Vancouver's Celebrity, Charity Gala, Restaurant, Party and Society Column by Catherine Barr

Rossini’s in Kits Closes Doors – Charity Event Planned

August 11, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Events, News, Restaurants

After 18 years, the May family has formally announced the closing of their iconic jazz restaurant Rossini’s on Kits beach.
“You have all meant more to us than you realize as so many of you were not just our customers . . . you truly became family,” writes the family in a recent press release confirming [...]

West Van Library Mallet Masters, Roxy Anniversary and Goldfish Summer Splash

As we say goodbye to June, it’s time for a look back at several great summer events. First up, the West Vancouver Library Mallet Masters Croquet Tournament was held at Ambleside Greens Golf Course where mulligans are not only allowed, they’re encouraged. Dressed in Hampton’s whites, teams took to the field to pound it out [...]

Rogue Lounge and Night at the Aquarium

June 14, 2010 by Cat Barr (admin)  
Filed under Galas, North Shore Outlook, Restaurants

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You know it’s a good party when you get to play with the Belugas and tickle the sea otters. Add in some sustainable seafood, a glass of vino and some lavish auction items and you’ve got “Night at the Aquarium” – the Vancouver Aquarium’s signature gala fundraiser. This year, the gala raised over $300,000 and [...]

Zen Sushi Oceanwise in West Vancouver

Sushi is one of my favourites. But when you savour that melt-in-your-mouth sashimi -  it’s sometimes easy to forget about the impact it has on today’s aquaculture. So now, thanks to the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Conservation Program, we can all learn to make smarter choices. West Vancouver’s Zen Sushi is leading the way by [...]

V is for Variety – Earls Yaletown Event

V is for Variety, The Children’s Charity that is. But V is also for Vodka, Vancouver and Va-va-va-voom. At least that’s the way I’d describe the new Earls hotspot in trendy Yaletown. West Vancouver’s Fuller family has done it again by re-inventing style in the upper loft of their newest location. Designed for private parties [...]