May 20,
2001
Taste of the Nation
Another
Success
Vancouver’s
premier annual culinary benefit for hunger relief was another great success.
More than
650 people turned out for this year’s 11th Annual Taste of the
Nation. Presented by American Express, Taste was held May 10 in Enterprise Hall
at the Plaza of Nations.
“Many of the participants
and attendees were thrilled with this year’s Taste. The Plaza of Nations will
definitely be considered for next year’s venue and new restaurants and wineries
are already inquiring about being included,” says John LeMare, co-chair of
Taste.
“Many
positive comments were also received from the attendees about the variety of
restaurants and the high quality of the food, as well as the excellent
entertainment from Les is More and Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. Everybody enjoyed the silent auction featuring
the signature piece “Food is Art” by Jan
Smart, and donations from over a dozen local artists. Overall, the event was an unqualified
success, taking in more than $50,000. Plans are already underway to capitalize
on the success of this year’s event to ensure that Taste of the Nation will be
an even greater success in 2002,” he says.
60 of Vancouver’s
top restaurants and beverage companies participated in this very popular food
and beverage charity fundraiser. For further information visit the Taste Web
site at www.tastevancouver.ca.
Contact:
Gail Witney Peters,
921-9544, gailpeters_1999@yahoo.com
Colleen Wilkinson,
323-7935, wilkie@portal.ca
Daria Wojnarski, 608-0863, dwojnarski@bclc.com