Storied Westside Restaurant Salutes South Granville We got some unexpected news today, West Restaurant is closing. We still remember this restaurant’s predecessor, Ouest, how can it be 20 years since West opened? From the news release: It’s been almost twenty years since the multiple award-winning West Restaurant + Bar welcomed its first guests in Vancouver’s…
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Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Q + A With Chef Bobby Milheron
Chef Bobby Milheron from West Restaurant The Great Canadian Kitchen Party, the lead up to the Canadian Culinary Championships, is underway in cities across Canada and Vancouver’s competition takes place Friday, October 4, 2019 at Rogers Arena. We’ve asked the chefs a few questions to get to know them a bit better and here’s the…
Red Ribbon Cocktail Fundraiser
In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2015 (Dec 1), the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation is launching a new fundraising initiative called the “Red Ribbon Cocktail Fundraiser” to raise awareness of HIV and generate financial support for compassionate care at the Dr. Peter Centre. The fundraiser runs until December 1st. Bars and restaurants in Vancouver…
Thanksgiving at West
Still not organized for Thanksgiving – Still some tables left at West Restaurant Celebrate The Seasons Friday, October 10th – Monday, October 13th Delight your friends and family with traditional holiday flavours with a contemporary twist, as Executive Chef Quang Dang presents an exclusive seven-course Thanksgiving Tasting Menu. With suggested festive wine pairings carefully selected by Wine…
California Wines at West
West Restaurant’s Executive Chef Quang Dang has worked tirelessly to create a dinner perfectly paired with wines from some the top producers in California. Labels, including Edna Valley Vineyard, Ghost Pines Vineyard, Louis M. Martini Winery, and MacMurray Ranch. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 West Restaurant 2881 Granville Street, Vancouver 6–9 PM Tickets are $195 per…
Where to Ring in 2014 – Vancouver
Now that we’ve almost got Christmas out of the way, it is time to think about New Year’s Eve plans. While I have spent the last few years at home (don’t worry not ALONE) there’s a few spots that are VERY tempting and I may just hit the town this year (WATCH OUT). Here’s a…
West Martini Wine Dinner
Louis M. Martini Wine Dinner – Napa, California Special Guest: Principal + Fine Wine Specialist, Peter Marshall When: Tuesday November 26th at 6:30pm Cost: $140 + tax + gratuity per person Includes reception + five-course dinner with each course paired with Louis M. Martini wines. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938 or email Join…
West Presents Guest Chef Series
Chef Juneau is past winner of Gold Medal Plates 2011; sure to be an evening to remember – GLV Guest Chef Martin Juneau of Pastaga Restaurant – Montreal When: Monday October 21st at 6:30pm Cost: $100 per person + tax + gratuity Includes five-course dinner, beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938…
Chef Mark Filatow of Kelowna Wins Gold Medal Plates Vancouver
Gold: Mark Filatow (Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar) Kelowna, paired with Orofino 2010 ‘Scout Vineyard’ Syrah Silver: Quang Dang (West Restaurant & Bar) Vancouver, paired with Foxtrot 2009 Pinot Noir Bronze: Angus An (Maenam) Vancouver, paired with CedarCreek 2011 Riesling Best of Show Award Winners Gold: Nichol Vineyard 2009 Syrah Silver: Le Vieux Pin 2011…
Chef Quang Dang – West Restaurant – Gold Medal Plates
#goldmedalplates Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Vancouver on Friday November 16, 2012 at the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. The winner will move on to compete at the National Championships (Kelowna February 8/9, 2013) I sent them some questions prior to the challenge. Here we dish up West Restaurant’s Chef Quang Dang’s…
Thanksgiving at West Restaurant
October 5th – October 8th, 2012 Executive Chef Quang Dang has crafted an exclusive Thanksgiving Tasting Menu, where traditional holiday flavours meet his contemporary-style cuisine. With suggested pairings carefully selected by Wine Director Owen Knowlton, it will truly be a celebration to remember. TURKEY TASTING MENU amuse-bouche lytton pear salad farmhouse castle blue cheese, celeriac,…
Autumn Guest Chef Series at West
Executive Chef Quang Dang is proud to present a Guest Chef Series at West this autumn, with an exciting round up of chefs who represent the next generation of culinary achievement across North America. “We’re tremendously excited to welcome these three outstanding chefs to West,” Dang said, “they are truly some of the finest talents…
Cooking For A Cause – Chef’s Celebrate the Great Bear Rainforest
The Gitga’at First Nation and King Pacific Lodge have partnered to form Guarding the Gifts charitable organization in order to protect Great Bear Rainforest on BC’s northern coast which is in jeopardy as projects such as the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline Project threaten to destroy this pristine country. On May 11 Cooking for A Cause at the Georgia Cannery…
Evolution @ West
Defining our coastal cuisine, Chef Quang Dang launches his new menu Since its opening more than a decade ago, West has been a place of quiet evolution, setting benchmarks with its unique coastal cuisine that speaks to where we live. And now, with the appointment of Quang Dang as executive chef, the introduction of his new menu and recent…
Outstanding in the Field Aldergrove
Sunday July 10, 2011 Glorious Organics, Aldergrove, BC PRICE: $190.00 HOST FARMER: Susan Davidson, Glorious Organics at Fraser Common Farm Co-op GUEST CHEF: David Gunawan, West Restaurant, Vancouver TIME: 4:00 PM For a number of years our Outstanding in the Field tour has visited University of British Columbia Farm located within the city of Vancouver. After several…
G’Vine Gin Cocktail Dinner at West
Monday, April 25th @ 6:30pm While West’s wine dinners are well known across the city—and beyond—it’s time to let our talented bar manager have his time in the sun, in this case the sunny vineyards of Cognac, France. On April 25th, West Restaurant is pleased to welcome the extraordinarily diverse wine grape based gins of G’Vine—Floraison…
West’s Owen Knowlton Named Sommelier of the Year
Top Table Restaurants Top Wine Festival Awards West Restaurant wine director Owen Knowlton was named the “2011 Sommelier of the Year” today at the 8th Annual Awards Lunch convened during the 33rd annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Part of West’s management team since 2005, Owen has worked to build the restaurant’s diverse cellar that…
Top Table’s Spring Events Speak To Where We Live
Embracing The Land, and Our Community Top Table restaurants and our chefs will be leading a number of exciting upcoming events that speak to our involvement with local farmers, ranchers, purveyors, wineries and breweries. And through other events, such as Dining Out For Life and the Red Cross Red Carpet Soiree, we’re also deeply engaged…
Chef David Gunawan now the Executive Chef of West Restaurant
Jack Evrensel, proprietor of Top Table Group, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Gunawan to the position of Executive Chef of West Restaurant. “Since assuming the Chef de Cuisine role at West, David has worked tirelessly with his team and our suppliers to create new menus that reflect the very best of British…
David Gunawan appointed Chef de Cuisine of West Restaurant
Jack Evrensel, proprietor of Top Table Group, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Gunawan to Chef de Cuisine of West Restaurant. “David is a tremendous talent who will provide a fresh focus for West’s kitchen,” said Evrensel. “His philosophy reflects the restaurant’s core values and our ongoing dedication towards providing exemplary fine dining…
