The GOODS from Beach Bay Cafe & Patio

Vancouver, BC | Beach Bay Café and Patio is amping up its West Coast cool with the appointment of Felix Zhou as executive chef.

Felix joins the spacious beachside restaurant with a seasoned resume that spans Vancouver (West Restaurant, MARKET by Jean-Georges, The Parker and, most recently, Big Trouble), Whistler (Nita Lake Lodge) and London (modern French bastion Galvin La Chapelle and pop-up restaurant Roganic). In his new role, Felix shines a spotlight on Beach Bay Café’s waterfront location and modern, light-filled space with a complementary menu that prioritizes local ingredients, freshly caught seafood and approachable dishes that hone in on the rich flavours of the West Coast’s regional bounty.

Diners can expect delectable dishes crafted with the best available ingredients, including octopus and chorizo accompanied by couscous and peppers; house-cured salmon with avocado, beets and puffed wild rice; and risotto of celeriac topped with shaved black truffle. What’s more, the take-out window is back in business – dishing up lightly-battered ling cod, traditional British-style chips and sauce gribiche.

“We are thrilled to welcome Felix to the Beach Bay Café family,” says Andrea Vescovi, general manager. “His talent, energy and vision bring a fresh perspective, and his ideas perfectly capture our beachfront location and contemporary feel. It’s a natural fit.”

“Beach Bay Café has one of the best restaurant locations in Vancouver – the proximity to the water and beach is both calming and inspiring,” says Felix. “The West End is such a colourful neighbourhood, and Beach Bay brings a cool, beach-going vibe to the scene. I’m excited to play with the menu and share my favourite local ingredients with guests.”

Felix joins Beach Bay Café just in time for the rousing holiday season, during which the restaurant will debut lunch service, extended brunch hours and a special New Year’s Eve menu. Lunch hours are Tuesday to Friday (noon to 3:00 pm), and brunch is served Saturday (11:00 am to 3:00 pm) and Sunday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Dinner service runs Tuesday to Saturday (5:00 pm to 10:30 pm) and Happy Hour is Tuesday to Sunday (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm).

For New Year’s Eve, diners can choose from a four- or eight-course tasting menu (starting at $49 per person, wine pairings available at an additional cost), or order à la carte. Felix and his team have crafted a decadent feast that includes winter truffle chawanmushi with fresh roe; seared albacore tuna topped by carrot escabeche and saffron; and chocolate mousse pear compote, among other gastronomic delights. Guests craving extra luxury have the option of adding shaved winter truffle and Atlantic lobster tail to their meal, or off-the-cuff cocktails crafted by award-winning bartender Adrian Lindner. And because New Year’s isn’t complete without a soul-pumping soundtrack, DJ Gabriel will provide entertainment throughout the night so diners can ring in 2016 in style.

The last seating for NYE dinner is 9:00 pm. To book, call 604.685.7337 or email info [at] beachbaycafe.com (reservations are highly recommended). For more information, visit beachbaycafe.com.

DETAILS

1193 Denman St.| Vancouver, B.C.
Telephone: (604) 685-7337 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.beachbaycafe.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Closed Mond | Happy Hour 2-5 | Dinner 5-11 | Bar to midnight, Tues-Sun | Sun brunch 11am-2pm

GALLERY

The People Who Make It Happen

Luc Trottier, Restaurant Director
Andrea Vescovi, General Manager
Felix Zhou, Executive Chef
Adrian Lindner, Bar Manager

About Beach Bay Cafe

Located on Denman Street just steps away from English Bay beach, Beach Bay Café and Patio serves up West Coast cuisine in a fun, approachable setting. The former Raincity Grill space has been transformed into a sleek, light-drenched location, bringing a refreshing dining experience to one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods.

No matter where they dine, Beach Bay Café guests have the best seat in the house. Boasting one of the most scenic patios in the city, patrons can enjoy stunning sunsets and spectacular beach views from both the heated patio and dining room. The redesigned interiors of the space have incorporated local materials to create a contemporary space – bringing the outdoors inside. A black and white photo of the English Bay Pier dating back to 1910 adorns an entire wall of the restaurant, paying tribute to the area’s renowned scenery.

The comprehensive menu draws inspiration from the restaurant’s picturesque surroundings. Dishes featured will incorporate both traditional West Coast favourites as well as creations that explore new flavour combinations. In addition to using local ingredients harvested at the peak of freshness, Beach Bay Café is also a proud partner of Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program, with all seafood on the menu being sustainable.

Guests can visit the adjacent bar to quench their thirst on refreshingly creative cocktails while soaking up gorgeous views of the water and cityscape. The impressive wine list has been curated based on weight, taste and style with unique selections from varying regions. Beach Bay Café promises to showcase wines at multiple price points both locally and globally.