Episode 80 "Ben-zion Eni and The Hub"

In the studio today, Ben-zion Eni joined us to discuss his newest endeavour, the Hub Café in downtown Courtenay. Ben has stepped out of a 20 year career working with fresh produce and jumped into the service side of the food industry! We talked to him about the jump - the motivations, hesitations, and everything in between. But as we got to talking, the thing that struck us the most is his sense of community. It's obvious that it plays a significant role in his café. This great little spot has great food, a great atmosphere, a great location, and you just know it's going to succeed!   

Episode 76 "Connie Earl and BC wines"

On this episode, the ever eloquent Connie Earl joins Chef Jonathan Frazier and Darren Howlett to talk local wine. Connie is easily one of the foremost resources for the Valley on all things wine; her knowledge extending throughout Vancouver Island, BC in general, and worldwide. She brought her expertise and a few bottles of semi-local reds to discuss the first steps in evaluating a bottles' merits, triumphs and shortcomings. What a treat!

Episode 70 "Up and coming Restaurateurs"

Today's episode we get to sit down with Cat Leduc and Jake Tinkler-Josephi. It's great when we get to chat with friends from our daily routine about the Valley, food, and everything in between. We asked them to come on to the show as guests to talk about their newest venture: Toscano's Trattoria! At the time of taping, we weren't able to discuss the name of the venture, which made for some difficult conversational maneuvering, but we were able to cut to the details of becoming a restaurateur. It was refreshing to be able to talk to people just getting into the restaurant business. Their nervous energy and obvious excitement are infectious, and it's hard to not get swept up in it. We are so happy for them and proud that they are able to start living their dreams in food and in the Valley! Toscano's Trattoria
Open: Dinner
Daily, 5-9, Closed Sundays & Holiday
Web: http://www.toscanos.ca
Phone:1 (250) 890.7575,
Address140
Port Augusta, Comox, BC, V9M 0A1, Canada

Episode 68 "Locals Restaurant with Ronald St. Pierre"

Today we have a special treat. Chef Ronald
St. Pierre of Locals Restaurant sits down with us to discuss his illustrious
and distinguished career as a Chef in the Comox Valley. Ronald takes us from
his humble beginnings in rural Quebec to his star studded fame as local Chef
and business owner. Give a listen, as he touches on the
progression of cuisine and dining from the seventies through to now. He also
gives great measure to how important it is to shop and eat local. We couldn't
agree more, Ronald!  Locals Restaurant at the Old Househttp://www.localscomoxvalley.com Address:      1760
Riverside Lane  Courtenay  BC  V9N 8C7Phone: 250-338-6493Email: info@localscomoxvalley.comSOpen:7 DAYS A WEEK11:00 am - 9:00 pmBrunch 10:00 am - 2:00 pmSATURDAY/SUNDAY
ONLY

Episode 66 "20 Years of Atlas Cafe with Trent McIntyre And Sandra Viney

Tonight is a very special episode of the Edible Valley Podcast. As you may know, Chef Jonathan and Darren both work at the Atlas Cafe and although this podcast is not affiliated with Atlas, Trent and Sandra have given us endless support for what we do. Tonight, we've brought them into the studio to discuss everything, including Atlas's 20th anniversary which is right around the corner - April 24th! We dig back into the past and find out the secret history and origins of one of Courtenay's longest running restaurants, and touch on some of the hurdles that can be found along the way to running a successful restaurant. Cheers Atlas, and here's to 20 more.Atlas Café is located in the hub of Downtown Courtenay.
http://atlascafe.ca
Email: eat@atlascafe.ca
Phone:250-338-9838
Address is:
Atlas Café
250 6th Street
Courtenay, BC V9N 1M1
HOURS of OPERATION
8:30am to 9:30pm    Tuesday through Thursday
8:30am to 10pm       Friday and Saturday
8:30am to 3:30pm    Sunday
Closed                      Monday
breakfast is served until 2pm on
weekends.
Closed
on most public holidays

Episode 62 "Max of the White Whale"

  This week the boys are back in studio with Max Oudendag of the White Whale Public House and Oyster Bar. Chef Jon and Darren talk to Max about opening a new restaurant in the current Valley climate - its' ups, its' downs, and everything in between. They discuss future plans, missed steps and forging forward. And of course, the bounty of the Beautiful Comox Valley, and why this restaurant thrives in this specific environment. For more info:WHITE WHALE PUBLIC HOUSEhttp://whitewhalecourtenay.caOpen :11:30 am – late, 7 days a weekADDRESS975 Comox RoadCourtenay, British Columbia V9N 3P7PHONE :250-338-1468