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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 [...]

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 [...]

Le Gavroche’s fall menu offers up both classic French dishes and fresh-thinking creative fare. As one of Vancouver’s longest-standing fine-dining restaurants, Le Gavroche has been charming guests for over 30 years by consistently serving up some of the city’s best French cuisine. And while the food at Le Gavroche has always been heavily steeped in [...]

In France, summer is a time for languid dinners with friends – enjoying tasty food, flowing wine and easy conversation. Even with the drop in the Euro, not everyone can afford the expense and time for a trip to France. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy summer à la Francaise. Au contraire, [...]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Vancouver’s Most Romantic Restaurant The perfect intimate setting for Valentine’s Day can be hard to come by even at the best of times, but this year, with the 2010 Winter Olympics in town, a romantic table will be even harder to find. For over 30 years, Le Gavroche as provided unforgettable [...]

At Bistro Pastis, owner John Blakeley has designed a Wild Game Menu priced at $55 for three courses, and it is available until November 30th. Start with a choice of paper-thin slices of Caribou Carpaccio (crispy capers, shaved Parmesan and horseradish aioli) or Consommé de Volaillie with Duck Confit Dumpling or a robust Game and [...]

HOW DO YOU SAY BARGAIN IN FRENCH? PRIX FIXE. As cooler weather prevails, so too does classic cuisine at Le Gavroche. But classic takes on new meaning as Manuel Ferreira and Chef Rob Guest introduce their newest menu. Suckling pig has made its way to Le Gavroche Thursday evenings and Cassoulet is featured on Sundays; [...]

It doesn’t take a detective like the famous Mr. Holmes to know that late autumn is the peak of wild game season. From England to New England, British Columbia to Brittany, hunters (‘chasseur’ en français) respond to the ancient instinct to go out and literally ‘bring home the bacon’ (or the chop, steak or roast [...]