THE NEW GAME IN TOWN...

What if the person who invented chess forgot something wondered Martin Maheux, owner of Laurier Lounge and former chef?

This idea so captivated Maheux that he began to devise a change (or amelioration) to the venerable game of chess - adding a flagbearer and dragon (two additions which came to him in a dream).

At the international launch of his game, Crusade and Conquer, guests dined on Laurier Lounge fare, sipped wine and played the competitive, exciting game while a video featuring Maheux played on huge HDTVs throughout the historic home.

The New Game in Town

Martin Maheux chef turned inventor extraordinare.

Don Dragon , the game's mascot squares off with a fellow player.

Laurier lounge hosted the event, which included life-size costumed playing pieces.

The two new additonal pieces to the game - a dragon and a flagbearer.

The entire board game - a closer look at Crusade and Conquer.

Guests enjoyed salmon bruschetta, cucumber and tomato slices and shrimp and pate on baguette.

Skewered meats alongside fried broccoli.

A server happily brings out a platter for guests.

http://www.thenewgameintown.com/

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LIFE IN MAGENTA - THE HOLT RENFREW GALA OPENING IN CALGARY

“Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64-color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. I fancy myself to be a 64-color box, though I've got a few missing. It's ok though, because I've got some more vibrant colors like periwinkle at my disposal. I have a bit of a problem though in that I can only meet the 8-color boxes. Does anyone else have that problem? I mean there are so many different colors of life, of feeling, of articulation.. so when I meet someone who's an 8-color type.. I'm like, "hey girl, MAGENTA!" and she's like, "oh, you mean purple!" and she goes off on her purple thing, and I'm like, "no - I want MAGENTA!"”- John Mayer

City Style and Living magazine agrees with you John Mayer. Well said.- and Magenta it was at the gala opening of the Holt Renfrew flagship store in downtown Calgary, November 19, 2009

Guests had the opportunity to take photo's on the magenta carpet, with a keepsake photo to take home. Notice the Piper-Heidsieck Rose Sauvage - cold, crisp and a great way to start off the evening's festivities.

Guests danced to tunes from Calgary band "The Fast Romantics". Check out model Heather Marks (wearing the 'shattered spandrel glass dress' from Canadian designer Rita Liefhebber's newest collection).

Executive Chef Esther Hagen and Executive sous- Chef Chad Blunston showcased a "sweet bar", complete with (we will try to name as many as we can, to make your mouth water):
gingerbread, hand made marshmallows, mini cheesecakes, chocolate fondue fountains (white and milk) with fruit, black forest yule log (bouche de noel), mini brownies, chocolate boxes filled with cream, profiteroles with edible gold , and other wonderful petit fours. Sweets enough to rival Hansel and Gretel's escapade, and the sweets in The Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Where to begin with the delectable hors d'oeuvres, provided by C Catering Vancouver?
Our favourite three appetizers you ask ?

1. Lobster skewers

2. Dungeness Crab canape

3. Stuffed cherry tomato with goats cheese

Want to see CSL's exclusive interview with VP of menswear at Holt Renfrew, Lanita Layton? Check out the Fall 2009 issue of City Style and Living magazine at:

http://www.citystyleandliving.com/

Other links:

http://ritaliefhebber.com/

http://www.fairmont.com/palliser

http://www.crestaurant.com/catering.cfm

http://www.holtrenfrew.com/

All photo's copyright K&S Media 2009-2010

HIGHLAND PARK WHISKEY TASTING WITH GERRY TOSH

Gerry fills us in about the Orkney islands in Scotland

Whiskey and food pairings

Highland Park - tablescape The 18 year old- voted best spirit in the world.

Brand ambassador Gerry Tosh came to Calgary to educate an eager crowd about proper whiskey tasting, as well as the legacy of Highland Park whiskey, one of the best spirits in the world.

To read more from the winter 2009/2010 issue of City Style and Living magazine, click here:
http://www.nxtbook.com/dawson/ksmedia/citystyleandliving-winter0910/

www.highlandpark.co.uk

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