GOODS: Tofino’s Cozy “Shelter” Ready For “Feast” Food Fest With Beer-Inspired Menu
May 20, 2013
The GOODS from Shelter
Tofino, BC | All May is the 3rd annual “Feast Tofino“, the culinary celebration that showcases the bounty we get to enjoy everyday here in Tofino. There are visiting chefs, numerous events, a dock festival and Feast menus showcasing local chef’s creations inspired by the boat-to-table movement. For Shelter’s menu, our kitchen focused on local seafood but used the now synonymous craft beer from Tofino Brewing Co. as its core inspiration. To celebrate this menu (and since we’re the only restaurant in town to offer all of the local brews), we thought it would be fitting to create a fun little video about the unique journey of a keg from the brewery to our taps. Enjoy! Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: The Pointe At The Wick In Tofino On Hunt For Restaurant Chef
March 20, 2013
The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn is located in beautiful Tofino, BC | 800-333-4604 | www.wickinn.com
The GOODS from The Pointe At The Wickaninnish Inn
Tofino, BC | The Pointe Restaurant is accepting applications for the position of “Restaurant Chef”. The Pointe is a free standing restaurant within a successful Hospitality operation. It services not only the guests and patrons in the restaurant but also banquets, room service and off-site functions. Duties include running the night service line; menu creation and implementation in collaboration with the Executive Chef; and providing leadership to the Culinary Brigade. Requirements and details after the jump… Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Black Rock” In Ucluelet On The Lookout For Banquet Chef
March 13, 2013
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort is located in Ucluelet, BC | 250-726-4800 | www.blackrockresort.com
The GOODS from Black Rock
Ucluelet, BC | Black Rock Oceanfront Resort on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is looking for a Banquet Chef. The person for this position should have 1-2 years experience running a similar department or in a similar role. Our wedding season for 2013 is fully booked and will require a Chef to run, organize and manage all aspects of our banquets from ordering and MEP to preparation and plating of all foods under the supervision of the Executive Chef. In the off season this person will also need to help by filling various roles on the a la carte team for Fetch Restaurant and Float Lounge.
This is a very demanding and busy section of our kitchen during the summer season, and requires someone with enthusiasm, high organization skills and above all a passion for cooking good food. The position is available immediately or as soon as possible to allow for some training time before the busy season begins! We live in a small remote community close to the town of Tofino, so having a car is helpful but not necessary. If you are not knowledgeable about this part of the world it would be good to do some research before applying. Further details after the jump… Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Tofino’s “Shelter” Is Looking For A Cook To Join Their Crew
March 6, 2013
Shelter is located at 601 Campbell Street in beautiful Tofino, BC | 250-725-3353 | www.shelterrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Shelter
Tofino, BC | Shelter is in need of a Cook/Chef de Partie/Jr. Sous Chef. The requirements of this position include being proficient in many aspects of the kitchen, primarily in the short order and/or line cooking position. Applicants must exhibit a positive attitude, a strong willingness to learn, as well as an exceptional work ethic. They should also be self-motivated, desirous of personal growth, and eager to support (and be supported by) a wide variety of personalities within a large, like-minded team. A high standard for cleanliness, food production quality, and personal hygiene are an absolute must. Read more
SMOKE BREAK #1021: Pod Of Orca Whales Give Surfers Major Thrills Off Tofino Beach
February 28, 2013
While we were in Tofino over the weekend, a pod of transient orcas was spotted cruising the surfer’s line up, presumably in an effort to make meals out of some understandably freaked out seals. This extraordinary video was shot by Tofitian videographer Adam Chilton.
