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Meet the Masters at DB Bistro Moderne

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

On Tuesday, April 28th, Chef and Co-Proprietor Daniel Boulud, DB Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel and Master Mixologist Cameron Bogue hosted an event at Vancouver’s DB Bistro Moderne to launch DB’s new seasonal cocktails, just in time for spring.

Book signing with Daniel Boulud

Book signing with Daniel Boulud

Book signing with Daniel Boulud

Attendees enjoyed mingling with the trio, Bogue serving up his signature Cherry Vedder, Boulud kissing babies and signing books, and Istel serving up mouthwatering DB burger bites for all.

Daniel Boulud, who comes to Vancouver often to enjoy the scenery, sights and sounds, as well as to keep his staff at DB Bistro Moderne and Lumiere up to speed with global trends, is the author of five cookbooks which are available on his website store, HERE.

DB Bistro Moderne is located on West Broadway Avenue and is open for lunch daily, dinner nightly and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The lounge at DB, featuring drinks by Master Mixologist Bogue  is open daily and always presents a good reason to kick back and have a drink.

Find out more on their website, HERE.

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An Evening with the Editor-in Chief of The Economist

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

On Monday, April 27th, the Senior Editor in Chief for The Economist, John Micklethwait, enjoyed the only Canadian stop on his world-wide tour with the Fraser Institute in Vancouver.

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The Fraser Institute’s Illuminismo Conversation Series brings the most informed and high-profile speakers the world has to offer to explore some of the most timely and fascinating topics of our times – in that bent, Mickelthwait offered his unique perspectives on the current recessions which are gripping most major economies and his oulook on the direction of the global economy.

Find out more about Illuminismo and read the original release, after the jump. (more…)

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ESSENSUALS LONDON – Vancouver Opens

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

On Saturday, April 25th, Essensuals London, one of Vancouver’s newest and finest hair-salons, opened their doors to the public for a celebration marking the launch of the salon as well as the arrival of label.m in Canada.

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labem.m is a professional haircare line created in London which is based on the proprietary four ‘Cs’ concept of cleansing, conditioning, creating and completing.

Located on Richards Street (at Robson), Essensuals is part of a group of over 70 successful salons which trace their roots back to 1997 when Toni Mascolo (think Toni&Guy) and family members (Sacha and Christian) decided to go directly into competition with the aforementioned Toni&Guy – seeking to appeal to a younger audience.

From this reporter’s point of view, having had many interractions with both the staff from Essensuals and from Toni&Guy in Vancouver, there is a clear differentiation between the two groups already – the Essensuals people are a kind, caring group of individuals who enjoy interracting with their customers, and who focus on overall customer experience. The other group, not so much.

Find out more about Essensuals on their website, HERE.

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Urban Mixer Auto : 1987 Ferrari 328 GTB Berlinetta

Monday, April 27th, 2009

by Michael Schratter

You never saw it coming but there just may be a classic Ferrari for you in 2009.  And no moustache, hairy chest, or floral Hawaiian shirt is needed for you to play Magnum P.I. this time around.

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What a car. What an ego trip.

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The 1987 Ferrari 328 GTB Berlinetta I drove courtesy of www.affinityauto.com might not have been red in colour, but it certainly had the unquestionable Ferrari appeal.

The whole driving experience was larger than life. (more…)

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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Jenn and Joe – April 23, 2009

Monday, April 27th, 2009

On every Thursday morning, Raj Taneja appears on TALK 1410AM’s Jenn and Joe show to fill the listening audience in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

Jenn and Joe on TALK 1410AM

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In this episode Raj Taneja covered Market Fusion at Transcontinental in Gastown and prepared the listening audience for upcoming events: Jenn and Joe’s Cosmic Bowling Night at Revs, the third in the Trippin’ to Trieste fundraisers, the BNI Big Tsunami event at Capones on May 4th, Brian Jessel BMW’s Cabriolet on May 8th and V is for Variety at Earls Yaletown on May 26th of which the tickets will be on sale the evening of May 1st at Earls Yaletown.

Check out TALK 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.

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Downtown Russian Party VI

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

On Friday night, Igor Tea and Perogy Entertainment hosted the sixth installment of the Downtown Russian Party at Canvas Lounge in Gastown.

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The event in an homage to the Russian club scene and featured music an personalities you’d usually only find in Europe. Stay tuned to the Urban Mixer newsletter for more alerts on great events coming up in Vancouver.

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Trippin to Trieste III

Friday, April 24th, 2009

On Thursday, April 23rd, Jenn and Joe, morning radio hosts on TALK1410, hosted the third installment of their Trippin’ to Trieste fundraiser.

Trippin to Trieste Fundraiser III

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For the third event, attendees paid $40 each to enjoy a night of ten-pin bowling, all you can eat pizza and pop at Revs on Lougheed Highway. Jenn and Joe are raising funds and plan on sending a young hero, Erin Raycroft, to compete in the Bavisela Marathon for Joints in Motion being held this month in Trieste, Italy.

Find out more about the fundraiser on the TALK1410 website, HERE. To check out some (low fi) video recorded live at the event, check it out on Qik.com, HERE.

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Ask a Woman Enterprises Seminar Series

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Ask a Woman Enterprises hosted a seminar series for women on Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th oriented around the simple quesion posed by Oprah, “It’s 2009. Do you know where your LIFE is?”

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The two-day workshop at the newly-renovated Park Ballroom in Vancouver’s Four Seasons Hotel was filled with speakers who spoke on subjects of life, finance, style and beauty. Friday night’s itinerary also included a cocktail party which we attended.

Find out more about the AWE Seminar Series and upcoming dates on their website, HERE.

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Market Fusion at Transcontinental

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Patrick Whibley and Neil Currie have done it again – on Friday, April 17th, the duo hosted and packed a mingler at Transcontinental in Gastown oriented at giving an opportunity young business people alike to connect.

Market Fusion at Transcontinental

The pair started hosting the Market Fusion events in June of 2008 and have been increasing their fan base with every iteration of the event – which usually kicks off at 2pm on a Friday and continues into the evening.

As for who would come to a party so early in the afternoon? Considering they’d already seen about 400 people through the doors by 5PM, it’s safe to say, they’ve found an audience. More info on Market Fusion on their website, HERE.

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Ghislain Poirier plays the Astoria

Friday, April 17th, 2009

On Thursday, April 16th, the folks at the Astoria hosted Montreal-based electronic artist, Ghislain Poirier alongside Khiasma, DJ Collage, Michael Red, OSC and Tank Girl. Poirier has been touring since the recent release of his latest EP, Soca Sound System.

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Poirier initially caught our attention when Raji Sohal presented “Jusqu’en Haut featuring Omnikrom” on CBC Radio’s New Music Canada Track of the Day in December of 2007, HERE.

An excerpt of Raji’s verbage on Poirier’s music reads:

Then the angels graced us because Montréal’s best grime and hip hop DJ, Ghislain Poirier, happened to be playing that night. We put on our white jeans, rounded up a few soldiers, hopped on our bicycles, and set out for what was one of the most aerobic nights of dancing I’ve ever experienced. This was a matter of two (sober!) elements which together, make for a killer combination: sheer cardiovascular endurance, and fat dirty beats. We gyrated, shook, and rocked out for five hours straight. Needless to say, I had difficulty walking the next day.

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Take a listen to the above and you’ll see  why we’re hooked.

Check out the original event invite, new music and the latest press release (in English), after the jump. (more…)

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