The Japanese, French and Italians Can All Get Along!!! At 22nd and Marine Drive in West Vancouver, there are three great restaurants. Each one excellent in it’s own right. Not competing but complementing each other. Zen Japanese Restaurant pioneered this block in 1992, followed by La Régalade French Bistro in 2002. Mangia E Bevi Ristorante…
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Pastis – Cuisine d’Été closes with end-of-summer flavours from Auvergne and Gascony
Join us August 26 through September 22 as Bistro Pastis concludes its culinary ramble through France in the Auvergne and Gascony. The Massif Central, the rugged terrain of central France, informs the flavours of this region. Here are fast flowing streams fed by the Alps and sparse hills where sheep graze. Flavours here are big,…
News from Cactus Club
Cactus Club – Broadway and Ash gets a little nip and tuck Don’t panic if you see the doors closed at 575 West Broadway for the next couple of nights. The dining room is getting a bit of a facelift, including some brand new original art pieces by Jean Michel Basquiat as well as some…
Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series: September Schedule & Participants
INDIA VS. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN, proudly sponsored by Bacardi Canada Ltd. The September schedule will be as follows: Thurs Sept 02 – Winner of August’s Competition (TBD this Thursday August 26 2010) Thurs Sept 09 – Jacob Sweetapple (The Fairmont Pacific Rim & Brand Ambassador for Absolut Vodka) Thurs Sept 16 – Danielle Tatarin (The…
Backstage Bistro at the PNE
Be at VIP at this year’s Fair at the PNE! To celebrate this year’s fantastic concert Summer Night Concerts line-up, we are offering you the ability to book a three-course meal, which includes reserved seating for the concert. Only 150 seats available per show! Book your reservation today! Call 604-251-7739 or email backstagebistro@pne.ca Credit…
Lower Mainland Feast of Fields
“A Taste of History” Sunday August 29th from 1-5pm at Wellbrook Winery on Bremner Farm in Delta, BC Our 2010 Host Farm is Wellbrook Winery (4626 88th Street, Delta, BC.) For 15 years, our Lower Mainland Feast of Fields has always been the 1st Sunday after Labour Day…but this year, we are temporarily changing…
BC Wine and Producers Dinner at Cibo Trattoria
Celebrating Poplar Grove Wines and the Organic Produce of Sapo Bravo Farm Cibo Trattoria will host an exclusive wine and producers dinner that celebrates the very best of BC food and wine. On Sunday September 5th, guests will enjoy a delectable menu crafted by Cibo’s talented Executive Chef Neil Taylor. Each dish in the five-course…
TIM CUFF WELCOMED AS THE EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR THE NITA LAKE LODGE
After working his way through some of the finest kitchens in Canada, Tim Cuff has made the move to Whistler as Executive Chef of the Nita Lake Lodge. A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Cuff’s career choice was a product of his environment. Growing up in a small farm town, the Cuff family sourced much of…
Jam Packed Action at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
If you love sports, awesome drinks and spectacular food, don’t miss out on all the action that is happening at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery this Summer. Here’s a little taste of what’s to come: English Premier League Soccer Brunch Started on Saturday August 14th, Chef Andreas Wechselberger and his culinary team have prepared…
Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts
Peter Girges Unveils RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. Restaurant Group Peter Girges, the young Vancouver visionary behind the Glowbal Group of Restaurants is at it again and this time launching a new company of restaurants, RocksGlass Concepts Ltd. As the first major move Girges, together with his team announced today they will be partnering with John Evans,…
Wild Mushrooms Have Arrived at Le Gavroche!
We’ve just received a bounty of beautiful hand-picked wild mushrooms from the Yukon and we’re celebrating with a special month-long Wild Mushroom menu. Once again, our dining deal is a steal with three-courses for $35, with wine pairings available for an additional $25. Reservations can be made on OpenTable, or by calling the restaurant at…
Berkshire Pork & Peaches at Yew
This month Executive Chef Oliver Beckert is featuring Berkshire Pork & Peaches. Fresh from Sloping Hill Farm in Qualicum Beach, a sweet seaside town on Vancouver Island, lives a brood of free range, heritage breed, “happy pigs.” An animal-friendly focus on healthy, humane farming leads to an exceptional quality of absolutely delicious, locally-grown pork. Fresh…
Summer Sippers and Hot Tracks at Red Card
Stylish Venue Introduces Daily Features and Weekend DJs Escape the summer heat with cool cocktail features and the latest beats by some of Vancouver’s top DJ’s at Red Card. There’s a drink perfectly crafted for every night of the week all summer long in this super chic, air conditioned downtown venue. The cocktails featured are…
Andre McGillivray Departs Corner Suite
The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe would like to announce the amicable departure of André Mcgillivray from the day-to-day operations and directorship of the company. We will forever be in his debt and would like to take this opportunity to wish him all the best as he focuses on the joys of family, fatherhood and…
SWEENEY’S YALETOWN, NOW OPEN FOR DINNER
Sweeney’s, “we may not be big but we’re small”* restaurant, featuring Yaletown’s smallest patio, is now serving dinner. And by serving we mean actual, drum roll please, table service! Situated on Hamilton Street in previously undiscovered ‘NOHE’ (north of Helmcken), nestled among the dollar stores, car dealerships and fabulous seafood restaurants, sits Sweeney’s of Yaletown. …
Goldfish Pacific News
ZOOM IN AND OUT! We know when the weather is this nice you prefer to eat out….maybe even at the beach? So we decided to make life easier with a Fish & Chips to go deal. Drop by Goldfish this month and get our famous Halibut Fish & Chips with ginger tartar sauce and napa…
The GLOWBAL COLLECTION August Features
The summer sun is out – so catch it while you can! The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants offer some of the city’s best al fresco dining destinations. Beat the heat at Sanafir which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the Granville Street scene. Cool down on the hip Yaletown patios at glowbal grill or SOCIETY…
SANDBAR’S FRESH CATCH William Tse Takes The Reigns as Executive Head Chef
A unique location, stunning patio and mouthwatering fresh seafood have long defined the bustling hub under the Granville Street Bridge. This week, The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island adds fuel to its fire– with the announcement of William Tse as the newly appointed Executive Chef. In a radical move, The Sandbar’s longtime Executive Chef…
News from West Van’s FRAICHE
RAISING THE BAR AT FRAÎCHE A burgeoning bar scene is bubbling at Fraîche Restaurant in West Vancouver. Head to the hills for inspired cocktails, classic highballs and a carefully selected wine list on the other side of the Lion’s Gate Bridge. For afternoon meetings, a romantic rendezvous or to catch up with the girls – pair…
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts’ Premier Addition
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) proudly embraces the extensive hospitality management background of industry vetted Leonard Nakonechny. With his enterprising passion in hand Leonard embarks down a path of culinary education as our newest Restaurant Instructor. “Leonard’s extensive industry experience lends perfectly to our unique culinary centre”, Executive Chef & Program Director Julian Bond…
