VANCOUVER — Browns Socialhouse announced three new appointments to its executive team, including Scott Ward, EVP; Bruce Fox, COO and VP, Development, and Dale Graves, director of Real Estate.

VANCOUVER — The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA), which promotes fine-dining and dining excellence across the country, has announced that its 2013 conference will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel Vancouver from Sept. 15 to 18.

“With DiRoNA, we celebrate the art of culinary excellence, and Vancouver is the perfect place to do that,” said Joseph DiSalvo, DiRoNA Board chair. “The region has a vibrant culinary scene that is second to none.”

VICTORIA, B.C. — The Brick Brewing Co.’s Waterloo Dark beer took home gold in the North American Style Dark Lager category, at the annual Canadian Brewing Awards, held in Victoria, B.C., last week.

“This is a great recognition for Waterloo Dark and everything we're doing here at Waterloo Brewing Co.,” said Russell Tabata, COO, Brick Brewing, based in Ontario.

VANCOUVER — Robert Clark, the chef who helped spearhead the sustainable seafood movement in Vancouver, is opening his own seafood store called The Fish Counter, according to The Vancouver Sun.

Clark, who previously helmed Vancouver’s C Restaurant, told The Vancouver Sun this new venture is an extension of his passion.