GOODS: Dockside Celebrating 10 Years On The Water With Special Cask Beer Party
September 29, 2011
Dockside Restaurant is located at 1253 Johnston St. in Vancouver BC | 604-685-7070 | docksidebrewing.com
The GOODS from Dockside
Vancouver, BC | On Thursday, October 27th, Dockside Restaurant and Brewing Company at the Granville Island Hotel is celebrating 10 years of great food, views and hospitality with an Anniverdary Cask Party. Dockside will be welcoming friends old and new to sample a cask of special Anniversary Ale to be tapped at 6:30 sharp and free appetizers being served from 6:30-7:30pm. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: New “Oakwood Canadian Bistro” Laying Out A Brunch Spread On West 4th
September 22, 2011
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 | Enjoy your weekends a little more with brunch at the Oakwood Canadian Bistro, Kitsilano’s latest neighbourhood restaurant. The Oakwood welcomes guests with a comforting down-to-earth space and honest Canadian fare by Executive Chef Mike Robbins, who has crafted a tasty selection of brunch dishes, made from seasonal and locally sourced organic products. Brunch highlights include the albacore tuna nicoise benedict ($14), blueberry mascarpone French toast ($10), corned beef hash ($14) and braised shortrib with potato pancakes ($12). Also available is the Oakwood’s weekly brunch soup & sandwich feature served on house made bread ($13). At the bar the Oakwood offers an excellent list of local craft beers and classic cocktails (brunch favourites include the mimosa, michelada and caesar), and 49th Parallel artisan coffee. Read more
Chefs Lucais Syme & Adam Pegg Of La Quercia To Open L’Officio
September 14, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Lucais Syme and Adam Pegg, the chefs/owners of the award-winning La Quercia (inarguably one of the most respected restaurants in Vancouver), have secured the address next door to their location at 4th and Alma with the aim of turning it into an Italian wine and tapas (stuzzichini) bar.
Syme and Pegg (who also own the nearby La Ghianda) are calling it “L’Officio”, or “The Office”. It is so named because the new project will finally afford them the square footage for an office. The new – and rather small – restaurant at 3687 West 4th (formerly a shop called “Garden Party”) will have separate frontage from La Quercia (though it may umbilically connect at the rear near the kitchen), fewer than 20 seats, many wines poured by the glass, and what I can only imagine will be a menu card of Italian bar bites that will blow us all away. L’Officio is still in its conceptual stage (ie. construction has yet to begin), so we can only ballpark the date for opening in early 2012. Since these fellows aren’t in the business of doing anything half-assed, I’ll wager it’ll be well worth the wait.
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Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
September 7, 2011
Our friends over at Kitsilano’s Zulu Records once again present their weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, staff from the West 4th music store provide The Track, the song that is on heavy rotation that week; The Playlist, which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig, the must see show of the week; and The Glance, a view ahead to music on the horizon. From their ears to yours, enjoy…
The Track
JAY-Z & KANYE WEST – “Why I Love You” – Watch The Throne (Def Jam)
Hot hot track. I was ready to pan this record on principal, but I really believe these two masters of their style have delivered a hard-hitting LP of clever rhymes and phat beats. This track in particular has had me crooning along to the chorus at the top of my lungs, especially the part where they tune it up a third or whatever (it’s so awesome). Dude sounds like TV On The Radio but I don’t think it’s him. Read more
GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Refuel” Set To Host Oktoberfest-Themed P.I.G. Supper Sept. 28
September 5, 2011
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Refuel
Vancouver BC | Pull out your favorite beer stein, put on your best lederhosen and start yodeling, Refuel is hosting an Oktoberfest themed Late Night P.I.G. Out! P.I.G., which stands for Pig.Industry.Gathering, is a late night feast served family style at communal tables, attended by cookers, servers, other members of the restaurant biz and pork fans in general. On September 28, we are hosting a German style pork feast paired with cask beer from R&B Brewing. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: West Side’s “La Buca” Welcoming Marchesi di Grésy In For Italian Wine Feast
August 30, 2011
La Buca is located at 4025 MacDonald Street in Vancouver BC | 604-730-6988 | www.labuca.ca
The GOODS from La Buca
Vancouver, BC | On Sunday, September 4th, westside trattoria La Buca will play host to the wines and maker behind Italian powerhouse Marchesi di Grésy. Known for producing some of Piedmont’s most elegant and graceful wines, owner and winemaker Alberto di Grésy will join chef Andrey Durbach to present an evening of Italian focused fare. Seating is limited so guests are encouraged to reserve tickets early by phoning La Buca at (604) 730-6988. Tickets are priced at $175 per person which includes taxes and gratuity. Reception begins at 6:00pm, with dinner to follow at 7:00pm. Menu after the jump… Read more
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
August 26, 2011
