Wildlight Kitchen + Bar to Showcase West Coast Cuisine, Opening February Fresh off the Culinary World Cup gold medal, Chef Warren Chow leads the kitchen of the new West Point Grey Wildlight Restaurant. The fresh, rugged spirit of the West Coast will be front and centre this February. This premium-casual concept will celebrate the diversity…
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Riley’s Fish & Steak
Latest Project for Glowbal Restaurant Group a Classic Fish-and-Chophouse Dining Experience Glowbal Restaurant Group has added another member to its ever-growing family of local restaurants and introduces guests to a brand-new fish-and-chophouse concept to the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront when it opens the doors of Riley’s Fish & Steak at 200 Burrard Street in the Waterfront Building…
The Union – A Strathcona Gem Launches New Menu
Stellar Southeast Asian Food at The Union Lately we haven’t been venturing much outside the neighbourhood to dine, and have been eating rather unadventurous dinners. Fortunately I got an invite to dine at The Union, and remembered how good some of my previous meals there, so packed full of flavour, so I was totally game….
WildTale Coastal Grill
I first visited WildTale this spring and have since recommended the restaurant many times. Super fresh seafood, a good selection of oysters and a bright coastal feel make for a great meal. There’s a semi-private space for groups of up to eighteen, and a private wine room with 34 seats, and I am always being asked about…
Morroco West Restaurant
Morocco West Restaurant popped up earlier this year in the West End just off Robson on Jervis. The team behind the venture, Chef Nourdine Majdoubi and Kevin Lin are a worldly crew, having worked in restaurants and hotels throughout Europe and Asia, and, now settled in Vancouver, have chosen to bring guesst a Moroccan experience with West Coast…
Left Bank Menu Tasting
Left Bank Restaurant and Bar is now open at 751 Denman Street in the location that once housed Le Parisien and previously Cafe de Paris. The revamp was more than just a room spruce up,this time around and both the menu and the interior are very different. While there will still be some of the classic French dishes…
Cafe Il Nido Italian Restaurant
There are a few restaurant patios on Robson Street, but unless you are in the know you would probably miss that of Cafe Il Nido, tucked just off the main drag at 780 Thurlow Street, and that would be a shame. Opened in 1988 and still very relevant, this Italian gem serves up dishes based…
Palki’s Indian Restaurant – Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive has always been tasty area to dine, and Palki Restaurant is your go to for all things Indian. Rather than focusing on one region, they’ve got a range of dishes from across India, including traditional curries, breads, tandoori preparations, and different types of chai tea. Chef Shiv Singh hails directly from India and he is…
EDIBLE CANADA AT THE MARKET OPENS
From a one-man operation to a team of 80 people. From a laptop and a dream to a Canadian culinary destination. From a 400 square foot stall in the Public Market to a new purpose-built 3500 square foot green construction. From Vancouver to British Columbia to Canada. Last week the brand new Edible Canada at the…
Commune Cafe
Commune Cafe opened last summer and I hustled downtown to try their breakfast sandwiches and coffees, fully enjoying the selections. Located on the corner of Seymour and Nelson, this is a convenient spot to pick up snacks or lunch to go the patio great for people watching and even heated for those colder Vancouver days. …
Old school meets new school at Le Gavroche.
Le Gavroche’s fall menu offers up both classic French dishes and fresh-thinking creative fare. As one of Vancouver’s longest-standing fine-dining restaurants, Le Gavroche has been charming guests for over 30 years by consistently serving up some of the city’s best French cuisine. And while the food at Le Gavroche has always been heavily steeped in…
KLAHOWYA TO THE FISH HOUSE THIS SUMMER
Much like the ubiquitous ‘ciao’ of Italian, ‘klahowya’ means ‘welcome,’ ‘how are you?’ or ‘good-bye’ in the Chinook Jargon* of the Pacific Northwest. This summer, The Fish House in Stanley Park will welcome its guests with a special three-course aboriginal-inspired Klahowya Menu in honour of the new Klahowya First Nations Village in Stanley Park. Priced…
2009 Where to Dine Awards
Where Magazine’s Food Editor Tim Pawsey announces the 2009 Restaurant Awards Click Here for the Complete story by Tim Pawsey ITALIAN Italian Kitchen 1037 Alberni St. 604-687-2858. Honourable Mentions CinCin Il Giardino Di Umberto FRENCH Le Crocodile 909 Burrard St. 604-669-4298. Honourable Mentions Lumière Le Gavroche OTHER EUROPEAN Chambar Belgian Restaurant 562 Beatty St. 604-879-7119….
Keep your fork, there’s pie! Acme Cafe opens in Gastown.
Acme Cafe is now open for business! Located in Gastown’s historic Paris Block, just steps from the new Woodward’s building, Acme Cafe is an homage to the classic diners and coffee shops of old – a friendly neighbourhood eatery that serves up hot coffee and homemade comfort food with a smile. Open for breakfast, lunch…
News from Goldifish Pacific
TAKE HER OUT FOR BRUNCH We know we don’t need to remind you that Mother’s Day falls on May 9 this year. We know you’ve already got it figured out. Just in case you want to add to that card or potted plant you’ve got in mind, we offer a special Mother’s Day brunch menu….
New from Cru
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival runs from April 19 – 25. Join us before or after your festival events for vital sustenance or hedonistic pleasure! Wine Festival Events Reservations at Cru ‘Date Night’ every Thursday at Cru Spring is in the air, and with rising temperatures and swelling buds our thoughts turn to passionate…
Come see what’s new at Medley’s Restaurant and the Lobby Bar
Medley’s Restaurant: Market Fresh Lunch Buffet – $10.95 Join us Monday through Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm. Our Market Fresh Lunch Buffet features a fresh salad bar and 3 hot dishes. Kid’s Eat Free Bring the whole family down for dinner! Kids 12 and under eat free from the kids menu. (2 children per adult…
Newest Yaletown Pizza Spot
There’s a new kid on the block in Yaletown and his name is Charlie. He’s fun, sexy, sophisticated; and he loves great music, great cocktails and great pizza! Located at 1265 Hamilton St., Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar gives Yaletown a new hotspot to enjoy gourmet artisan pizza, accompanied by fine wines and creative cocktails –…
Relish renovated, rebuilt, rebranded and relaunched
Amidst the chaos and construction in Nelson Square, Relish Restaurant has been transformed into Relish GastroPub & Bar – a classy, yet relaxed and unpretentious neighbourhood gastropub serving modern pub fare and Canadian comfort food. While the Relish name remains (a nostalgic nod to the restaurant’s loyal clientele) the rest is entirely new. The once…
Campagnolo’s “Just Like Dinner at Nona’s House”
It’s your chance to get back out for a neighborhood get-together now that we are not elbow to elbow with tourists. We know that dining-out cash is a little harder to come by this time of year, so Campagnolo is happy to bring back six Family Dinner Nights in March on the 14/15th, 21/22th &…
