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…

Fiasco Opening in Yaletown

It was only three years ago since I had moved to the wonderful neighbourhood of the trendy Yaletown. Quite often when you responded to the question “So, where do you live?” and your response was Yaletown you would consistently get the reaction of “Oh wow, what a great area.” In such a short time that…

SWEENEY’S YALETOWN, NOW OPEN FOR DINNER

Sweeney’s, “we may not be big but we’re small”* restaurant, featuring Yaletown’s smallest patio, is now serving dinner. And by serving we mean actual, drum roll please, table service! Situated on Hamilton Street in previously undiscovered ‘NOHE’ (north of Helmcken), nestled among the dollar stores, car dealerships and fabulous seafood restaurants, sits Sweeney’s of Yaletown. …

Goldfish Pacific News

ZOOM IN AND OUT! We know when the weather is this nice you prefer to eat out….maybe even at the beach?  So we decided to make life easier with a Fish & Chips to go deal. Drop by Goldfish this month and get our famous Halibut Fish & Chips with ginger tartar sauce and napa…

Sweeney’s Offers Fireworks Picnic Packages To Go

The upcoming Celebration of Light is a perfect excuse to picnic on the beach and Sweeney’s has made it easy with a set boxed picnic to go. Available each night of the Fireworks, the boxed picnic is packaged in compostable, recycled containers and offers a choice of two unique, handmade sandwiches, salad and a beverage…

SWEENEY’S OF YALETOWN, Food with Personality

Sweeney’s of Yaletown is a counter service style “slow – fast food” eatery coming to Vancouver later this month. Operated by Graham Abrahams of The Galley Patio & Grill (Jericho Sailing Centre), the concept is a simple one – food always made fresh and served just as hot or cold as it was intended in…

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….

Don Letendre to Depart Elixir Bistro and OPUS Hotel Vancouver

It is with regret that OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s General Manager, Nicholas Gandossi, announces the departure of Don Letendre, Executive Chef of OPUS Hotel Vancouver, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar. A member of the opening team, Letendre has been with the company for eight years and has made many valuable contributions to its success. “From the…

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 –…

Brunch at the Hurricane Grill

 Sunday Brunch is always a bit of a hit and miss.  I love Cafe Medina, but its always lined up and have had some great food at Campagnolo’s morning menu, but sometimes its more about convenience – meeting up with friends, catching up and finding somewhere all will be reasonably satisfied.  Our friends Nina and…

Glowbal Steak and Satay launch

Once again The Glowbal Group hosted a night that impressed.  Yaletown’s Glowbal ditched their brighter colours and became more serious with chocolate tones and innovative lighting.  Their menu has been relaunched, with a focus on the meaty side of things.  They’ve even changed the name to Glowbal steaks and satay. Perhaps the most impressive feature…

Hapa Izakaya Opens In Yaletown

Today, Lea and Justin Ault of Vancouver’s hip Hapa Izakaya restaurant group, reveal Yaletown’s newest restaurant. Hapa Izakaya is now open in Yaletown at 1193 Hamilton Street. Hapa Yaletown is open for dinner nightly from 5:30pm. For reservations phone 604-681-4272. For more information visit hapaizakaya.com. Hapa’s third restaurant launches hot on the heels of the…

Capone’s Restaurant Newsletter December ’09

Warm wishes and many happy thoughts go out to all during this wonderful holiday season. We are pleased with the response we’ve had with Seasonal Parties and have enjoyed being part of your festive celebrations and look forward to many more memories in your life! Just a reminder as well, Capones will be closed December…

Blue Water Cafe’s Unsung Heroes Menu Sings of the Sea

Tuesday, January 5th marks the launch of executive chef Frank Pabst’s annual Unsung Heroes festival at Blue Water Cafe, a month earlier this year to precede the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Long a champion of sustainably-resourced seafood, chef Pabst’s month-long initiative spotlights lesser-known, yet delicious coastal species from responsibly managed fisheries. But this year,…

Browns Social House to become Hub Restaurant

Yaletown Restaurant announces its independence breaking from Browns Social House franchise After operating the Yaletown franchise of Browns Social House for three years, owner Bill Marsh closes Browns Social House on November 14 and reopens in its place “Hub Restaurant and Lounge” on Wednesday November 18. With the increasing infiltration of corporate-owned chain restaurants in…

Capone’s Restaurant Newsletter

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS!!!!!! It’s that time of year and do you know where you are going to host your holiday event? We still have a few dates available during November and yes…a couple of dates in December. Act fast and give us a call here at Capones and we will be sure to make your holiday festivities memorable! For parties of 25…

SOCIETY Dining Lounge Opens October 29

Comfort cuisine and concentrated design come head-on in Yaletown. Expect the unexpected as SOCIETY Dining Lounge – a positively unpredictable new venue – opens Thursday, October 29 at 1257 Hamilton Street in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Like Los Angeles’ sultry, electric dining lounges that stirred its original inspiration, SOCIETY is a place where opposites attract, creating all-new…

r.tl Introduces Basque and Moroccan menu for Taste of Yaletown

In celebration of the Fall/Winter season & Taste of Yaletown (October 15-31st) regional tasting lounge (r.tl) is excited to announce the launch of its new menu featuring cuisine from the regions of Basque & Morocco. During Taste of Yaletown, each evening a guest at r.tl will enjoy a surprise ‘hot-seat’ special promotion in conjunction with…

Hamilton Street Grill news and wine tastings

This month we present St Hallett – Wines of the Barossa Valley, Australia And we are giving away brunch for two each night to a lucky guest Monday, October 19th or Tuesday, October 20 – 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm In keeping with our popular format, try a sampling of three new wines and have…