From page 25 caterer, If you plan on enter- taining this Christmas then you shouldn't miss this class. AH recipes, wine and hors d? oeuvres inchided. The class starts at 7 pam. tuition is S43 call 922-6694 for more intor- mation, November 20-22 Christmas in November Get a head start on the holiday season) with the Chateau Whistler Resort's Christmas in November pack- age. Learn to make sumptu- ous treats and festive decora- tions with expert advice from executive chef Glenn Monk and other celebrity hosts. Enjoy all sorts of fun: events including power walks, wine tastings, and some spectacular draw prizes. Package prices start at $399 (based on dou- ble occupancy). For informa- tion and reservations call: 1- 800-606-8244. Saturday, Nov. 21 Wine tasting Learn about the cham- pagne-style Summerhill Estare Winery when a representative trom the winery visits the brand- new Edgemont Village Wines at 3 p.m. Monday, November 23 Tools and Techniques Cooking Class Karen Barnaby and_ yet another of those dish-dishing girls! The Fish House’s inim- itable chef Karen Barnaby, one of the women chefs from The Girls Who Dish, offers up Lamb Salad with Crushed Peanut & Lime Dressing; Spicy Steamed Mussels with Tortilla Crumbs and a classic with a twist — Fuji Apple Brown Betty, Tuition is $55, class begins at 6:30 p.m. Call 925-1835 for information. Tools and Techniques is at 250 16th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday, November 24 Marquis Wine Cellars Food and Wine Tasting This is a repzat of a popu- lar tasting Marquis Wine Cellars had last year. Featuring wines from Alsace and the innovative food of C restaurant. This year’s tasting will have a broader selection of wines — Zind Humbrecht, Domaine ~ Schoffit and Domaine Weinbach. The tast- ing begins at 8 p.m. at Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie St. in Vancouver. The cost: $34.95. Call 684-0445. wines of Sage Jelly, Cranberry Amaretto Syrup, Chile Oil Popcorn, and lors more. The class includes door prizes, recipes, Wine. The class starts at 7 p.m., tuition is S38, call 922-6694 for more informa- tion. Friday, November 27 Ambrosia Cooking Class Looking for oa new approach to mecting people? If you're single or know someone who is join Wall Centre Hotel executive chef! Martin Heuser for a singles- only cooking class. Chef Heuser will guide you through the steps of preparing a gourmet meal for qwo, then you'll dine on the creations and sip expertly paired wines by a wine consultant. The class will be held at the Wall Centre Hotel, a sit down din- ner, wine and recipes are included. The class starts at 6 p.m., tuition is $69.50, call 922-6694 for more informa- tion. Tuesday, December 1 Marquis Wine Cellars Ladies’ evening During the festive season most of us are rushed and pressed for time. In order to bring some civility to this chaotic world, Marquis Wine Cellars is offering its first annual Ladies’ Evening. Shop while the store’ is closed, sip on some wine or champagne, nibble on food provided by Leslie Stowe and shop at your Icisure for gifts for the wine 70 Ge lovers in vour fire, while hav- ing the personal attention of the saaff, The evening begins at 10 pam. at the stare, 1034 Davie St. in Vancouver. There is no charge but call for reser- vations, 684-0445, Tuesday, December 8 Marquis Wine Cellars Dessert Wine Tasting A. spiendid selection of cheeses and desserts will Accompany some of the best dessert wines Marquis Wine Cellars has in’ the store. ‘Tasting takes place at 8 pom. ar the store, 1034 Davie St., Vancouver. The cost is $29.95. Call 684-0445 for information, Saturday, December 12 Cookie Crowning At 2 p.m, Tools and Techniques judges will unveil their choices and crown the cookie contest winners. See Nov. 15. Tuols — and Techniques is at 250 16th Sc., West Vancouver. Monday, January 18 Tools and Techniques Cooking Class You say erster and 1 say oyster ... you say erster?! Sav it however you fike, just say it with flair. Usher in the millen- nium’s last vear of cooking classes ac T&T with chef Karen Barnaby from The Fish House. Tuition is $55, class begins ar 6:30 p.m. Call 925- 1835 for information. Tools and Techniques is at 250 16th St., West Vancouver. Saturday, December 12 OOK signin John Schreiner, S orth Vancouver — resident and author of Chardonnay and Friends: Varietal Wines of B.C. and the BC. Wine Companion will sign copies of kis’ book and answer ques- tions at the new Edgemont Village Wines. ~¥ Valid when two or more dinner entrees are purchased. fl Valid Sun. to Thurs. 5:30-lopm The Perfect Write your own Gift! dining reviews FANCY yourself a restaurant critic? Now's vour chance to share sour epinions about the restaurants you've dined at in the past vear. Fhe Zavat Survey is the pertect place to show off your witty and pithy commentary. Begun in’ New York City by lavvers (and) restaurant lovers) Tim and Nina Zagat, the Zagat Survey is the only anonymous, consumer-based dining survey of its kind, pub- lished in 35 major North American cities, as well as in London and Paris. In the U.S. alone, over 100,000 diners participate, lead- ing the New York Times vo deem the Zagat Survey “A neces- sky second only to a valid credit card.” The Vancouver/Victoria/ Whistler Zagat Survey is cur- rently being prepared tor publication in spring 1999. This year’s survey includes more restaurants than ever, with still plenty of space for “write-ins” — hitherto undiscovered finds of merit that respondents may want to share with other diners, In addition, Victoria coverage has been almost dou- bled. Diners who return a questionnaire by November 23, 1998 will receive a free copy of the popular restaurant guide. The current Zagat survey sheet may be obtained from gourmet and specialty food shops, and private wine stores or by forwarding a self-addressed, business-sized envelope to: Zagat Survey, Suite 243, 1027 Davie Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6E 412. or by sending an e-mail request to: . Survey sheets are also available ar all Liberty Wine Merchants, Dundarave Wine Cellar; Edgemont Village Wines and other specialty food and wine stores. Classic coloured moccasins with rabbit fur cuff. infant 19 size 12 Also available in white with sheepskin. Adults only #46” Best Price In Town! Handcarved silver and gol jewellery KHOT- LA- CHA SANEICRAPTS Mon.-Sat. 11-5 Dec. Sundays 11-4 in Dec. located 1 blk off Marine Dr. 1500 blk. McGuire Ave. behind Plaza Towerz, North Van 987-3339 carpets imported from ‘ Iran, India, and China. Indo Gabheh approx. size 3x5” 100% wool Handmade Persian Gabbeh Indo-Gahbeh f approx size 7'X10' Shiraz Carpet approx size 4X6" approx size TX5" mm Fri. & Sat. 5:30-6:30pm oy Limit 2 coupons per table Wednesday, . t ” (Offer expires December 30/98) . Ambrosia Cooking ee ae Class Join Maureen Goulet in her kitchen to learn how to make creative and unique hostess gifts to give to your friends — this ~~ Christmas. Nothing warms a heart more than gifts from the kitchen like Beer Bread, Tapenade, Book now for your Christmas functions g Carmels's “Sraditianal Vtalian Catscne comer of Marine Dr. & Pemberton 1199 Marine Dr., North Van 986- just off Pemberton Ave 1448 Wlarine Dr. 1165 West 15th St. West Vanconuer 922-4719