The Coolest Experience…at Monk McQueen’s Vancouver February 8th, 2010 Monk McQueen’s Restaurant at Stamps Landing will welcome the arrival of Vancouver’s first minus 5° Ice Lounge for the duration of the 2010 winter Olympic games. Are you ready to brave the cold in sub-Antarctic conditions? Immerse yourself in a room filled with amazing handcrafted ice sculptures …
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News from Refinery
Chef Mike Carter introduces a delicious and sustainable lunch concept at Granville Stʼs Refinery. Sit up by the windows on the second floor, while the Olympic traffic floats by on the street below. With a menu heavy on artisan sandwiches, salads and flatbreads, the beverage accompaniments are nothing to shake a stick at. Lauren Mote…
CRU Stirs Up its Small Plates Menu
Neighbourhood favourite CRU restaurant is adding some new items to its tantalizing menu. CRU won Best Small Plates in last year’s Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, but it’s clear the restaurant hasn’t become complacent because of its success. The new items on the menu are sure to get any epicure’s mouth watering: Cru’s Version of “Bruschetta”:…
Lupo Open For Lunch
LUPO Restaurant, in the heart of Olympic venues and revelry, will be open for lunch during the Winter Games. A short walk from BC Place, the Aboriginal Pavilion and the Olympic Zipline on Robson Street, LUPO offers hungry celebrants a delicious stop on their daily routes. Locals too, can count on a warm welcome in this neighborhood…
Bistro Pastis open regular hours during the Olympics
Menu below – Nice – Bouillabaisse HOURS:Closed on Mondays Lunch: Tuesday – Friday: 11:30am – 2:00pm Dinner:Tuesday – Sunday: 5:30pm – 10:30pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am – 2:00pm LOCATION: 2153 West 4th Avenue (just west of Arbutus) in Kitsilano TELEPHONE: 604-731-5020 WEB SITE: www.bistropastis.com RESERVATIONS: both by phone and on-line It’s the closest you…
Linger Later Nights at Libra Room on The Drive
Celebrate Vancouver’s 2010 limelight hours with a harmonious and surprising mix of live music, libations and great meals. Commercial Drive’s bustling Libra Room bistro is celebrated for its live music with a nightly duo of bands — from classical trios to jazzy solo performers. This month, Libra Room is the ideal venue for Vancouverites looking to skirt traffic snarls and synch with Commercial’s cultural…
Chambar restaurant highlights the work of Vancouver artists during the Olympics
Eat, ART, AFTER DARK Chambar restaurant will feature the work of two Vancouver artists during the Olympics, with the intention of sharing with the world some of the fantastic young artistic talent that the city has to offer. With Chambar’s close proximity to BC Place and Canada Hockey Place, thousands of Olympic visitors will have…
Zen Fine Chinese (#1 Rec. Chinese Restaurant by Fortune Cookie Chronicles)
釆蝶軒私房菜隆重開業 We are pleased to announce the soft opening of the New Zen Fine chinese Cuisine on Fed 17 2010. The Restaurant is located in the heart of Steveston Village, we would not only feature old time favorites ,but also many new exciting dishes with modern fare. For reservations and further inquiries, please feel free…
Fairmont Airport Jetside bar celebrates canadian Olympic hockey with 20% off
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s popular lounge, Jetside Bar, is celebrating Canadian Olympic Hockey and offering guests 20% off the final bill on Canadian Men and Women’s Olympic Hockey Game Days. Jetside Bar is the most sophisticated and contemporary lounge in YVR. This popular venue features an extensive wine list with award-winning BC and international varietals,…
Dine Around Cowichan Feb. 15-March 7
Fancy a break from the city? Head to Cowichan for their Dine-Around Deals. $15, $25 or $35 dollars. Looking for a place to stay? Try the fabulous Quamichan Inn. Steeples Bar and Grill Bistro 161 Craig Street Brew Pub & Just Jakes Baytown Restaurant Pioneer House Restaurant The Shipyard
Aboriginal Fine Dining – 2010 Olympic Games
Good Life Vancouver inside scoop – The Kanata Cuisine Aboriginal Experience feast with wine pairings promotion! Call Theresa at 604-831-1215 and pay half price if you tell her Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton sent you: Instead of $245 per person pay $122.50. The BC Aboriginal Culinary Team has partnered with Nk’Mip Winery to bring Vancouver a 2010 Winter…
2010 James Beard Awards: The Semifinal List
Final Nominations to be Announced at New Orleans’ Palace Café on March 22, 2010 The list of Restaurant and Chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries, was announced today. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of…
Chambar Salutes Canadian Medalists With Dinner and Drinks on the House
Award Winning Cuisine for Award Winning Athletes Beatty Street’s hot spot, Chambar Restaurant, will congratulate Canadian 2010 Olympic Winter Game medalists with a celebratory dinner for them and a guest on the house. Owners Nico and Karri Schuermans want to recognize the accomplishments of Canadian podium-bound athletes by offering them an evening to indulge in…
The first all-natural hot dog joint hits Granville St. with a “snap”!
Join the Modern Dog Movement! The first all-natural hot dog joint hits Granville St. with a “snap”! The hot dog renaissance arrives in Vancouver at dougiedog – The Modern Dog on Feburary 1st , 2010! (1011 Granville St @ Nelson) dougieluv, beloved Canadian artist, comedian and filmmaker traveled across the U.S. with a film crew…
Red Card Spots Bar Welcomes the World
Combining Italian roots with a true passion for Canada, the team at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery has created a delicious feature menu, to welcome the world to Vancouver. Enjoy all the Olympic action on eighteen high-def screens whilst enjoying a delicious feature pizza and a signature Podium Cocktail. Red Card Sports Bar is…
Crave Beachside’s Valentine’s Day
Amidst the Olympic fervor, take your special someone for a lovely dinner by the seashore this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created an intriguing menu of exciting flavours at Crave Beachside. Complimentary sparkling wine and live music set the tone for a fun and romantic evening. DINE BY THE SEA SHORE $45.00 Seatings…
L’Altro Buca Announces Olympic Menu
ANTIPASTI Jerusalem artichoke, cauliflower & celery root soup, toasted hazelnuts & truffle…11 Local tuna with tomato conserva, Sicilian olives, preserved lemon, basil, fregola, fried anchovy…12.50 Salad of pan fried prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, roasted squash, asparagus & cippoline, arugula, brown butter & aged balsamic vinaigrette…12.50 Carne cruda of beef tenderloin, Piedmontese style, grilled field mushrooms, garlic…
Valentine’s Day at L’Altro Buca
This Valentine’s Day dote on your sweetheart in one of Vancouver’s most romantic settings. Chef Andrey Durbach has prepared a special menu that will leave the object of your affections asking for more. A four-course tasting menu you can cozy up with decadent pastas, beautifully prepared fish, and hearty cuts of meat drizzled in rich…
Cobre and Deacon’s Corner Extend Hours
Both Cobre Nuevo Latino and Deacon’s Corner will be open for extended hours in February. COBRE Starting February 13 through to February 28th, Cobre will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, noon til late night. Regular dinner menu will be in effect during extended hours for both lunch and dinner….
Provence Marinaside Extends Hours
Provence Marinaside, located only a few blocks from major Olympic venues and City Live Sites, will be open for special extended hours February 1 – March 15, 2010. Please check the web site for menus www.provencevancouver.com EXTENDED HOURS Feb.1 – Mar.15, 2010: Breakfast: Monday to Friday: 7 – 11:30 a.m. no reservations Lunch: Monday to Friday: 11:30…
