Monarca Cocina Mexicana Opens in Vancouver’s Gastown

Monarca Cocina Mexicana, Sister Restaurant to Ophelia, Showcases Modern Authentic Mexican Fare Monarca Cocina Mexicana is now open in the heart of the historic Gastown district at 181 Carrall Street. Accomplished Mexican Chef Francisco Higareda revisits his roots and renews his relationship with the traditional and beloved dishes of his homeland in this new location….

Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar

Last summer, Rogue Wet Bar moved into Waterfront station replacing Transcontinental.  Rogue offers a more casual menu; Transcontinental’s hipper, younger cousin.  The interior is spacious with two dining levels and large windows, and the patio provides views of passersby in the summer.  It’s just out of Gastown, on a main transit route, dictating the crowd…