Dining At Papi’s Seafood And Oyster Bar

Papi’s Seafood And Oyster Bar Opens In English Bay When I hear the words “oyster bar,” I do a little happy dance; I am always up for slurping back a few of these gems and enjoy them in all sorts of iterations, whether they are fried, poached or nestled amongst spinach and bacon in Oysters…

WildTale Coastal Grill

I first visited WildTale this spring and have since recommended the restaurant many times. Super fresh seafood, a good selection of oysters and a bright coastal feel make for a great meal.  There’s a semi-private space for groups of up to eighteen, and a private wine room with 34 seats, and I am always being asked about…

An oyster a day keeps colds away

Oyster Seafood and Raw Bar invites guests to ward off seasonal cold and flu ailments simply by enjoying lunch at Oyster. We know raw food is all the rage for its health benefits, but Oysters are filled with zinc and minerals. Throat lozenge anyone? Oil of Oregano? How about a couple of Oysters. And if…

Oyster Seafood and Raw Bar

LET THE SHUCKING BEGIN Oyster Seafood and Raw Bar quietly opened its doors last week and downtown Vancouverites are discovering a new pearl in the Vancouver dining scene. A small and charming room, distinctly focused on Ocean Wise seafood, Oyster blends the charm of the 1920’s with the upscale and modern influences of 2010. Housed…

Blue Water Cafe’s Unsung Heroes Menu Sings of the Sea

Tuesday, January 5th marks the launch of executive chef Frank Pabst’s annual Unsung Heroes festival at Blue Water Cafe, a month earlier this year to precede the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Long a champion of sustainably-resourced seafood, chef Pabst’s month-long initiative spotlights lesser-known, yet delicious coastal species from responsibly managed fisheries. But this year,…