It’s summertime, the best season for the light and refreshing rosé wine that is becoming widely appreciated among wine lovers for its subtle flavours and, of course, for its soft pink colour. This is the perfect wine for bringing to a picnic in the park or for a backyard barbeque. With our beautiful tradition of weekly wine tastings, last Friday our students got a chance to try several types of rosé from France, Italy and Canada and to learn more about the way rosé is made and how its taste and colour may differ depending on various factors. Winemakers create a rosé wine by juicing red grapes and then allowing the juice to soak with the skins for a very short period, usually only two to three days. As soon as the juice begins to take on the beautiful pink colour the winemaker desires, the skins are removed and the juice is allowed to ferment, creating delicious rosé. Rosé wines can be made from a wide range of grapes and can vary from highly dry to sweet, from still to sparklin...

Today our students had the opportunity to meet Mr. Michael Kaile and engage on a Q&A session where he shares his vast experience in the Hospitality Industry. Mr Kaile has an extensive experience, and has managed hotels for over 40 years including Hamilton Princess in Bermuda, Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Whistler and Fairmont Abu Dhabi.

Today we had the pleasure to visit local artist Pamela Masik studio exhibit on W 2nd Ave, and learn about her work. Our students got to interact with her personally and ask questions.

understand the philosophy behind the Policies & Procedures The basic dress code required at the college is really nothing extraordinary in the professional world. As another student, Alyce explained earlier based on her experience at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver , it is simply expected in the industry. Please read and understand the following very common policies at typical business clubs all over the world . DRESS CODE Members and their guests are required to observe the dress code whenever they are in the Club. Smart casual attire, as defined below, is permitted in all areas of the third and fifth floors, in The Grill and Conservatory, in private rooms and when entering and exiting the Club to and from these areas. In all other areas of the Club, business ...

Come Join Us! What : Fine French wine and cheese tasting When : December 12th, 2014 Where : IHMC Who : All students invited Time : 3:45pm to 5:00pm

Cynthia Opsal, brand manager of the Fladgate Partnership visiting Port Wine Basics WHAT IS PORTO? You know that Europeans take their Porto seriously when the EU drafts legislation to define what it is. For the record, port is a fortified wine, produced in the Demarcated Region of the Douro, Portugal. Officially, real port wine comes only from Portugal, very much the same way that true Champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. All other bubbly would be considered sparkling wine. The alcohol in port wine is produced under very specific conditions that result from natural and human factors. While aging in wood, port wine's fruity aroma develops through oxidation to create a bouquet that is reminiscent of dried fruit, toasting, wood, and spices. The aging process also adds to its smoothness while making the bouquet more complex. Much older wines have a greenish tint. Traditional production methods include stopping the fermentation process by ...

on Oct 31, Nov 1, 2 Please ask Eric for more details (as Mayumi is off until Thursday), open to all students interested in events and food & beverage. CountDown Events is proud to announce Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, hosted by the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel.  Hailed as the wedding show of choice by Vancouver’s most distinguished wedding experts, Crème de la Crème raises the standard of wedding shows with an unrivalled haute couture fashion show, trendsetting designs, and showcase of products and services that convey style, artistry and excellence. www.cremedelacreme.ca http://twitter.com/cremevancouver http://www.facebook.com/CremedelaCremeShow

background about the ballet and the principal behind The Nutcracker ( Russian : Щелкунчик, Балет-феерия , Shchelkunchik, Balet-feyeriya ; French : Casse-Noisette, Ballet-Féerie ), is a two-act ballet , originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky . The libretto is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann 's story " The Nutcracker and the Mouse King ". It was given its première at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on Sunday, 18 December 1892, on a double-bill with Tchaikovsky's opera, Iolanta . Although the original production was not a success, the twenty-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted from the ballet was. However, the complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in the U.S. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions, in par...

Examples of some of the best Food & Beverage Events by one of the most famous winery in the world Background of Château Haut-Brion Click the following links for the videos: 9-star Dinner at Château Haut-Brion 8 Historic Dinners with 8 Internationally renowned 3-star Chefs, in 8 Exceptional Venues, in 8 Great Cities, organized throughout the world to celebrate Domaine Clarence Dillon’s 75th anniversary on the acquisition of Château Haut-Brion: Moscow Dinner Los Angeles Dinner Tokyo Dinner Hong Kong Dinner Shanghai Dinner New York Dinner London Dinner Paris Dinner Additional reading about Château Haut-Brion . Source: Château Haut-Brion

IVSA New Product Salon On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:30pm At the Four Seasons Hotel The Import Vintners and Spirits Associations (IVSA) is a local association of beverage distributors from BC and Alberta. Throughout the year IVSA arranges wine and various beverage tastings. These tastings are quite exclusive and are held at the Four Seasons Hotel by invitation only. IVSA has arranged for their next tasting to take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The event will be led by Daniel, please speak with him if you have questions or if you are interested in attending.

its history & its significance Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.) "Remembrance Day" is the primary designation for the day in many Commonwealth countries such as Australia and Canada. However, "Armistice Day" also remains, often to differentiate the event from Remembrance Sunday, and is the primary designation used in New Zealand and France. "Poppy Day" is also a popular term used, particularly in Malta and South Africa. Veterans Day also falls upon this day in the United States, yet many other allied...

