Sweeney’s of Yaletown announces they will close, effective immediately, as they look for a new location. “We have not been happy with the level of evening business since opening” says manager Gerard Egan, “and felt we never found our footing in the Yaletown market. Lunch was always a success, dinner however was never busy enough. …
Category: Dine Out
BISHOP’S CLASSICS REVISITED
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Sundays through Thursdays January 13 – February 10, 2011 WARM CRUSTED GOAT’S CHEESE winter greens, walnuts Dungeness Crab Cake crisp potato, fennel cream FRASER VALLEY LAMB root vegetables, red wine jus DEATH BY CHOCOLATE raspberry coulis $ 49 – Bishop’s, 2183 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604.738.2025 www.bishopsonline.com
DINE OUT VANCOUVER RESTAURANTS REVEALED, BOOKINGS OPEN
215 participating restaurants now taking reservations for $18, $28 and $38 menus The list of 215 restaurants dishing up $18, $28 and $38 menus for Dine Out VancouverTM 2011 was officially released today by Tourism Vancouver, kicking off reservations for the two-week dining festival that runs from Monday, January 24 to Sunday, February 6. Consumers can…
Mangia E Bevi – B.A.C.I.O. – Because A Cure Is Obtainable
January 2nd – 30th – Festa Invernale A Winter Feast – a special 3-course dinner menu for $40 For each of these meals sold we will donate $5 to BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Research AND $5 to the Lions Gate Hospital Oncology Clinic Reservations-604 922-8333 The Menu For January 2nd to 14th Will Feature Dishes…
Big Night at The Vancouver Club returns!
Vancouver magazine’s Big Night returns to The Vancouver Club on February 4, 2011! Last year’s Olympics meant we were unable to celebrate our International Wine Competition and Restaurant Award Winners at this most unique event, but we’re thrilled to welcome back Blue Water, Cioppino’s, and CinCin, as well as new favorites Maenam, Campagnolo, Cru, Bishop’s…
They Came, They Cooked, They Conquered
On December 6th, 12 men met in a confined space to battle it out for ‘top gun’ status. While not exactly a High Noon showdown, the ‘combatants’ came armed with cleavers, razor-sharp knives and woks. Woks? Yes, woks. The ‘combatants were the 12 elite chefs competing for the inaugural Chef of the Year title awarded…
Holiday cocktails at The Charles Bar
The Charles Bar, Gastown’s newest hot-spot, nestled in the historic Woodward’s Building, has crafted holiday cocktails to warm and lift your Christmas spirit (pun intended). Candy Cane Swirl: Crumpled candy cane rim, 1oz Vodka, .5 oz peppermint schnapps, 2oz cranberry juice, .5 oz grenadine, .5 oz lemon juice. garnished with a small candy cane in…
Suite & Sour – Meyer lemon cocktails are in season at The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe.
The Corner Suite’s “Genuine Article” – a 30-page homage to some of the world’s oldest and most iconic drinks – is Vancouver’s (if not Canada’s) largest and most comprehensive cocktail list … and it just got bigger. Meyer lemons are in season, and owner/bartender Steve Da Cruz likes them, a lot. In honour of his…
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL VANCOUVER LAUNCHES NEW YEW restaurant + bar WEBSITE
Visit www.YEWrestaurant.com for a Chance to Win Dinner for a Year! The team at YEW restaurant + bar is extremely excited to bring our guests a more customized online YEW experience. Just launched, YEWrestaurant.com is the new online home for our ‘Sexy, Sophisticated, West Coast’ restaurant. Visit the website weekly to find out what’s “New…
Lunch at White Spot on Christmas Day for Variety Children’s Charity
A holiday tradition for more than a decade, the Richmond Centre and Kingsway Vancouver White Spot locations will open their doors on December 25th to serve up delicious White Spot favourites and raise the spirits of those in need. White Spot understands the importance of giving back to the community during the holiday season and…
METROPOLITAN HOTELS OFFER CHOICES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Diverse entertaining options are available at some of Canada’s best restaurants including Vancouver’s Diva at the Met This winter, the renowned chefs of Metropolitan Hotels want guests to entertain stress-free by leaving the shopping, cooking and cleaning to them. That’s why each Metropolitan restaurant has offered holiday dining options that play to each chef and…
Feed Your Family While Helping Feed Children in Africa
The talented Junior Chefs in Canada have created a beautiful calendar on sale now with proceeds going to the Bidvest World Cooks Tour in Africa and other Junior Chef initiatives. The World Cooks Tour For Hunger takes place August 20 -27th in South Africa and will see more than 200 international and local chefs come…
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE FAIRMONT VANCOUVER AIRPORT
Runway Holiday Events To Savour With Family And Friends! Get away from the kitchen and let The Fairmont Vancouver Airport take care of all your holiday celebrations from the night before Christmas all the way through to New Year’s Eve. It’s simply stress free and sinfully delicious thanks to Executive Chef Kamal Silva’s culinary brigade…
ANGUS AN DISHING THAI TRAVELS
Maenam now offering Southern inspired lunch, dinner and take out menus Fresh off his annual three week exploration through Southeast Asia, Chef Angus An has launched a new menu highlighting the iconic street eats of Southern Thailand. This food vendor speckled region offers cuisine themed by local seafood, fruits, and nuts, with dishes that are…
Andrey Durbach to serve holiday lunch at Pied-à-Terre
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR LINGERING LUNCHES Running until December 23rd Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart will open the doors to their cozy neighbourhood room, Pied-à-Terre, for holiday lunch. Durbach has crafted a special three course menu priced at $32.50 that is sure to entice lunch goers looking to stay away from the office a little…
Tutus at the Bar(re) – RauDZ Signature Cocktail created for Ballet Kelowna’s Pirouette
Pirouette is the signature fundraising event for Ballet Kelowna and the culinary experience of the season with five of the Okanagan’s top chefs preparing a wine-paired feast that celebrates the bounty of our valley. Although the amazing dinner may be foremost in the ticket holders’ minds, this year Ballet Kelowna is adding even more to…
Gobble up some turkey at The Corner Suite on December 24, 25 and 26
Don’t feel like cooking this holiday season? Well fear not, because The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe is serving up three days of Christmas feasts on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Hot on the heels of their sold-out out Thanksgiving turkey dinner, The Corner Suite’s three-course Christmas dinners will feature a candied yam…
New Year’s Eve at Coast?
New Year’s Eve at CoastHave you made your New Year’s Eve party plans yet? Why not ring in the new year at Vancouver’s best seafood restaurant…Coast. We have two great offerings for the 31st. You can come in for a gala 4 course dinner at Coast, with champagne at midnight for only $125. Or come…
RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT GASTOWN’S HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANT
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at L’Abattoir Diners looking to satiate themselves in gourmet style this New Year’s Eve need not look further than Gastown’s hottest new restaurant, L’Abattoir. Chef Lee Cooper and his team will be ringing in 2011 with a five-course menu priced at $75 per person, while Shaun Layton and wine…
Celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at Le Gavroche
Special dinners on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with good friends, good food and good wine! For Christmas Eve, we are serving up a festive 5-course feast for $55 ($85 with wine pairing). Le Gavroche Christmas Eve Menu Mince Meat Tarte Veal Tongue, Scallops, Paprika…
