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White Spot brings back the ‘Adult Pirate Pak’ on August 17 to raise money for Zajac Ranch Children’s Charity
B.C.’s iconic restaurant chain has raised more than $105,000 to send kids with special needs to camp
VANCOUVER –August 9, 2011– Back by popular demand, White Spot’s special edition ‘Adult Pirate Paks’ are sailing onto tables August 17 to once again raise money for Zajac Ranch for Children.
To celebrate the fourth annual Pirate Pak Day on Wednesday, August 17, $2 from the sale of each kids and adult Pirate Pak and contributions received in lieu of Pirate Paks will be donated to the Zajac Ranch. Zajac Ranch is a longtime B.C. charity dedicated to giving children with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an unforgettable summer camp experience.
With more than $105,000 raised over the past three years, White Spot has sent a total of 50 kids to Zajac Ranch since 2008.
“For one day only, adults have the opportunity to be kids again and reminisce about the excitement and magic of childhood dining experiences at White Spot all for a fantastic cause,” said Warren Erhart, president of White Spot. “Last year we raised a record $40,822 in one day. This year we’re hoping to donate even more to Zajac Ranch for Children.”
A traditional White Spot menu favourite since 1968, the Pirate Pak was first created by Nat Bailey to provide a unique dining experience for kids age 10 and under. The children’s Pirate Pak costs $5.99 and is available in a range of delicious options including two slider burgers, a regular hamburger, grilled cheese sandwich, Pirate Pals crispy-coated chicken, macaroni and cheese or lightly battered Pacific Cod. White Spot’s special edition ‘Adult Pak’ will be available Wednesday, August 17 only, and starting at $10.49, features a choice of four mouth-watering burger options including the Legendary Burger, Bacon Cheddar Bigger Burger, Provolone Veggie Burger on a multigrain bun and the BC Chicken Burger. Each meal is served in the iconic boat and comes complete with fresh-cut fries, a soft drink, a scoop of ice cream and a chocolate “gold” coin.
Pirate Pak Facts
Exactly 775,592 Pirate Paks were sold last year.
Since 1968, more than 22 million Pirate Paks have been sold.
With the option of one per cent milk, juice and new sides like veggies and dip, grapes and steamed vegetables, there are more than 675 different Kids Pirate Pak combinations.
The Pirate Pak boat is 100 percent recyclable.
The most popular Pirate Pak item is the Pirate Pak Hamburger made with 100 per cent fresh Canadian beef and famous secret Triple “O” sauce.
About White Spot
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, White Spot is a B.C. legend. Founded in 1928, when Nat Bailey launched Canada’s first drive-in restaurant at Granville and 67th, the 83-year-young chain now sees more than 17 million guests annually at 121 White Spot and Triple O’s locations throughout B.C., Alberta and Asia. Bailey’s original vision was to build a restaurant that served the highest quality, unique tasting food and White Spot remains committed to continuing this tradition in each and every meal.
AHA MEDIA filmed at W2 Soul Gardens Long Table African – Canadian Dinner in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Time: August 1, 2011 at 7pm to August 5, 2011 at 9pm
Location: W2 Media Cafe
Street: 111 W hastings
City/Town: Vancouver
Event Type: dinner
Organized By: W2 Woodwards
Event Description
W2 Media Cafe, 7pm daily
Founding DTES communities shared gardens, ingredients and stories, now taste the recipes and flavours from Vancouver’s early settlers on the Unceded Territories of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqeam Nation. Guests chef Mark Smith (Toronto) works with artists Cease Wyss, Indigo, Anne Marie Slater, Wayde Compton and Lani Russwurm to craft nightly menus centred around a single heritage.
Tickets $1–20 by donation/sliding scale.
European, Aug 1
Coast Salish, Aug 2
African, Aug 3
Chinese Aug 4
Japanese, Aug 5
Tickets available at: w2longtables.eventbrite.com/
Dinner at NEW Save On Meats restaurant with Karen Fung and Raul Pacheco in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
From Save On Meats:
SAVE ON MEATS / A Vancouver Institution for 54 Years
Al DesLauriers opened Save On Meats at 43 West Hastings in 1957 amid the shine of dozens of neon signs up and down what was then considered Vancouver’s main shopping and entertainment district. The famous ‘flying pigs’ were a beacon for customers and a major attraction along Hastings Street.
But while the city grew and other businesses closed down or moved away Save On Meats remained in its original location serving its loyal clientele for the next 54 years.
In 2009 Al retired and the butcher shop was shut, leaving Vancouverites to mourn the loss of Vancouver legend, not to mention one of the best burgers in town.
Read more here
Photos from a delightful diner style dinner with wonderful dear friends Karen Fung and Raul Pacheco on a Tuesday evening in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside
Karen reads over the menu
Karen pointed out the wall outlet by the condiments to plug in laptops and other devices!
A young child gazes at the Nostalgic menu items
Views of the restaurant
Closeup of our server’s Save On Meat’s T-Shirt
Busy Kitchen!
