Refuel Restaurant & Bar, specializing in local, seasonal, comfort food, reveals a three-course prix fixe menu for individuals and a romantic five-course menu designed for couples to share, available on Tuesday February 14. Guests are invited to relax at the open kitchen bar with a burger or savour one of these charming menus in the dining room. Menus are priced at 3 courses for $40 and 5 courses for $60 per person, respectfully.

Valentine Menus:

three-course menu

$40

creamy celery root soup

with accompaniments 

 or

warm mushroom & spinach salad

grana padano, bacon

or

crispy pork cheek terrine

grainy mustard, cornmeal, lemon

or

lemon herb risotto

albacore tuna tartare

~

wild bc salmon

braised leeks, lentils, frisee

or

sloping hill farm pork

caramelized brussels sprouts, white beans

~

peanut & chocolate parfait

honeycomb, vanilla ice cream

or

tahitian vanilla creme brulee

shortbread cookie, seasonal fruit

five -course menu designed for two 

$120 ($60 per person)

 sawmill bay oyster

~

warm mushroom & spinach salad

grana padano, bacon 

or

lemon herb risotto

albacore tuna tartare

~

the cure’s salumi
housemade bread, grainy mustard, pickles

or

steamed local manila clams

fennel sausage, red chili

~

whole duck

confit spaetzle, pickled mustard seed vinaigrette

or

40 day dry-aged ribeye steak

18oz cut, mushrooms, gnocchi, chives

or

seared qualicum scallops

cabbage, bacon, brown butter, lemon

~

apple strudel

maple sorbet

or

oatmeal stout float

vanilla ice cream

Valentine’s Day Details:

Price:

three-course menu – $40 per person

five-course menu for two – $120 ($60 per person)

Seating Times:

Refuel is offering flexible seating times to accommodate pre and post movies at Fifth Avenue Theatre, located just two blocks away.

Reservations:

Reservations are recommended.

Guests can reserve by calling 604 288 7905.

Additional Information:

The Refuel dry-aged beef burger will be available for those looking for a quick bite on February 14. The burger & beer special for $15.50, available from 11:30am – 6pm and 9pm – 10pm (please note Refuel breaks between services Monday – Friday from 2:30pm – 5pm) will also be honoured. 

$28

Dine Out at Refuel January 20 – February 5

Dine Out Vancouver $28 Prix Fixe Menu  (available for lunch & dinner)

starters 

potato & leek soup

croutons

 or

warm mushroom & spinach salad

grana padano, bacon

 or

pork rillettes

pickles, mustard, house bread

mains 

crispy polenta

kale, mushrooms, crème fraiche

or

wild bc salmon

braised leeks, lentils, frisee

or

sloping hill farm pork

caramelized brussels sprouts, white bean puree

desserts 

peanut & chocolate parfait

honeycomb, vanilla ice cream

or

warm apple crisp

maple sorbet

New Year’s Eve, Saturday December 31

New Year’s Day Brunch - Join us New Year’s Day from 11:30am – 3:00pm for a little brunch and likely a little hair of the dog too. Refuel will also be open on Monday January 2nd for lunch, offering a few brunch features.

A glance at the goings on in the kitchens of Refuel, Campagnolo and Campagnolo ROMA

The kitchen team at Refuel, Campagnolo and Campagnolo ROMA present “The Dry Age”, an online written and photographed diary of what goes on behind the scenes at these three restaurants. The posts on The Dry Age come straight from the cookers mouths and their hearts. We have chosen not to spotlight the individual contributors in this release as The Dry Age is about a team, that team’s belief in hard work and the beauty of what that hard work produces.

This excerpt from The Dry Age explains what The Dry Age is all about;

Hard work is behind every incredible ingredient we receive from the various growers and suppliers of meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables. When their work is done, and the food reaches our hands, that’s when our hard work begins. We spend a great deal of time and energy being careful not to ruin the food, cooking with restraint and respect for the ingredients until eventually a customer sits down at one of our tables, spending money that they themselves worked hard for. Only good can come from hard work. The Dry Age is about what’s good in our kitchens, which ultimately is what’s good for you.

For more insights visit thedryage.com and follow @thedryage on twitter.

About Campagnolo ROMA: 

Campagnolo Roma serves dishes inspired by Roman Cuisine in the heart of the Italian district of Hastings Sunrise. Located at 2297 East Hastings St., Vancouver B.C., Roma is a walk-in only restaurant serving dinner seven days a week from 5pm – 10pm and lunch Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30am – 2:30pm with brunch served on the weekend. For complete menus and more information call 604 569 0456, email info@campagnoloroma.com or visit www.campagnoloroma.com

About Campagnolo Restaurant:

Campagnolo offers affordable, casual Italian dining in a warm and welcoming space. Campagnolo is open for lunch Monday to Friday and brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am – 2:30pm, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Campagnolo Restaurant is located at 1020 Main St. For more information please visit: www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

About Refuel Neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar:

Refuel Restaurant & Bar serves affordable, casual Northwest cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. Refuel is open for lunch from 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner from 5pm – 10pm Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday, serving brunch until 3pm. Refuel is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit: www.refuelrestaurant.com

12 coveted seats and a whole lot of crab

 Refuel Restaurant & Bar is known for their extremely popular, annual BC Spot Prawn Boil that takes place in May. It has become such a fan favorite amongst regular guests, Refuel is introducing a crab boil starting with 12 seats at the kitchen bar. On Wednesday October 26, twelve lucky guests will pull up a bar stool and enjoy a three course meal including salad, dessert and the highly anticipated crab boil featuring local crab, housemade pork sausage and seasonal vegetables prepared by Chef Jane Cornborough.

