Entries from July 2007

Bistrot Bistro

July 29th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Bistrot Bistro (604) 732-0004 Address: 1961 West 4th Ave (map) homepage French Connections a Quick Bite By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer It gradually crept on us, but lately lovers of casual French fare have been treated to a plethora of fine choices. Among the old stalwarts there is The Smoking Dog near Kits beach […]

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Tags: European · Quick Bites · Wine

WSET Wine Education Level 1

July 24th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Fishman the Grape Fishman the Grape – WSET Level 1 a wine blog By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer Tuesday, July 24, 2007 I recently had the opportunity to take the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Foundations course, an introductory wine course for people employed in hospitality or simply interested in wine. The course […]

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Santa Barbara Wine Touring

July 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Fishman the Grape Fishman the Grape – Wine Touring in Santa Barbara a wine blog By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer Wednesday, July 18, 2007 If I think back on my whole life, one day stands out has the funniest, best, most hilarious day ever. It was the day after Slope Day 2005, in Ithaca, […]

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Delivering Lines with Greg Lam

July 15th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Interview Series Part 4. Greg Lam Sliced Tomatoes (604) 254-2545 homepage Delivering lines with Greg Lam an interview series feature By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver Writer Monday, July 16th, 2006 I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with Greg Lam, who recently started up Sliced Tomatoes, a service that delivers nearly prepared meals to […]

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Tags: Interview Series

Cedar Creek Tasting

July 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Cedar Creek Tasting Cedar Creek Tasting at Taylorwood Wines a wine blog By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer Friday, July 13th, 2007 I recently stopped by for another of Taylorwood Wine’s Thursday tasting sessions, this time featuring the wines of Cedar Creek Winery. I should point out one of the nice things about Taylorwood, if […]

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Tags: Fishman the Grape · Wine

Village VQA Tasting

July 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Fishman the Grape Fishman the Grape – Village VQA Tasting By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer Thursday, July 12, 2007 I stopped by Village VQA recently for their weekly tasting featuring a changing assortment of BC wines (the only wines they stock). I also met the store manager, Michelle, and hope to sit down and […]

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Dan Fishman Tips the Canoe

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Eat Vancouver writer and wine blogger Daniel Fishman recently published an article in Canoe.ca, a national news and entertainment website. Click here to find his article about Temecula Valley wine country. Congrats Dan.

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Tags: News · Wine

A Chat with Brent Hayman

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Interview Series Part 3. Brent Hayman Raincity Grill (map) 1193 Denman St (604) 685-7337 homepage A Chat with Brent Hayman a wine blog / interview series joint feature By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver Writer Tuesday, July 10th, 2006 I recently sat down with Brent Hayman, long-time general manager, and of interest to me, sommelier for […]

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Tags: Fishman the Grape · Interview Series · Wine

Firefly Tasting

July 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Fishman the Grape Part 3 Firefly Tasting – Don Miguel Gascon a wine blog By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer Monday, July 9th, 2007 I stopped by Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Friday June 29th for their Don Miguel Gascon tasting. Gascon is a well known Argentinean producer, and despite the fact that I […]

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Red Robin at Broadway and Oak

July 8th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Red Robin at Broadway and Oak Address: 1001 West Broadway (map) Phone: 604-733-6494 homepage In the Catbird Seat a Summer Eatin’ feature by Jason Chin Eat Vancouver Writer Monday, July 9th, 2007 My history with Red Robin goes all the way to my discovery of the chain as a young boy in Oakland where I […]

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Tags: Burgers · Pub fare · Summer Eatin'