One Hundred Days Opens!

Following six exhilarating days of deconstruction and mounting anticipation, pop-up restaurant concept One Hundred Days will open it’s doors tomorrow night for a preview of what promises to be 100 extraordinary nights!

Expectations are high and rising as the doors of One Hundred Days prepare to open!  In a mere 24 hours, OPUS Hotel Vancouver will host a special media and VIP event before opening to the public for breakfast on Saturday morning.  The past week has seen the incredible transformation from traditional French bistro to raw, unpredictable and urbane pop-up eatery.

” The concept of a moment-in-time restaurant arose out of my decision to close Elixir Bistro and develop a fresh and innovative world class restaurant, featuring a new international cuisine, to open in the first quarter of 2011.  In true OPUS spirit, I decided to use the transition period between the old and new to do something completely unexpected and unique.  The richly experiential, stripped back raw structure of One Hundred Days is in perfect keeping with the creativity and unpredictability that defines the OPUS Brand ” said John deC. Evans, President and CEO, OPUS Hotels.

The talented chefs at One Hundred Days will dish up a tantalizing menu of urban diner meets Mediterranean cuisine, all inspired by the art surrounding them.  With choices such as Lobster and Prawn Popsicles and the Kick-Ass Burger, dinner at One Hundred Days is guaranteed to be a unique and adventurous experience!

The décor will be in a constant flux of change at the hands of local celebrity graffiti artist Vince Dumoulin.  With the walls at the mercy of his artistic whims, you may think you are in a different restaurant from one week to the next. 

One Hundred Days promises to be high energy and the most unexpected and thrilling dining experience to be found in Vancouver.  Join us on our journey of 100 exciting adventures.

Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts

Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. Restaurant Group

Peter Girges, the young Vancouver visionary behind the Glowbal Group of Restaurants is at it again and this time launching a new company of restaurants, RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. As the first major move Girges, together with his team announced today they will be partnering with John Evans, President & CEO of the OPUS Hotels Vancouver and taking over the hotel’s food & beverage, including OPUS Bar, Café O and of course the renowned Elixir Bistro.

Shutting down this Friday for a 6-day whirlwind overhaul, Girges and the RocksGlass team will be renovating the Elixir Bistro to insert their own style and complete the partnership. This startling announcement comes just shy of the opening of the first two RocksGlass restaurants independently called Chinois Restaurant, and the other, Pierre’s.

Although construction on Chinois Restaurant and Pierre’s Lounge is still underway, the two highly anticipated restaurants are both slated to open later this fall. Having assembled some of the strongest industry players including restaurant handler and former Glowbal General Manager, Anthony Pratt, EVOKE International Design, as well as an extensive list of high-profile investors; RocksGlass is confident they will exceed expectations.

Peter Girges, the man behind the company, has already earned a reputation for success in the highly competitive restaurant sector. As the other half of the Glowbal Group of Restaurants, he built the original Coast, Italian Kitchen, Sanafir, Trattoria, Glowbal and Afterglow. Even more impressive, at only 31 years of age, this industry veteran has developed a whopping eight successful restaurants, five of which continue to generate well over $30 million annually.

In 2008, after selling his shares in the Glowbal Group, Girges made the decision to branch out independently. “The opportunity was there, and I knew it was now or never,” says Girges. “I have long wanted to re-define hospitality in Vancouver and I believe RocksGlass will achieve just that,” he finished.

Felix Turianskyj Joins OPUS Vancouver Team as Acting Executive Chef

Yaletown’s celebrated OPUS Vancouver Hotel and Elixir Bistro are delighted to announce the arrival of Acting Executive Chef Felix Turianskyj.

With over 15 years experience in the culinary world, Turianskyj comes from within the OPUS Hotel Group family. The native Montrealer garnered much acclaim while serving as both Executive Chef and General Manager of KOKO Restaurant + Bar at OPUS Montreal. Chef Turianskyj’s vision and passion for excellence lead the way in executing a menu that perfectly emulated KOKO’s cosmopolitan, sophisticated environment.

Turianskyj’s career began with his studies at the Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec. He then took on the role of sous-Chef at the Manoir des Érables, and was later appointed Chef for the Délégation du Québec in New York. Turianskyj then returned to Québec, where he further demonstrated his talents at chic Mont-Tremblant restaurant Aux Truffes.

