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Storied Westside Restaurant Salutes South Granville<\/h2>\n

We got some unexpected news today, West Restaurant is closing. We still remember this restaurant’s predecessor, Ouest, how can it be 20 years since West opened?<\/p>\n

From the news release:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been almost twenty years since the multiple award-winning West Restaurant + Bar<\/a> welcomed its first guests in Vancouver\u2019s iconic South Granville neighbourhood. Toptable Group<\/a>, known for creating elegant yet approachable dining, announced today that West will close its doors at the end of December as its lease comes to an end.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWest has been so honoured to play such an integral role in the city\u2019s vibrant restaurant community,\u201d said Michael Doyle<\/a>, President, Toptable Group. \u201cHome to so much talent over the years including David Hawksworth,\u00a0Thierry Busset<\/a>, and Sabrine Dhaliwal \u2013 just to name a few \u2013 we are proud of, and grateful to, all of the amazing men and women who have contributed to our success including being named Vancouver Magazine\u2019s Restaurant of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n

From now until the end of December 2019, West plans to host a line-up of collaborative alumni dinners with Executive Chef Bobby Milheron<\/a> and Restaurant Director Owen Knowlton<\/a> to celebrate many of the spectacular menus that have been crafted for this room over its time. Watch for updates via West’s\u00a0social media regarding special guest appearances and events.<\/p>\n

We would also like to thank Founder, Jack Evrensel and all of the alumni such as Quang Dang (Executive Chef), Warren Geraghty (Executive Chef), David Gunawan (Chef de Cuisine), Rhonda Viani (Pastry Chef), Brian Hopkins (Restaurant Director), David Wolowidnyk (Bar Manager), and many more for their contribution to the restaurant\u2019s accomplishments.<\/p>\n

Since acquiring Toptable Group in 2014, Aquilini Restaurant Group Inc. has grown from five locations to its current eight in both Vancouver and Whistler. Now, looking forward, Toptable Group is slated in two weeks to launch Oceans<\/a>, a locally and globally sourced seafood restaurant in New York. In addition, expansion of the group includes a Victoria opening with Executive Chef Kristian Eligh<\/a> at the helm for next spring and a second Thierry Cafe<\/a> location in Vancouver\u2019s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood as well as a new exciting concept for the Five Bentall Centre on Burrard Street.<\/p>\n

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As one of Vancouver\u2019s longstanding restaurants that\u2019s truly been a part of the fabric of the city\u2019s dining scene, we hope to have the opportunity to welcome guests back for a final good-bye before the last dinner service on December 31st. Reservations can be made by calling 604 738 8938 or online at westrestaurant.com\/#reservations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Storied Westside Restaurant Salutes South Granville We got some unexpected news today, West Restaurant is closing. We still remember this restaurant’s predecessor, Ouest, how can it be 20 years since West opened? 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