28 - Sunday, February 28, 1999 — North Shore News March 2 & 4 Tools & Techniques cooking class While reminiscing about Venice and talking about her upcoming Getaway Vacation tour to Rome and the Adriatic, Eileen Dwillies will cook up some delicious dish- es. The theme of both these classes is Faads from an tralian Garden, Class begins at 6:30 p-m at 250 16th St., West Van. Tuition is $35. Call 925- 1835 for information. Friday, March 5 Henckels’ knife sharp- enin, Take vour Henckels out for a night on the town ... once again =Tools & Techniques is offering a tree Henckels’ knife sharpening from 6 to 8 p.m. at 250 16th St., West Van. Friday, March 5 Byron Vineyard Wine & Noses Dinner Robert Mondavi and The Metropolitan Horel present the wines of Byron Vineyard and Winery —- the clite sub- sidiary of the Mondavi family Of wineries —together with a five-course dinner by Diva chef Michael Noble. Tickets are $85. For reservations, call 602-7829, Saturday, March 6 B.C. Wine Tasting Join’ Edgemont Village Wines proprictors for 3 Saturday afternoon tasting. From 3 p.m, to 5 p.m., repre- sentatives from: Peller Estates winery in Port Moody will be on hand pouring a selection of wines, The store is located at 3050) Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver. March 8 to 12 Nutrition Week Lions Gate — Hospital's department of — Clinical Nutrition is celebrating nutri- tion and physical activity in the main lobby. Learn about Canada’s new Physical Activity Guide, how to maxi- mize your metabolism; or ask clinical dieticians questions on sports nutrition, how to lose weight, or any others yeu have. Tuesday, March 9 Napa Valley Wine asting The Napa Valley Viriners Association and Arts Umbrella present “Reflections in Style,” a tasting of Napa Valley Wines. More than 40 vintners trom one of the world’s most famous wine regions will assemble in the ballroom at Hotel Vancouver to showcase their award-win- February ‘79 - February ‘99 Celebrating 20 Years ¢ a» ICO featuring { © Rack of Lamb A @, ° Sweetbreads ¢ Pacific Filet of Sole ¢ BC Dungeness Crab © Bouillabaisse © Pacific Prawns ¢ Penne Catalanne Dinner Entrées from $13.95 RESTAURANT Chéz Mic TM », Finally, Gourmet Mon-Fri: 10-5 pm Sat 16-4 pm Lane Entrance 1056 Pandora St., oft victoria Drive Telephone: 604-253-3022 Foods at Very Affordable Prices! You're only a bridge away to savings Visit us for huge savings on items like: Russian Caviar, Aged Balsamic Vinegar and a large selection of Extra Virgin Olive Oils and re EDGEMONT Village Wines is the site of special tastings every weekend, like the one on Vaientine’s Day, where Angela Kaila performed. ning wines. All proceeds will benefit Arts Umbrella, the Vancouver-based vistral and performing arts institute for young people. Tickets are $45 for Vancouver American Wine Society members, $50 for non-members. Pick them up at Liberty Wine Merchants or call 681-5268, ext. 223. Wednesday, March 10 Tools & ques cooking class Drawing from his new cookbook, West Const Vegetarian Deluxe, chef Bill Jones visits to prepare a thor- oughly modern and healthy menu. Class begins at 6:30 p-m at 250 16th St., West Van. Tuition is $55. Call 925- 1835 for information. Thursday, March 11 Dining Out For Life If you only go out for din- ner one night a year, this is the night to do it. Restaurants in 26 cities across North America will join together in the fight against Aids by con- tributing 25% of their food revenues to organizations working with people living with this deadiy disease. On the North Shore, the Ambleside Bistro, Anatoli Souvlaki, Carmelo’s Restaurante, Chesa, Chez Michel, Chianti, Grouse Nest, Toque Blanche, Moustache Cafe, Norte Restaurante Mexicano, Northlands Bac and Grill, The Beach House, The Boathouse Horseshoe Bay, The Raven Pub, The ‘Tomahawk Restaurant: and) Torrefazione Italia are participating. Saturday, March 13 B.C. Wine Tasting Join’ Edgemont Village Wines proprietors for a Saturday afternoon tasting. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., repre- sentatives from Gehringer Brothers winery near Oliver will be on hand pouring a selection of wines. The store is Jocared at 3050 Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver. March 18 to 24 Jacques Brel at The Met The Metropolitan Hotel and Diva at the Met are spon- sors of the Vancouver engage- ment of the all-new Canadian National tour of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. Packages include a room, a French-influenced dinner at Diva, with a flight of wines chosen by the cast, and tickets to the show. Call 602- 7788 for information. Saturday, March 20 B.C. Wine Tastin Join Edgemont Village Wines proprietors for a Saturday afternoon tasting. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., repre- sentatives from Lang Vineyards in Naramata will be on hand pouring a selection of wines. The store is located at 3050 Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver. Monday, March 22 Tools & ‘Techniques cooking class For the millions and mil- lions of people for whom the term “comfort food” doesn’t bring images of mashed pota- toes to mind, at the top of the list is usuatly one form or other of noodles. Join award- winning chef Nathan Fong for a whirlwind menu of noodle dishes. Class begins at 6:30 .m. at 250 16th St., West fan. Tuition is $55. Call 925- 1835 for information. Wednesday, March 24 Tools & Techniques cooking class Chef Carol Chow of West Vancouver’s Beach Side Cate continues to attract a Joyal fol- lowing from far and wide with her ever-retincd west coast cuisine menus. Class begins at 6:30 pm at 250 16th Sc, West Van. Tuition is $35, Call 925-1835 for information. Saturday, March 27 B.C. Wine Tastin Join Edgemont Village Wines proprietors for a Saturday afternoon tasting. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., repre- sentatives from Red Rooster winery in Naramata will be on hand pouring a selection of wines. The store is located at 3050 Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver. Monday, March 29 Tools & Techniques cooking class The always innovative chef Karen Barnaby, of The Fish House in Stanley Park, invites you to, once again, share some of the wonderful dishes from her acclaimed cookbook, Pacific Passions. Class begins at 6:30 p.m at 250 16th St., West Van. Tuition is $55. Call 925-1835 for information. Saturday, April 3 B.C. Wine Tastin: Join Edgemont Village Wines proprietors for a Saturday afternoon tasting. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., repre- sentatives from Gersighel Wineberg in Osoyoos will be on hand pouring 2 selection of wines. 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