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  • West Vancouver Italian Restaurant Holds Cancer Fundraiser and Gala Dinner

    Adam woodall singerSince 2008, Mangia e Bevi Ristorante in West Vancouver has started the year off on the right foot with a charity month of dinners designed to raise funds for cancer research. Last week, it was time for the B.A.C.I.O. (Because A Cure is Obtainable) final night gala. “Bacio” – which means “kiss” – featured a fabulous menu of Italian specialities, live music, auction items and more. Monies raised this night go to support the Lions Gate Oncology Clinic and BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Research.

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    01 – North Vancouver PR gal Dana Lee Harris joins radio/tv personality Terry David Mulligan for the celebratory dinner.

    02 – Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s president Judy Savage, left, and director of donor relations Kristy Gill are on hand this night to join in the festivities.

    03 – Serving up smiles for a good cause are Mangia e Bevi staffers Dustin Wellwood, left, Katie Manomie, Patrick Malone and Tara McIntrye.

    04 – Lobster and asparagus risotto, ravioli with wild mushrooms and black angus beef tenderloin are just some of the delicious items being prepared by Mangia e Bevi’s talented kitchen chefs.

    05 – A fabulous Italian cook in her own right, VIP guest Elaine Henderson, left, chats with Jesse and Samantha Godin during the cocktail reception.

    06 – Cooking up a great charity event, guest Ross Henderson congratulates chef/owner Rob Parrott on a job well done.

    07 – Newlywed musician Adam Woodall, seen here wife Nicole and restaurant owner Doug Grisdale, is only too happy to entertain guests this night with a live set of his favourites.

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    By Catherine Barr – Jan 31, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Feb 9, 2012
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  • Festive Fashion Fete

    crave02It was a ladies lunchtime treat earlier this month as West Vancouver’s Crave Beachside teamed up with Marilyns designer collection to host Festive Fashion Fete. A welcoming wine reception was followed by a gourmet lunch created by chef Wayne Martin. Then it was time for guest glam girls to sit back and see what’s hot for this season’s celebrations. A portion of the funds raised was also donated to the Christmas Bureau.

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    01 – Keeping guests well fed and watered are bartender Jason Kwan and server Jodi Miller.

    02 – Manager Philippe Reigh is an expert food and beverage man. He and servers Cassidy Kennedy, left, and Jen Moloughney are pleased to host the ladies this day.

    03 – Chef Wayne Martins cuddles up to Crave co-owner Barb Inglis and provides a fabulous feast for the gals.

    04 – Looking sleek in silver, clothing store owner and fashionista Marilyn Dilligente-Smith, left, and Jodi Miller celebrate in style.

    05 – Getting ready to model the latest in holiday styles are Janine Fieldgate, left, Emmy Blakeman and Shannon Thiessen.

    06 – Helping out and getting the models ready for the catwalk are Marilyn’s gals, namely Trish Thomas, left, Trudy Ann Harvey and Aline Ainslee.

    07 – Strutting their stuff as volunteer models for the day are Angie Copp, left, Cindy Alexander, Samantha Nickel and Fran Brinkley.

    By Catherine Barr – December 1, 2009

    Published in print by the North Shore Outlook on December 17, 2009

  • Rotary Wine Fest at Park Royal West Van

    rotary_wineThe 8th Annual North Shore Rotary Wine and Food Festival took place last weekend at Park Royal Shopping Centre. Sipping and sampling was on the menu as was live music and more. Local restaurants, wineres and volunteers all pitched in to help make it happen and proceeds raised will go to the North Shore Youth Safe House. Hanging out at the mall with friends was never quite like this. Cheers.

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    01- West Van Surise Rotary president Bawn Campbell, left, and North Van Rotary president Norm Thompson greet guests as they arrive.

    02 – Helping organize the event are members Janice Bosley, left, and Shirley Robertson.

    03 – Cupcakes store owner Lori Joyce, who just opened her newest store in the village, hands out sweet snacks topped with frosting and love.

    04 – North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton attends the event with friend and voice-over actress Brandi Ferguson.

