GOODS: The Ladies of “House Wine” Hosting Single Varietal Mingler At Vintage Gallery
February 6, 2012
House Wine is a wine consultancy company from trade vets Michaela Morris & Michelle Bouffard | www.housewine.ca
The GOODS from House Wine
Vancouver, BC | We’d like to invite all the fabulous single women and men out there to raise a glass with us. This relaxed mingler features grape varieties that shine spectacularly on their own. We’ll pour popular classics like Pinot Noir, Syrah, Riesling and Chardonnay and introduce you to exotic and off the beaten track gems such as Italy’s Nerello Mascalese, France’s Picpoul, Spain’s Albariño and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet equally fascinating, like-minded singles of all ages over a glass of wine. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Edible Canada Has Extends Its Dine Out Menu And Readies For Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2012
Edible Canada is located at 1595 Johnston St. in Vancouver, BC | 604.682.6681 | ediblecanada.com
The GOODS from Edible Canada
Vancouver, BC | Ah chocolate. For many of us, our first food love. Relive the excitement of chocolate hearts for valentines with our special shipment of stunning treats from Chocolate Arts, CocoaWest, Thomas Haas and more. We have also packaged some of our favourite sweets for your sweetie: our Chocolate Lovers Basket features an assortment of treats from some of Canada’s top artisan chocolatiers. Available in a small size for a solo chocoholic, or in a larger size, perfect for sharing. Read more
GOODS: Diva At The Met Plating Valentine’s Day Menus Designed For Trading Bites
February 6, 2012
Diva at the Met is located at 645 Howe Street in Vancouver BC | 604-602-7788 | www.divamet.com
The GOODS from Diva at the Met
Vancouver, BC | Diva at the Met invites romantics to celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a duo of menus that offer two distinctly different four-course menus created by Chef Hamid Salimian to appeal to both sides of the table. Romantic types will be given the choice between the “Diva” menu – focusing on lighter dishes with lively flavours, and the “Divo” menu, which highlights rich, bold dishes. Couples can order the full menu of their choice or mix and match courses from both. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: “Refuel” Doing Their Famous Friday Only Fried Chicken This Superbowl Sunday
February 4, 2012
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Refuel
Vancouver BC | Refuel’s Fried Chicken & Super Bowl Sunday – What? Yup. Refuel Restaurant is offering their fried chicken for dine-in and take-out this Super Bowl Sunday. Their famous fried chicken is exclusively available on Friday but for all you football fans, they are making an exception. Order 3 pieces of buttermilk marinated Polderside Farms heritage breed chicken, breaded and fried with a jalapeno biscuit, gravy and coleslaw for $18. Refuel opens at 11:30am so you have plenty of time to pick up your order before kick off at 3:29pm. Call 604-288-7905 to make it happen. Read more
GOODS: Railtown’s “Two Chefs And A Table” To Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Two Ways
February 3, 2012
Two Chefs And A Table is located at 305 Alexander Street | 778- 233-1303 | www.twochefsandatable.com
The GOODS from Two Chefs And A Table
Vancouver, BC | This year, Two Chefs and a Table is offering two great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day: a four-course menu in the Founders Lounge at the Cultch or a five-course themed feast in the Two Chefs’ Gastown bistro. The Founders Lounge is offering two seatings for the special Valentine’s dinner, a pre-show seating beginning between 5:30 and 6:15 which will have guests finished and ready to enjoy Nina Arsenault’s critically acclaimed “The Silicone Diaries” at 8pm. The second seating will begin between 8:15 and 8:45pm. Either way, the cozy surroundings of the Founders Lounge offer a perfect place for an intimate dinner highlighted by classic entrees from the romance countries: the classic Italian Salmon Aqua Pazza and the Coq au Vin, a signature of French cuisine. The rich Chocolate Pot de Crème with Bourbon strawberries dessert makes sure that Valentine’s Day chocolate requirement is met. Read more
GOODS: Bistro Pastis Owner Buys West End Icon, Will Re-Open As “Le Parisien” In April
February 2, 2012
Bistro Pastis is located at 2153 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver BC| 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com
News from Scout supporter Bistro Pastis
Vancouver, BC | The rumours have been swirling for the past few weeks and today Bistro Pastis proprietor John Blakely made it official; he has bought the iconic West End restaurant Bistro de Paris (formerly Café de Paris). “This has been a dream of mine for years. Café de Paris was one of the first restaurants I worked in when I came to Canada.” Mr. Blakeley will take control of the space as of February 15th, at which time it will close for renovations and re-open on April 1st as Le Parisien. Read more
GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Refuel” On The Hunt For A Pro To Join Their Management Team
February 2, 2012
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Refuel
Vancouver BC | Refuel Restaurant is looking for a self motivated, organized and enthusiastic professional to join our management team. Desirable candidates have a strong work ethic, experience working in the front of house and have taken on leadership roles in the past. A passion for impeccable service and a basic understanding of craft cocktails, beer and wine is imperative. We are looking for an individual that values our nose to tail philosophy, supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable seafood. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, email your resume to General Manager Katharine Manson at info@refuelrestauarnt.com. Please include a cover letter explaining why you want to work at Refuel. Learn more about the restaurant after the jump… Read more
GOODS: The New “Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary” Joins The Scout Community
February 2, 2012
We’ve invited the new Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary on The Drive to join our curated GOODS section as a recommended local business. They’re now proud members of Scout, and as such we’ll be posting their news in addition to hosting a page for them on our awesome list of independent goodnesses. We’d like to take this chance to thank them for their support of Scout, and for making Vancouver a tastier place to live.
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GOODS: Memphis Blues To Test Their Meaty Theory This Upcoming Superbowl Sunday
February 2, 2012
There are 5 locations of Memphis Blues Barbeque House in BC (find yours at memphisbluesbbq.com) photo: Hamid Attie
The GOODS from Memphis Blues
Vancouver, BC | Arriving on a red-eye flight from their top-secret BBQ HQ in Oslo, Norway, Memphis Blues Barbeque House co-owners George Siu and Park Heffelfinger are thrilled to announce that they have finally proven their landmark theory about men and the complex relationship between sporting events and food – just in time for Super Bowl XLVI: Meat + Football ÷ Men = Best. Day. Ever. Read more
Smoke Break #922: A Beautiful Love Story About Working In The Restaurant Business
February 1, 2012
by Andrew Morrison | This is for all the restaurant industry folks coming off shift tonight. Dine Out Vancouver and Feast Van are both nearing their respective ends (Feb. 5th), and having worked the former for many years, I know you must be dog tired and dreaming of a trip far, far away in order to recharge your batteries and blow some of the cash that you’ve toiled so long and hard for. Might I suggest Midtown Manhattan? There, you can pay a visit to Prime Burger, where some of the staff have been on hand for 50 years, and where you just might find the inspiration to look forward to your first night back, whether it be at Hapa or Hawksworth. Of course, if you’d sooner go to Maui, knock yourself out. Maybe just enjoy the film above on the flight between well-earned beers.
For many of the guys that work here, the restaurant is like a second home – some of them have been slinging burgers, making shakes, and waiting on customers at this location for decades. Opened in 1938, the place hasn’t been altered since the early ’60s, and it looks all the better for it.
