News from Scout supporter Raincity Grill

Vancouver, B.C. – Raincity Grill announces its participation in the CSA Grain Initiative – The CSA Grain Initiative is Vancouver’s first locally sourced flour distribution system established with the help of Jim Grieshaber-Otto of Cedar Isle Farm in Agassiz. As one of 200 shareholders participating in this local coup, Executive Chef Robert Clark is certain the scope of Raincity Grill’s 100-mile menus will now increase.

“The real story is that we are demonstrating, as a community, the importance of both supporting local food and participating in its production,” says Clark. Starting in October 2009, expect Raincity Grill to creatively incorporate local wheat into its ever-evolving 100-mile menu.

For more information about the CSA Grain Initiative visit www.urbangrains.ca. For interview opportunities about the initiative and/or to speak with Robert Clark please contact Stephanie Jagger at [email protected].

In other RG news…

– Local potato farm makes a debut at Market Mondays – Raincity Grill will continue the popular Market Mondays event by featuring local supplier and darling of the potato world, Helmers Organic Farm. Helmer’s Organic is a small, family-run farm located in Pemberton, B.C. They produce 16-18 varieties of specialty potatoes as well as root crops, mixed vegetables and honey. For more information on Helmer’s Oganic Farm please visit www.helmersorganic.ca.

– Market Mondays happen at Raincity Grill on the last Monday of every month. $65 per person (including wine). Reservations can be made by calling 604-685-7337. www.raincitygrill.com.

– You’re Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner – The Kambolis Group is pleased to announce that Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and nu restaurant + lounge will all be offering Thanksgiving Day specials. For information on what each restaurant is offering visit www.kambolis.com.

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