GOODS: Kurtis Kolt And The East Van Wine Academy Headed To France Via The Waldorf
April 20, 2011
The Waldorf Hotel is located at 1489 East Hastings in beautiful Vancouver, BC | 604.253.7141 | WaldorfHotel.com
The GOODS from The Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC | The Waldorf Hotel and Host Kurtis Kolt are busy prepping for their next edition of the very successful East Van Wine Academy series of wine course and parties, this time featuring the wines of France next Tuesday April 26th at 7:00pm.
“Learning about France will help you make huge strides in understanding wine in general” says Kolt, “From the Cabernet and Merlot blends of Bordeaux to Burgundy’s Pinot Noirs, the aromatic Alsatians and, of course, Champagne; a virtual tour through France’s history, regions and grape varietals will give guests a well-rounded comprehension of global wine basics.”
The East Van Wine Academy Wine Course is a great format for both restaurant and wine industry professionals to brush up on their knowledge, and casual wine enthusiasts to gain a better understanding of various aspects of the wine world that will serve to enhance their enjoyment of what’s in the glass. Further details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: The Waldorf Hotel And Kurtis Kolt Launch “The East Van Wine Academy”
March 7, 2011
The Waldorf Hotel is located at 1489 East Hastings in beautiful Vancouver, BC | 604.253.7141 | www.waldorfhotel.com
The GOODS from The Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC | The Waldorf and resident sommelier Kurtis Kolt are proud to launch the East Van Wine Academy. The series of courses and parties begins Tuesday, March 22, 2011 and will return the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The East Van Wine Academy is creating a casual and dynamic arena to learn about and enjoy wine, something that can be considered elitist or intimidating.
“Wine is for everyone”, says Kolt, who will host every event, “Most people want to learn about wine but traditional classes can be intimidating, costly or require a large time-commitment. The East Van Wine Academy is an affordable, inclusive and comfortable environment for people to expand their knowledge about wine while enjoying high quality food, music and art.” Learn more about it after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Little Naramata Winery “Nichol Vineyard” Makes Impression At Big Night
February 7, 2011
Nichol Vineyard is located on Smethurst Road in beautiful Naramata, BC | 250.496.5962 | nicholvineyard.com
The GOODS from Nichol Vineyard
Vancouver, BC | Nichol Vineyards of Naramata BC made a big impression on more than 500 Vancouverites on Friday, as they were featured as the “unsung hero” at Vancouver magazine’s Big Night. At the annual foodie event, Vancouver magazine pairs Best-in-Category wines from their Wine Awards with winning restaurants from their Restaurant Awards for a delectable evening of food and wine hosted at the prestigious Vancouver Club. The event is always a hot ticket in the city, as it features the who’s who of Vancouver’s vibrant culinary scene.
Vancouver magazine’s Sommelier of the Year, Kurtis Kolt, revealed and sampled his favourite “unsung hero” from this year’s competition, Nichol Vineyard’s 9 MILE RED. Read all about it after the jump… Read more
Restaurant Industry Pros Put Out Appeal For Local Food Bank
December 20, 2010
L t R: Kurtis Kolt (The Waldorf), Frank Pabst (Blue Water Cafe), Shaun Layton (L'Abattoir) | Photo: Kris Krug
From the inbox: Vancouver Magazine’s 2010 Chef, Sommelier and Bartender Of The Year have united in putting out an appeal to those in the city’s hospitality industry and their patrons to donate what they can to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
In response to this year’s increased demand for the charity’s services in the face of decreased donations, Frank Pabst, Kurtis Kolt and Shaun Layton are asking their industry colleagues and patrons to remember those in the city who are truly going hungry this Christmas. Their goal is to boost Food Bank donations in these last crucial days before Christmas. Read more
Photos: “The Waldorf Hotel” Is Looking Sharp On East Hastings
October 27, 2010
by Andrew Morrison | As mentioned last week in a press release, the new and – by the looks of it – much improved Waldorf Hotel is to be christened this weekend. We’re very excited, not least because of the awesome people involved, who were this week joined by former Salt Tasting Room manager and 2010 Sommelier of the Year, Kurtis Kolt (interview). There’s so much going on at this address that it’s hard to fathom fully in its as-yet-unfinished state. But all the pieces seem to be fitting together nicely, down to the analog speakers, rooms, cafe, salon, bar, gift shop and refreshingly left-field tiki vibe. The only hiccup that I know of is that the main restaurant will be delayed until at least Dec. 1st (no worries, as this venue is hardly a one room wonder – food and drink will still be in abundance).