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GOODS: “Shelter” Chef Joins Island Talents For “Taste Of Tofino” Evening In Vancouver
February 11, 2013
Shelter is located at 601 Campbell Street in beautiful Tofino, BC | 250-725-3353 | www.shelterrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Shelter
Tofino, BC | On February 20th, Edible at the Market will begin their 2013 Guest Chef Dinner Series with a “Taste of Tofino” and Shelter Restaurant is honoured to have their chef playing a role. Matthew Kane will be part of a team representing the Tofino Ucluelet Culinary Guild, a Vancouver Island organization that works to facilitate regional ingredients from independent food producers to our area’s restaurants, grocery stores and residents. Joining chef Kane will be Wickaninnish Inn chef Nicholas Nutting, Pastry Chef Matthew Wilson and TUCG community food coordinator Bobby Lax. 24 lucky guests will be treated to a 5 course meal, cooking demonstrations and B.C wine pairings. Tickets and details after the jump… Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Black Rock” In Ucluelet Seeking Staffers In The Kitchen
October 22, 2012
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort is located in Ucluelet, BC | 250-726-4800 | www.blackrockresort.com
The GOODS from Black Rock
Ucluelet, BC | The Kitchen Team at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet British Columbia, is currently seeking passionate, reliable, and experienced cooks for the following positions: Assistant Pastry Chef, applicants should have 1-2 years experience in baking or pastry and be able to work independently to cover the Pastry Chef’s days off. Breakfast / Lunch Cook, should have 1-2 years experience and be able to work independently on a busy station. Multi tasking and organization are essential skills for this position. And finally, our evening a la carte team requires a Tournant, to cover the Entremetier and Garde Manger Stations. This candidate should have experience in a similar environment and have a passion for creating high quality food in a fine dining setting. Read more
The View From Your Window #140: A Calm Sunset Somewhere In Pendrell Sound, BC
October 1, 2012
From the galley kitchen of reader C.C. | Pendrell Sound, BC | 7:30pm | 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… Read more
The View From Your Window #139: Flying In A Helijet Somewhere Above The Salish Sea
September 27, 2012
From V.R. | Somewhere between Vancouver and Victoria | BC | 6:40pm | 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… Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Black Rock” In Ucluelet Seeking An Assistant Pastry Chef
August 21, 2012
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort is located in Ucluelet, BC | 250-726-4800 | www.blackrockresort.com
The GOODS from Black Rock
Ucluelet, BC | The Kitchen Team at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, in Ucluelet, is currently seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef. Qualified candidates should have 1-2 years experience in a fine dining atmosphere, and be capable of running the pastry station on the Pastry Chef’s days off with minimal supervision. They should also be driven, organized and detail oriented. The position is available immediately and is full time year round, with benefits to follow after 3 months. If you are interested please call Executive Chef Louise Pickles or Pastry Chef Zoe Jordan at 250-726-4810, or email your resume to lpickles@blackrockresort.com. Come experience life on the rugged West Coast! Read more
GOODS: Scout Reader Deals At “Bodega Ridge” On Galiano Island All Summer Long
July 11, 2012
The GOODS from Bodega Ridge
Galiano Island, BC | A world away, not far away. Welcome to Bodega Ridge Resort, deluxe log-cabin accommodations on BC’s beautiful Galiano Island. Inside your private cabin, you’ll find all the creature comforts of home. Beyond your cedar deck, the wilds of the island beckon. It’s a truly magical place, one we’re delighted to share with many weddings, retreats and other groups throughout the year. Or come, just the two of you, for a quiet weekend away from it all. Whatever brings you to Bodega Ridge, we guarantee that you won’t want to leave. There’s nowhere quite like Galiano, the sunniest and wildest of BC’s Southern Gulf Islands, and Bodega Ridge makes the most of its natural charms. Bodega is happy to offer friends of Scout a 20% mid-week discount from July through September. Call 1.877.604.2677 to reserve. Watch the video above and click after the jump to learn more… Read more
SMOKE BREAK #970: Wasted Chip Thieves In Saanich Get Their 3 Minutes Of TV Fame
July 11, 2012
Our friends over at CTV show us how to turn a slow news day on Vancouver Island into pure gold: “In this quiet Saanich neighbourhood, people like their chips…” Take a bow, Joe Perkins. You’ll go far, bro.
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GOODS: Edible Canada’s Top 50 Products At Tofino Sea Kayaking’s Company Store
June 5, 2012
Edible Canada is located at 1595 Johnston St. in Vancouver, BC | 604.682.6681 | ediblecanada.com
The GOODS from Edible Canada
Vancouver, BC | Tofino Sea Kayaking, the iconic waterfront kayaking centre, bookstore and coffee bar, has teamed up with Edible Canada to offer a variety of high quality culinary products to Tofino residents and visitors to the popular Vancouver Island destination. “Tofino Sea Kayaking is proud to welcome Edible Canada as part of our Company Store,” said Dorothy Baert, Founder and Owner of Tofino Sea Kayaking. “ We will showcase artisanal culinary products that Edible Canada has sourced from across this great nation. The curious adventurer will find items for their picnic basket or tour kit as they launch on their west coast journey, whether to a remote surf swept beach or from their patio overlooking the calm waters of Tofino’s working harbour.”
Tofino Sea Kayaking will feature the top 50 products sold through Edible Canada’s busy retail store on Granville Island – a vibrant space with hundreds of personally sourced and tasted items from culinary artisans coast to coast. Items include Vista D’oro heritage preserves from Langley; Noble Maple, Bourbon and Tahitian Vanilla Syrups from Quebec; and Cocolico sweets and sauces from Vancouver. Read more
