ChefmeetsGrape Raises over $2,300 for Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program
October 25, 2011 (Kelowna, BC) – The seventh annual ChefmeetsGrape event, held September 22 in Vancouver, raised over $2,300 for Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Program, a national sustainable seafood program that identifies ocean-friendly consumer choices from coast to coast.
The largest annual celebration of the Wines of British Columbia and local food in Vancouver, ChefmeetsGrape showcased 74 top BC wineries and 10 top Ocean Wise Partner restaurants to a crowd of nearly 450 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
“ChefmeetsGrape is a true celebration of our local producers,” says BC Wine Institute Executive Director Miles Prodan. “The Wines of British Columbia offer a true expression of their unique environment and pair perfectly with British Columbia’s west coast cuisine. We are proud to partner with Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program and their partner restaurants to help promote sustainable seafood choices and encourage consumers to sip local and eat local.”
Four of the ten participating restaurants featured sustainable seafood in their ChefmeetsGrape dishes, including winner O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar (Pinot Noir cured Pacific Provider wild pink salmon, warm Island chanterelle and bacon salad paired with 2009 Garry Oaks Pinot Noir) and runner-up Edible Canada at the Market (Kasu marinated Qualicum Bay scallops, crispy Sloping Hills pork belly, spiced Okanagan peach and apricot compote paired with 2010 JoieFarm A Noble Blend). Members of the BC Shellfish Grower’s Association were also on hand to delight the crowd with five varieties of Oysters at the Critics’ Choice Raw Bar.
For more information about the seventh annual ChefmeetsGrape, visit www.winebc.com.
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About the BC Wine Institute (BCWI)
Since 1990, the BCWI has played a pivotal role in taking BC’s wine industry from a vision to an internationally recognized niche region producing premium wines and providing quality wine tourism experiences.
Representing 119 member wineries throughout the province, the BCWI supports and markets the Wines of British Columbia (BC VQA), which gives consumers assurance they are buying a wine that is 100% from BC. The BCWI also markets the Wine Regions of BC; delivers quality trade, media and consumer tastings; and acts as the voice of BC’s wine industry by advocating to government on behalf of its members.
About BC VQA
BC VQA = 100% BC Wine. BC VQA is an appellation of origin system that guarantees authenticity of origin and stipulates minimum quality standards for BC wines. Please visit winebc.com to learn more.
About Ocean Wise™
The Ocean Wise symbol next to a menu or seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. With over 3,100 Ocean Wise Partner locations across Canada, Ocean Wise makes it easy for consumers to make sustainable seafood choices that ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come. Learn more at www.oceanwise.ca.
