Vancouver Living – September-October 2019

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THE ALMOST-

AUTUMN

DINNER PARTY

AS THE SUMMER MONTHS COME TO AN END,

and the scent of autumn is in the air, it’s time to transition to a

fall palette. How do we prepare for the seasonal change when it

comes to addressing the “almost fall” dinner party? Keep these

tips in mind for your next occasion.

1

THE LOCATION: My inspiration came from Oliver, B.C., where I dined at

Backyard Farm Chef’s table. Chef Chris Van Hooydonk created an idyllic location

to showcase his culinary talents. We joined forces to show how to curate the table to

complement his attention to detail. While it is an actual restaurant, there is a private

dining room that serves only one party at a time. I love all of the natural light in the

room, which looks out on the farm. It’s not a cluttered space. And it’s not fancy. The

focus is on the table and the food. Choose a setting that gives you a similar feeling,

and maybe you can do it outside, as long as the weather cooperates!

LEFT: TRISHA ISABEY DESIGNS AN IDYLLIC

AUTUMN DINNER TABLE SETTING

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STORY | TRISHA ISABEY
PHOTOGRAPHY | TREVOR COOPER