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Cornucopia at Whistler

Nov 6, 7, 8, 2003

By Catherine Barr

Whistler is a second home to many North Shore residents who can be seen partaking in a number of summer and winter activities.

Last weekend, it was time to welcome winter as the ski hills opened and so did the wine bottles. "Vino Novello", which is the brainchild of North Van's Elaine Henderson, was started over 10 years ago as a fundraiser for the Sunnyhill Foundation for Children. This year guests gathered for fun and paid tribute to years past by celebrating in true Italian style. Fantastico!

And earlier this month, even more North Shore residents wend their way north for "Cornucopia - Whistler's Food and Wine Celebration". The three day event featured wine seminars, winemakers dinners, Crush - the gala tasting and various parties like Andre Saint-Jacques' famous champagne / wine rave at his beautiful Bearfood Bistro location. Cheers to everyone.

PICT0017.jpg	Food Network Canada chef Michael Smith, of television's "Chef at Large" fame, was among the celebs present at Araxi restaurant's pre-Crush media reception.
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PICT0025.jpg	Mary Beth Whyte (left) and North Shore friend Sue Bell sampled vintages with North Van's Dean Bertram at the Crush tasting gala.
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PICT0027.jpg	Painted ladies, champage, live music and mini buffalo burgers are all part of Andre Saint-Jacques' famous wine rave. No wonder tickets are hard to get.
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PICT0029a.jpg	West Van's Lynn Wigen (left) celebrated at the Bearfoot Bistro with major league baseball pitcher Terry Mulholland and singer/actress Kiara Hunter.
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