Edible Vancouver Spring 2012 : Page 45

LOCAL HEROES E VERY AUTUMN WE ASK YOU, EDIBLE VANCOUVER’S readers, to vote for the individuals and organizations that are champions of our local food system, and this year you responded in record numbers. Here are the results. BEST RETAILER Kudos to Catherine and Trevor Yamamoto of Wheelhouse Sea-foods and Specialty Meats , a small shop with big heart in East Vancouver. Given the store’s modest size and single location, we were astonished to see the number of votes for this business. Clearly their customers have a lot of love for the shop that sells sustainably caught seafood, locally raised meats, and The Farm House Cheeses . Make sure you visit during spot prawn season. And in the summer, try a bit of what could be the world’s best squid salad. 2605 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. 604-215-5562 We would also like to acknowledge an honourable mention for this category. Whole Foods Market received almost as many votes as Wheelhouse. Although not a locally owned business, our hats go oﬀ to Whole Foods for the range of BC products they carry, and to their Northwest Local Forager Denise Breyley, who is tireless in her quest for quality products from our neck of the woods. BEST CHEF/RESTAURANT Photos: Mary Forstbauer, Carole Topalian. Others, Philip Solman BEST FARM/FARMER With true pleasure we give this award to Mary Forstbauer of Forst-bauer Farm . The farm, which produces a variety of mixed crops in Chilliwack, is certiﬁed organic and Demeter certiﬁed for bio-dynamic practices, and Mary herself is president of the Certiﬁed Organic Associations of BC. You’ll ﬁnd the farm’s biodynamic blue-berries, strawberries, beef, eggs, and range of vegetables at many farmers’ markets throughout the Lower Mainland. forstbauer.com Chef Adrian Beaty of Seasonal 56 has a strong commitment to sup-porting local farmers, and consider-able talent for transforming their ingredients into comfort cuisine with elegant ﬂourishes. The restaurant’s list of local producers is extensive, and includes Six Masters’ Farm , Anita’s Organic Mill , Goat’s Pride Dairy , Ethical Bean Coﬀee , and Glorious Organics Co-op . We applaud their Designated Driver Program for groups of four or more—the member of your group who drinks no alcohol that evening receives a complimentary entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. #201-26730 56th Avenue, Langley, 604-625-5601. seasonal56.ca By the way, we share the sentiment behind the vote for “All those who cook fresh for their family and friends.” If this describes you, give yourself a pat on the back. WWW.EDIBLEVANCOUVER.COM | 45

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EVERY AUTUMN WE ASK YOU, EDIBLE VANCOUVER'S readers, to vote for the individuals and organizations that are champions of our local food system, and this year you responded in record numbers. Here are the results. BEST FARM/FARMER With true pleasure we give this award to Mary Forstbauer of Forstbauer Farm. The farm, which produces a variety of mixed crops in Chilliwack, is certified organic and Demeter certified for biodynamic practices, and Mary herself is president of the Certified Organic Associations of BC. You'll find the farm's biodynamic blueberries, strawberries, beef, eggs, and range of vegetables at many farmers' markets throughout the Lower Mainland. forstbauer.com BEST RETAILER Kudos to Catherine and Trevor Yamamoto of Wheelhouse Sea-foods and Specialty Meats, a small shop with big heart in East Vancouver. Given the store's modest size and single location, we were astonished to see the number of votes for this business. Clearly their customers have a lot of love for the shop that sells sustainably caught seafood, locally raised meats, and The Farm House Cheeses. Make sure you visit during spot prawn season. And in the summer, try a bit of what could be the world's best squid salad. 2605 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. 604-215-5562 We would also like to acknowledge an honourable mention for this category. Whole Foods Market received almost as many votes as Wheelhouse. Although not a locally owned business, our hats go off to Whole Foods for the range of BC products they carry, and to their Northwest Local Forager Denise Breyley, who is tireless in her quest for quality products from our neck of the woods. BEST CHEF/RESTAURANT Chef Adrian Beaty of Seasonal 56 has a strong commitment to supporting local farmers, and considerable talent for transforming their ingredients into comfort cuisine with elegant flourishes. The restaurant's list of local producers is extensive, and includes Six Masters' Farm, Anita's Organic Mill, Goat's Pride Dairy, Ethical Bean Coffee, and Glorious Organics Co-op. We applaud their Designated Driver Program for groups of four or more–the member of your group who drinks no alcohol that evening receives a complimentary entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. #201-26730 56th Avenue, Langley, 604-625-5601. seasonal56.ca By the way, we share the sentiment behind the vote for "All those who cook fresh for their family and friends." If this describes you, give yourself a pat on the back. BEST FOOD ARTISAN Hats off to The Sweet Tooth Cakery for baking such a range of gluten-free goodness. The number of people avoiding gluten has swelled in recent years, but no one should have to go treat-free. The bakery also offers dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan-friendly goodies–plus some of the most gorgeous glutenfree wedding cakes imaginable. 2055 Old Dollarton Road, North Vancouver, 604-971-5223. sweettoothcakery.ca Honourable mention goes to Sarah Dohm of Dohm Cheese, who came in a close second. And we were thrilled to see the vote that said, "My 85-year-old mom." We love you and your mom does, too. BEST BEVERAGE ARTISAN Vista D'oro Farms & Winery is a popular culinary destination with a diverse offering of wines, ciders, and sophisticated preserves. They received nominations in several categories, including Best Farm and Best Food Artisan. However it was for Best Beverage Artisan that the votes really piled up–could have something to do with their memorable fortified walnut wine, D'oro. 346-208th Street, Langley. 604-514-3539. vistadoro.com BEST NON-PROFIT FarmFolk CityFolk won this honour in 2009, and it warms our hearts to award them again this year. They are tireless in their commitment to supporting local farmers, encouraging sustainable farming practices, saving agricultural land, championing locavores, and educating consumers. Each year they arrange an all-important Meet Your Maker day to give local producers a chance to connect with restaurant and retail purchasers. And let's not forget the amazing annual Feast of Fields. FarmFolk CityFolk, we're proud to be your friends. farmfolkcityfolk.ca We're pouring Spring means new releases. Come and taste them at your BC VQA Wine Store. KENSINGTON SQUARE WINES 6626-B Hastings Street. Burnaby. 604-294-9573. kensingtonsquarewines.com SARDIS PARK WINES 100G-6640 Vedder Road. Chilliwack. 604-824-0042. sardisparkwines.com THE WINE EMPORIUM #500 - 22259 48th Ave. Langley. 604-532-5388. wine-emporium.com WESTWOOD WINES 1410 Parkway Blvd. Coquitlam. 604-464-5009. westwoodwines.ca MUD BAY WINES Unit 107, 1315 -56 Street. Tsawwassen. 604-948-2199. mudbaywines.com All our wines are from BC-grown grapes.

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