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Commercial Drive restaurant to re-open its doors today after 9-week closure<\/strong><\/div>\n

\u00a0From the press release:\u00a0<\/b>After a nine-week closure due to small kitchen fire, the\u00a0Havana Vancouver<\/a>\u00a0team is thrilled to announce the official re-opening of the Cuban meets Pacific Northwest restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"havana<\/a><\/p>\n

(photos by Sweet Pea Photography)<\/p>\n

Opening at 10am today (Wednesday, October 3), guests will again have the opportunity to enjoy Havana’s signature dishes including the\u00a0Cubano<\/strong>,\u00a0Poblano & Maiz Dip<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Tacos de Carne<\/strong>\u00a0alongside the restaurant’s popular Mojito and Sangria cocktails as well as new fall menu items from Chef Andrew Hounslow, including:\u00a0Ropa Vieja Pappardelle<\/strong>\u00a0with tomato braised flank steak, roasted red pepper, manzanilla olives, heirloom cherry tomatoes and shaved manchego and\u00a0Natilla Br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/strong>\u00a0made with cinnamon custard, Cuban sugar cookies and dulce de leche.<\/p>\n

\"havana<\/a>
\nHavana’s own Theatre, The Drive’s go-to for live performances, continues to promote local artists with a rotating roster of shows throughout the week. For all upcoming performances, visit:\u00a0www.havanavancouver.com\/theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For reservations, please call\u00a0<\/em>(604) 253-9119 or book online at\u00a0www.havanavancouver.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>
\n\"havana<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT HAVANA VANCOUVER<\/strong>
\nHavana Vancouver is inspired by the flavours, colours, and culture of Old Havana, Cuba. When it comes to the experience, guests can expect a hybrid of authentic Cuban flavours combined with Pacific Northwest style and a commitment to local suppliers. Bright, fresh, fun tastes unique to the location. Under the same roof, the 60-seat Havana Theatre will showcase over 500 live performances each year including an eclectic assortment of award-winning theatre, music, literary events, dance and comedy.<\/p>\n

HAVANA VANCOUVER<\/strong>
\n1212 Commercial Drive
\nVancouver, British Columbia
\nV5L 3X4 Canada
\n(604) 253-9119
\nwww.havanavancouver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

HOURS<\/strong>
\nMonday: 10am \u2013 11pm
\nTuesday: 10am \u2013 11pm
\nWednesday: 10am \u2013 11pm
\nThursday: 10am \u2013 11pm
\nFriday: 10am \u2013 Midnight
\nSaturday: 10am \u2013 Midnight
\nSunday: 10am \u2013 11pm<\/p>\n

SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong>
\nInstagram:<\/strong>\u00a0@havanavancouver<\/a>
\nTwitter:<\/strong>\u00a0@havanavancouver<\/a>
\nFacebook:<\/strong>\u00a0\/HavanaVancouver<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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