Our wonderful server taking our orders
A friend drops by to join us for light conversation!
Our server brings us our meal of Cream Soup, side of Broccoli and Grilled cheese sandwich with mashed potatoes
Dinner was followed by two miniature Butterscotch milkshakes
Raul joins our dinner!
A lovely evening with two fantastic friends – Raul and Karen!
AHA MEDIA eats at Kentizen Fusion Lounge at International Village (Tinseltown Mall) in Vancouver
AHA MEDIA recently enjoyed a delicious lunch buffet at Kentizen
Kentizen Fusion Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B6N9
Tel: (604) 771-0301
Fax: (604) 682-5676
Japanese fusion restaurant and lounge located inside International Village (Tinseltown) on the second floor beside the food court. Spacious, floor to ceiling windows, beautiful decor and huge bar. Occasional live entertainment. A la carte and buffet menus available.
Below are photos of Barb Goosehead on her first visit to Kentizen!
SCENE Expands Partnership with Milestones Grill + Bar
SCENE Members Across Canada Can Now Redeem Points To Dine Out!
TORONTO, ON – January 28, 2011 – SCENE, the entertainment loyalty program from Cineplex Entertainment (TSX: CGX) and Scotiabank (TSX: BNS), has broadened their partnership with Cara Foods. The program’s partnership with Cara’s Milestones Grill + Bar restaurant chain, which has been effective in Ontario since March 2010, is now expanding to offer SCENE members in British Columbia and Alberta the opportunity to earn and redeem SCENE points while dining out.
By presenting their SCENE membership card at any one of 40 participating Milestones Grill + Bar locations across Canada, members can:
· Earn 50 SCENE points for every $10 spent.
· Redeem 1,250 SCENE points for a $10 discount on their Milestone’s bill.
In addition to expanding its partnership with the Milestones restaurant chain, SCENE is also now offering the ability for its members to redeem points for CARA Bon Appétit e-Gift cards. Members can visit scene.ca and redeem points online for e-Gift Cards in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. Accepted at all CARA restaurants including Swiss Chalet, Montana’s, Kelsey’s, Harvey’s and Milestones Grill + Bar, this new reward opens up greater dining possibilities for SCENE members across Canada.
“At SCENE, we are continually looking for partnerships that bring exciting entertainment rewards and experiences to our members,” said Shawn Bloom, General Manager, SCENE. “Our partnership with Milestones in Ontario was extremely successful so it makes perfect sense to expand this benefit to SCENE members in British Columbia and Alberta. Plus, we’re very excited to offer Bon Appétit e-Gift cards as a new reward option for SCENE members. Dining rewards are something our member’s value and have told us they’re interested in, so we want them to know that we’re listening and responding! ”
“Our guests recognize us as a place to celebrate life’s milestones – big and small, and we have become the destination for Wednesday Date Night in Canada. We know that dinner and a movie is a classic combination, so by inviting SCENE members to redeem points at our restaurants, guests can have the opportunity to enhance their movie night with a visit to Milestones – it is a natural fit,” said Jeff Stipec, President of Milestones restaurants. “Ultimately we hope to share our passion for food with new guests, and offer even more reason for returning guests to celebrate their life’s milestones with us.”
Full details on how to earn and redeem points with SCENE at Milestones Grill + Bar locations across Canada are available at www.scene.ca/milestones.
About Cara
Cara Operations Limited (Cara) is Canada’s leading branded restaurant organization. The company is more than 125 years old and operates some of the most recognized brands in the country, including Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill®, Harvey’s®, Milestones Grill and Bar®, Montana’s® and Kelsey’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill®. For more information visit www.cara.com.
About SCENE
SCENE®, the entertainment rewards program launched by Scotiabank and Cineplex Entertainment, is free to join and offers members an immediate 10 per cent discount on concession purchases and enables members to earn and redeem points for music, movies, DVDs, movie downloads and concessions. Members can also accelerate their earning power with the SCENE® ScotiaCard® (debit card) and SCENE® VISA* card. Visitwww.scene.ca find out more.
About Cineplex Entertainment
Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex”) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in Canada and owns, leases or has a joint-venture interest in 132 theatres with 1,366 screens serving approximately 70 million guests annually. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Cineplex operates theatres from British Columbia to Quebec and is the exclusive provider of UltraAVX™ and the largest exhibitor of digital, 3D and IMAX projection technologies in the country. Proudly Canadian and with a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees, the company operates the following top tier brands: Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy, Famous Players, Colossus, Coliseum, SilverCity, Cinema City and Scotiabank Theatres. Cineplex shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol “CGX”. The Debentures are listed on the TSX under the symbol “CGX.DB”. For more information, visit www.cineplex.com.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is one of North America’s premier financial institutions and Canada’s most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $526 billion (as at October 31, 2010), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.
For more information, contact:
April Brown for SCENE
416-644-1793
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