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HARMONIZED SERVICES TAX You will see flyers on our counter with information about how you can voice your objection to the HST which will take a bite out of every meal you eat in or take out. This tax will cause the cost of your lunch to go up 7% on top of the 5% GST you currently pay. Speak out against the HST at: NoMealTax.ca.
************************************* WINNER READERS' CHOICE AWARDS - 2010 The Soup Meister With the Olympics on our doorsteps there could be no better time to learn that The Soup Meister has received the coveted "Readers' Choice Award for "Favourite Meal Under $10"!! We would like to thank our loyal customers for taking the time to vote for us and for choosing us as their favourite under $10 meal!! We congratulate the other winners. All of us depend on our customers and this makes a statement that we will continue to strive and to hopefully achieve in the coming years. Thanks again to all of our valued customers for your vote and your patronage for over 16 years! You are the best!!!!! Ralf Dauns, Executive Chef and Owner February 10, 2010 ************************************************************* A VERY BIG THANK YOU!! We would like to thank our customers for their patience during our recent renovations. If you haven't been down to the store lately, come on down! The first thing you will notice is that it is a lot brighter which is great for the safety of our staff. The second thing you will notice is that it is much bigger. Don't worry, we won't forget our "cozy soup place" roots. We intend to add a much more extensive line of products including dinner ideas such as stews, curries, sauces and chowders. These should help answer the dreaded question: "What's for dinner???" We also intend to increase our daily hot soup selection from three to four. Please continue to be patient as I adjust to my new toys and catch up on production. Thanks again for your loyalty and your patronage. We believe that our customers are the best on the North Shore! Vielen Dank!! Ralf Dauns and The Soup Meister Team February 9, 2010
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The Soup Meister - Finalist in Business Excellence AwardsNorth Van Chamber 2008 Business Excellence finalists announced North Shore NewsPublished: Friday, October 24, 2008Video: Business Excellence finalists On the evening of Thursday, October 23, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists in its 11th annual Business Excellence Awards during a reception held at Tantra Lounge and Grill in North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay Hotel. Three finalists in each of the 9 categories were selected from a field of over 80 nominees. The judging panel, comprised of Brian Williams, RBC Royal Bank (chair of judging committee), Doug Foot, North Shore News, Chuck Piercey, Ratcliff and Company, Sue Kaffka and Stacy Chala, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Louise Fogharty and Raul Duque, Business Development Bank of Canada, Brad Eshleman, Tim Chapman and Jeanette O'Brien, Western Stevedoring, Phil Lum, Canexus, Todd Newfield, Capilano University and Gary Mathieson, Jane Tobin and Christine Woolley of Lonsdale Quay Market Corp. had their work cut out for them in narrowing the field. Two new categories, Community Contribution and Sustainability, were added to the awards list this year to reflect the growing importance of a proactive business sector to the broader community. This year's finalists were: Arts and Culture- Seymour Art Gallery, Uncle Randy Productions and Vanleena Dance Academy. Young Entrepreneur- Laurie Sluchinski of Carol's Costume Corner, Jenn Turner, Leah Startup, and Robyn Smith of Moveo Sport and Rehabilitation and Ash Ranjbar of The Hurricane Grill Service Excellence- Dr. Dobias, Isabelle's Bridal, and Thomas Haas Chocolate. Innovation-Dayton & Knight, Fresh Dish and Sempa Power Systems. Best Employer- Brand FX, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, and Taylor Made Media. Community Contribution- John Henry Bikes, North Shore Rescue, and St. John Ambulance. Sustainability- Angel Restoration, Mountain Equipment Co-op and North Vancouver Outdoor School. Best Business- Arc'teryx, Better Life Brands and The Soup Meister. Business Person of the Year- Frank Gigliotti of California Cult Classics, Dave Brett of Griffins Boxing and Fitness and Peter Twist of Twist Conditioning. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Wednesday, November 12, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Get your tickets online at www.nvchamber.ca or call 604-987-4488. ___________________________________________________________
Soup is GOOD!! dated October 1, 2008 Over the past three months Campbell's (CPB) has jumped 17.31%. On Monday when the stock market tanked 777 points, Campbell's was the only stock on the S&P Index that had a gain -- it was a small gain but a gain. "If you have no confidence in your banking system and no confidence in the financial markets," said Tom Sowanick, chief investment strategist of Clearbrook Financial in Princeton, N.J., "the only thing you can have confidence in is the ability to build a bunker." Filled, apparently, with cans of chicken noodle.
