Published on Wednesday, Apr. 09, 2008 12:00AM EDT Last updated on Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 11:44AM EDT
Live the dream
Salt Spring Vineyards is up for sale. For almost $2-million, this five-acre winery with a sun-drenched southern exposure, four-bedroom house, B.C. Tourism-approved bed-and-breakfast suite and "vin de garage" could be yours: http://www.cascadiarealty.ca.
Sharkwater reception
You might never eat shark-fin soup again after watching Sharkwater, Rob Stewart's award-winning documentary that exposes exploitation and corruption in the multi-million-dollar fishing industry. C Restaurant celebrates the DVD release with a filmmaker's reception tonight. Guests who join for a four-course, $50 dinner are invited to stay for the festivities: 1600 Howe St.; 604-681-1164.
Le Gavroche turns 30
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Le Gavroche Restaurant is offering a three-course dinner for $30 until the end of May. The menu, which changes every week, includes such classic French fare as mimosa salad, coq au vin and crème brûlée: 1616 Alberni St.; 604-685-3924.
Debut dinner
Ocean 6 Seventeen introduces Cory Hann as its new executive chef with a seven-course, $95 dinner featuring the wines of Desert Hills Estate Winery on April 16. Mr. Hann is now overseeing the kitchens at Ocean 6 Seventeen and So.cial at Le Magasin, replacing former co-owner Sean Cousins who has departed for The Vancouver Club: 617 Stamps Landing; 604-879-6178.
Urban Peasant honoured
The late, great James Barber has been inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame. The charming television host, cookbook author and self-proclaimed Urban Peasant, who died last December, was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at a gala reception on Monday.
Savouring Barbara-Jo's
Saveur magazine has named Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks (1740 West 2nd Ave.) one of the top 10 cookbook shops in the world.
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