    05 – North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton and wife Celeste Pelc are among the VIPs coming out in support.

    06 – Liberty Wine Merchants’ Tyler Dawson and Shelley Preston keep the glasses filled with reds and whites.

    07 – Hot stuff – Horseshoe Bay Boathouse chef Gerry Wiesner was a popular guy thanks to his pan full of delicious spicy hot prawns.

    08 – Shitake mushroom pasta fresh from the table of Magia E Bevi chefs Rob Parrott, left, and Doug Grisdale kept them coming back for more.

    09 – Cheers to good friends and good times at the mall. From left: Doug and Jane Knill, Alexandra Buesse and David Smith.

    By Catherine Barr – October 24, 2009

    Published in print by the North Shore Outlook newspaper on October29, 2009

  • North Vancouver Lolo Restaurant Opening

    It’s a chic and stylish corner in an up-and-coming neighbourhood and, judging from the menu, the music and the moniker, the name of the game is success. Lolo (taken from the slang for Lower Lonsdale) is billing itself as a “small plates and wine” restaurant that offers artisan cheeses, charcuterie meats and a rather plump wine list. This week they held an elegant opening party for friends and guests. Add in the live music, sidewalk patio and lounge-y feel, and this little boite may just have hit the spot.

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  • Blue Water Cookbook and Red Cross Gala

    Kermit the Frog said it best – It’s not easy being green. However, thanks to some new sustainable programs (like the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program), Vancouver chefs are responding with enthusiasm. Such was the case at Blue Water Cafe last week. West Vancouver owner Jack Evrensel, along with his talented team, launched a new seafood cookbook focusing on “Spare the Ocean, Spoil the Palate”. The restaurant also played host to the Red Carpet Soiree – a toast to the 100 year celebration of the Red Cross – an organization known for its care of third world, health and sustainable recycling programs.


     

    01 – Red Carpet gala co-chairs Anita Chow, left, and Linda Low look very glamorous under the red tent awning.

    02 – Lindsay Thom, left, Erin Treloar and Renee Fischer celebrate this important date with smiles, cocktails and sustainable seafood.

    03 – West Vancouver restaurateur Jack Evrensel, who owns Blue Water, Cin Cin, West and Araxi, chats with PR Gal and former NS Outlook reporter Jennifer Maloney.

    04 – Blue Water gals Shelley McArthur and Kate MacDougall have a double reason to be proud helping promote both the Red Cross and a green way of life.

    05 – It’s a green light all the way for the food at Blue Water thanks to restaurant directory Stephan Cachard, left, and exec chef Frank Pabst.

    06 – West Vancouverite and Dundarave Fish Market owner Kim Hurford, seen here with daughter Brooke, knows all about life in, and on, the sea and came out to celebrate.

     

     

    May 23, 2009 (published May 28, 2009)

     

     

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  • Virgin Radio Launch at Kits Watermark

    They’ve been called Z95, then Crave radio – but as of this month, when you turn your dial to 95.3 FM, you’ll hear the wild and wonderful sounds of Virgin Radio. Working off the brand made famous by Sir Richard Branson, the staff and management celebrated the launch of their newest image in an all-out, blushing red light / red carpet party at Kitsilano’s Watermark restaurant. Fire dancers on the beach, and some full frontal nudity, made this a night to remember. (more…)

  • World AIDS Day at Cioppino’s in Yaletown

     

    For the last 10 years, Lesley and Mike Rogers have hosted a World AIDS Day luncheon in support of Vancouver based charity – A Loving Spoonful. This year, they celebrated the anniversary with the help of friends and super chef Pino Posteraro at the stylish Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and Enoteca in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. Decadent short rib pasta followed by the perfect piece of fillet steak, helped remind everyone that Chef Pino and his crew are some of the most talented in the city. The Loving Spoonful delivers approximately 1,750 meals per day to those suffering from HIV/AIDS. To date, close to 2,000,000 meals have been delivered. With the Christmas season upon us, it’s nice to know that thanks to families like Lesley and Mike Rogers, giving can continue all year long. (more…)