SCENE | HEARD
In honour of its 25th anniversary, Quail’s Gate Winery has created limited quantities of a new Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, which are now available at the winery. QuailsGate.com
Canada has its first ever edamame farmer. Jacob MacKellar, an Ontario-based fourth-generation farmer, is growing natural, completely GMO-free edamame. Game changer? Well, considering 99 per cent of the edamame in Canada is imported from China, we think so. Find it at Choices, Whole Foods, Donald’s, Stong’s and other grocery and health stores. MackellarFarms.ca
The Parker’s chef Curtis Luk has moved on to take over the toque at Bambudda. No word yet on who his replacement will be.
Uwe Boll, who holds the dubious privilege of being named on the world’s worst movie directs, is planning to open a restaurant in Gastown sometime early in 2015 called Bauhaus. The focus of the European is stated as “European,” but where in Europe is anybody’s guess. Let’s cross our fingers the food is better than the films. Stay tuned.
DRINK | DINE
Campagnolo Upstairs has launched a brunch menu, available Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am-2pm. The menu, designed by Chef Nathan Lowey, includes sticky buns, fresh brioche and honey butter, free range fried chicken with biscuits, baked eggs, house-smoked wild BC salmon benedict, blueberry flapjacks and the popular “Dirty” burger. Barman Peter Van de Reep has created a list of cocktails, local craft beer, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and coffee from 49th Parallel. Facebook.com/CampUpstairs
On September 21, Good Wolf, in partnership with Decero Wines, will be offering an Argentine brunch. Tickets are $30 per person and include roasted pig on a spit, other roasted meats and brunch accompaniments. Paired wines, including Decero’s Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Amano wines, are also included. GoodWolf.ca
Tickets are still available for Vancouver Aquarium’s Toast to the Coast fundraiser, happening on October 17. Top Ocean Wise restaurants and local BC wineries unite to raise funds for ocean conservation. VanAqua.org
Dog lovers listen up…now master and pet can both eat well. Loden Hotel and Tableau Bar Bistro, along with its sister restaurant Homer St. Café and Bar, is now offering up house-baked dog treats every “Woof” Wednesday. Funds raised from the special treats will benefit the BCSPCA and will only be available for the month of September.
In other canine news, Westin Resort Whistler has announced their first annual Woof Weekend in support of Whistler Animals Galore shelter. Events include adventure hikes with Alpine Dogs, K9 gala dinner, culinary demonstrations, pet expo and more. WestinWhistler.com/WoofWeekend
The Savour Cowichan festival takes place for 10 days starting September 26. Take in more than 40 events highlighting everything local and delicious. Proceeds support families living with autism in the Cowichan Valley. SavourCowichan.com
L’Abbatoir is now offering lunch weekdays, 11:30am-2:30pm. There are two- or three-course prix fixe menus to choose from, as well as à la carte items. Labattoir.ca
