FORGET EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT VODKA: ALLISON DEDIANKO GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR BELVEDERE VODKA VISITS CALGARY

The tasting of three of Belvedere Vodka's selections: (left to right): original, pink grapefruit, citrus

A bottle of Belvedere Vodka specially made with acid etched glass through which the Polish architectural marvel can be seen

 Philippe Grandois of JustCocktails.org co-hosted the event

Allison Dedianko Global Brand Ambassador of Belvedere spoke about the brand

Ahi tuna and compressed watermelon a delightful combination at Candela Lounge

A rosemary gimlet cocktail - beautiful and simple (recipe below)

Belvedere Vodka and JustCocktails.org hosted a tasting at Candela Lounge in Calgary.  The theme that emerged was debunking common myths about vodka.  When first introduced to the North American market in the 1930s vodka was touted as an odourless, tasteless and colourless drink.  Since then, the industry has been working to erode this definition.  Vodka, which means little water, is any spirit that contains 96.5 per cent alcohol by volume. 

Part of the super-premium category of vodka, Belvedere is distilled in Poland from Dandowski gold rye, usually reserved for baking.  With the emblematic Presendential Palace emblazoned on each acid etched glass bottle, Belvedere is "all about provenance - local water, rye and Polish pride," explained Philippe Grandbois who co-hosted the event.

Global Brand Ambassador, Allison Dedianko who won the Bartender's Dream Job Search, called vodka "the cowboy of the spirit world because it can be made in any country, with any raw material, and any amount of distillations."  The dynamic and friendly Dedianko (and one of the most engaging and approachable spirits Ambassadors we've met) spoke about the points of distinction that have made Belvedere a leader in the super premium category.  "We are an open book at Belvedere there are no smoke and mirrors - we did start the category.  We use a four column continuous still and only use a pot still for maceration.  Belvedere is quadruple distilled and for our macerated vodka we use real ingredients instead of compounds." The tasting included Belvedere Pure, Belvedere Citrus and Belvedere Pink Grapefruit. 

Guests sipped vodka while nibbling olives, hummus featuring carrots, naan, ras-al-hanout chicken, balkan yogurt and short rib and desserts of gorgonzola ice cream with poached pear and brownies with pistachio ice cream.  With rosemary gimlets passed to guests and glasses raised in cheer Grandbois reminded guests that, "with vodka, unlike Scotch whiskey where you are in constant contact with the glass and spirit, you have to impress quickly."  And impress they did.

Rosemary Gimlet
1 1/2 oz Belvedere Pure
3/4 oz rosemary infused simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water simmered with rosemary sprigs)
3/4 oz fresh lime

www.belvederevodka.com

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CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF STAMPEDE WITH ROOTS

 

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 Roots is excited to be celebrating the Calgary Stampede in 2012 with some Limited Edition items sold exclusively at the Calgary store locations (TD Square & 17^th Ave) including fashionable leather bags embossed with the Stampede graphic (eight collector’s bags made in our Vintage Africa Tribe Leather), Calgary Stampede Awards Jacket and cool t-shirts (like the one pictured above).

 

Whether you wear them now, or keep them as souvenirs for Stampede's Centennial, these truly Canadian pieces are statement making!

 

 canada.roots.com

 

 

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ROUGE AND WHITE CARNIVAL AT ROUGE CALGARY

Heather (Rouge), serves up caramel corn for the crowd.

Baruch, walked around on stilts, and entertained the crowd throughout the evening.

Corn Chowder, and pork tacos from Rouge.

 

Super talented Chef Derrick Dammann (DNA Montreal) plates his pork belly and pickled watermelon salad. 

A closeup of Chef Dammann's dish.  This was one of CSL's favrourite dish of the evening, light, spicy, herbaceous, refreshing.  Summer personified.  Another highlight?  Rouge's own sauteed sweetbreads and carrot slaw, with mint.

A lively carnival atmosphere pervaded in Rouge Calgary's garden.  Chef Paul Rogalski played host to a "Rouge and White" event, which included a fortune teller, 'hula hooper', and magician/ stilt walker.

