SCENE | HEARD
ICYMI…Jimmy Stewart is no longer cooking at Blacktail Florist, and has been replaced by Geoff Rogers, formerly of Fable, and Calgary’s Market. No news yet on where Stewart will land, so stay tuned.
Allan Bosomworth, former co-owner of the now-closed Two Chefs and a Table, has pleaded guilty to spying on patrons and staff using hidden cameras in the restaurant’s bathroom. Sentencing has been scheduled for December 10.
DRINK | DINE
On October 3, the B.C. chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, will honour John Bishop – Vancouver’s iconic chef, restaurateur, slow food proponent and the person who created the farm-to-table movement in Canada’s restaurant scene – with a dinner prepared by an all-star brigade of chefs who have worked with and been influenced by Bishop, including Michael Allemeier, Ned Bell, Wendy Boys, Adam Busby, Andrea Carlson, Claire May, Ron Shaw and Jeff VanGeest. All funds raised go to support the community outreach programs of Les Dames d’Escoffier, including Project Chef and Growing Chefs. Tickets $325.
Les Amis du Fromage is hosting another sweet pop-up at their East Hastings store on October 4, 12-5pm. This weekend, enjoy the comforting treats of The Salty Cookie Company and Livia Sweets. BuyCheese.com
The Fraser Valley Food Show is back October 3-5 at the Abbotsford Tradex. Check out hundreds of vendors, chefs, bakers and more, as well as the annual sausage making competition, the gluten-free living expo, and celebrity chefs, including Ned Bell of The Four Seasons, as well as the wine, beer and spirits tasting pavilion, and samples from local restaurants and food trucks.
Minami is hosting a special shabu-shabu dinner on October 15 featuring sake from Yoshi no Gawe sake brewery. Shabu-shabu is the Japanese version of a communal hot pot. The meal will include five courses guests can cook in their own pot of broth, including seafood, meat, and vegetables, plus a starter and dessert. Tickets $110. MinamiRestaurant.com
The 10th annual Taste of Yaletown will be back October 16-30, featuring 25 neighbourhood restaurants. Each restaurant will offer a set menu for either $25, $35 or $45. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This year’s participating restaurants include Bistro Sakana, Brix, Hamilton Street Grill, Minami, Provence Marinaside, West Oak and more.
Get ready for Thanksgiving…L’Epicerie Gourmande, located in the Granville Island Public Market, is offering a gourmet, three-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner to go for $24.99 per person. Items include duck confit tartlet, rotisserie-roasted boneless turkey leg with thyme demi-glace, truffled mashed potatoes, maple butter roasted squash and seasonal vegetables, as well as dessert.
