Diva at the Met revs up lunch with food truck eats

New lunch lineup showcases $17 handmade Diva Corndog Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, takes street-eats to the next level with food truck-inspired lunch features. Leading the lineup is the Diva Corndog, a handmade gourmet corndog that consists of a sweetbread sausage battered in buttermilk and cornmeal and topped with truffle…

Diva’s Jeff Kang wins B.C. Chef of the Year title

Winner of BC Chefs Association and Canadian Culinary Federation contest goes on to national event www.divamet.com Diva at the Met Executive Sous Chef, Jeff Kang, has been named “B.C. Chef of the Year” after winning the annual Roasted Competition at the BC Foodservice Expo. The event, held on January 30, was presented in partnership with…

Diva at the Met celebrates the season!

Restaurant offers elegant menus over Christmas and New Year to toast the holidays in style www.divamet.com Whether you’re looking for an sophisticated option for the traditional Christmas dinner or hoping to add a festive dinner after Boxing Day shopping, Diva at the Met’s Chef Hamid Salimian has created holiday menu options that are sure to…

Taking care of business: Diva introduces the Power Lunch

Aimed at those who can’t linger over lunch, but want top-notch ingredients, creative dishes and refined service www.divamet.com   Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver’s, Diva at the Met, has introduced the Power Lunch. Designed for those who lack the time to linger over lunch, this four-course set menu is served in its entirety while staying true to…

Metropolitan welcomes Hamid Salimian as Executive Chef

Chef returns to Diva with creative approach to Cascadian cuisine and ready to nurture a new generation in the kitchen www.divamet.com   The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is thrilled to welcome Chef Hamid Salimian back into the fold in the role of Executive Chef. Known for his contemporary, creative approach to cuisine, Chef Salimian will be…

TOJO AND FRIENDS FUNDRAISE FOR JAPAN

An Evening To Benefit The Canadian Red Cross Take a group of compassionate chefs and talented bartenders, add a splash or two of Canada’s top entertainers and it’s a special evening of fundraising on behalf of those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan’s northern regions. Join Tojo-san as he brings together a culinary…

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE AT DIVA

DIV[A]INE EVOLUTION MENU Dishes created by Diva’s former executive chefs for the March 10 gala will be available in the restaurant through to the end of April www.divamet.com Hot on the heels of Diva at the Met’s sell-out “Div[a]ine Evolution” dinner, the restaurant is happy to announce that the exclusive menu created for the event…

DIVA’S CAST OF STAR CHEFS ALL RETURN FOR 15TH ANNIVERSARY GALA EVENT

Former Diva at the Met executive chefs will return for one night only this March, contributing a course each to a special gala dinner celebrating the restaurant’s 15th anniversary. Opening chef Michael Noble, Scott Baechler, Chris Mills, Ray Henry and Dino Renaerts will join forces with current executive chef Quang Dang to create a special…

METROPOLITAN HOTELS OFFER CHOICES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Diverse entertaining options are available at some of Canada’s best restaurants including Vancouver’s Diva at the Met This winter, the renowned chefs of Metropolitan Hotels want guests to entertain stress-free by leaving the shopping, cooking and cleaning to them. That’s why each Metropolitan restaurant has offered holiday dining options that play to each chef and…

FALL FOR APPLES! FEATURE MENU SHOWS OFF OUR FAVOURITE HARVEST FRUIT

Chef Quang Dang creates special dishes highlighting apples available October and November www.divamet.com As the weather turns cooler and we wave good-bye to peaches and tomatoes at the markets, thoughts turn to the fall harvest and, naturally, apples. To celebrate the harvest, Diva at the Met’s chef, Quang Dang has created a special fall feature…

THINK PINK! DIVA SHOWCASES ROSÉ ON BOTH MENU AND WINE LIST

Chef Quang Dang introduces special feature items for August and September As the temperature rises in the city, rosé wine is undoubtedly the perfect summer sipper: an impeccable choice for a post-work drink on the patio, but just as at-ease being paired with a wide range of seasonal dishes. As Diva at the Met Chef…

CHEF QUANG DANG PUTS HIS STAMP ON NEW “DIVA AT THE MET” MENUS

New dishes carry the clean, fresh style of the chef’s “Cascadian” cuisine New lounge, lunch and dinner menus at Diva at the Met bear the unmistakable hallmark of Chef Quang Dang’s unique “Cascadian” style of cuisine. The three menus showcase his light, fresh and clean approach to the quality seasonal ingredients available in the region….

Father’s Day Brunch at Diva at The Met

Diva at the Met has teamed up with the award-winning R&B Brewing Company to satisfy dear old dad with a Father’s Day feast. On Saturday, June 19th, we encourage you to toast your fatherly figure with an exclusive, five-course brew-master’s dinner featuring pairings of handcrafted beer. Guests can indulge from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m….

Diva Dineout Vancouver 2010 menu

Had me at Lamb Cheeks! CA At Diva, food lovers don’t have to wait for a special occasion to indulge in their culinary senses. Until May 6, Diva at the Met will be offering inspired menus at $38, paired with complimentary wines for an additional $25: Appetizer Roasted Beef & Potato Veloute Red Rooster, pinot…

Strength Through Unity – Vancouver Chefs for Haiti

February 3, 2010 ~ 6:30 pm Terminal City Club – $150 a ticket  837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC For the first time ever, a company of iconic Vancouver chefs are gathered in support of a global crisis. Strength Through Unity will be a dining event unlike any other in the history of the world-renowned Vancouver culinary…

Diva Does Scotch

Highland Park Dinner Saturday November 21, 2009 / 6:30pm-9:30pm During the reception, experience a signature cocktail with Highland Park 12yo. Afterwards, enjoy your 4-course meal with the distinguished line of Highland Park Single Malt Whisky including their 12yo, 18yo, 25yo and the very exclusive 40yo! Along with the delicious food and mouth watering high-end Highland…

Diva at the Met R & B Brewing for Father’s day.

DIVA AT THE MET TOASTS DAD WITH R&B BREWING COMPANY CREATING A FATHER’S DAY EXCLUSIVE Unforgettable Tastes For an Unforgettable Man www.metropolitan.com Diva at the Met has teamed up with the award-winning R&B Brewing Company to satisfy your palate with a Father’s Day feast. On Sunday, June 21st, we encourage you to raise your glass…