GOODS: The Similkameen’s “Orofino” Winery Has Joined The Growing Scout Community
June 6, 2011
We’ve invited the Similkameen Valley’s beautiful Orofino winery to join our GOODS section as a recommended local company. They’re now proud members of Scout, and as such we’ll be publishing their news front and center and hosting a page for them on our list of independent goodnesses. We’d thank them for their support of Scout, and hope you’ll take this chance to get to know them a little better…
If you think your business would be a good fit with us, we want to know.
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GOODS: The “Tinhorn Creek Summer Concert Series” Launching This Weekend In Oliver
May 20, 2011
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is located at 32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd in Oliver, BC | 250-498-3743 | Tinhorn.com
The GOODS from Tinhorn Creek
Oliver, BC | The Tinhorn Creek Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend with Canadian songstress Ali Milner. Each summer, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards hosts a series of outdoor concerts that are a rare opportunity to see some of Canada’s top talent while sipping award-winning wines and enjoying a breathtaking view of the South Okanagan Valley. Tickets to the Canadian Concert Series are some of the most sought after tickets in the South Okanagan and beyond, as only 500 tickets are available for each show.Tinhorn Creek’s outdoor amphitheatre sits atop the winery’s hillside overlooking the famed Golden Mile, and is a one-of-a-kind venue to enjoy dancing the night away under the stars. View the line-up, which includes k-os and Odds, after the jump… Read more
GOODS: The 2010 Rosé From “JoieFarm” Awarded “Best In Show” In California Comp
May 16, 2011
JoieFarm is located in beautiful Naramata, BC | 250-496-0073 | Toll free: 1-866-422-5643 | www.joiefarm.com
The GOODS from JoieFarm
Naramata, BC | JoieFarm is proud to announce that our 2010 Rosé has been awarded Best Rosé Wine in Show at the 30th Annual Riverside International Wine Competition in Temecula, California. Wine Judge Mitch Cosentino, owner/winemaker of pureCos Wines, described the wine as “Young, fresh with aromatic notes of banana that makes this a classic Pinot Noir Rose. Bright and balanced with pure fruit flavors!”
Forty-seven judges from around the United States, mainly wine makers, wine journalists, and wine merchants, evaluated approximately 2000 wines over a three-day period. For 30 years, the Riverside International Wine Competition has provided consumers and the wine industry with carefully considered results of a blind tasting by professional wine evaluators. A key benefit of this event is to recognize wines in a wide variety of styles, including wine regions that don’t often get such recognition. Further details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: “Top Toques” Dinner At Mission Hill To Star Blue Water Cafe And CinCin Chefs
April 19, 2011
Mission Hill is located at 1730 West Bank Rd in West Kelowna, BC | 250-768-7611 | missionhillwinery.com
The GOODS from Mission Hill Family Estate
Vancouver, BC | Join Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Chef Matthew Batey, and Guest Chefs Frank Pabst and Todd Howard from acclaimed Vancouver restaurants, Blue Water Cafe and CinCin Ristorante, for the epicurean highlight of the Spring Wine Festival. Set in the elegant Chagall Room at Mission Hill, the Chefs will present an exclusive multi-course menu expertly paired with a compelling selection of wines drawn from the award winning Mission Hill Family Estate portfolio. Full details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Exclusive Barrel Room Dinner With Joy Road Catering At Le Vieux Pin Winery
April 13, 2011
Joy Road Catering operates May through Oct all over the Okanagan Valley | 250-493-8657 | joyroadcatering.com
The GOODS from Joy Road Catering
Penticton, BC | Planning a voyage to the Okanagan for Spring Wine Festival? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy an exclusive barrel room dinner with Joy Road Catering and Le Vieux Pin Winery on April 30th. Your evening will begin with a reception wine followed by a tour of the winery and a pre-dinner barrel sampling while Cam and Dana put the finishing touches on an amazing four course meal. We will even take a quick walk into the vineyard (weather permitting) and talk about the importance of the land. The range of wines includes a library selection in the intimate barrel room at Le Vieux Pin. The winemaker will join you for dinner and answer all your questions as we enjoy a wonderful evening of good food, good wine and good people. This dinner is limited to 30 people. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Georgia Straight Readers Name “JoieFarm” Best BC Winery for White Wines
March 24, 2011
JoieFarm is located in beautiful Naramata, BC | 250-496-0073 | Toll free: 1-866-422-5643 | www.joiefarm.com
The GOODS from JoieFarm
Naramata, BC | JoieFarm is proud to announce that we have been chosen by the readers of the Georgia Straight as the “2011 Best BC Winery for White Wines” in their Golden Plates issue available on Vancouver newsstands today. The choice of JoieFarm as the 2011 winner, despite our limited production and distribution channels, speaks to the increasing sophistication of the BC wine consumer. We would like to take this moment to acknowledge the tremendous job done by the restaurant trade, private retailers and supporting media throughout Canada in telling our story on our behalf to the public. We would also like to thank our supporting clients and the readers of the Georgia Straight for their consideration. Read more
GOODS: Joy Road Presents 2011 “Cuisine du Terroir” Al Fresco Vineyard Dining Series
March 23, 2011
Joy Road Catering operates May through Oct all over the Okanagan Valley | 250-493-8657 | www.joyroadcatering.com
The GOODS from Joy Road Catering
Penticton, BC | Sourcing and showcasing the bounty of the Okanagan continues to be a way of life for Cameron Smith and Dana Ewart, chefs and owners of Joy Road Catering. Their diverse culinary projects include a cult-worthy baking stand at the Penticton Farmers’ Market (of which Cameron has been voted President for the 2nd year), the South Okanagan’s leading catering company, specializing in food and wine pairing for 10-200 guests and as hosts for their celebrated mountain top outdoor dining experiences.
