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2012 Dine Out Vancouver…guilty pleasures for foodies…

By Wedgewood Hotel & Spa | Published: January 13, 2012

Next Friday is the long awaited launch of the long awaited 2012 Dine Out Vancouver festival!…  This delicious festival for foodies takes place from January 20 to February 5, 2012, and gives fans the opportunity to try an incredible choice of scrumptious menus throughout the city.  Foodies can test new venues, check out new chefs, nibble on new inventions and be amazed by the latest in culinary art!  Chef Lee Parsons from the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge, will once again present a modern French menu inspired by local fresh ingredients… His dishes are all so tasty and mouthwatering, that we cannot wait to taste his Crisp Confit of Fraser Valley Duck, with Forestière Potatoes & Winter Kale, his Pan Seared Filet of Northern B.C. Coho Salmon with Risotto of Fennel, Lobster & Lemongrass Sauce, his Honey and Poached Pear Crème Brulée with Winter Spiced Sablé…and more!

My guess is that every foodie and guest of Bacchus Restaurant has tried a wonderful dish they will never forget!.. like the Beef Brisket…it just melts in your mouth. Share with us your favorite dish from Lee Parsons kitchen…

We hope you will have the opportunity to experience the 2012 Dine Out Vancouver Festival!

2012 Dine Out Vancouver Festival Reservations are now open!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christmas Gift Ideas in Vancouver

By Wedgewood Hotel & Spa | Published: November 3, 2011

Slowly but surely the Christmas Shopping season is upon us. With only 7 weeks to Christmas, it’s time to start thinking of a special Christmas Gift Ideas for your family and friends! Vancouver has incredible world-class shopping and the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa is ideally situated only steps away from it all.  Through the doors of the Wedgewood, walk to the corner and find Robson Street and Alberni Street. This area offers a lovely selection of Gift Ideas from international high-end shops such as Kiehls, Brooks Brothers, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Ferragamo, to name a few.  Across from Robson Square you will find Pacific Center, downtown Vancouver’s largest shopping mall, where guests can keep warm and enjoy Holt Renfrew. Holt’s is the place to go if you are looking for a Gift for someone special… it is decadent! … Molton Brown Toilettries, Fortnum and Mason Christmas teas, Joe Malone perfumes, Diptyque Candles, and more.

A 10 minute walk takes you to Yaletown where you will find local designer shops, art galleries and coffee shops to enjoy the seasonal treats.

For those looking for even more original gifts, the Vancouver Christmas Market will be returning from 24 November to 24 December 2011. The market this year will be set up at the Plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Join in the celebration at the Wedgewood! Stop in for Holiday Afternoon Tea or Brunch in Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge.

 

Afternoon Tea downtown Vancouver at the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa

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Vancouver International Film Festival 2011 locations

By Wedgewood Hotel & Spa | Published: September 28, 2011

The Vancouver International Film Festival is upon us. September 29 to October 14, 2011. As other Film Festivals around the world such as Cannes, Toronto, London, to name a few, film fests bring to off-Hollywood movie Fans the opportunity to see and experience life through the eyes of great creative minds from around the world. Movies that might not be distributed commercially after the film Fest. This year, Vancouver movie goers and visitors’ choice includes movies from Hong Kong, Egypt, Jordan, Denmark, Japan, India, Argentina, Angola, Belgium, France, Spain, Greece, Albania, China, USA, Canada and more…

These are two weeks where movie goers get to dive into another world, then they will dissect, critique and talk for hours about the meaning of it all with their fellow movie fans!

This year’s venues include The Empire Granville 7 Cinemas, The Pacific Cinematèque, Vancity Theatre and the Vogue Theatre, all just steps away from the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in the heart of downtown Vancouver. This is an event not to be missed and many movie conversations are bound to fill the air of our award-winning Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge in the days to come.

 

Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge

 

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The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa – an introduction

By Wedgewood Hotel & Spa | Published: August 25, 2011

The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa was created over 25 years ago by its Greek born owner, Eleni
Skalbania and, to this day, is a family-run hotel. Over the years, the foundation upon which Mrs. Skalbania has built the hotel remains solid and consistent; a commitment to personal service, superb quality and insurmountable warmth.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa has been named the city’s “most romantic boutique hotel”.  Combining every luxury expected of a great hotel with a timeless European grace, this exclusive four-diamond Hotel is characterized by understated elegance.  Its award-winning French cuisine restaurant, Bacchus, offers an unforgettable dining experience in opulent surroundings while guests enjoy a soothing retreat for rejuvenation & healing in the luxurious full-service Spa at the Wedgewood.  A state of the art Exercise Room, Business Centre, complimentary wired and wireless high speed Internet access throughout the hotel.

Providing a home away from home for countless longstanding guests, international celebrities and
dignitaries, it has become respected for protecting the privacy of all its clients.  The Wedgewood, has set the standard for fashionable small boutique hotels in Canada and one of the most popular luxury hotels in heart of downtown Vancouver. Eleni Skalbania’s attention to detail and her dedication to her guests over the years have led her to become recognized worldwide. Eleni’s youngest daughter, Elpie Jackson, has also developed a passion for the Hotel business and has joined her mother as Director of the Hotel, forming together a most dynamic team.

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