From the award-winning executive team behind Cibo Trattoria (Best New Restaurant in Canada, EnRoute) and Uva Wine Bar (Best Wine List and Restaurant, Urban Diner), comes an exciting new concept European sports bar, located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. The highly anticipated Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery will gently launch to the public tomorrow, with growing excitement around official launch events planned for January 2010.

The vibrant, retro-chic room embraces its original 1908 brick and beam heritage with the addition of bold interior design features that include state of the art lighting, luxurious red leather chairs and black banquettes, a stunning quartzite bar, sparkling beveled mirrors, and polished concrete floors. An impressive array of eighteen high-def TV’s ensure guests won’t miss a minute of play from any angle in the room and of course, to add some Italian flare, a shiny red Vespa is suspended from the entrance.

The dramatic raised open kitchen, home to a high-tech wood burning pizza oven imported from Italy, provides it’s own nightly performance as the talented kitchen brigade prep behind the line. Familiar Italian dishes with uniquely West Coast twists feature prominently on the menu; Bruschetta, Insalate, Paninis, Pizzas, Pastas and Risottos are staples made from the finest and freshest ingredients, while hearty and healthy Secondi (main) dishes include Osso Bucco Alla Milanese (braised veal shank), Costine di Maiale Arroste (Fraser Valley Pork Ribs) and Guazzetto di Cozze (BC Fresh Mussels with white wine, garlic, chili and parsley).

An extensive global drinks list – 16 draft beers, over 40 artisanal bottled beers, an eclectic wine list and hand-crafted cocktails – completes the distinctive, engaging and entertaining Red Card dining experience. Look out for details of our official, January launch events and enticing celebrity sports guests.

We look forward to welcoming you to our turf.

For more information on Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery, visit www.redcardsportsbar.com or call 604-689-4460.

About Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
With inspired Italian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients to the highest standards and a beautifully-restored heritage building, Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery offers a dramatic and vibrant environment in which to enjoy your favourite sports game. Red Card Sports Bar is Open Monday – Saturday: 11.00am – 1.45am and on Sunday: 11.00am – midnight.

Reservations will be taken for parties of ten or more, subject to availability. Please call: 604-689-4460 Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery is located at 900 Seymour Street, adjacent to Moda Hotel, on the corner of Seymour and Smithe Streets, in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

Restaurant contact:
Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery
Gaven McKenney
General Manager
900 Seymour Street
T: 604 830 2058

www.redcardsportsbar.com