This summer’s Sunday Al Fresco Vineyard Dinners will be hosted on the grounds of the heavenly God’s Mountain Estate B&B just South of Penticton. This unparalleled Okanagan dining experience begins May 29th and runs through Thanksgiving.
These unique multi-coursed dinners unite curious diners, local epicureans and culinary tourists alike, at a communal, outdoor table overlooking one of the oldest Riesling vineyards in the Valley and shimmering Skaha Lake. The evening includes a sparkling wine reception and a carefully chosen, local wine pairing with each course. Get all the details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Anticipated Hotel Georgia Gets Set To Preview “Hawksworth” With Mission Hill
February 23, 2011
Mission Hill is located at 1730 West Bank Rd in West Kelowna, BC | 250-768-7611 | www.missionhillwinery.com
The GOODS from Mission Hill
Kelowna, BC | At the Playhouse Wine Festival this year, Mission Hill has the extreme pleasure to offer food and wine lovers alike a sneak preview of culinary creations from a soon-to-be fine dining hotspot in Vancouver. The evening celebrates the ongoing partnership of Mission Hill wines and Hawksworth Restaurant. Both are inspired by the traditions of the Old World and infused with passions for the New. View all the details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Kelowna’s “RauDZ Regional Table” A Finalist For Best BC Business Concept
February 23, 2011
RauDZ Regional Table is located at 1560 Water Street, Kelowna, BC | 250-868-8805 | www.raudz.com
The GOODS from RauDZ Regional Table
Kelowna, BC | Chef Rod Butters and Audrey Surrao of RauDZ Regional Table are excited to announce that they are a top five finalist in the “Best Concept” category at the 8th Annual Small Business BC’s Successful You Awards, the only restaurant (as well as the only Okanagan business) to make the final cut. “Support local, buy local, eat and drink local” is the simple, impactful philosophy at RauDZ Regional Table. Guests are making a financial contribution to the community by supporting an independent restaurant, which in turn supports regional farmers & suppliers, thereby keeping our local economy vibrant and growing. Read more
Gobbling Food Porn At Canada’s Biggest Culinary Competition…
February 22, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | This past weekend, the final three legs of the Gold Medal Plates series of national cooking competitions took place in Kelowna. Together, they are known as the Canadian Culinary Championships. Each of the eight competing chefs had won their right to be there on account of their victories against peers in their respective cities from Vancouver to St. John’s late in 2010. They were…
Rob Clark from “C” Restaurant in Vancouver
Duncan Ly from Hotel Arts in Calgary
Andrew Fung from Blackhawk Golf Club in Edmonton
Dan Walker from Weczeria in Saskatoon
Frank Dodd from Hillebrand Winery in Toronto
Michael Moffatt from Beckta in Ottawa
Martin Juneau from Newtown in Montreal
Jeremy Charles from Raymond’s St. John’s
I flew up early on Wednesday to join my colleagues on the judging panel at Sparkling Hills Resort, a stunner of a spa retreat resplendent with millions of Swarovski crystals embedded in everything from chair backs, waterfalls, doors, light fixtures, fireplaces and just about every other facet of the resort that wasn’t edible, drinkable or made of fabric (though I did hear mention of a curtain or two). Because it’s beyond Winfield, over the hills and seemingly in the middle of nowhere, it was a fabulously bizarre and wonderfully exceptional experience anchored by some surprisingly top drawer food (courtesy of their chef, Ross Derrick), a full service spa (including a three minute, -110 degree treatment that I said no thanks to), incredible views, and tempur-pedic beds in our rooms next to infinity tubs (that I said yes please to). It was such a remarkable place that it was rather sad to have to call it quits after just 24 hours, but duty called. We headed back down to Kelowna on Thursday afternoon, and from here I’ll let my photos and my friend James Chatto tell the tale… Read more