Our friends over at Kitsilano’s Zulu Records once again present their weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, staff from the West 4th music store provide The Track, the song that is on heavy rotation that week; The Playlist, which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig, the must see show of the week; and The Glance, a view ahead to music on the horizon. From their ears to yours, enjoy…
The Track
LOWER DENS – “I Get Nervous” – (TWIN-HAND MOVEMENT)
This just in on vinyl! Yes, yes, to some, Lower Dens might have already been on your Top 25 Most Played for some time now, but now you can slap a sleeve on it and add it to your stack of wax. “I Get Nervous” is mesmerizing; good for background music at the dinner party you’ve been meaning to host all summer, but also good to sit down to once everyone has left. There’s a mysterious magnetic quality to Lower Dens sound that leaves a real lasting impression. There are no bells and whistles, no catchy filler and the result is simple and beautiful. Not only will your guests be leaving with ‘LOWER DENS” written on their napkin, but a mellow addiction to their new favourite band. Read more
GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Abigail’s Party” On The Lookout For An Experienced Server
August 23, 2011
Kitsilano's Abigail's Party is located at 1685 Yew Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca
The GOODS from Abigail’s Party
Vancouver, BC | Abigail’s Party is need of a server to begin an ongoing position rather soon. Qualified candidates…
-have ample serving experience and are comfortable in high volume casual dining settings
-have great wine knowledge
-have a passion and knowledge for local, quality-sourced food
-know their way around a bar and have strong bartending skills
-are charming, funny, relaxed and observant
Apply in confidence by email to eat(at)abigailsparty(dot)ca. Read more
GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Refuel” Gets Ready To Table A Sweet Corn Feast This August 31st
August 15, 2011
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Refuel
Vancouver BC | Nothing says summer like sweet corn from the Fraser Valley. Spend the last day of August feasting on this local favorite with friends, family and fellow corn fanatics at Refuel’s corn feast, “Fresh Picked”. Enjoy a down home feast featuring corn in almost every dish, served family style on Wednesday August 31. Two seatings are offered, 6pm and 8:30pm with 52 seats available for each seating. Tickets are $59 (includes tax, gratuity and one R&B Brewing Co. cask beer) and can be purchased at http://refuelcornfeast.eventbrite.com. Details and menu after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Special “Cru” Supper To Raise Cash For The Weekend To End Women’s Cancers
July 30, 2011
The award-winning, wine-forward Cru Restaurant is located at 1459 West Broadway | 604-677-4111 www.cru.ca
The GOODS from Cru Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | Cru is once again holding a fundraising dinner for the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, a four-courser with premium BC wine pairings for $99 per person. $20 from each dinner will go directly to the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.
Weekend to End Women’s Cancers is an annual 60 km fundraising walk that takes place over two days. My friend Kim Hardacre has participated in the walk 8 times since the event started in 2003. The first year she did so despite the fact that the walk took place only three weeks after she had completed chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. Kim has participated every year since then, and estimates she has raised over $20,000 in total.
The menu is designed and prepared by Chef Alana Peckham, who will be the only female chef competing in the Gold Medal Plates in Vancouver on November 4th, 2011. Dishes will be paired with premium BC wines from Burrowing Owl, Clos du Soleil, Silver Sage and more. Details after the jump… Read more
Awesome Thing We Ate #844: Roasted Baby Beet Salad From “Edible At The Market”
July 29, 2011
Roasted North Arm farms baby beets, goat cheese, mustard greens | Edible at the Market | $8
GOODS: “Dockside” Set To Play Host To Live Jazz & Blues During Long Weekend Brunch
July 27, 2011
Dockside Restaurant is located at 1253 Johnston St. in Vancouver BC | 604-685-7070 | docksidebrewing.com
The GOODS from Dockside
Vancouver, BC | It would be hard to argue that any city enjoys its summers more than Vancouver does and, as long as the sun is shining, patios are the hub of Vancouver social life. This summer, Dockside Restaurant at the Granville Island Hotel has been celebrating the launch of their spectacular renovated patio with the return of the Jazz & Blues Brunch Series. Backed by the patio’s unbeatable views of False Creek and Yaletown, Dockside is featuring free live music every Sunday from 11-3pm. See who is playing and when after the leap… Read more
GOODS: “The Oakwood Canadian Bistro” In Kitsilano Has Joined The Scout Community
July 26, 2011
We’ve invited Kitsilano’s newest restaurant, The Oakwood, to join our GOODS section as a recommended local business that is well worth checking out. They’re now a proud member of Scout, and as such we’ll be publishing their news front and center and hosting a page for them on our curated list of independent goodnesses. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mike, Michael and Amy for their support of Scout and for making Vancouver a more delicious place to live.
