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GOODS: A Evening Full Of Pinots With Kurtis Kolt At West Vancouver’s Beachside Forno

Scout Magazine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:49:42 +0000

Beachside Forno is located at 1362 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, BC | 604-926-3332 | www.beachsideforno.com

The GOODS from Beachside Forno

West Vancouver, BC | Well suited to a variety of different growing regions around the world, and known for their nuanced and delicate nature, wine varietals Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are worth getting to know. Join us at Beachside Forno on Tuesday, October 4th (6:30pm) for an evening of wine exploration, food and fun. Led by wine guru, Kurtis Kolt, enjoy a four-course dinner matched with five of the most interesting wine varietals going. Paired with the inspired cuisine of Beachside Forno’s vibrant new Executive Chef, Jason Harris, this is sure to be a delightfully delicious learning experience. Tickets are $70 per person and include all wine pairings (tax & gratuity not included), and can be purchased at the restaurant or by calling 604-926-3332.

DETAILS

GALLERY

THE TEAM

General Manager: Philippe C. Reigh
Executive Chef Jason Harris

COMFORT FOOD BY THE OCEAN

This waterside location on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver offers a comfortable, coveted setting overlooking beach, ocean, mountains, the Vancouver skyline and even the rainforest that is Stanley Park. The “landmark” building has long been a neighbourhood favourite, with its large sunny patio and airy interior. It’s an ideal spot for a romantic cocktail, a friendly lunch, gatherings for family and friends and, of course, to watch the summer sun set from the patio. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual and fun while the food is creative, generous and affordable.

GOODS: North Van’s “Fishworks” Pairs With Stile Wines For Northern Italian Dinner

Scout Magazine — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:25:57 +0000

Fishworks is located at 91 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, BC | 778-340-3449 | www.fishworks.ca

The GOODS from Fishworks

North Vancouver, BC | Stile Wines and Fishworks Restaurant in North Vancouver are very pleased to present ‘An Evening in Northern Italy’, a six-course wine pairing dinner featuring the wines from two exceptional northern Italian producers – Di Lenardo Vineyards from Friuli, and Tedeschi Winery from The Veneto. Wines will be introduced by Serge Leveque of the Longo & Sincini Group, which manages exports for a conglomerate of fine Italian wineries. Details after the jump…

This event is coming up fast, on Monday, September 19, starting at 7:00 pm. Price per guest is $95.00, which includes dinner and wines, with all taxes and gratuity included. To book your spot, please call the restaurant directly at (778) 340-3449, or email at info@fishworks.ca.

This is a great opportunity to experience a selection of fine northern Italian wines, paired specifically with the culinary creations of Fishworks, a celebrated contemporary restaurant featuring seafood/West Coast cuisine. In its short time in existence, Fishworks has garnered rave reviews from the critics, and judging by its regularly packed room, from enthusiastic patrons as well.

It’s your chance to find out what the fuss is all about. It’s the North Shore’s new dining destination, and it’s well worth making the effort to get there. Fishworks is located at 91 Lonsdale Ave, just a few blocks up from Lonsdale Quay.

Details

91 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E5
Website: www.fishworks.ca
Telephone: 778 340 3449
Fax: 778-340-3449
Email: info@fishworks.ca
Owner and Head Chef: Shallaw Kadir

Hours

Lunch: Monday-Friday | 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday-Sunday | 5pm – Late

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About Fishworks

The Lower Lonsdale food scene is blowing up, and Fishworks has just lit the fuse. Serving contemporary, West Coast-inspired seafood just minutes from the Quay, chef/owner Shallaw Kadir is quickly making a name for himself with his neighbours.“Eating fish doesn’t have to be a luxury,” he says, “it should only taste like it.”

This neighbourhood bistro is a blend of old and new: clean, minimalist design under lofty, heritage ceilings meeting a new gastronomic ethos at the table. Shallaw works tirelessly to source 100% Ocean Wise-approved seafood items and presents them in timeless dishes like Paella and Fish & Chips with sauce gribiche and mushy peas. It’s the kind of place where the waiters pull out your chair and hold the door for you. If you aren’t from the neighborhood, Fishworks will make you feel like you are.