Five Barclays Bankers Lose Jobs Over Very Expensive Meal LONDON (AP)--One summer evening in 2002, six bankers celebrated a business deal with dinner at a London restaurant. Several hours and three bottles of Chateau Petrus later, they had run up a bill of more than GBP44,000 (US$92,000) - according to Guinness World Records, the most expensive meal per capita ever. It is unlikely that they are still celebrating. Five of the diners - employees of Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays PLC (BCS) - have reportedly lost their jobs, and the sixth is keeping a low profile. The Petrus restaurant (owned by one of the most famous chefs in the world, Gordon Ramsay ) released details of the bill to the media after the extravagant meal last July. But on Tuesday night, staff at the lush, low-key dining room in London's St. James's district said politely but firmly that they were not allowed to speak to the media about this issue. According to the restaura...

Basic Good Manners A quick list of tips that will help turn even the most blundering fool into a proper gentleman. Follow these simple tips and we can assure you that people will perceive you as a man of good breeding and taste, hence a man they wish to associate and conduct business with. Always be polite Even if you don't like someone, there is no need to lower yourself to their level. Be polite and courteous; show that you're the better man. Do not curse Swearing is a big no-no. It shows that you don't have the vocabulary to express your thoughts appropriately. Furthermore, it is always very crude and impolite to be vulgar. Do not speak loudly When you speak loudly, it raises the stress level among company. It always implies that you can't reason with people and rely on "brute force" to get your point across. It also draws attention -- negative attention. Do not lose your temper When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that y...

Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th Training and Fitting Session with the designers from Vancouver Fashion Week VFW is happy to have our students in their training and fittings this weekend. We will have model training sessions on both Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Followed by fittings with local designers, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. During fittings designers will choose their models and try on their designs.  If you are interested in attending VFW special session this weekend, please email to  studentservies@ihmca.ca or call 604-685-3272 to sign up before 6pm today . Please note that elevator access is limited due to weekend and pre-registration to participate in this event is required.

visits Google's Mountain View Headquarters to discuss the 2008 Michelin Guide for the San Francisco Bay Area. The event took place on Oct 25, 2007, two months after the Michelin Guide for the San Francisco Bay area was launched . The following month, the Michelin Guide for Tokyo was also published , for the very first time in Asia. Jean-Luc Naret's has a strong background in hospitality and was managing hotels before he took up the position. The following is a more recent interview made on Oct 20, 2008, by Eater SF . The 2009 edition of the San Francisco Michelin guide was released on Oct 13 , which meant that the guide's director Jean-Luc Naret was in town too. While he was here, we had the chance to chat with him about a variety of topics: Q: Is it harder for a newly-opened restaurant to crack the stars? For example, this year, Murray Circle was the only restaurant opened in '08 to get a star but its chef, Joseph Humphrey, earned two last year so he's...

Civility & Social Skills Maintain eye contact At a party, maintain eye contact with whomever you are speaking with. You may be the most well-mannered man, but if someone feels you're scanning the room for someone more important to talk to, your image will be shattered. Make introductions Show your good manners when introducing people by telling them more than each other's names. "Hal, I'd like you to meet Phil Brown, he's a pilot with Delta. Phil, this is Hal Black. He recently returned from the Gulf with the military." Many people have difficulty remembering names, and will appreciate your thoughtful manners if you say "George, you remember Alan, don't you?" Engage people Be gracious. Make conversation with those on the sidelines, particularly at business functions. Your good breeding and kindness will be remembered. Invite people to become involved, whether it's in a group discussion at a conference, a baseball game at the ...

understanding the best wines This 60 minutes documentary explores the wine culture in the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux. The film was entirely shot in Bordeaux, France, and contains many interviews with wine makers and winery owners. It was made in 2006 and it gives a good introduction to the excellent 2005 Bordeaux vintage. When the film was made, the 2005 wines were not bottled yet, but one can already sense the excitement and anticipation. Additional resources: Wine Spectator Magazine's video, Bordeaux's Keys to Greatness . Source: PlumTV

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