Bearing Taiwanese, French and Ukranian ancestry, Chef Turianskyj grew up surrounded by global culinary influences. His passion for travel and culture took him to the Sheraton Club des Pins in Algiers, Algeria, the deserts of Qatar at the Intercontinental in Doha, and to Q’BA, New Delhi’s pre-eminent dining establishment. He has acquired a wealth of experience, from catering expansive events in the desert to planning formal dinners honouring political dignitaries, heads of state and royalty; he is ideally poised to lead OPUS Vancouver’s culinary team and will be responsible for OPUS Bar, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Catering.

OPUS Hotel Vancouver
Uniquely stylish and always fresh, OPUS Hotel Vancouver redefines the boutique experience, blending contemporary design with warmth and intuitive service. Ninety-six guestrooms feature vibrant colours, spa bathrooms and five lifestyle-inspired décor schemes. Located in fashionable Yaletown, close to Vancouver’s best restaurants, spas and boutiques, the hotel is home to Elixir Bistro and the dramatic OPUS Bar. OPUS was voted one of the world’s top 100 hotels by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

www.opushotel.com

Elixir Date Night Tuesdays | Starting April 13, 2010

GLV – AMAZING DEAL!

Starting April 13, 2010

Spring Fever has arrived and it is time to get your flirt on! The Elixir Bistro team has created a dining experience for you to impress any potential mate, that includes a very special wine and dine offer available every Tuesday starting April 13. Choose a bottle of wine from our Date Night wine menu and receive a complimentary three course table d’hôte menu for two.

Date Night Menu
A 3-course dinner for two is included with your selection of any of the following wines:
WHITES
JACKSON TRIGGS ESPRIT 2007. Chardonnay. Okanagan Valley. B.C. 49
E. GUIGAL 2004. Viognier blend. Cote du Rhone Blanc France 89
JAFFURS 2004. roussanne. California 109
BERINGER ‘Private Reserve’ 2006. chardonnay. California. 129
VILLA MT.EDEN 1999. chardonnay. California. 119
ROSE
LE VIEUX PIN ‘Vaila’ 2008. Pinot noir rosé. Oliver. B.C. 89
REDS
JACKSON TRIGGS ESPRIT 2006. Cabarnet – Merlot. Okanagan Valley. B.C. 49
CLOS DU CAUSSE 2001. bordeaux blend. Minervois. France 89
NICHOL VINEYARD ‘Capriccio’ 2006. pinot noir & gamay. Naramata. B.C. 79
DUNHAM FROESE 2007. bordeaux blend. Oliver. B.C. 79
DOMAINE VINCENT SAUVESTRE 2003. pinot noir. Pommard. France 129
QUERCIABELLA 2005. sangiovese. Chianti Classico. Italy 119
LANE TANNER ‘Julia’s Vineyard’ 20065. pinot noir. California 159
TORBRECK ‘RunRig’ 2002. shiraz. Australia 469
BUBBLES
PASQUA PROSECCO 79
DE VENOGE. Brut Rosé NV. France 375 ml 99
FERRARI BRUT 119
GOSSET ‘Celebris’ Brut Rosé 2003. Champagne. France 409

Don Letendre to Depart Elixir Bistro and OPUS Hotel Vancouver

It is with regret that OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s General Manager, Nicholas Gandossi, announces the departure of Don Letendre, Executive Chef of OPUS Hotel Vancouver, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar. A member of the opening team, Letendre has been with the company for eight years and has made many valuable contributions to its success.

“From the beginning, Don was extremely passionate about the Elixir and OPUS Bar brands, which clearly showed through his professionalism and dedication” says OPUS Vancouver General Manager Nicholas Gandossi. His focus and determination were building blocks for Elixir’s early successes, which allowed the business to grow in other areas, most notably in OPUS Catering. We certainly will miss his leadership and humour, which we have all seen, and come to understand over the past eight years.”

About Elixir
French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Elixir is also a founding member of the Ocean Wise Program and Green Table Network. Classic French cuisine is crafted from the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. Choose a room to suit your mood: bustling Bistro, airy Garden Room or plush Velvet Room. Elixir provides warm, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere popular with style savvy travelers and discerning locals alike. Valet parking is available. For more information call 604.642.0557 or visit www.elxirvancouver.ca.

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