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Thanks for the full story Cate. Interestingly there is an El Patio on Denman under the Pacific Crab Company, but I've never seen it open.

As far as I know, Alsatian blends, or Edelzwickers, are all relatively light, simple wines that are not in the same league as the Reislings and Gewurtztraminers. Like this: Taken from here World Wide Wine The only Alsatian blend available locally that I can think of offhand is the Hugel Gentil which retails for about $17 or $18. That would probably be a better comparison with the Joie Noble Blend. I was at that dinner by the way, and to be fair the Joie was served too cold and it should have been served at the beginning of the meal not the end. It is a light fruity floral wine, it didn't have a chance next to the Zind Riesling.

Here's a link to it: Zuni Roast Chicken with Bread Salad

An article about Nigella on Slate today: Oral Pleasures

I agree it is not off to an inspiring start. As for whether we need another local food magazine, I'm all for more choice and letting the market decide.

I can wait until it opens.

Gravensteins! Although mostly I just make applesauce from them. The fragrance alone of cooked Gravensteins is swoon-worthy. Of the readily available supermarket apples I usually use a combination of MacIntosh and Braeburn.

There's an article about the Artigiano sale in the Vancouver Sun today. It was bought by Willie Mounzer, a former Earl's executive. As noted the Piccolo family retains ownership of the coffee roasting operation. I think that particular Starbucks closed a few months after they opened the one at Davie and Denman, in the old Miriam's spot.

Liberty Wines hosts one in January. The next one is Tuesday, January 23rd at the Hyatt

A Canadian example that immediately came to mind was Jana Sterbak's Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic , usually called "Meat Dress", which I saw at the National Gallery in 1991.

Yes so it seems. I noticed that one of the gelato places on Denman has closed now so maybe we'll see an Indian restaurant there too.

Like they said - roast and peel after.

Oyama is offering a one-day charcuterie course on Saturday, October 21st; I think the price is $350. This would be a great gift for someone.

There's a new bakery opening in the old Infuze spot on Denman - A Bread Affair.

Are these desserts created by Thomas Hass? Thanks. ← Yes, he is the Executive Pastry Chef at Diva. Here's a link to the Diva dessert menu: Diva Desserts Looks like that may be where *Deborah* had the chocolate and pistachio dessert she mentioned in another thread. Trafalgars is a good suggestion, especially since you are looking for wide selection. Here's the menu: Trafalgars Desserts

Oh, beeeeehave! A. ← Actually I believe Finns use birch branches. Laurel is what was used for those wreaths that ancient Greeks and Romans wore on their heads, usually as a symbol of victory - hence "rest on your laurels". And yes, I know I'm being pedantic.

I think there are far more posts here devoted to the kind of food you say you want discuss than this "fringe" you are so concerned about. You need to drink a couple of glasses of your local wine and get some perspective. I was going to add more but Pontmoro has said it already, and better than I would.

Thank you Dave. I echo the others - very lovely.

I like Over the Moon Chocolates on Broadway.

Some of the decor elements are pretty weird to my eye - I call the silver/chrome thing "the hot wheels track". And I too love West desserts best of all. Thanks for the write up.

Yes! Thank you. I've been going crazy trying to remember this title.

There's some good choices here. A few more: Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel Chocolat - Joanne Harris. Five Quarters of the Orange - Joanne Harris

Looks like it might be a chestnut leaf. That's a good looking cheese.

Great story telling Ivy - almost like a food-based caper movie script.

Here's a link, Anna: Stressed? busy? Excel-erate your life After a week it moves to a subscription-based service. I think I'll stick to lists myself.