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It’s that time of year again when the season for west coast spot prawns begins. Spot prawns are the largest of the 7 commercial species of shrimp found in Canada’s west coast waters known for their sweet, delicate flavour and firm texture. B.C’s first shipment of these succulent beauties hits the docks on May the 6th and Executive Chef Robert Clark of C Restaurant is slated to get the first shipment.

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I’m not exactly up on my Twilight lore – although I do love most things Vampire – but apparently while the latest film The Twilight Saga: New Moon was shooting here in Vancouver the much publicity hounded star, Robert Pattinson was a frequent diner at Glowbal Grill Restaurant in fashionable Yaletown. His dish of choice was the Kobe Meatballs with Truffled Spaghetti – which, admittedly, sounds delicious. I have been a frequent patron of Glowbal in the past and have been generally very satisfied with the quality of the food.

In honour of tonights grand opening of the Twilight movie and clearly as an excellent reason for some publicity, Glowbal is offering until December 3rd, a 50% discount on Robert’s fave dish when you present your Twilight movie stub.

Complete text of the press release follows:

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Joe Fortes

777 Thurlow Street
604-669-1940

11am until 11pm seven days a week.

www.joefortes.ca

**2 stars (out of a possible 4)

A recent stop on our quest for the ultimate downtown 10 buck lunch was at enduring Joe Fortes for their Lunch Blue Plate Special. For nearly 25 years Joe’s has been considered a favorite seafood and chop house destination and a haven for suits around the piano and oysters on any given Friday afternoon. Right now they’re pulling them in at lunchtime with their different-everyday 10 buck lunch.

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Cibo Trattoria 900 Seymour Street T  604-523-6188  www.cibotrattoria.ca Sorry this ones a bit on the late side, though it seemed a late release to me at the time it is good for the entire month of December. Cibo Trattorio sent out some info regarding their Holiday Cheers Menu. I haven’t been for this, or for […]

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An Eat Vancouver reader wrote in to tell me about Dine Italia, an early Autumn event that puts Vancouver’s Italian restaurants in the spotlight by offering prix fixe dinners. The release is as follows

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Welcome to our third edition of “Dine Italia” a special celebration of Italian food & wine.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce invites you once again to visit the Lower Mainland’s favourite restaurants to enjoy a delicious three course Italian dinner ranging from $20-$50.

This celebration starts September 1-15th.

Enjoy this unique opportunity of taste authentic italian cuisine in the most renown restaurants in the Lower Mainland.

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Sounds like a good chance to try a whole bunch of different things at a reasonable price. That’s always fun, right?

Press release below.

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FigMint Presents
“ON THE WOOD”

The fourth in a new monthly tasting series at FigMint
Once a month, Thursday nights 6pm to 7:30pm
16 seats along the bar – $25 per person
Also available as a group booking in the private room in FigMint, minimum 12 people

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The Oyster deal at the Bearfoot Bistro Whistler, BC (map) 3-6pm I can’t believe I haven’t posted this before, but it should be known that everyday from 3-6, the Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler has a ridiculous oyster deal – a dozen oysters for ten bucks. That’s pretty much as cheap as you will find them […]

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From the Eatvancouver mailbag: it appears both Beyond and Chivana are offering laughs with dinner. Beyond: Beyond restaurant and lounge flings out the ‘why go anywhere else mat’ by featuring a three-course menu paired with tickets to Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club; conveniently tucked beneath the restaurant. Wander into the Century Plaza located at 1015 Burrard […]

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