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ON THE TOWN by MICHAEL SCHRATTER

Following last week’s column on the rapid rise of corporate chain restaurants, and how the phenomenon may threaten independent restaurants, I thought it only fitting to celebrate a few of the unique eateries that make Vancouver such a culinary-diverse Mecca.

But first, with this mind, two recent events celebrated our vibrant and unique restaurant industry.

Six hundred of the most passionate foodies and culinary leaders gathered at the gorgeous new Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre for the fifth annual B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame Gala. Go to www.bcrhof.com for details on the who’s who of B.C.’s restaurant scene.

Voya, in the swanky new Loden boutique hotel, was the perfect venue to host The Urban Diner Awards. To learn of this year’s winners and to get the inside scoop of what’s going on in Vancouver’s restaurant scene, go to www.urbandiner.ca.

B.C Restaurant Hall of Fame founder Bing Smith shares a laugh between of newly inducted freelance food writer Duncan Holmes (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Keg steak king David Aisenstat (Active Restaurateur Award).

Source: 24 Hours

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