White Spot and Triple O’s Launch Impossible Burger

September 19-20 $2 From Each Imposible Burger Sold Donated to Variety Club. Last night we checked out White Spot’s new veggie burgers and the texture and taste was the best semblance to the meat burger we’ve had yet. Go try one this weekend and you’ll be nurturing yourself and those that benefit from Variety Club….

MILA To Open In Chinatown

MILA Brings Plant-Based Dining To Chinatown News from MILA, a new spot opening in the old Juniper space. Vancouver residents can soon satisfy their culinary cravings when MILA opens in historic Chinatown in early September. Sister restaurant to the award-winning Virtuous Pie, whose vegan pizza and ice cream has captured hearts and taste buds citywide, MILA…

The Chickadee Room’s Daily Drink Features

Snacks and Drinks at The Chickadee Room The contact-free, ’80s-themed cocktail bar known as The Chickadee Room at Juke Fried Chicken is giving its guests more reasons to live each day to its fullest by adding new daily drink features and late-night happy hour and snack options to the menu at the Chinatown hotspot. The…

Kitchen Table Group Opens giovane café

Fairmont Pacific Rim’s giovane café Reopens Under the Kitchen Table Restaurant Group News from the Kitchen Table Group: Award-winning restaurant group Kitchen Table adds another member to its growing family (Ask For Luigi, Di Beppe, Farina a Legna, Pastificio di Luigi, Pizzeria Farina, Pourhouse) when it officially reopens the doors of giovane café in the…

Cassandra Cake Co.’s Cassandra Curtis

Cassandra Cake Co. When I saw Cassandra’s Curtis’ cakes and creations on Instagram, I immediately had to find out who this other Cassandra was. Cassandra’s are a rare bunch, it’s not like having a name like Karen or Wendy, where you’re bound to have another in your school class or at work, we aren’t really…

Vancouver’s Dine OutSide Restaurant Offers and Menus

Dine OutSide = Over 160 restaurants participating in the summer-time food and drink celebration Patio season is in full swing and Dine OutSide is here to help you find the best spots and refreshing menus in the city! The complete list of Dine OutSide’s participating restaurants and their menus are now available on www.dineoutside.ca. With…

Beetbox Beach Bag Combo

West End’s Plant-based Beetbox Has Your Picnic Needs Covered News from Beetbox: Plant-based comfort-cuisine favourite Beetbox is keeping summer in full swing by introducing a new Beach Bag Combo, now available at the West End hotspot. Featuring a ready made, al-fresco feast for two, each combo offers picnickers, backpackers and beach-blanketers alike a choice of…

NOX – New Italian Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver

Duo Behind New West’s el Santo and Amaranthus Launches NOX Italian Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver NOX, a contemporary Italian restaurant with West Coast flavour, will be opening at the end of the year in Coal Harbour at West Georgia and Cardero. Created by Alejandro Diaz and Sam Fabbro, the owner-chef duo behind el Santo and…

Do Chay Yaletown Opens

Do Chay, a plant-based Vietnamese eatery opens second location We had an excellent meal at Do Chay’s first location and were pleased to here  second location is opening closer to home. Here’s our coverage of the Kingsway location. GLV From the release: Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian has soft opened its second location. Located at 1269…

Yuwa Japanese Cuisines Adds Outdoor Patio

Intimate New Patio Offers Guests an Oasis in the Heart of Upper Kitsilano at Yuwa Japanese Yuwa Japanese Cuisine has now added a new outdoor patio that will allow guests to enjoy intimate-yet-distanced, al-fresco dinner experiences in the heart of Upper Kitsilano throughout the summer. The City of Vancouver’s Temporary Expedited Patio Program allowed Yuwa to incorporate a…

The PearTree Restaurant Closes

The PearTree Restaurant closes after twenty-three years of dedication to service. Terribly sad news indicative of the incredibly brutal time the hospitality community is going through, the PearTree’s from Scott and Stephanie Jaeger announce they are closing on August 15. This establishment set the tone for hospitality in our province and many chefs trained under…

GoBlueBC.ca  Celebrates BC Blueberries

BC Blueberries Go Blue Until August 3 With GoBlueBC.ca If you are a fan of BC Blueberries, and face it, who isn’t, you’ll want to check out GoBlueBC.ca for all things Blueberry! You can  even win  $1000 in gift cards. From the official release: July 15th is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect…

Uva Caffè Bar Opens At Uva

Weekend Brunch At Cibo And A New Uva Caffè Bar News from SMC Communications this a.m. about Uva and Cibo. Sounds like a good reason to get up in the morning! Uva Caffè Bar Offers Two-for-One Espresso-Based Drinks Throughout July, Cibo Features Create-Your-Own Mimosas, $15-Across-the-Board Weekend Brunch Dishes Already beloved by night, Cibo Trattoria and…

Water Street Cafe’s Lobster Madness 2020

Until July 13th, Water Street Cafe Features Delicious Lobster Water Street Cafe is open for dining in with lots of space and safety protocols, and plenty of seats on their regular and special addition patio. Until July 13th they’re  featuring lobster many ways (menu here) along with their regular menu. Check out the Second Floor…

Chef Tojo Prepares an Omakase Experience in Honour of Late Friend Anthony Bourdain  

Chef Tojo joins countless chefs and fans worldwide to celebrate Bourdain Day on June 25, Anthony Bourdain’s birthday. Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo’s Restaurant prepares an experience that celebrates Anthony Bourdain and calls attention to depression and mental health. During a time of unprecedented uncertainty within the restaurant industry, the need to discuss depression and support the workforce…

Cibo Trattoria Launches New Summer BBQ Boxes

Everything But The Grill: Cibo Trattoria Does BBQ Grill-Ready Meal Kits for Four Feature Dry Aged Ribeyes, Prawn and Vegetable Skewers, Selection of Antipasto and Charcuterie and More Cibo Trattoria is helping guests get a head start on summer grilling season and providing the perfect last-minute Father’s Day feast by introducing new Summer BBQ Boxes…

Fat Mao Noodles Open In Chinatown

Chef Angus An reopens Fat Mao Noodles to serve its Southeast Asian-style soup noodles in Chinatown Great news from Chef Angus An and Fat Mao Noodles! All your favourites are back—choose your soup, then customize by choosing from five different types of noodles, including gluten-free and vegan options. Sides and drinks are also available to…

Nuba Restaurants Lebanese-Inspired BBQ Kits

For Fathers Day Nuba Restaurants Offer Lebaneses-Inspired BBQ Kits June 20-21 Local Middle Eastern cuisine favourite Nuba is giving families a great way to channel their inner grillmasters by featuring limited-time-only Father’s Day BBQ Kits available for pickup at all four local Nuba locations on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. Offered for $95…

Hawksworth Restaurant Announces DIY Ultimate Burger & Bourbon Gift Box

Hawksworth Restaurant Celebrate Father’s Day with a mouthwatering classic complete with all the fixings News from Hawksworth for father’s day! Treat dad to a thoughtful and unique experience this Father’s Day with the Hawksworth DIY Ultimate Burger Gift Box ($50) from award-winning Hawksworth Restaurant. What better way to celebrate than with an afternoon of barbecuing…

Yuwa Dine-In Service June 16

Japanese Cuisine at Yuwa Is Back Great news from one of our favourite sushi spots and just down the road. Excellent sake selection here and they’re featuring those spot prawns! GLV Award-Winning Kitsilano Restaurant Reopens Six Days a Week with Expanded Health and Safety Protocols, Father’s Day Weekend Features in Place After more than three…