_____#D Purse is a Bowen winner From page 32 Ovenell-Carter, a former food editor at Vancouver Magazine, has been involved ‘-. in the restaurant trade since he was 17. He apened his Beggar’s Purse in April 1997 “as.an experimental re-entry into the service end of the din- ing trade. It has been a success” * from the outset. So much so . that Ovenell-Carter plans to ~. move the Purse into a larger venue a little further up the rafton: Road hill next year. anchor a block of comp eed in carly 1999, Seating will expand to 45, the restaurant, which cur- north shore news Cafe, will be open six nights per week. 9098 Spiny Norman alert: For the third year running, the restaurant industry has joined with Purdy’s Chocolates to help raise money for the B.C. Chifdren’s Hospital Foundation. The Hedgehog Campaign involves the sale of Purdy’s hazelnut hedgehogs at Boston Pizza, Earls, Joey Tomato's Kitchen, Keg Steakhouse and White ike Spor restaurants. edgchog two-packs go in $2. Proceeds from the sale of the chocolates will go to the Children’s Hospital Childhood Nutrition Endowment. Last year just over $81,500 was raised by the campaign, which this year runs from t. 1 to 15. Sep oog Black Sheep Restaurant, 121 East 12th, North Vancouver, 984-9595, . , Subliminal message received via ad campaign: “Yes MrsT:R there i is sulla INING Sheep Restaurant.” Message received Mr. C.C (Chuck Chan). The 22-year-old Black Sheep, which was sct to be sold earlier this year, remains in the capable hands of Mr. C.C. Drop in for a Chicken Oscar ($31.25), a Pork Tenderloin Champignon ($8.95), Steak Sandwich ($9.50) or one of the other dozens of low rent Sheep entree options. Just say Mr. T.R. sent you. The Beach House at Dundarave Pier, West Vancouver, 922-1414. File this under star sight- ings: Hearts be still film buffs, actress (or in the world of politically correct inanity: an actor who is female) Ashley Judd was spotted at this fine West Vancouver beach on Aug. 30. Where were you on the night of Judd is currendy ‘Scnnes will receive fresh grape juices and skins from * ‘California, Italy and the Sonoma Valley in late September. order in advance. ‘However, you must As experienced winemakers know, even the most ‘premium kits cannot produce a wine with as much body, flavour and. complexity as fresh grape juices. Make your wine on premises or take it home. Availability is very limited, so drop by McWines and reserve now. Deadline for orders is Sept. 20th. McWines “THE WINEMAKER” 1470 Pemberton Ave., North Van 987-4464 Mon to Fit: 9-9, Sat & Sun: 9-5:30 Lots of easy parking. tn pg Cte HED Te TENE EO he NECRTYT san re rep: in town working on the Paramount feature flick Double Jeopardy with Tommy Lee Jones. 90° a Second-hand smoke with your meal, diners? Returning to a restaurant near vou. In yer another ruling on the contentious issue of smok- ing in restaurants, a provincial courtjustice of the peace sit- ting as a judge has dismissed a bylaw charge against a Vancouver restaurant that it unlawfully allowed a customer to smoke. The ruling means that Vancouver cannot make its restaurant owners enforce the city’s no-smoking bylaw. The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) is predictably glee- ful. BCRFA representative See Smoke page 34- En ee ed ond | BUFFET °9* Sun. & Mon. 5-8 P.M. Zi ayes. ATURS. Lol BA Flavour Exp. Sept. 15/88 DINNER a . price Lunch Moa.-Fe. r Sean eae off rere OFF DINNER ENTREE Entrées from $11.95 GOURMET FOOD AT BISTRO PRICES Open Tues.-Sat. for dinner §-10 pm Open: Mon.-Fri. for lunch teservations recommen I coupon per couple rdon Bleu Café St St, ., North Van 987-0789 i § 1Oea Certificate Anniversary Specia Valid when two or more dinner entrees are purthase x Limit 2 coupons per table, Offer valid until Seprember Sie. : BAROLO ristorante italiano. .1560 marine drive west vancouver reservations 226: 4228. I | it | ate Five course special: soup, , Spring roll, salad, your choice of 17 to 34 plus ri Free Delivery Robson, Kitsilano, Richm: The Dining Guide: A coniprebensive Of to eat on this side of the water. Every Friday and Sunday in your North Shore Nedws “Since I discovered” Kansai, I have found it to be |. ithe #1 Sushi Restaurant in. all the lower mainland” John Fair, North Van rox CELLENT LUNCH SPECIALS. Prepared by Japanese. Chef ed Sushi Udon noodles in | soup served with small Chiras served with appetizer, rice and soup. served with Miso Soup & rice ce uP, * Good Po tic S KANSAT ry Excellent Quatity pe— JAPANESE 986-0063 any RESTAURANT 1315 Lonsdale Ave. Sumraer Hours: Dinner. Tues.-Thurs. 5:00-9:30pm ae ae FrifSat/Sun: 5:00- 16:00pm Lunch: Tues.-Sun. ‘f 30-2:00 . losed. Mondays . wen eee Wednesday, September 9, 1998 — North Shore News — 33 al