Intended to raise awareness for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, showing support and bringing together people who have been affected by brain related illnesses or injuries, the lively party featured several local chefs including Chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson from Charcut, Chef de Cuisine JP Pedhirney, Chef Michael Allemeier, Chef Xavier Lacaze, and Chef Derrick Dammann.

www.hbi.ucalgary.ca. 
www.rougecalgary.com

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ROUGE RESTAURANT HOSTS INAUGURAL ROUGE & WHITE GARDEN PARTY TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS FOR HOTCHKISS BRAIN INSTITUTE

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WHAT: Rouge Restaurant is celebrating summer and the Stampede’s centennial year by hosting the first annual Rouge and White Garden Party. Join award-winning Chef Paul Rogalski and celebrity guests for a philanthropic, pre-Stampede carnival extravaganza. Guests can expect a chic midway experience with bubbly, wine pairings and a gourmet spin on traditional carnival food. The event is intended to raise awareness for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, showing support and bringing together people who have been affected by brain related illnesses or injuries.

WHY: Neurological related illnesses and injuries hit close to home for Rouge co-owners as both have had family and friends recently affected. The Hotchkiss Brain Institute plays a large role in neurological and mental health research and Rouge would like to highlight their work and efforts.

Tickets are $125 each and sold on a first come first serve basis. To purchase tickets to the Rouge and White Garden Party please call 403-531-2767.

WHO: Host/Presenter - Chef Paul Rogalski, Chief Culinary Officer/Co-owner, Rouge Restaurant
Presenter - Dr. Sam Weiss, Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Presenter – George Brookman, Past President and Chairman, Calgary Stampede

WHERE: Rouge Restaurant - 1240 8th Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta

Celebrate the Calgary Stampede`s Centennial year in one of the Big Four’s original homes at the A.E. Cross House in historical Inglewood.

WHEN: Thursday, July 5, 2012

6:30 p.m.

DRESS: Rouge and White

For more information, on Rouge Restaurant, visit www.rougecalgary.com or for more information on the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, visit www.hbi.ucalgary.ca.


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CBC MEDIA PREVIEW FALL 2012/2013 IN CALGARY

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight host



Stroumbo and actor David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls, Private Practice), now on CBC's Cracked



Rick Mercer (The Rick Mercer Report)



CBC News Now anchors Suhanna Meharchand and Heather Hiscox

George Stroumboulopoulos with actor Murdoch MysteriesYannick Bisson

It was a packed house at Hotel Arts in Calgary, for CBC's Fall 2012/13 media preview.  Guests chatted with executives, actors and CBC personalities, which was then followed by a fantastic presentation (featuring George Stroumboulopoulos) for the new lineup of programming on CBC television and radio.

Here are some of the show's we're exited to see this Fall:

OVER THE RAINBOW: Debuting in September 2012,  the series documents the search for a new, undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Dorothy in the Canadian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz. Each week, one participant will be eliminated until three remain in the final performance episode. The winning Dorothy, as chosen by viewers, will perform the role onstage at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto starting December 2012. Sundays and Mondays at 8 pm (8:30 NT).

CRACKED: Coming to CBC in January 2013,  this show is a one-hour drama series, inspired by the real life experiences of frontline police officers and mental-health workers. Starring David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls, Private Practice) as Detective-Sergeant Aidan Black, a seasoned officer dealing with post-traumatic
stress disorder, and Stefanie von Pfetten (Battlestar Galactica) as psychiatrist Dr. Daniella Ridley, together they investigate the most bizarre, baffling and downright odd crimes in the city.

TITANIC: BLOOD AND STEEL: Premiering in September 2012, this eight-part period drama chronicling the story of the Titanic, which gives viewers the chance to watch the legend unfold. While
everyone knows the story of the tragic sinking of the infamous ship on April 15, 1912, the story of the creation and the building of the world’s biggest ship is often forgotten. The cast is composed of high- calibre Canadian talent, with Neve Campbell (Party of Five, The Craft) playing the role of Joanna Yaeger and Kevin Zegers (Gossip Girl) playing the series star, Mark Muir. The series also stars Chris Noth (The Good Wife, Sex and the City, Law and Order) as JP Morgan and Derek Jacobi (Gladiator, The King’s
Speech) as Lord William Pirrie. Wednesdays at 9 pm (9:30 NT).

