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There’s One Week Left to Apply for the 2023 Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarships

Heads up, any and all women working in the F&B and hospitality industries: the deadline for Les Dames d’Escoffier 2023 scholarships is fast-approaching, on Monday, February 13th.

The requirements for application are simple: you must be a BC resident who identifies as a woman or non-binary person, and who is looking to advance or hone your career skills at a legit institution. Pretty straightforward, right? Also to note: the application pieces include an up-to-date resume, two current professional recommendation letters, a short personal essay, and $30. Luckily, there’s plenty of rain in the forecast between now and the cut-off date – great for cutting down on distractions, if not much else! Find a chunk of time over the next week to get your application sorted and sent ASAP.

The full downlow and link to apply can be found here here. Selected applicants will be announced some time this March, 2023. Best of luck to all!

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...