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  • Top Chef North Shore Vancouver Competition

    It was an extra delicious day this past Saturday at Park and Tilford’s Save-on-Foods store as the first ever Top Chef North Shore event took place. Billed as a friendly culinary competition and fundraiser, store shoppers got a chance to sample each of the amazing offerings from all six participating restaurants. In the end it was the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation who came out the biggest winners as all donations raised goes to support their efforts. Congratulation to all involved!

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    01 – Save-on-Foods managers Ryan Dennis, left, and Ryan Duncan help collect donations along with charity drive leader Rosalia Calla.

    02 – Chef Matthew Formagin, left, teams up with Cafe for Contemporary Art owner Tyler Russell to show off their skills.

    03 – The Little District’s chefs Dustyn Harvey, left, and Justin Cummings serve it up right for charity.

    04 – Everything’s fishy – and yummy – at Fishworks with chef Shallaw Kadir, centre, and teammates Patrick Heywood, left, and Colin Rasmussen.

    05 – Pretty plates are all part of the voting as Hurricane Grill chefs Ash Ranjbar, left, and Lino Marquez Vargas will tell you.

    06 – They’re teaming up in all the best ways to make things extra delicious. Indian Fusion’s chef Abby Sharma gets a cuddle from his beautiful fiancee and helper Nisha Arora.

    07 – Grouse Mountain’s Dino Gazzola, left, and Spencer Watts tempt tasters with their smoked salmon creation.

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    By Catherine Barr – Sep 14, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Sep 19, 2013

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  • Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 North Shore Picks

    Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 North Shore Picks

    It was once the slow time of year for restaurants. But now, tables are full and kitchens are hopping thanks to Tourism Vancouver’s 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Taking place until Feb 3, participating restaurants are offering a choice of either $18, $28 or $38 set menus featuring some of the best items from their regular menus. The list of North Shore restaurants participating includes: The Boathouse at Horseshoe Bay, Canyon Restaurant, The Cheshire Cheese, Fishworks, Fraiche, Gusto Di Quattro, The Keg – Park Royal, The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, The Observatory – Grouse Mountain, Olive and Anchor, Pier 7, Salmon House on the Hill, Saucisse, Troll’s and Zen Japanese. So take your pick, book a date and support our local businesses. Reservations are highly recommended.

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    01 – Pier 7 chef and director of operations Dino Renaerts offers up items grilled scallops and braised beef short ribs on their $28 Dine Out menu.

    02 – Pier 7 staffers Leah Diprose, left, Sean Manning and Lyndsey Jackson have the enviable job of working in one of the best view restaurants in North Vancouver.

    03 – Sharon Holmes and sous chef Skylar Hannah are featuring seafood chowder and grilled lamb chops as part of their $28 offering at The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier restaurant.

    04 – Fishworks manager Reggie Malebranche sets up for Dine Out guests who are quickly lining up for their Nova Scotia Lobster Dine Out specials.

    05 – Serving it up in style at The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier are Andre Potgieter, left, Michelle Wong and Kelly Roberts.

    06 – Krisztina Szabo and fiance/chef Shallaw Kadir are all smiles as they get ready to greet Dine Out guests for the night.

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    By Catherine Barr – Jan 25, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 31, 2013

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