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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 28, 2009

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

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In this episode, Raj covered dinner at Coast with Joe Leary, Sumac Ridge’s launch of Tribute which hits the store shelves on August 1st, Mercury Rising at the Loden Hotel, the grand opening at the Edge, Brian Jessel’s VIP limousine in tow, the Red Bull bartending competition at the Edge and finally, dinner with Bob McGrath from Sesame Street. Upcoming events cited, a double header of Mercury Rising at the Loden Hotel on Thursday and Friday, Opus’s 8th Annual Street Party and two upcoming days at Hastings Park for the races in August.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: CFUN, Joe Leary, Radio, Raj Taneja, TALK1410
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Battle of the Bottle

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

On Saturday, July 25th, as part of the Granville Showcase which was to celebrate the newly re-opened Granville Street and the near completion of the Canada Line, the Edge Social Grille and Lounge hosted the Battle of the Bottle, Granville Street’s Top Bartender Contest.

Contestants included Adam Lazzinnaro (Red Square), Trevor Kallies (G Sports Bar), Chad Gaskell (The Refinery), Tynan (Ty) Cavanaugh (Granville Room), Patrick Reynard (Circa) and Cassidy Crowe (Sip).

The event was judged by yours truly (Raj Taneja), Catherine Barr (WestVancouver.com), Rebecca Bolwitt (Miss604.com) and Miranda Nelson (The Georgia Straight), and was sponsored by Edge Social Grille and Lounge, The Canada Line and Red Bull.

The challenge? Each of the six contestants were to make one original cocktail to compete plus a second cocktail with the secret ingredients, revealed only as the contestant took the stage – a green chili and a vanilla bean.

Who won? How did each drink fare? Check out the photos, descriptions (where available), the original release and more, after the jump. (more…)

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Granville Street, Mixology
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Grand Opening of Edge Social Grille and Lounge

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Granville Street has a brand new restaurant and lounge: the Edge Social Grille and Lounge. On Thursday, July 23rd, the Edge, conveniently located in the Chateau Granville on Granville and Helmcken, opened their doors to the public with a large public celebration featuring drinks, food, people, music and well, more drinks.

The restaurant has a huge 80 person patio that resembles a beer garden a 108 person dining room and a 92 person lounge and brings a certain American big-box hotel flair to Vancouver.

Catch the original release, after the jump. (more…)

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Granville Street
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The Refinery opens up on Granville Street

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

On Tuesday, July 21st, the Refinery, located just above Sip Resto Lounge, launched a new market-style eatery on the Granville Strip.

Attendees enjoyed inventive and ingredients-focused mixology prepared by Lauren Mote, Ella Jotie and Chad Gaskell, chacuterie plates which are part of the Refinery’s Market Selections and the new aesthetic of what was once the legendary Sugar Refinery.

With their focus on high-quality ingredients and world-class mixology techniques, the Refinery is definitely worth the visit for a cocktail or three. To find out more, check out their website, HERE.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Granville Street, Mixology
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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 24, 2009

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

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In this episode, Raj covered the opening of the Venue on Granville with Hot Hot Heat, the closing of Richards on Richards, Variety’s Summer Concert Series, and the official opening of the Refinery. Upcoming events cited included the grand opening of the Edge on Granville Street, the Virgin Festival at Deer Lake Park, the bartending competition at the Edge on Saturday afternoon and Bob McGrath from Sesame Street at a private event on Sunday.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: CFUN, Joe Leary, Radio, Raj Taneja, TALK1410
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Variety Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

On Saturday, July 18th, Variety – the Children’s Charity hosted the Summer Concert Series Vol. 1, Pop Culture Exclusive at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond.

Danny Fernandes, Jake White, Emmalyn Estrada, Di’Ja and Elise Estrada all took the stage and performed to live fashion by Bedo, Parasuco, The Penniless Fashionista and Jolie Couture. Over 450 people attended including Vancouver’s own Faber Drive and Dog the Bounty Hunter, and all proceeds from the event benefitted Variety – the Children’s Charity.

The event’s itinerary also included a VIP-only reception with the performers, a silent and live auction with one-of-a-kind items and an after party in the Resort’s Whistler Ballroom.

Variety is getting set for their next-in-series event during the summer of 2010. Stay tuned to the Urban Mixer weekly newsletter for more information and click HERE to check out all the photos we took at the event, from sound check and makeup to the afterparty.

Rating: 3.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: Concert, Danny Fernandes, Elise Estrada, Richmond, River Road, River Rock Casino, River Rock Show Theatre
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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 16, 2009

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

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In this episode Raj Taneja spoke about the re-discovery of Gastown, the soft launch of Pivo, the opening of Diamond and Super Sunday at Revel Room. Upcoming events cited the grand opening of Venue on Granville Street, the Variety Summer Concert Series at the River Rock Show Theatre and the opening of Refinery.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

Rating: 5.0/5 (3 votes cast)

Tags: CFUN, Joe Leary, Radio, Raj Taneja, TALK1410
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Ocean Club Celebrates Three Years

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

On Friday, July 17th, we rolled into the Ocean Club for their three (3) year anniversary.

As part of the enjoyment, we took in a cigar on one of the only patios in the Metro Vancouver where you can still legally smoke and a huge Bacardi Mojito, prepared by our friend Darren Uretsky.

More about the Ocean Club:

Address: Kapilano 100 Bldg., 105-100 Park Royal S, West Vancouver BC V7T 1A2
Telephone: 604-926-2326

Website: www.theoceanclub.ca

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Park Royal South, West Vancouver
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Venue Opens with Hot Hot Heat

Friday, July 17th, 2009

On Thursday, July 16th, the Adelphia Group, owners of fine establishments like Pivo, Caprice, Celebrities, Lux at the Caprice and the Dover Arms Pub, opened the doors of their newest venture and Vancouver’s newest Music Room and Dance Party on Granville Street, Venue, née the Plaza Club.

Hundreds attended from all walks of Vancouver’s social scene to check out the new space – all VIPs at one of the eclectic collection Adelphia’s venues and in the end, they all drank, enjoyed and checked out a live performance by Hot Hot Heat.

Check them out online, HERE and see all the photos we took that night HERE.

Address: 881 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K7
Telephone: 604-646-0064

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Granville Street, Hot Hot Heat, Live Music
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Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 9, 2009

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Every Thursday afternoon, Raj Taneja appears on Vancouver’s TALK 1410 to fill the listening audience of the Joe Leary Show in on what’s hot and happening in Vancouver.

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In this episode Raj Taneja raved about the opening party of the new Coast Restaurant on Alberni Street, the new Summer Lights menu at Wild Rice and upcoming events including the BC Lions Tailgate Party at Edgewater Casino and the upcoming Variety Summer Concert Gala which occurs on July 18th. Raj Taneja also surprised the audience with special guest Alisha Mann who works with Variety, the Children’s Charity.

Check out the Joe Leary Show on TALK1410 online, HERE and don’t forget to tune in Thursday afternoons at 4:15 pm.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Alisha Mann, CFUN, Joe Leary, Radio, Raj Taneja, TALK1410
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Archive for July, 2009

Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 28, 2009

Battle of the Bottle

Grand Opening of Edge Social Grille and Lounge

The Refinery opens up on Granville Street

Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 24, 2009

Variety Summer Concert Series

Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 16, 2009

Ocean Club Celebrates Three Years

Venue Opens with Hot Hot Heat

Raj Taneja on the Buzz with Joe Leary – July 9, 2009

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