Reviews

“Daring” | Tim Pawsey | Hired Belly

“North Vancouver’s Fishworks is quite a catch” | Gail Johnson | Georgia Straight

“Delicate touch alluring at North Van seafood bistro” | Joanne Sasvari | The Vancouver Sun

“Smartly sourced, detail driven and affordable plates” | Tim Pawsey | Vancouver Courier

GOODS: “Know Your Neighbours” Wine Dinner At Beachside Forno On July 26th

Scout Magazine — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:55:29 +0000

Beachside Forno is located at 1362 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, BC | 604-926-3332 | www.beachsideforno.com

The GOODS from Beachside Forno

West Vancouver, BC | Spend the evening at Beachside Forno for another fun, food and wine-fuelled evening. The second in a series of summer wine evenings designed and led by Vancouver’s affable and charming wine luminary, Kurtis Kolt, Beachside invites you to get to “know your neighbours.”

On Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 pm, guests are invited to join us for a 5-course dinner paired to the wines of our talented North Shore neighbours. Featuring Haywire Winery, Tantalus Vineyards and Painted Rock Vineyards, get to know a few of the proprietors that are putting BC wines on the map. Details after the jump…

“All this wine talent in Beachside’s own backyard,” says Kolt. “Some exceptional winery owners and industry leaders live right here on the North Shore – definitely something worth celebrating.”

An accomplished and well-respected wine educator, consultant and judge, Kolt has a brand new wine column in the Westender and is a contributing writer to Wine Access magazine. Recent career recognition includes being named “Sommelier of the Year” by both the 2010 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, and being included as one of Western Canada’s “Top 40 Foodies Under 40″ by Western Living magazine. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind wine dinner are $65 per person and include all wine pairings (tax & gratuity not included). Purchase tickets in advance by dropping into Beachside Forno or by calling 604.926.3332. Details after the jump…

Mark your calendar for the final summer wine evening led by Kolt. On Tuesday, August 30, get a crash course in the finer points of “Old World vs. New World” in a more traditional sit-down dinner format. All events will offer a taste of the unexpected and, of course, a good time!

Beachside Forno is a fun and friendly casual dining experience in West Vancouver’s Ambleside neighbourhood that capitalizes on the unbeatable seaside location and the talented chef’s local, regional and sustainable sensibilities. A longt ime Ambleside neighbourhood favourite, Beachside Forno is an ideal spot for a romantic cocktail, friendly lunch, gatherings for family and friends and, of course, to watch the sunset from the seasonal patio.

DETAILS

GALLERY

THE TEAM

General Manager: Philippe C. Reigh

COMFORT FOOD BY THE OCEAN

Six Awesome Things To Do When The Harmony Arts Fest Invades

Scout Magazine — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:10:16 +0000

The award-winning Harmony Arts Festival presented by Odlum Brown Ltd is back on the immediate horizon. 2011 marks the 21st anniversary of the lively summer festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront. We’ve checked it out year after year, and it keeps getting better. Here are our picks for six key events that shouldn’t be missed…

BEST OF THE WEST

On Thursday, August 4th between 7:30pm and 10:30pm, The Harmony Arts Festival and House Wine will be serving up the “The Best of the West,” an evening of the province’s best food and wine in celebration of BC Day. There are some outstanding restaurants and wineries participating in the event, all putting BC’s best foot forward. Check it out…Beachside Forno, Carmelo’s Ristorante, Fraîche Restaurant, La Régalade French Bistro, Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering, Mangia E Bevi, Restaurant Chez Michel, The Beach House Restaurant, The Observatory Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant – and to drink – Black Hills Estate Winery, Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Haywire, JoieFarm, Laughing Stock Vineyard, Mission Hill Family Estate, Poplar Grove Winery, Quail’s Gate and Tantalus Vineyards! That’s quite the set up to be held outdoors at the foot of the 14th Street pier. Not exactly the sleepy West Van that I remember! Tickets are $75. All the details here.

