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The Gold Medal Plates Cometh – Which Of These Local Chefs Is The Favourite?

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This year’s Canada-wide Gold Medal Plates (GMP) cooking competitions are currently inching their way towards BC. So far Halifax, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg have already registered their winning chefs, and it will be our turn on November 19th at Victoria’s Conference Centre.

The night will see 10 very talented chefs from across the province vying for the gold medal and the opportunity to represent BC at the gruelling marathon that is the Canadian Culinary Championships in February. In 2014, the winner was Kristian Eligh of Hawksworth (pictured above). Who among the competitors do you think is the favourite to win this year?

Who is the favourite at the Victoria Gold Medal Plates?

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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.