Bin 941 Tapas

Vancouver Icon Bin 941 Shines On I was a devotee to the Bins back in the day, both 941 and 942, and had many a first, and a few last, dates there. These were the first real tapas-style dining opportunities outside a few of the Spanish and Greek options that existed at the time. Owner…

Tongue Twisters – Gord Martin

Digging back in my library (published in 2003 and still very relevant)  this cookbook is all about intense flavour combos and cross-cultural cuisine that Chef Gord Martin’s Vancouver restaurants Bin 941 and Bin 942 are so well known for.  Mainly appetizer and tapas style recipes, this guide to entertaining will have your guests raving about your culinary…

Bin 941 and 942

Tastes Like Summer Vancouver, BC… Summer has officially arrived at The Bins and with their outstanding selection of wines by the glass and micro-brews there is something to quench every thirst.  New at Bin 942, and just in time for the summer season, are “Talk Tales” – a Bin-style spin on cocktails. Created using Hangar…

A Pinxo Summer at the Bins

Warm weather is rolling in, and with it comes an influx of lighter fare. Leading the way are Bin 941 and Bin 942 Tapas Parlours, now both serving up Pinxos (pronounced pinch-os). Bite-size portions smaller than tapas, originating in Spain, the Pinxos at the Bins are just $5 a plate, making them as pleasing to…