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BCRHoF announces 2009 Finalists

December 19, 2008 — The BC Restaurant Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2009 BCRHoF inductee finalists. Based on the set of criteria for nomination and induction the BCRHoF voting commitee voted for the following finalists (in alphabetical order!):

Active Restaurateur

David Aisenstat The Keg, The Shore Club, Ki, Hy's Whistler
Peter Bonner Spectra Group
Geoffrey Howes Salmon House / Aqua Riva / Horizons
Richard Jaffray Cactus Club, Steamworks Village Taphouse
Harry Kambolis C, Nu, Raincity

Back of the House

Michael Allemeier Mission Hill Private Dining
Thomas Haas Thomas Haas
Scott Jaeger The Pear Tree
Pino Posteraro Cioppino's & Enoteca
Blair Rasmussen Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre

Front of the House

Darren Gates Joe Fortes & Gold Fish
Brian Hopkins West
Sebastien Le Goff Uva / Cibo Trattoria
Barbara Philip Master of Wine
Jean Turcotte The Cannery

Friend of the Industry

Sid Cross Co-Founder-The Chefs' Table Society of BC
Duncan Holmes Freelance Journalist
Jamie Maw Vancouver Magazine
Barbara-Jo McIntosh Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks
John Neate Sr. Neates Coffee

Pioneer

Bob Constabaris Mr. Mikes founder
George Frankel Bridges Restaurant
Bruno Patassini Westin Bayshore Catering Manager
John Teti Puccini's
Primo Villanueva Primo's

The BC Restaurant Hall of Fame recognizes the inductees at a black tie Gala induction dinner held March 30, 2009, at the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. VCEC West, the presenting sponsor of the 5th Annual BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony, offers a sneak preview to the 800 guests attending this year’s black tie gala before its Grand Opening the following week.

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of individuals in BC’s dynamic hospitality industry. By aligning with the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame, the Tourism British Columbia brand will be presented to 800 affluent guests, and seen by thousands of consumers over the course of an extensive marketing campaign targeted at a coveted demographic of influential members of our community. We sincerely look forward to your participation in the 2009 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame and the Induction Ceremony.

Yours truly,
Heidi Romich


Chair, BC Restaurant Hall of Fame
Director, BCRFA


Bing Smith


Founder BC Restaurant Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement Award, BCRHOF

 
The 2009 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Gala Committee
Contact: BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Producer Dawn Donahue at (604) 628-9547

Tickets available at www.bcrfa.com

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