Last night was just like old times: me, Chef Rob Belcham, Chef Ted Anderson, and whole bunch of foie gras. The occasion was - well, there was no occasion really. The guys decided they wanted to do a foie gras dinner, so they brainstormed a menu and put the word out. My friends, Steve and…
March 8, 2013: A word of advice! Campaganolo with Carl!
If there's a single word of advice I would offer anyone thinking of becoming a writer for film and/or television, it would be: "Don't". Don't do it. Spare yourself the aggravation. The endless waiting. The incessant disappointments. The interminable meetings that never seem to reach a consensus, even when it appears as though consensus has…
September 14, 2012: Feasting at Campagnola! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! This Mortal Coil!
The other day, I received an email from my buddy, Rob, informing me that this was Passion for Pork Week in Vancouver. What, exactly, that meant I had no idea, but I knew that if pork was the central theme, then the gang at Campagnolo Restaurant were the people to see. I texted owner, Tom…
March 10, 2009: The Culinary Highlights, Some Dogs Discussion, and Dog Discussion
I’ve been watching so much Gordon Ramsay of late that it’s led me to do the unthinkable. I’m actually cooking at home. Last night, I made butterlicious rib steak with grilled asparagus. Today, it was crispy-skinned salmon with potato salad and oven roasted tomatoes. So I’m staying in more which is a good news/bad news…
December 17, 2008: Yes, I think I’ll have the everything.
With foodiefriends Josh and Selena in from out of town, Marty G. was looking to check out Campagnolo, the latest offering from the gang who brought you Fuel. They were joined by Special Features Producer Ivon Bartok who is always up for a feast. I tagged along to document the evening. We arrived at about…