GoBlueBC.ca  Celebrates BC Blueberries

BC Blueberries Go Blue Until August 3 With GoBlueBC.ca If you are a fan of BC Blueberries, and face it, who isn’t, you’ll want to check out GoBlueBC.ca for all things Blueberry! You can  even win  $1000 in gift cards. From the official release: July 15th is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect…

Miku Launches Aburi Prime

Vancouver’s Sushi Experts Take Aburi To The Next Level I went to high school in Kelowna and there certainly weren’t any sushi places there way back then, or anything at all remotely Asian other than Manchu Wok at the food fair and maybe a rather suspect “Western-Chinese” buffet somewhere off the main highway. I first had sushi…

What’s Good This Week March 29+

Now that the Easter eggs have been found and you’ve eaten your fair share of turkey or ham, it’s time to turn your thoughts to what is up for this week. Experience Taste Washington There’s still time to book a trip down to Seattle and hit up Taste Washington as it’s this coming weekend! It’s all…

From Farms to Forks 6

A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party on Sunday, October 4th at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts@ Don’t miss this opportunity to support Growing Chefs all while enjoying delicious food and drinks at PICA! I love these kitchen parties and wouldn’t miss this! Hope to see you there. Tickets $200 Sunday, October 4, 2015 Pacific Institue of Culinary Arts…

Miku Restaurant introduces modern take on traditional Japanese Kaiseki

Miku is not only delicious, but also artistic. Thenew Japanese multi-course dining at Coal Harbour’s Miku Restaurant (70-200 Granville Street, Granville Square) introduces three Kaiseki-inspired menus. Considered an art form, Kaiseki combines meticulous preparation, beautiful presentation, and an air of mystery in one memorable meal. Balancing taste, texture and appearance, Miku’s three Kaiseki options, Shokai ($68),…

Minami Restaurant Opening June 2012

Seigo Nakamura, CEO of Aburi Restaurants Canada opens second restaurant in Vancouver Aburi Restaurants Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its second Vancouver establishment, Minami Restaurant, on June 5, 2012 at 1118 Mainland Street in Yaletown. This is the sister project to Miku Restaurant, located in Coal Harbour, which opened in 2008. “I am…

Miku Restaurant Prepares to Glow for Climate Change

Earth Hour with a Japanese Twist In keeping with their mandate to offer responsibly-sourced seafood, Miku Restaurant turns its environmentally-conscious efforts to climate change, by taking part in Earth Hour 2010. On Saturday, March 27th at 8.30pm, lights inside Miku Restaurant will be turned off and replaced with the glowing candles, as the fourth annual…

Miku Seasonal Menu

Pioneering Japanese Cuisine and Warming Winter Desserts Miku Restaurant launches an inspired seasonal menu Dedicated to blending the freshest regional ingredients with cutting-edge culinary techniques, the Miku team has proudly mastered a delectable winter-themed menu. Familiar and favourite dishes are complemented by a collection of new concepts including Ume Kappa Maki (a fresh cucumber palette…

Miku Restaurant First Anniversary Celebrations

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, the team at Miku Restaurant has created an exclusive Omakase menu, available from November 16th to 22nd. Seigo Nakamura, Miku’s Owner and Executive Chef will be joining the kitchen team to serve three special menus for one week only, showcasing their signature aburi sushi and Omakase style. Omakase translates as…

Miku – George Katagai joins the team as General Manager

Vancouver-born George Katagai takes lead of the expanding Miku Restaurant team, as they look towards their first year anniversary in November. Assuming the role of General Manager, George is a well-known name throughout the city’s flourishing restaurant scene and has graced several popular establishments with his amiable and charming demeanor. Raised in Burnaby BC, George…