Restaurant's first cookbook brings iconic dishes home
VANCOUVER, Nov. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Produced in celebration of White Spot's 85th anniversary, The White Spot Cookbook is a visually-rich collection of memories and recipes conveying the spirit of the legendary restaurant.
Chronicling its evolution from a single drive-in location in 1928 to a modern family restaurant with locations in B.C., Alberta and Asia, the fully-illustrated book brings White Spot into family kitchens with recipes for classic dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and Fish & Chips, as well as contemporary feature entrées like Salmon, Prawn & Scallop Risotto - all tailored for the home cook.
"The White Spot Cookbook is a tribute to our long-time guests and loyal staff, and the countless memories we've made together," said White Spot President Warren Erhart. "You'll find new twists on classic menu items, and contemporary dishes that may surprise you."
From Vancouver's early days of Model T Fords, through the hot rod era of the 1950s, the pages take readers on a culinary journey that includes historic photos and testimonials from long-time staff and celebrities, such as Michael Bublé, Red Robinson, David Foster, Pat Quinn and Wayne Cox. Among the recipes, you'll find Bishop's Chicken Curry by renowned chef John Bishop, and Chuck Currie's Favourite Burger - a Portobello mushroom and Cambozola cheese-inspired creation from White Spot's Executive Chef.
Until December 31st, partial proceeds from every book sold at White Spot Restaurants will benefit Variety - The Children's Charity.
"We are thrilled to be celebrating with White Spot, and grateful for their long-standing support for Variety - The Children's Charity," said Bernice Scholten, Variety's executive director. "White Spot's role in the community over the decades, and its support for Variety has had a significant impact, and ensures that children in B.C. who have special needs, and their families, receive much-needed support."
Recipes
Visit www.whitespot.ca/cookbook for the following recipes:
White Spot Highlights: By The Decade
| 1920s | Young, baseball-loving entrepreneur Nat Bailey follows his passion for the restaurant business and launches what would become the first official White Spot restaurant, and Canada's first drive-in restaurant, at 67th and Granville in Vancouver. |
| 1930s | Nat Bailey expands his business - and menu - with the sit-down Granville Dining Room. |
| 1950s | Nat Bailey opens White Spot locations in Victoria and New Westminster. |
| 1960s | The Pirate Pak is born. |
| 1970s | White Spot is updated and rebranded, becoming a licenced restaurant with new, sophisticated menu offerings and booth seating. |
| 1980s | Peter Toigo Sr. purchases White Spot. With an entrepreneurial spirit reminiscent of Nat Bailey, Toigo Sr. opens restaurants in Kelowna, Abbotsford and Nanaimo. |
| 1990s | White Spot opens its first franchise location in Vernon. In honour of its founder, White Spot introduces Nat's Hearty Breakfast and Nat Bailey Pale Ale. |
| 2000s | Chuck Currie takes the culinary helm as Executive Chef. The company's persona is transformed, and modern branding replaces the iconic chicken logo. |
About White Spot
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, White Spot is Canada's longest-running restaurant chain, celebrating their 85th year. Founded in 1928, when Nat Bailey launched Canada's first drive-in restaurant at Granville and 67th, the 85-year-young chain now sees more than 17 million guests annually at 127 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. White Spot Limited is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for the past three consecutive years.
Image with caption: "Friends of White Spot celebrate the launch of The White Spot Cookbook in Vancouver on November 18th. Until December 31st, partial proceeds from every book sold at White Spot Restaurants will benefit Variety - The Children's Charity. Front row: John Bishop, Bishop's Restaurant; Kerry Gold, author; Bernice Scholten, Variety; Warren Erhart, White Spot President. Back row: Chuck Currie, White Spot Executive Chef; Red Robinson, broadcaster; the Toigo family, White Spot owners. (CNW Group/White Spot)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131119_C8839_PHOTO_EN_33565.jpg
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