Chef Eric Edwards of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort

On April 10th, for the 2^nd year in a row, I attended Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch that benefited Variety – The Children’s charity.  The event brought together some of BC’s finest chefs in a battle for best brunch. Guests sampled each delicious offering and cast their ballot to declare one chef the Food Fight champ! A couple hundred foodies and their friends enjoyed tasty eats from the participating restaurants.

Italian Panini on marble rye with crab bisque and saffron cream by Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort

Event contenders were the Executive Chefs from MARKET at Shangri-La, O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar, Terminal City Club, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort and YEW Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel and the Abercorn Inn.

YEW Restaurants Lollipops

After the ballots were cast, it was an incredibly close race but Yew restaurant + bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver came out on top, thanks to their delicious Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquette and Wild Berry Cheesecake Lollipop.

Runner up was Ebo Restaurant at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre with their Quail Egg Benedict, House Cured Maple Bacon and Pecan and Banana Stuffed French Toast.

Terminal City Club

My favourite dishes this year were not the winning dishes, my favourites were the French Toast with caramelized apples by Market, Italian Panini on marble rye with crab bisque and saffron cream by Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort.

French Toast with caramelized apples by Market

The always entertaining Fred Lee was back as emcee and served as live auctioneer. The auction, raised an incredible $4,250! In total, the event raised over $40,000, which will be used by Variety to support children in British Columbia who have special needs.

By: Richard Wolak

Chef Eric Edwards of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort

I attended this fabulous event on June 27^th, Food Fight! The Battle for Brunch that benefited Variety – The Children’s charity.  The event brought together some of BC’s finest chefs in a battle for best brunch. Guests sampled each delicious offering and cast their ballot to declare one chef the Food Fightchamp! Close to 300 foodies and their friends enjoyed a gorgeous harbor front view at the Vancouver Convention Centre as well as an auction which featured some incredible items courtesy of the participating restaurants and other local favourites.

YEW Restaurants Mini Donuts topped with Marscapone

Event contenders were the Executive Chefs from LIFT Bar & Grill, MARKET at Shangri-La, O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar, River Rock Casino Resort, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort and YEW Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. After the ballots were cast Chef Eric Edwards of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville, with his delicious Warm Nanoose Edibles’ Spinach Salad and Sweet Potato Waffle with Pecan Compote was declared the Food Fight champ! Runner up was Oliver Beckert of YEW Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver who made an incredible Crab and Poached Egg Sandwich and Donuts with Small Quenelle of Chocolate Mascarpone.

Warm Nanoose Edibles’ Spinach Salad

Sweet Potato Waffle with Pecan Compote

Crab and Poached Egg Sandwich from YEW

My favourite dishes were the same dishes served by both Tigh-Na-Mara and YEW! The event was emceed by Vancouver personality, Fred Lee, who did a fantastic job entertaining the crowd as well as served as auctioneer. The event raised over $38,000, with almost $12,000 brought in through the live and silent auction alone. All funds will be used by Variety to support children in British Columbia who have special needs.

By: Richard Wolak

Among the event’s contenders are Executive Chefs from LIFT Bar & Grill, MARKET at Shangri-La, O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar, River Rock Casino Resort, Stella’s Tap and Tapas Bar, Subeez Cafe & Bar, Tigh-Na-Mara and YEW Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. Emceed by Vancouver personality, Fred Lee, this stellar lineup is sure to please foodies of all ages and palate predilections so make sure to get your tickets early! A cash bar will be offering a variety of wines, champagne and other liquid libations.

Tickets are $65 and available online at www.variety.bc.ca/foodfight.htm or by calling the Variety office at 604.320.0505.