EAT AT THE FESTIVAL

Yes, more food! The Art Café is located at the foot of 14th Street on the waterfront and features foods by Cupcakes in Park Royal Village, Pinkberry, Sugar & Co., Dunn’s Famous BC. This new venue will feature a seaside deli/café experience with street entertainers and seating for festival-goers as they enjoy the ocean view. Vending hours are as follows…

July 29th: 4 pm – 9 pm
July 30th, 31st & August 1st: 12 pm – 9 pm
August 5th: 4 pm – 9 pm
August 6th & 7th: 12 pm – 9 pm

Also, John Lawson Park at the foot of 16th Street (one of the largest festival venues) will play host to foods from Black Forest Deli, Windsor Meats, Preso Cucina, and the Artisan Bake Shoppe. That translates into sausages, sliders, pizzas and more.

ARTIST’S CIRCLE

This exhibition sounds pretty amazing. It’s staged to engage visitors in thinking about how the visual arts can define their community. Artists include Gordon Smith, Sonny Assu, Joan Balzar, B.C. Binning, Pierre Coupey, Attila Richard Lukas, Jack Shadbolt, Sylvia Tait, Ian Wallace and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun. Wow! It runs from 10am to 9pm, July 29th to August 7th in the Festival Tent east of 1564 Argyle Ave.

These events are being offered in conjunction with the West Vancouver Museum’s summer exhibition “Selected Works from the Gordon and Marion Smith Collection,” which runs from June 9 to August 29, 2011 (680 17th Street, West Vancouver | 604-925-7295 | westvancouvermuseum.ca)

And speaking of Gordon Smith, he’s participating in the Artist’s Circle’s special talk and reception with Ian Wallace and friends, sharing stories of friendship and celebrating excellence in the visual arts. That takes place on Wednesday, August 3rd from 7pm to 10pm in the same Festival Tent. While the Artist’s Circle is free and open to the public, note that the talk/reception is ticketed at $75 per person (tickets can be had here).

THE GROUP SHOW

The Pacific Arbour Group Show is a juried exhibition of 59 pieces of mixed media artworks from local talents. Get a sneak preview of these art pieces, read about the artists and their inspirations here. Note that artworks are for sale before and during the festival. The previews starts on July 26 and the exhibition runs from Friday, July 29th to Sunday, August 7th at the Silk Purse gallery. The venues are the Silk Purse (1570 Argyle Ave), the West Vancouver Memorial Library Gallery (1950 Marine Drive) and the beautiful Ferry Building Gallery (1414 Argyle Ave). For pre-festival sales inquiries, contact Katherine Tong at ktong@westvancouver.ca or 604-218-6570.

ART MARKET

The expanded “Art Market” is presented by Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism and will see over 60 artists and artisans from BC and Ontario populating the waterfront selling and showcasing their original creations. Expect one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewelry, fashion, leather goods, paintings, photography, woodwork, glass arts and more. There will be live music, open-air shopping and the opportunity to meet all the talented artists. Check out the preview here. Hours below.

Friday, July 29 4 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, July 30 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday, July 31 10 am – 9 pm
Monday, August 1 10 am – 9 pm

WINE GARDEN

There will be a wine garden (yay!) at the foot of 15th Street in Millennium Park. It’s being hosted by our gorgeous friends Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard of House Wine and the good folks at the nearby Mangia E Bevi. Further details here. Hours below.

Friday, July 29th: 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, July 30th: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday, July 31st: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Monday, August 1st: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Friday, August 5th: 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, August 6th: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday August 7th: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm

PERFORMERS

There’s music galore throughout the festival (and outdoor movies, too!), but we’ve narrowed our picks to two. The first gig that we’re stoked about is the good ol’ Dustin Bentall Outfit from North Van. They’ll be throwing down on Saturday, July 30 at 8:45pm in Millenium Park.

And then there’s Canadian folk-pop troubadour Jeremy Fisher (pictured above), who rocks the mandolin and ukelele like you wouldn’t believe. He’ll be playing Millenium Park two nights later on Monday, August 1st at 8:45pm.

We hope to bump into you there!

The View From Your Window #91

Scout Magazine — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:18:29 +0000

Reader “S.K.” | West towards Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver, BC | 2:37pm | SHARE YOUR VIEW

We love posting the photographs that reveal the views from our reader’s windows.Whether it’s a back alley in the fall or a sandy beach in high summer, we’re always stoked to see what you see from home, work or while on the road. Some of our all-time favourite reader submissions below…