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GOODS: “Oakwood Canadian Bistro” In Kits Debuts Fall/Winter Menu & Ten Buck Brunch

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro is located at 2741 West 4th in Vancouver, BC | 604.558.1965 www.theoakwood.ca

The GOODS from Oakwood Canadian Bistro

Vancouver, BC | Oakwood Canadian Bistro is delighted to launch its new fall/winter menu showcasing BC’s finest ingredients. Following a successful opening this summer, the casual, welcoming room is quickly carving a name for itself as Kitsilano’s favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners, the warm, 85-seat bistro features a roaring fireplace and 16-seat communal table made from reclaimed fir, oak and cedar. Details after the jump…

Executive Chef Michael Robbins—a rising star in Vancouver’s culinary community—prides himself on Oakwood Canadian Bistro’s food philosophy, which focuses on fresh, house-made dishes crafted from locally sourced products. The small, seasonally changing menu caters to market availability and the sustainability of the products. All meats are organic, local and free of hormones and antibiotics, while the seafood is sustainable, seasonal and Ocean Wise certified. From the breads and pastas to the butchery and sauces, all products are made in-house with quality and consistency.

Oakwood Canadian Bistro’s straightforward dinner menu features Canadian classics alongside the international melting pot cuisine that Canada is renowned for. Menu highlights include French Onion Soup with caramelized onion, beef broth and smoked cheddar crostini; Sezmu striploin steak and frites with Kennebec hash, onion jam and dijon hollandaise; herb potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, zucchini, olives, fried sage, parmesan and pesto; and the acclaimed AAA Burger made with hand-cut meat, house-made poppy seed bun, buttermilk fried onion and smoked cheddar. With a reasonable price point of $7 to $26, the Oakwood Canadian Bistro offers a fun, unpretentious dining experience.

Enjoy your weekends a little more with brunch at the Oakwood, featuring a tasty selection of dishes for only $10 each. Chef Robbins breakfast creations include albacore tuna nicoise benedict, blueberry mascarpone French toast, and braised shortrib served with fried eggs, marinated tomato and potato pancake. Sip on 49th Parallel artisan coffee, and add on tasty sides of granola and yogurt, bacon, sausage, hash or fruit for only $5 each.

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro serves fresh, honest food in a casual neighbourhood environment. This modest Kitsilano room encourages diners to gather around the central communal table with old and new friends, sip BC craft beers and linger over one of Chef Michael Robbins’ seasonally driven dishes. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to late (1am on weekdays, 2am on weekends) and open for brunch on Saturday/Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

Details

2741 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604.558.1965
Website: www.theoakwood.ca
Facebook: OakwoodCanadianBistro
Twitter: @theoakwoodkits

Hours

Dinner served Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00pm to late
Weekend brunch served on Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm

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The Team

Mike Shea, Owner
Michael Robbins, Executive Chef
Amy Wheatley, General Manager

About the Oakwood Canadian Bistro

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro is a casual neighbourhood room specializing in down-to-earth Canadian fare. The restaurant’s name pays homage to the reclaimed wood materials used in the space, as well as Kitsilano’s tree-themed street names. The small, straightforward menu showcases honest Canadian fare influenced by French techniques.

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro’s food philosophy is focused on fresh, house-made dishes crafted from locally sourced products. The seasonally changing menu caters to market availability and the sustainability of the products. All meats are organic, local and free of hormones and antibiotics, while the seafood is sustainable, seasonal and Ocean Wise certified. From the breads and pastas to the butchery and sauces, all products are made in-house with quality and consistency. At the bar, guests will find an excellent selection of 11 local craft beers, classic cocktails and an expertly chosen wine list.

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro welcomes with a comfortable, down-to-earth room designed by Mike Shea, who was inspired by restaurants he has experienced on his travels. Shea worked with SSDG Interiors and master carpenter Roman Mann to help implement his vision for the 85-seat room, which features key design elements — including a 16-seat communal table — made from reclaimed fir, oak and cedar. The welcoming patio seats 15 guests. Serving fresh, honest food in a casual neighbourhood environment, this modest Kitsilano room encourages diners to gather around the central communal table with old and new friends, sip BC craft beers and linger over one of Chef Michael Robbins’ seasonally driven dishes.

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  1. I had an incredibly positive dining experience at The Oakwood and had to post this review! I cannot say enough about the warmth and friendliness of this restaurant – a great decor and vibe. Service was prompt and friendly, and the food was spectacular. Honestly the best burger I have ever had. Period. I had the poutine as well and it was also out of this world, topped with homemade gravy and melt in your mouth brisket. The homemade ketchup was amazing also. I sampled some bites of other dishes, and was blown away by the scallops in particular, though the striploin steak and maple pork belly were fantastic too. All of this with a reasonably priced menu where nothing is more than 20 bucks. You’ve gotta try this place, you’ll keep coming back!