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…

Go Fish

Gord Martin closed shop at Bin 942 and replaced the spot with a second location of the hyper-popular Go Fish (the first is down at the fishing docks at Granville Island).  The room is breezy and oceanic, with comfortable booths, seats bar-side and a bright blue tables scattered around the cozy room. The menu supports…

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…