News from Refinery

Chef Mike Carter introduces a delicious and sustainable lunch concept at Granville Stʼs Refinery. Sit up by the windows on the second floor, while the Olympic traffic floats by on the street below. With a menu heavy on artisan sandwiches, salads and flatbreads, the beverage accompaniments are nothing to shake a stick at. Lauren Mote…

L’Altro Buca Announces Olympic Menu

ANTIPASTI Jerusalem artichoke, cauliflower & celery root soup, toasted hazelnuts & truffle…11 Local tuna with tomato conserva, Sicilian olives, preserved lemon, basil, fregola, fried anchovy…12.50 Salad of pan fried prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, roasted squash, asparagus & cippoline, arugula, brown butter & aged balsamic vinaigrette…12.50 Carne cruda of beef tenderloin, Piedmontese style, grilled field mushrooms, garlic…

Cobre and Deacon’s Corner Extend Hours

Both Cobre Nuevo Latino and Deacon’s Corner will be open for extended hours in February. COBRE Starting February 13 through to February 28th, Cobre will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, noon til late night. Regular dinner menu will be in effect during extended hours for both lunch and dinner….

Provence Marinaside Extends Hours

Provence Marinaside, located only a few blocks from major Olympic venues and City Live Sites, will be open for special extended hours  February 1 – March 15, 2010. Please check the web site for menus www.provencevancouver.com EXTENDED HOURS Feb.1 – Mar.15, 2010: Breakfast:    Monday to Friday: 7 – 11:30 a.m. no reservations Lunch:    Monday to Friday: 11:30…

Wild Rice open 7 days a week

Starting February 12 through to February 28th, Wild Rice will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. For lunch, a special Olympic a la carte lunch menu is available For dinner – patrons have a choice of: special 3-course prix fixe ‘Olympic Dinner Menu’ at $30 (menu below) special…

News from Joe Fortes

LONGER, BIGGER, WARMER During the 2010 Olympic Games, we’ll be open LONGER, with extended hours starting Feb 12th: 10 a.m. to 1a.m. Sunday to Thursday; Friday and Saturday to 2 a.m. and with late night dining every night. We have BIGGER large screen TV’s on the roof (renamed Joe’s Sports Garden), so get there early…

r.tl open for lunch Pintxos style, offers extended hours during the Games

Another new and unique offering from Regional Tasting Lounge starts Feb 8. With thousands of visitors about to arrive in Vancouver, Regional Tasting Lounge (r.tl) will open at 11:30am and serve Pintxos-style take-away lunches throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Located at 1130 Mainland, in the heart of Yaletown and next to the Canada…

Cafe Medina Opens Take-Out Window!

CAFÉ MEDINA OPENS TAKE-OUT WINDOW JUST IN TIME FOR OLYMPIC LINES- Providing Sweet Sustenance for Those on the Move Olympic game goers and Vancouverites alike will be pleased to know that Café Medina’s mouth-watering waffles and connoisseur-savvy coffees will be available at the café’s new take-out window. Located at the entrance of the café, the…

OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s Olympic Spirit

With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just around the corner, world-renowned OPUS Hotel Vancouver is poised to cheer on our Canadian athletes in style. Located in trendy Yaletown, the unofficial party zone during the games, OPUS Vancouver and OPUS Bar will welcome guests with chic events—plus new Olympic Lifestyle Cocktails and O…

Olympic Dining at YEW

Oh Canada! Just days from the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, YEW restaurant + bar is celebrating with some fresh and fun new dishes and drinks. In addition to the ultra popular Olympic cocktails introduced last November, YEW has created an entire calendar of food and beverage inspirations. Every day during the…

Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Celebrates the Games

February 12th is the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is waiting to welcome the world with distinct offerings and legendary hospitality.  From the arrival of three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the creation of Street MARKET to medal-worthy spa treatments that harness the power of the Pacific Ocean,…

Refuel Introduces the Icehole Burger and Beer Feature

Be an Icehole at Refuel Neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar Feb 12 – 28 Be a syrup sucking icehole at refuel neighbourhood restaurant & bar from February 12th – 28th with refuel’s “Be an Icehole Burger & Beer” special. Come early or come late; Robert Belcham’s mouthwatering dry-aged beef burger topped with mayonnaise, cheddar and house-cured…

Aboriginal Fine Dining being showcased during the 2010 Olympic Games

Experience an authentic Aboriginal Culinary Feast! Nk’Mip Cellars the award-winning, world-class vineyard, owned and operated by BC’s Osoyoos Band, partners with Kanata Cuisine and the BC Aboriginal Culinary Team to provide the world with a gourmet Aboriginal dining experience during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The event takes place at the Native Education College’s Longhouse…

Irashai Grill News

Irashai Grill in Metro News! “Top 20 tastes of 2009” Metro News’ Anya Levykh featured her “little list of favourite tasting experiences from the past year,” noting “truly remarkable culinary experiences” and guess what? Irashai Grill made the list alongside famed New York restaurateurs Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges’ Vancouver hot spots DB Bistro and Market…

Sanafir Serves Lunch in February

Granville Street’s Time to Tick is February 2010 Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge Adds Mid-Day Medina Culture to the Mix Granville Street is game to greet the world as a super-central, pedestrian-only promenade during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. As the city gets going for gold, Granville Street will come to life like never before….

News from Bistrot Bistro

So what’s happening with the Olympics? On the Bistrot Bistro front not much. We are not raising our price (the prix fixe is staying), we are not sold out, we are not putting auto gratuity for every table (due to higher percentage of tourists), and not changing to a limited menu. You will find us…