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Register To Take Part In Cooks Camp 2021

Although this year’s event will not see an en-mass gathering of hospitality industry staff on a farm in the Pemberton Valley, the spirit behind Cooks Camp 2021 remains strong: to provide a place for lively campfire conversations, camaraderie, and information sharing aimed at both celebrating and transforming the hospitality industry. To this end, the Chefs Table Society and Cooks Camp organizers have put together an itinerary scheduled for Wednesday, September 15th.

Topics covered include: Healthy and Healing Workplace Culture; Business Development and Community Building; How to Publish a Cookbook; Work Life Balance; The Importance of Mentorship and the Sustainability of the Cook; and media relations.

From culinary students and floor managers to dishwashers, bartenders and executive chefs – all kitchen and hospitality staff are encouraged to participate in this free event on Wednesday, September 15 from Noon-3pm. Details and registration here.

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.

Villa Lobos: Meet the Crew Behind the Next Dinner at Pizza Coming Soon

There’s something refreshing about young people building something together outside the usual scroll. Villa Lobos feels like a reminder of why people get into hospitality in the first place. A few tickets are still up for grabs. Meet the crew...