will be attended by chefs and culinary enthusiasts from all…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Monday, June 6th, 2011
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Mark, Erin and I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant awards on behalf of Foodists this year. If you’re looking for a quick list of winners, you’ll find it here, and for more…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Sunday, April 17th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: awards, best, feast, magazine, restaurant, vancouver, Vancouver Magazine | 1 Comment »
Hot on the heels of Burgundy Appreciation Night, some fellow Foodist friends planned a night of Alsatian food and wine tasting. I am cramming for France! So any excuse to get in some more wine region studying, plus some…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: alsace, coq, dinner, France, french, recipe, tasting, Wine | No Comments »
Even though the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival was just getting started before I left for my stagette on Friday afternoon, it seemed fitting that my last event was the “Celebrating Excellence”…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: awards, festival, vancouver, VPIWF, Wine | 1 Comment »
For those who’ve never been to the grand tasting hall of a wine festival, it can be a bit overwhelming. The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival had over 700 wines to taste this year, from 176 wineries in…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: festival, international, sherry, Spanish, vancouver, VPIWF, Wine | No Comments »
Fortified wines were front and centre at this year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and while I sampled some sherry-style wines at the beginning of the week, I wanted to get further into it. Whammy…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: cheese, festival, pairing, sherry, vancouver, VPIWF, Wine | 1 Comment »
The Vancouver International Playhouse Wine Festival kicked off yesterday and my first event was Sabor de España! at Salt Tasting Room in Gastown. This was to be a Spanish feast paired with a selection of Bodegas Alvear…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: festival, salt, Spanish, tasting, vancouver, Wine | No Comments »
We’re usually writing about eating on Foodists, or at least about food preparation. Andrea Bellamy gets you started properly by showing you how to grow your own edible garden – even if you live in the city!…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: book, edible gardening, garden, interview, urban | 2 Comments »
Thought you had to give up your garden to have an urban address? In Sugar Snaps And Strawberries: Simple Solutions for Creating Your Own Small-Space Edible Garden, Andrea Bellamy (with photos by Foodist Jackie Connelly!)…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Friday, March 18th, 2011
Categories: Meditations | | 8 Comments »
Atithi celebrated their 2nd anniversary this week with a special Bengali dinner this week. Their regular menu is more Southern Indian although they often offer Bengali dishes on their fresh sheet. Due to it’s…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: bengali, curry, Ethnic, indian | No Comments »
Bluefin Tuna are in danger of extinction, oysters are disappearing and more than 170 billion pounds of wildlife are being removed from the seas yearly. By all accounts, the oceans are in rough shape. But it hasn’t…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: ocean, sea, Seafood, sustainability | No Comments »
The Cocktail Kitchen series at the Refinery has wrapped up after 7 months (7 months, 720 unique guests, 90 unique cocktails and 30 bartenders!) of competing. The last four weeks had the finalists – David Baines…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Categories: Worship | Tags: cocktails, competition, Mixology, refinery, Russian, vodka | 1 Comment »
Last week the Dirty Apron cooking school was filled with the smell of chilies, beef and a little friendly fire. The Zantac Chili Challenge semi-finals were on and three competitors were on hand to prepare their special…
Posted by: Degan Walters on Friday, January 28th, 2011
Categories: Guidance | Tags: Anthony Sedlak, chili, chili con carne, competition, contest, Dirty Apron | No Comments »