Adesso Teams Up For Dinner With Laughing Stock Vineyards

News from Scout supporter Adesso Bistro

Vancouver, BC | On Thursday, September 9, Adesso Bistro welcomes Jonas Greig, Assistant Winemaker of Laughing Stock Vineyards, for an evening of delicious Italian fare paired with Laughing Stock wines. Executive Chef Sean Sylvestre has crafted a five-course menu that stays true to Adesso’s Liguria-inspired culinary approach. Fresh Qualicum Beach Scallops, Albacore Tuna and Pasta Genovese start the meal, followed by an entrée choice of Lamb Ribeye or rich Vegetarian Risotto. A Mascarpone and Maple Torta with Syrah-poached late summer fruits caps the meal. Each course will showcase a glass of wine – including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Portfolio (Bordeaux blend) and Syrah – from Naramata’s Laughing Stock Vineyards. Tickets are available by calling the restaurant directly at 604.568.9975. Menu and details after the jump… Read more

The “Hapa Izakaya” Joints Have Joined The Scout Community…

All three locations of Hapa Izakaya are now proud member supporters of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page and hosting a page for them in our list of recommended places to check out. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support of our little website. Click ahead to read on or jump directly to their Scout page… Read more

Chambar, Tojo’s, Market & More Get Set For Night Of “Passions”

Scout is a supporter of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation and a proud sponsor of Passions…

Since its inception in 2004, Passions – a Benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation has earned a reputation as Vancouver’s “Best Small Gala” and as one of Vancouver’s top events for food and wine lovers…and this year will be better than ever!

21 of Vancouver’s top restaurants will be taking part in this year’s event, including: Beachside Forno, Bin 941/942, C Restaurant, Chambar, Cibo, Cin Cin, Coast, Crave, Diva at the Met, El Barrio, Fraîche, Italian Kitchen, La Terrazza, Le Gavroche, Market, MIX the Bakery, O’Doul’s, Oru, Provence, The Observatory, and Tojo’s.

The event will also feature a selection of wines courtesy of New Zealand Wine, beer from R&B Brewing Co., coffee from Mogiana Coffee, and a martini bar provided by 1181. There will be both a live and silent auction, as well as live entertainment throughout the evening by Sangre Morena.

Gloria Macarenko (CBC TV) will be joined by Sophie Lui (Global TV) as emcees for the evening and Vancouver’s consummate man about town, Fred Lee (CBC Radio, Vancouver Courier) will serve as auctioneer.

This year’s event holds special significance, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the Dr. Peter Diaries on CBC Television. Beginning on September 10th and carrying through until World AIDS Day on December 1st, the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation will celebrate Dr. Peter’s legacy and introduce their vision for the next 20 years with a series special events and engagements. Passions will serve as the central celebration during this important period.

Passions – A Benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Dr. Peter Centre
Address: 1110 Comox Street, Vancouver BC
Tickets: $200, available August 9th at www.drpeter.org or by calling 1.800.656.0713 (only 200 tickets available).

About the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

Since 1992, the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation has continued the legacy of Dr. Peter Jepson-Young. The Dr. Peter Centre opened its doors in 1997 and cares for people living with HIV/AIDS. Operating a day health program and a 24-hour residence with palliative care and respite care services, it is the only program of its kind in Canada and is recognized as a leader in HIV/AIDS care. For more information on the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, the Dr. Peter Centre, and Passions, please visit www.drpeter.org.

About Passions

The history of Passions traces back to 2003, to a small charity cooking class at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks. A year later in 2004, the event was moved to the Dr. Peter Centre and christened “Passions.” Organized by Nathan Fong, this inaugural event featured nine chefs, 100 attendees and raised $7000. Under Nathan’s continued stewardship, Passions has since over tripled in size and has become one of Vancouver’s most popular food and wine events. 2009’s event featured 20 chefs, 300 attendees and raised over $100,000. In total, Passions has raised over $500,000 since 2004.

To The Bastards Who Stole My Friend’s 1965 Triumph Trophy…

This old motorcycle (licence #S24-297) may have provided you with a little joyride after you stole it from the West End the other night, but nothing will prepare you for what the Devil has in store for your spleen, which is now destined to suddenly balloon to the size of a basketball in the midst of a delicate social situation and then explode from your throat all over the person you are in the middle of deeply offending. After that you will be drawn and quartered, laughed at and pissed on, smacked and ridiculed before your messy bits are cast into the end-of-night bar well at some random Surrey shit hole.

If you, dear reader, chance upon the douche who lifted this prized possession of my pal, please let us know. Don’t attempt to confront him yourself, because spent spleen reeks and we prefer you free of odour.

UPDATE: Blessed be the internet! I’ve been told that a tweeter has found the bike, post-joyride, in a parking lot far from the theft, and that the police are now re-uniting it with its owner, which reminds me of a joke: Knock knock. Who’s there? The devil. The devil who? The devil balloons your spleen.

Cibo Trattoria To Host Supper With Sapo Bravo & Poplar Grove

News from Scout supporter Cibo Trattoria

Vancouver, BC | Cibo Trattoria will host an exclusive wine and producers dinner that celebrates the very best of BC food and wine. On Sunday September 5th, guests will enjoy a delectable menu crafted by Cibo’s talented Executive Chef Neil Taylor. Each dish in the five-course menu will feature organic produce from Sapo Bravo Farm, paired perfectly with the award winning wines of Poplar Grove winery. Poplar Grove Winemaker and guest speaker Ian Sutherland will delight guests as he introduces each wine pairing, and Gabriel Fernandez and Katie Brown from Sapo Bravo farms will share some of their unique farm practices. Read more

Q4 Ristorante Opening Second Location In L’Hermitage Hotel

News from Scout supporter Q4 Ristorante

Vancouver, BC | Patrick Corsi and Alex B. Tsakumis, partners in the ever-popular Q4 Ristorante in Kitsilano, are pleased to announce they will be opening a second Q4 location downtown in November 2010. The new restaurant will be located on Richards Street in the elegant boutique L’Hermitage Hotel. Read more

Wild Mushrooms Arrive In Time For Funghi Feast At La Gavroche

News from Scout supporter Le Gavroche

Vancouver, BC | Le Gavroche has just received a bounty of hand-picked wild mushrooms from the Yukon and is celebrating with a special month-long Wild Mushroom menu. The three-course menu is available for $35, with wine pairings available for an additional $25. Take a look after the jump… Read more

The West End’s “Adesso Bistro” Has Joined The Scout Community

Adesso Bistro is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page and hosting a page for them in our list of recommended places to check out. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support of our little website. Click ahead to read on or jump directly to their Scout page… Read more

The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe Kindly Asks You To Take A Seat

News from Scout supporter The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe

Vancouver, BC | The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe would like you to take a seat. Literally. For the next few weeks, our guests will receive a ballot at the end of their experience to be entered into a draw for one of our custom-made blue Louis chairs. Please visit thecornersuite.com for further details or email us at info@thecornersuite.com. Read more

School Of Chalk Seeks Entries For Local “Food On Film” Fest

News from Scout supporter School Of Chalk

Vancouver, BC | Part of the School of Chalk film series, Food on Film is a multi-course meal of cinematic delight.  The two night event features short films by local artists (September 15th), a feature screening of the award-winning Tableland, and a kids viewing of Ratatouille (September 18th). Check all the details on how to submit your own short foodie films after the jump… Read more

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