Today, in anticipation of their Halloween opening, I took one of our cameras (not the best, sorry) down for a tour and probably – if only briefly – interrupted a thousand crucial things for which I apologise (much appreciated, Ned and Ernesto). After the photos, check out their late night, room service and cafe menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner… Read more
Kurtis Kolt Wins “Sommelier Of The Year” AT The Wine Festival
April 23, 2010
A hearty congratulations to Kurtis Kolt (interview) of Salt Tasting Room who won the Sommelier of the Year award this morning at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. This was my first year being part of the panel voting on this, and though it’s probably gauche of me to say this, I’m just too stoked to rein in my enthusiasm for the result: I voted for Kolt, and I’m very glad so many of my peers did as well. It couldn’t have gone to a more deserving man or woman this year. Well done indeed.
PS. You can keep up with the winner on his personal website Cherries and Clay and follow him on Twitter at @CherriesandClay.
Howe Sound Bringing Its Ales To Salt Cellar This Monday Night
April 13, 2010
Salt Tasting Room is located in Gastown's Blood Alley | 604-633-1912 | www.salttastingroom.com
News from Scout supporter Salt Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC | Gastown’s Salt Cellar at Salt Tasting Room is excited to host B.C.’s own Howe Sound Brewing as part of the ongoing Salt Cellar Series on Monday, April 19th at 7:00pm.
Howe Sound Brewing provides premium quality, all natural, micro-brewed beers to BC’s Sea To Sky Corridor, from Vancouver to Whistler BC. All of their ales and lagers are handcrafted with no preservatives and they’ve garnered many awards and medals for their efforts.
Salt look forward to hosting the folks from the brewery to taste through an array of their lagers, ales, bitters, imperials, and stouts. The beers will be served in two flights, paired with delicious charcuterie from J, N & Z Deli, Oyama Sausage Company and Moccia’s Italian Meat Market. Artisan Cheeses from the UK, Spain, Italy, France & BC will be on offer along with artisan breads and more.
For more information, and to buy tickets at 40 bucks a pop, visit http://www.salttastingroom.com/cellar or call 604-633-1912 Read more
GM Kurtis Kolt Gives His Notice At Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room
March 22, 2010
I was sad to receive an email today from my old friend Kurtis Kolt, the GM and Wine Director at Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room, saying he’s given his notice. His last day is Friday, April 23rd. Read the text of his blast after the leap. Read more
The Long Awaited “Judas Goat” Opens In Gastown’s Blood Alley
March 17, 2010
Co-owner Scott Hawthorn mugs through a Hunter & Gather designed felt peephole in the entrance to Judas Goat
Judas Goat has finally opened in Gastown, and it looks great for a shoebox hideaway that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For an explanation of the art within from co-owner Sean Heather and shot shots of the pre-opening interior shots of the 21 seat, Spanish-inspired tapas micr0-restaurant and wine bar, click here. For shots from their first full day in action, check below for several… Read more
Salt’s All-Stars Welcome Locals And The World For 2010 Games
January 20, 2010
Gastown's Salt Tasting Room sees a homecoming of alumni just in time for the Olympic Games
News from Scout supporter Salt Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC | The team at Gastown’s award-winning Salt Tasting Room, renowned for artisan cheeses, handcrafted charcuterie and constant Golds for their wine program, will be open and accessible throughout the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, both in the main Tasting Room and underground in the 50 seat Salt Cellar.
To accommodate thousands of locals and tourists, Salt has assembled it’s own Olympic team, beefing up their staff with an All-Star selection of Salt alumni and some of Vancouver’s favourite wine professionals.
Alumni-wise, Jake Skakun (former Manager) and Miguel Quezada (former Server) are flying in from San Francisco and New York respectively, plus making Salt cameos during the Games will be AltoVin’s Mark McNeil (former Chambar Sommelier), The Province’s wine writer James Nevison (author of the bestselling Had A Glass series) and many more surprise appearances. Read more
