542 Robson Street, Vancouver – Opens Daily at 11:00am This summer, Harry Kambolis expanded his Nu Greek brand with two food carts that dished out thousands of chicken and lamb souvlaki in pillowy pita bread to hungry downtown denizens. Never to sit still, or rest on the laurels that flank the stylized Nu logo, Kambolis has…
Category: Dine Out
Bishop’s celebrates the season with 4-course Harvest Table Menus
Ahhh September with its farmers’ markets overflowing with fresh produce. It’s traditionally the time when people gather over tables groaning with delicious food to give thanks for another year of Mother Nature’s bounty. For John Bishop, this time of year is like being a kid in a candy store “everything is at its peak –…
Yelp Eats WEEK for Hunger Relief
It’s no secret Vancouver has some of the best eats in the entire world, but did you know that you will soon be able to put your dining-out dollars toward a good cause? Yelp Eats Week is a perfect way for Vancouverites to explore some of the best restaurants in the lower mainland while supporting…
Late summer updates from Big Lou’s Butcher Shop
First Hunting and Game Butchery class dates announced It’s an old cliché, but many times it’s true that “if you build it, they will come” and so we’ve scheduled our first two Hunting and Game butchery courses for this September. The inaugural courses will be held 4pm on Sunday, September 4th and 6:30pm on Sunday,…
THAI HOUSE RESTAURANT GROUP CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY THIS SEPTEMBER
Father and son, Patrick and Desmond Chen, are proud to announce that the Thai House RestaurantGroup will celebrate its 25th anniversary this September. What started as a single restaurant on Robson Street in 1986 has grown to encompass nine successful restaurants: four award winning Thai House locations, Charm Modern Thai and Urban Thai Bistro in…
Sidecut Celebrates an Amazing Year of Rubbing Our Guests the Right Way
Sidecut has delivered on its promise to deliver “steak with an edge” since launching the new concept just over a year ago. Using the top two percent of Canadian Prime Beef and searing in the perfect flavour with the 1800-degree infrared grill are two of the three essential elements to its success. The third, to…
Rosewood Hotel Georgia Opens ‘Reflections’ an outdoor bar & lounge
Perfect Urban Escape, in the heart of the City Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia is pleased to announce the opening of ‘Reflections,’ an elegant and stylishly relaxed outdoor bar & lounge; an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Situated on the hotel’s fourth floor atop the roof of its historic Spanish Ballroom, ‘Reflections’ has…
Wild Rice to open in New Westminster
CELEBRATING TEN BY ADDING NUMBER TWO Ten years ago, on August 23rd 2001, Vancouver’s first modern Chinese restaurant opened its doors in an area of town that has since come to be known as Crosstown. Back then it didn’t have a name, and there was not another restaurant for blocks around. All that has changed….
Kale & Nori Culinary Arts is open for business
Kale & Nori Culinary Arts – Vancouver’s newest catering company Kale & Nori Culinary Arts creates beautiful and successful events, focused on vegetables, local seafoods, and proteins, all sourced from the finest local artisans, farmers and purveyors in the Lower Mainland and from across Canada. From Cocktail and Wedding Receptions to Interactive Client “Hands-On” Events and Multi-Course Plated…
Westjet World Class Bistro at the PNE
While the PNE is usually known for it’s crazy take on food items such as this year’s deep fried pop tarts, and the usual fair snacks including corn dogs, burgers, and mini donuts, there are a few gourmet items to be had. This year’s menu at the Westjet World Class Bistro is worth trying out (SCROLL…
PNE Food Galore in 2011
Food – Experience the flavours of the world at the PNE – from complete junk to gourmet, the 2011 PNE has something for everyone. The Fair at the PNE celebrates diverse cuisine from countries around the world. With such an extensive food selection, visitors can choose anything from a light snack to a fine dining experience….
Culinary Escapes to Salt Spring Island
No matter what the season, there are always great culinary experiences to be had on Salt Spring Island. I’ve been heading over there for the past two years for the Chef’s Across the Water dinners at Hastings House, which have been fabulous, each time. There are still two dates left on September 12 and October 3 for…
Thierry Opens in Vancouver
Internationally acclaimed Thierry Busset launches his modern shop, café and atelier Top Table proprietor Jack Evrensel, and maître chocolatier and pâtissier Thierry Busset, are delighted to announce the highly anticipated opening of Thierry. The fifth venue in the Top Table family, the chocolaterie pâtisseriejoins the highly acclaimed restaurants Araxi in Whistler and Blue Water Cafe, CinCin and West in Vancouver. It might just be the perfect…
White Spot brings back the ‘Adult Pirate Pak’ on August 17
Money for Zajac Ranch Children’s Charity B.C.’s iconic restaurant chain has raised more than $105,000 to send kids with special needs to camp Back by popular demand, White Spot’s special edition ‘Adult Pirate Paks’ are sailing onto tables August 17 to once again raise money for Zajac Ranch for Children. To celebrate the fourth annual…
2011 Nominees for the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame
Congratulations to all for their hard work. Active Restaurateur – Celebrating exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry Antonio and Patrick Corsi — Quattro at Whistler, Quattro at Fourth Brent Davies — Sequoia Group Frank Di Benedetto – Ricky’s All Day Grill & Fatburger Kelly Gordon – Boathouse Restaurants Manuel Ferrira — Le Gavroche…
Restaurant 62 cooks up special Date Night promotion
“GET OUT BEFORE THEY GO BACK” August 17-25 Restaurant 62 is offering a special Date Night dinner promotion just weeks before the back-to-school rush. From August 17 to 25th, guests can choose from an appetizer and an entree or an entree and a dessert for $25, and add a glass of wine for just $5. The…
Campagnolo ROMA Opens for Lunch
Restaurateurs Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham opened Campagnolo Roma, the newest addition to their restaurant family, in May of this year. With a warm response from the neighbourhood, ROMA quickly extended dinner service to seven days a week. Starting Wednesday August 10, guests can add lunch and weekend brunch to their dining itinerary. Campagnolo ROMA is now serving…
WestJet World Class Bistro at the PNE
Back again, dining pre-show at the PNE Overview Menu Reserve Seats Group Reservation Pricing (per person, includes taxes): To make a reservation for multiple seatings and/or days click here. Saturday August 20: One More Girl $50.00 Sunday August 21: Miranda Cosgrove $75.00 Monday August 22: Crystal Shawanda $50.00 Tuesday August 23: Chris Isaak $75.00 Wednesday…
Nu New Souvlaki Cart
Restaurateur Harry Kambolis is pleased to announce the arrival of a new addition to his restaurant and hospitality brood, a new souvlaki cart. His first foray into street food, a souvlaki cart at Granville and Georgia, has been a massive hit, serving chicken and lamb souvlaki in perfectly grilled, lightly-salted pita to the denizens of…
Sebastien Le Goff joins Cactus Club
Cactus Restaurants Ltd. is pleased to welcome Sebastien Le Goff to the restaurant group. A highly talented and respected veteran of the Vancouver restaurant scene, Le Goff brings a wealth of expertise developed over a 13 year career in top rooms in Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Joining the operations management team, Le…
