326382 Sat Sep 16 00:56:43 -0700 2006 13 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 1880306 I just learned today that Vikram Vij will be in montreal at JTM market on sunday the 24th. He'll be launching his new book, hosting a cooking demonstration and a dinner. For those interested, you can sign in at La Dépense. I think there's about 10 places left. Sat Sep 16 00:56:43 -0700 2006 27083 Simon Patrice 1 1881073 Is this the same Vij as in Vancouver? Sat Sep 16 17:04:27 -0700 2006 1880306 21363 roxie 2 1881083 Yes. Sat Sep 16 17:11:35 -0700 2006 1881073 10520 carswell 1 1882355 Can you post some details? Exact location, time, contact number, etc. TIA Sun Sep 17 16:53:53 -0700 2006 1880306 12421 hungryann 1 1882735 Lucky all who taste his food! His place in Vanouver is a must for us each time we visit. Sun Sep 17 21:00:04 -0700 2006 1880306 21363 roxie 1 1882828 The cooking class will be at the Jean-Talon market on sunday the 24th at 5h30pm. Mr. Vij will be at La Dépense (in the JTM) during the afternoon to chat. I'm not sure if the book launch is taking place at La Librarie Gourmande or at La Dépense. You can sign in by passing by La Dépense or probably by calling them at 514-273-1118. Hope this helps. Sun Sep 17 22:10:57 -0700 2006 1880306 27083 Simon Patrice 1 1897786 So, is anyone else going? It would be nice too put some names and faces together. Sun Sep 24 00:21:11 -0700 2006 1880306 27083 Simon Patrice 1 1898098 Simon any idea of the cost of event at La Depense? As you know, he's also scheduled to be at Bon Appetit Cookbooks the next night(quickly sold out), where he will prepare some of his dishes from his new cookbook. The cost at Bon Appetit is $100(which includes his book). He makes another appearance at Bon Appetit Cookbooks Thursday the 28th of September for a evening cocktail from 5-7pm(the cost is $40 which includes the book, Hors d'Oeurves, & a glass of wine). This second event by Vij at last notice is not sold out yet. Sun Sep 24 04:50:14 -0700 2006 1880306 11610 BLM 2 1898515 Where is Bon Apetit? I'm interested in going to the on the 28th w/c is more affordable for me. I don't mean to sound like a little dum-dum (relatively new foodie here)I don't really know who he is. By his name it sounds like he's an Indian chef. I hope he will be selling his spice mixes. Always looking for fresh & interesting spices! Sun Sep 24 15:54:32 -0700 2006 1898098 29875 Yummy Stuff 3 1898524 Vij is the chef/owner of one of North America's most celebrated Indian restaurants, Vij's in Vancouver. www.vijs.ca Bon Appétit Cookbooks: 388 Victoria Avenue in Westmount, 514 369-2002, www.bonappetitcookbooks.com By the way, if spice mixes are your thing, hot-foot it to Olives et épices at Jean-Talon Market (same owners as La Dépense). The article at http://endlessbanquet.blogspot.com/2006/04/merci-beaucoup.html will give you an idea of the variety and quality. Pricey but absolutely worth the coin. Sun Sep 24 16:00:17 -0700 2006 1898515 10520 carswell 1 1898405 The cost is of 75$ and includes a dinner. He'll also be at la Dépense this afternoon to chat and serve Chai. If I'm not mistaken they be selling his spice mixes. Sun Sep 24 14:22:55 -0700 2006 1880306 27083 Simon Patrice 1 1899478 Bon Appetit Cookbooks is just off Sherbrooke street. Mon Sep 25 01:24:11 -0700 2006 1880306 11610 BLM 1 1901982 So how was it? I couldn't make it but I'd love to hear feedback. Tue Sep 26 00:51:50 -0700 2006 1880306 12421 hungryann 1 1902692 I wonder if Vikram Vij is still the head chef of Vij in Vancouver(his restaurant)? The head chef of Vij(long time friend of the family) was killed in a car crash several years ago in Vancouver. Tue Sep 26 12:46:52 -0700 2006 1880306 11610 BLM