Las Margaritas

Kitsilano’s Las Margaritas is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.  Home to food that is a combo of Mexican and Californian influence, it is a fun spot with lots of different tequilas, in fact the biggest collection we know of in British Columbia.  I’d go ahead and customize your margarita with an upgrade….

Kitsilano daily Kitchen

Those who have missed Chef Brian Fowke’s cooking will be glad to hear that he is back in Vancouver and has put his money where his, and soon to be your, mouth is.  He’s on the cusp of opening “Kitsilano daily Kitchen” at 1809 West 1st.  The menu is under development, but Fowke is bringing…

Refuel News

It is hard to believe but refuel has now been open for 3 months. The incredible success of the new concept has been overwhelming. We appreciate the tremendous support of our loyal fuel guests and new refuel guests who have welcomed the transformation with open arms. For those of you who have not made it…

Fuel Restaurant Closes

Award Wining Fuel Restaurant’s Final Service Sunday Nov 29th, 2009 Fuel Restaurant will perform its final service on Sunday November 29th, 2009. Pushing the envelope with its almost fanatical quest for the best regional ingredients Fuel introduced Vancouver diners to house-made charcuterie, whole cuts and an open kitchen experience in a fine dining setting. Critically…

Game Festival at Bistro Pastis

It doesn’t take a detective like the famous Mr. Holmes to know that late autumn is the peak of wild game season. From England to New England, British Columbia to Brittany, hunters (‘chasseur’ en français) respond to the ancient instinct to go out and literally ‘bring home the bacon’ (or the chop, steak or roast…

Fall news from Bistrot Bistro

We are now entering into one of our favourite seasons.  Fall is when our children return to school, we bring out our cozy sweaters and begin preparing our favourite comfort foods. The team at Bistrot Bistro have been busy welcoming old customers back from summer holidays, and meeting many new ones!  Many folks are calling…

Quattro Restaurants announce ownership changes and new name

Antonio and Patrick Corsi, the father and son team behind Quattro Restaurants for fifteen years, announce an ownership change at Quattro on Fourth effective immediately, as well as a slight change to the restaurant’s official name. The restaurant is now named, Q4. Antonio Corsi, will continue to own and operate Gusto di Quattro in North…

Mon Bella update for the week

From our friend Brian Fowke at Mon Bella… Lots of changes at MonBella Bistoria over the past few months. We have been listening to your feedback and are offering more Market inspired seafood, summer friendly dishes and flexibility in our wine and beverage program – including a Bin’s End Reserve Wine Sale until the end…

The Smoking Dog French Bistro Opens for Brunch

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10am – 3pm This is Kitsilano. The neighbourhood restaurants and coffee shops are our kitchen, the patio’s our stoop. We pick up the Sunday Times every weekend at the corner grocery shop. Our weekends are spent walking the beach, cycling the seawall and meeting friends at The Smoking Dog French Bistro…