Granville Island’s vibrant, bustling Sandbar Seafood Restaurant will soon welcome Lou Mihailides as their new General Manager. Lou joins the Sandbar with an impressive background in service and hospitality, most recently as the Lower Mainland Territory Manager for a boutique wine import company. Before delving into the world of wine, Lou co-founded, owned and operated the…
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Go Fish Fall Menu
Gord Martin, Executive Chef, artist, cookbook author and owner of Bin 941 and Go Fish Seafood Boutique & Ocean Emporium, along with Chef Rob Cleland and Sous Chef Matt Christie, are pleased to present the Go Fish new fall menu, available at the West Broadway location. Gord spawned a 2nd Go Fish this past August…
CHAMBAR ANNOUNCES JACOB SWEETAPPLE AS NEW BAR MANAGER
Chambar is thrilled to announce the addition of Jacob Sweetapple to the front of house team. Jacob officially takes the reigns of the bar program on November 4th following the departure of long-time bar lead Wendy McGuinness who is embarking on a year of international travel. Sweetapple joins Chambar with a resume boasting experience behind…
Oakwood Canadian Bistro Launches New Fall / Winter Menu and $10 Brunch
BC’s Finest Ingredients Showcased at Casual Kitsilano Restaurant Oakwood Canadian Bistro is delighted to launch its new fall/winter menu showcasing BC’s finest ingredients. Following a successful opening this summer, the casual, welcoming room is quickly carving a name for itself as Kitsilano’s favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners, the warm, 85-seat…
Introducing “Date Night” in MARKET by Jean-Georges
Three enticing menus allow you to (re) connect over food Karen Gin, chef de cuisine for MARKET by Jean-Georges and her brigade have channeled their culinary passion to create a ‘Date Night’ series. Three distinct prix fixe menus, each menu available Sunday through Tuesday, give couples the option of lingering over dinner, heading off to…
The American Cheesesteak Co. Opens the Door to a Philadelphia Tradition
Restaurant is Vancouver’s first to pay homage to an authentic cheesesteak experience One of America’s most iconic food experiences arrives in Vancouver as The American Cheesesteak Co. opens in the heart of the city’s downtown entertainment district (781 Davie Street at Howe) in October 2011. From the streets of Philadelphia to Canada’s west coast, the legendary melt-in-your-mouth…
NEWS From The GLOWBAL COLLECTION
There is no shortage of events happening within The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants this fall. Check out the latest updates below for all the appetizing details and keep up with GLOWBAL news through The GLOWBAL COLLECTION Blog, here: blog.glowbalgroup.com/. Taste of Yaletown, October 19 – 30 The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is proud to once again participate…
Black + Blue Opens October 29
Proprietors Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub share a passion for classic-style dining. Marking the company’s biggest and boldest offering to date, Black+Blue signals a throw-back to ‘The Golden Age’ of hospitality. From juicy steaks to crisp service, classic cocktails to sumptuous décor, Black + Blue brings decadence and glamour back on the Vancouver dining…
News from Lift
iPad Buzz LIFT was buzzing with curious bloggers and reporters at our Oct. 12th Media Open House – the official launch of the next generation of the livemenu™ iPad menu application. A first for Vancouver and only at LIFT. Check out this video of all the cool and interactive things you can do with a…
Taste of Yaletown
The Yaletown Business Improvement Association is proud to bring the 7th annual Taste of Yaletown to food and wine enthusiasts from October 19th – 31st, 2011. All are invited to come discover and enjoy the fantastic options from Yaletown’s premier restaurants, offering guests a special three-course menu at set prices of $25, $35 or $45….
Executive Chef Darren Brown – Fairmont Pacific Rim
Homegrown and internationally travelled chef Darren Brown arrives at Fairmont Pacific Rim as Executive Chef. Food and family have always been woven into the fabric of Darren Brown’s life. Born in Coquitlam, British Columbia, he remembers being a part of the family kitchen brigade from a young age, when setting the Christmas table for 75…
Chinese Restaurant Signature Dish Dine Out
Put your Chopsticks Together for the first Signature Dish Dine Out Festival Opportunities to sample exclusive menus at the city’s finest dining spots have been fascinating to food enthusiasts and culinary travelers alike. With goals to solidify Vancouver and Richmond’s top position for Chinese dining destinations outside of China, Chinese Restaurant Awards celebrates the excellence of…
WIN A CUSTOM-MADE WEDDING CAKE OR ULTIMATE BRIDESMAIDS’ TEA PARTY
Four Seasons Vancouver and Crème de la Crème Celebrate Weddings, Friends and Fun with Great Prizes and Events Two ‘to die for contests’ will have local brides sketching their dream wedding cakes and bridesmaids playing dress up at YEW restaurant + bar this month. Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, YEW restaurant + bar and Crème de la Crème…
The Donnelly Group Elevates Food and Beverage Programs
New fall/winter menus and Prud’Homme beer certification unveiled at Vancouver’s leading pubs The Donnelly Group, the company behind Vancouver’s leading public houses, cocktail dens and nightclubs, is pleased to unveil its new fall/winter food menus and expanded beer program. The Donnelly Group’s new fall/winter menus showcase a fresh take on the well-executed pub fare that…
Pink Elephant Thai Launches New Expanded Menu with Mass Appeal
Desmond Chen, president of Thai House Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce that his newest restaurant, Pink Elephant Thai, is launching a new expanded menu with mass appeal, starting October 18. “We’ve learned a few things since opening Pink Elephant Thai in April,” said Chen. “One of our observations is that many guests are looking…
The Game’s afoot at Bistro Pastis
October is Game season in France. The countryside resounds with the crack of gunshot as everything from rabbits to small birds to deer are bagged for the autumn table. Game features prominently in the second menu in our Fall Flavour Fete at Bistro Pastis. Savour the earthly flavours of boar, muskox, rabbit, and venison prepared…
RESTAURANT 62 EARNS WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW
Renowned industry magazine names Abbotsford restaurant one of North America’s best for its wine menu Management at Restaurant 62 is pleased to announce that their restaurant has once again earned the prestigious 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The award marks the fifth year in a row that the Abbotsford restaurant has been recognized for its outstanding wine menu…
YEW’s Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen Launches New Dessert Menu
AND Takes to the Edible Canada Food Stage at Vancouver Home & Design Show – October 15 Think Rustic, Simple, Homemade. Like Mom’s (but way better)! You know when you just want a sliver of pie? So do we. That’s why YEW is now offering three different serving sizes of our delicious home-style pies. Slivers,…
Are YEW Ready to See Change? – Life and Times at YEW
Videos by YEW – YEWTube Back in August, the YEW team was getting set to launch our new seafood concept to the world. To invite our guests, friends, fans and regulars to become engaged and get to know YEW and our key restaurant team better, we created a seven-part YEWTube series. Meant to share useful…
The Autumn fare is in full stride at Trafalgars Bistro & Sweet Obsession!
Pastry Chef Tracy Kadonoff has debuted her exquisite fall desserts. The pumpkin maple cheesecake has perfectly balanced spices & almost melts in your mouth. The apple pie & deep-dish pumpkin pie have also made their appearance and are flying off the shelves. Any of the three options would make a tremendous addition to your Thanksgiving celebration. Call 604.739.0555 ext 2 for pre-order. For those of you…