For a full list of programs see:

www.cbc.ca

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APPLETON ESTATE RELEASES 21 YEAR OLD JAMAICA RUM

Photography Appleton Estates

Each bottle of this limited release has met the highest standards set by Appleton Estate masterblender
Joy Spence, and features a bottling-number on its foot label. Also accompanying each bottle will be a certificate signed by Ms. Spence to authenticate that each of the rums has been aged for a minimum of 21 years.

The bottles from this special release of Appleton Estate 21 Year Old have received a package
upgrade in keeping with the rum’s luxury positioning. Noted as an evolutionary change, the 21
Year Old will be available in a proprietary decanter and finished with a cork closure that was
inspired by the Appleton Estate signature bottle. The Appleton Estate 21 Year Old signature royal
blue brand colours have been retained on the canister, the neck and foot labels, and the stopper.
However, the new decanter now has a painted label that features an updated version of the
Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum logo and highlights unique aspects of the Appleton Estate
manufacturing process.
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DO YOU MAKE CANADA'S BEST SANDWICH?

 Photography Ace Bakery

Put on an apron, slice up your favourite ACE Bakery bread and let your taste buds lead the way!  Chef Lynn Crawford and ACE Bakery today announced a search for the most sensational sandwich recipes this country has to offer through Canada's Best Sandwich Contest.  Better yet - the winner will be announced just in time to add the new recipe to your family's summer menu!

Canada's Best Sandwich Contest will be accepting recipes on the ACE Bakery website (acebakery.com) from now through May 24, 2012.  Submissions will then be reviewed by Chef Lynn Crawford and ACE Bakery and scored based on their taste appeal, creativity, innovation and originality.
"Experimenting in the kitchen is one of my all time favourite things to do," says Linda Haynes, ACE Bakery co-founder, and author of the ACE Bakery cookbooks.  "If you're new to creating recipes, sandwiches are a great place to start - simply choose a combination of fresh ingredients that you love and start building.  Also be sure to take risks, you never know what will taste great together!"

On June 4, one regional finalist from Western Canada (including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba), Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada (including New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) will be announced.  Each regional winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize, as well as a $1,000 donation to their charity of choice.

The regional winners will then be invited to Toronto to participate in the contest finals on June 22, where they will prepare their own recipes in front of a live audience.  Chef Lynn Crawford, Linda Haynes, and Marcus Mariathas, ACE Bakery's master baker, will judge the final creations and decide on the winning recipe.  The creator of the winning recipe will be awarded an additional $5,000 cash prize and $5,000 to donate to their charity of choice.

http://www.acebakery.com/sandwich_contest/

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SPREAD THE LOVE FOR MOTHERS DAY WITH PIZZA 73

We love the heart shape, very cute and perfect for Mom! 

 Photography K&S Media Copyright 2012

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not let Mom take the day off cooking?  Treat her with the Mother’s Day Delight Pizza.   From May 1 to 13, Pizza Pizza will offer the Mother’s Day Delight Pizza for $9.99 at its traditional restaurant locations across Canada. 

The specialty pizza consists of Roma tomatoes, green peppers (or any two toppings) and 100 per cent mozzarella cheese on top of a whole grain or classic crust, in the shape of a heart.   

We ordered a vegetarian, which came delivered to our door piping hot (from the 9620 Elbow Drive S.W. location in South Calgary) and was a welcome treat after a long week.  Safe to say it vanished within minutes.

Pizza 73 is also enticing customers with a 4-pack of red velvet cupcakes filled with cheesecake filling which they can add to their pizza order for $4.99.

For more information on Pizza Pizza’s menu items, visit :

www.pizza73.com

www.pizzapizza.ca

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