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In many cultures around the world the age of 12 is considered an important year. The 12th birthday marks the transition from childhood to adulthood – the ‘coming of age’ year. Twelve years ago, on May 7th, Kitsilano saw the birth of ‘un charmant restaurant Français’ – Pastis. Like any pre-teen, Pastis had its share [...]

From April 5th through May 1st get in touch with your inner Ilsa and Rick and join Bistro Pastis for a journey to Casablanca to explore the cuisine of Morocco. Briefly a French protectorate (1906 – 1956); Morocco’s cuisine reflects the cross-pollination of flavours and ingredients acquired through a culinary history that includes influences taken [...]

This week is the official start to spring – at last! Longer days, milder weather, daffodils and soon, cherry blossoms. Celebrate this first week of spring with the last in our series of ‘March Madness’ menus. $35 gets you a full three-course dinner of French bistro classics as only the kitchen at Bistro Pastis can [...]

March’s dreary days continue and we all wonder if spring will really come. There’s no better way to dispel the ‘blahs’ than by perking up your taste buds and spirits by enjoying classic bistro fare in Bistro Pastis’ cosy, fireplace-warmed room. All this month we are offering special three-course prix fixe weekly menus for only [...]

Ah, l’amour, l’amour – the French practically invented romantic love and the love song –from the ancient songs of the troubadours to the chansons of Edith Piaf. Even the Republic’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, sings of love. What better way to celebrate the love of your life than pre-empting the Valentine’s frenzy with a leisurely [...]

The French know how to have a good time – after all they invented champagne! What better way to celebrate the New Year than in a cosy French bistro, eating wonderful food and sipping on a glass or two… or even three… of French bubbles. Bistro Pastis offers two seatings and two special prices: 6 [...]

Bistro Pastis’ Paris at Pastis Menus inspired by Barbara-jo McIntosh’s book  Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance enters its final week next week with a menu featuring mushrooms. It will be available November 9 -14, $45 for three courses. Bistro Pastis is also offering a special discount of 25% off its wine list [...]

Tuesday, November 2 – Sunday, November 7, 2010 Starting on October 19 for four weeks and ending November 14, Bistro Pastis will feature a special Paris at Pastis weekly three-course menu for only $45. Each menu focuses on a particular seasonal ingredient that can be found in the local street marchés that spring up all [...]