SPEAKING OF TASTE BUDS, the Art of Food Writing (Nov 28th)
I know it’s hard to categorize me in one specific area, but for the most part, I think most people will agree that I am a food writer, at least a substantial portion of my blog posts’ are dedicated to food. I have reviewed over 325 restaurants in Vancouver, British Columbia and other parts of Canada. And while I sometimes joke about being a foodie (I know some folks loathe the word), I do enjoy eating out and sharing my experiences.
While I am not someone who has taken a course on food writing but I’m always curious to hear other people’s perspectives on the topic, and thus I find Speaking of Taste Buds, The Art of Food Writing a really interesting event (and on top of everything, it’s at my alma mater, UBC, in the residence where I used to live, Green College).
Featuring an accomplished panel of Canadian food writers, this fundraiser promises to be both informative and delicious! On the panel are Food Network host Anna Olson, Globe and Mail restaurant critic Alexandra Gill, and editor and founder of Scout Magazine Andrew Morrison. With canapés and bar service provided by Westcadia Catering.
All proceeds go directly to the KidSafe Writers’ Room, a charitable program that works with inner-city kids in East Vancouver to build lifelong literacy skills through creative writing projects, tutoring and mentorships. Writers’ Room volunteer tutors provide one-on-one support so that each child receives the attention that he or she deserves.
Hosted by Taryn Boyd of the Literary Press Group of Canada.
Date: Monday, November 28, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cecil Green Park House, University of British Columbia,
6251 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, BC
Price: $100 (Includes your donation to the Writers’ Room, canapés and a copy of Anna Olson’s brand-new book, Back to Baking. Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase/signing at the event—and they are great for gifts!).
You can get tickets here. Consider supporting this event! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!
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Raul, will you be attending? Or are you just helping get the word out there about the event? I’m very much thinking about going, I think it will be a great event AND for such a good cause! Hope to see you there