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Seigo Nakamura, CEO of Aburi Restaurants Canada opens second restaurant in Vancouver Aburi Restaurants Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its second Vancouver establishment, Minami Restaurant, on June 5, 2012 at 1118 Mainland Street in Yaletown. This is the sister project to Miku Restaurant, located in Coal Harbour, which opened in 2008. “I am [...]

It was only three years ago since I had moved to the wonderful neighbourhood of the trendy Yaletown. Quite often when you responded to the question “So, where do you live?” and your response was Yaletown you would consistently get the reaction of “Oh wow, what a great area.” In such a short time that [...]

Sweeney’s, “we may not be big but we’re small”* restaurant, featuring Yaletown’s smallest patio, is now serving dinner. And by serving we mean actual, drum roll please, table service! Situated on Hamilton Street in previously undiscovered ‘NOHE’ (north of Helmcken), nestled among the dollar stores, car dealerships and fabulous seafood restaurants, sits Sweeney’s of Yaletown.  [...]

ZOOM IN AND OUT! We know when the weather is this nice you prefer to eat out….maybe even at the beach?  So we decided to make life easier with a Fish & Chips to go deal. Drop by Goldfish this month and get our famous Halibut Fish & Chips with ginger tartar sauce and napa [...]

The upcoming Celebration of Light is a perfect excuse to picnic on the beach and Sweeney’s has made it easy with a set boxed picnic to go. Available each night of the Fireworks, the boxed picnic is packaged in compostable, recycled containers and offers a choice of two unique, handmade sandwiches, salad and a beverage [...]

Sweeney’s of Yaletown is a counter service style “slow – fast food” eatery coming to Vancouver later this month. Operated by Graham Abrahams of The Galley Patio & Grill (Jericho Sailing Centre), the concept is a simple one – food always made fresh and served just as hot or cold as it was intended in [...]

TAKE HER OUT FOR BRUNCH We know we don’t need to remind you that Mother’s Day falls on May 9 this year.  We know you’ve already got it figured out.  Just in case you want to add to that card or potted plant you’ve got in mind, we offer a special Mother’s Day brunch menu. [...]

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 [...]