Our customers have always known that soup is good for you. And they have reminded us that we are only as good as their last bite! _________________________________________________ 20 June 2008 - City TV appearance The Soup Meister appeared on City TV's Breakfast News when they were shooting at the Lonsdale Quay! _________________________________________
The Vancouver Sun Article dated August 09, 2007 | Soup line serves variety of tastes | | The Soupmeister likes to 'play and have fun,' drawing on 30 years of exec chef experience | | Mia Stainsby |
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Thursday, August, 09, 2007
| | I found out about The Soupmeister from a colleague who raves about the soup whenever she picks some up for lunch. Naturally, I needed to get to the bottom of it. So the next time I was near Lonsdale Quay, I swung in to see what was exciting her. At Soupmeister, you can hop on the counter stool and eat right there or buy some from the cooler and heat at home. Owner Ralf Dauns has been making these soups since 1995, summoning 30 years of cooking as exec chef at several international hotels. He was chef at Teahouse in Stanley Park (now Sequoia) from 1993 to 1994. (The Soupmeister was originally called The Stock Pot and later renamed.) He grew up on a winery/guesthouse in Germany. Dauns has some 100 different soups and his offerings are always changing. "I worked in the industry for 30 years. You pick up a few things here and there," he muses. "Sometimes I play and have fun." The Westcoast seafood chowder with salmon, snapper, clams, shrimp, clam nectar and veggies is a good test of quality in every which way. The chunks of seafood were fresh, plentiful, and surprisingly not overcooked; flavours were quite interesting. The soup base contains lobster paste as well and chicken and tomato stock. The carrot ginger soup is creamy and rich, thanks to the cream. His roster of soups include Irish stew, French onion, beef stew, many, many chicken soup varietals, chowders, corn and crab, Thai shrimp curry and lobster bisque, green pea with ham, German lentil with homemade spaeztle, pumpkin bisque, Hungarian cabbage, Mexican bean with chorizo, garlic mushroom. Takeout soups come in 16- and 32-ounce sizes. The small costs $3.25 to $3.80, and the large, $6.30 to $7.20. If you eat there, a 12-ounce bowl of soup with focaccia costs $4.50 (tax included) and a 16-ounce portion is $5.25. Yes, it's summer and it's hot, but if you're at work, chances are, you're kept nicely chilled in air-conditioned offices. And you, too, can get excited about lunch. - - - THE SOUPMEISTER Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver,www.soupmeister.ca © The Vancouver Sun 2007 ________________________________________________________________ Newsclip - CBC News The Soup Meister was profiled on CBC when they were at The Lonsdale Quay Market and Shops. To see the full clip, Go to: dated: April 4, 2008 www.cbc.ca/bc/bconnected/hostedsegments-0404.html _________________________________________________________________ |
Newspaper Article in The Province dated March 15, 2007 The Soup Meister has once again been noticed by The Province! "5 Great Places for Seafood Chowder" "The Soup Meister: The Master of the broth makes both a West Coast and a regular Seafood Chowder, spanning everything from salmon to surf clams, snapper to shrimp plus spiffy flavourings." Mark Laba
Newspaper Article in The Province
Dated November 16, 2006 You may have recently noticed the Soup Meister in the Vancouver Province's 'Adventures in Dining' section written by local food and restaurant critic Mark Laba: "5 Great Places for Clam chower The Soup Meister: He's a meister, a maestro, a master of soup broth. And his Boston or Manhattan Clam Chowders are a taste of mollusk heaven." The man has good taste!!
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Customer Reviews "I go to heaven everytime I eat your soups. There are many soup places in town but none compare to yours. The time I take to drive to the Quay from the west side of Vancouver is worth every minute! I will alway be a faithful customer."
"I just love your soups... I could eat them morning, noon (I already do) and night. I love your pleasant staff, your prices and I love that your daily soups are posted on your website each day. Good job... you've got the recipe for success!" "Love your website (very informative)! Love your soups even more! Keep up the good work and good luck with future ventures." "Should anyone require a reference...I would like to say our office greatly appreciated the three varieties of soup we had today. And for once I could feed our various vegans and vegetarians without the usual chaos and trouble. Thank you so much for the effort to get us well fed. We'll definitely be using you again. Thanks again for superb food and superb service."
Congratulations to the Soup Meister The Soup Meister recently received an award from the Lonsdale Quay Market in recognition of EXCEPTIONAL SALES PERFORMANCE from the market level. With all of the wonderful merchants in the market, the Soup Meister views this award as a great accomplishment. Come and see the award as it is proudly displayed for the public near our display fridge.
Thank you to all of our customers for your loyalty and continued support over the years!
Newspaper Article in The Province
Dated November 24, 2005
You may have recently noticed the Soup Meister in the Vancouver Province late November. The article was in the 'Adventures in Dining' section written by a local food/restaurant critic.
"Last week, after I wrote about great soup places, a reader informed me I missed one of the best joints in the city. The Soup Meister is executive chef Ralf A. Dauns and, when I paid a visit, I was bowled over by the varieties and flavours.
Each day features a revolving menu from a soup list that could stretch to the moon and back. Divided into beef, chicken, seafood, veggies and miscellaneous creations, look for beautiful broths like the Portuguese beef and bean, chicken risotto parmesano, Thai shrimp curry, Mexican bean with chorizo or a potato, garlic and cheddar concoction. Great slurping that you can enjoy there or take home from the big packaged-soup showcase."A little publicity is always a good thing! It's great to be recognized.
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