Refuel BC Crab Boil Details:

Dates:Wednesday October 26, 2011

Time: 7:00pm

Price: $75 per person (tax, gratuity and service charge included. Beverages are not included)

Reserve: Purchase your tickets online at www.refuelcrabboil.eventbrite.com

Other Details: There are only twelve seats available (6 seats at each bar.)

Location: Refuel Restaurant & Bar, 1944 W4th Ave Vancouver BC

About Refuel Restaurant & Bar: Refuel Restaurant & Bar serves affordable, casual Northwest cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. This Kitsilano restaurant encourages diners to relax, have fun and enjoy simple, honest food prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Gather around a table with friends in the dining room or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a classic cocktail, snacking on housemade salumi and enjoy music styled by the experts at Zulu Records. Refuel is open 11:30am – 2:30pm and 5pm - 10pm Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday, serving weekend brunch 11:30am – 3:00pm and is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit: www.refuelrestaurant.com

Fresh Picked -Refuel Corn Feast Details:

Date: August 31, 2011
Time: 6pm (2 hour seating) and 8:30pm
Price: $59 (includes tax, gratuity & one beer from R&B Brewing Co.)
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at http://refuelcornfeast.eventbrite.com (please note a service charge of $4.53 will be applied)

Menu: served family style at communal tables

Buttermilk Fried Polderside Chicken
Sloping Hill Farm Smoked Pork Belly
Corn Fritters
Corn Bread
Creamed Corn
Spot Prawn Corn Dog
Cold Corn Salad
Corn on the Cob – with 3 different types of butter
Peach Upside Down Cake
Corn Sorbet

Refuel is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit: www.refuelrestaurant.com

Go Canucks “To Go” Details:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

$18 – 3 pieces of Polderside chicken, coleslaw, biscuit, gravy & soda

Dry-Aged Beef Burger

$15.50 – aged cheddar, house-cured bacon, Kennebec fries & soda

Ordering:

Customers are encouraged to call ahead to avoid a wait. 604 288 7905

Canucks Fan Incentive:

Mention the Canucks or show up ina Canucks Jersey and receive 10% off your order.

About Refuel Neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar

Refuel restaurant & bar serves affordable, casual seasonal cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. This Kitsilano restaurant encourages diners to relax, have fun and enjoy simple, honest food. Gather around a table with friends in the dining room or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a classic cocktail and enjoy music styled by the experts at Zulu Records. Refuel serves lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm and dinner 5:00pm – 10:00pm Monday to Friday, brunch 11:30am – 3:00pm and dinner from 3:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday, and is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit: www.refuelrestaurant.com

2 nights, 100 guests and 200 pounds of BC spot prawns

Roll up your sleeves, BC spot prawn season is upon us and Refuel is hosting its annual BC Spot Prawn Boil, twice. Thursday May 26 and Thursday June 2 at 7:00pm, guests will gather around communal tables in the dining room and enjoy a three course meal including salad, dessert and the highly anticipated boil of BC spot prawns, housemade pork sausage and spring vegetables. This annual event has become a favorite amongst regular guests and fans of the local delicacy. It has grown over the years from 12 coveted seats at the bar to 50 seats available in the dining room and a second date has been added to accommodate the overwhelming demand. Approximately one hundred pounds of BC spot prawns will be served and devoured each night of the boil.

Refuel BC Spot Prawn Boil Details:

Dates: Thursday May 26 andThursday June 2, 2011

Time: 7:00pm

Price: $59 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity are not included)

Reserve: Call 604 288 7905, credit card number required to reserve

Other Details: A 72 hour advancenotice of cancellation is required to avoid charge

Location: Refuel Restaurant & Bar, 1944 W4th Ave Vancouver BC

About Refuel Restaurant & Bar: Refuel Restaurant & Bar serves affordable, casual Northwest cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. This Kitsilano restaurant encourages diners to relax, have fun and enjoy simple, honest food prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Gather around a table with friends in the dining room or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a classic cocktail, snacking on housemade salumi and enjoy music styled by the experts at Zulu Records. Refuel is open 11:30am – 10pm Sunday through Thursday, 11:30am – 10:30pm Friday and Saturday, serving weekend brunch 11:30am – 3:00pm and is located at 1944 West 4th Avenue (at Cypress), Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.288.7905, or visit: www.refuelrestaurant.com

Refuel Late Night P.I.G. Out Wednesday February 23, 11pm Chef’s Ted Anderson & Robert Belcham are throwing another late night P.I.G. Out!

P.I.G., which stands for Pig.Industry.Gathering, is a late night feast served family style at communal tables, often attended by cookers, servers, other members of the restaurant biz and pork fans in general. Menu details will be posted on the website shortly. All we’ve been told is Chef Ted has something special planned for this feast. Refuel Restaurant & Bar 1944 W4th Ave Wednesday, February 23 at 11:00pm* $55 (incl.tax, gratuity and cask beer from R&B Brewing Co.) Book your seat by calling 604 288 7905 Credit Card # required to reserve. 24 hour cancellation policy is in effect. Visit the Refuel Restaurant Website for more information If you are receiving this email as a representative of a restaurant or culinary academy please post for your staff & students to see. They thank you and we thank you!