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…

Dockside’s anniversary year has been an exciting one highlighted by the completion of a major two-year patio renovation. Dockside’s beloved patio was completely reimagined with the addition of an elegant gazebo for Vancouver’s most scenic al fresco dining experience along with new open air fireplaces and casual seating areas. Reviews have been unanimous in praise for the new patio and accolades have flowed in from Vancouver Magazine, the Georgia Straight, the Vancouver Sun, Granville Magazine and many others.

“This has been a great year for the Dockside Restaurant and we’re looking forward the celebrating the year and the anniversary on October 27th”, said General Manager Glenn Cormier. “Even though summer has come to an end, we’re excited for a busy fall with Culture Days this coming weekend, the Vancouver Writers Festival and the continuation of our popular Jazz & Blues Brunch through the end of October.”

Along with a selection of appetizers from the menus of Chef Jeff Batt, a special keg of spiced Pelican Bay Brown Ale is being prepared by Brewmaster Mark Simpson. Perfect for the Fall, Pelican Bay is a Dockside favourite and just one of the beers which are brewed in-house and served fresh in the Dockside restaurant and lounge.

Dockside Details

1253 Johnston Street (Granville Island)
Vancouver B.C. V6H 3R9
Telephone: 604-685-7070
Fax: 604-685-7079
Email: info@docksidebrewing.com
Web: www.docksidebrewing.com
Facebook | Twitter | Foursquare

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The People

Glenn Cormier | Director of Food & Beverage Operations | glenn [at] docksidebrewing.com
Alexandra Mackenzie | Sales & Catering Manager | sales [at] docksidebrewing.com
Eugene Vassilev | Restaurant Manager | eugene [at] docksidebrewing.com
Mark Simpson | Brewmaster | brewmaster [at] docksidebrewing.com
Jeff Batt | Executive Chef | chef [at] docksidebrewing.com

About Dockside

The Dockside Restaurant offers superbly prepared classic dishes in a setting like no other. Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore.

The open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows, while the lounge offers warm intimate surroundings for evening cocktails. The award-winning patio catches sunlight from morning to late afternoon. Protected on three sides it’s an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek. Recent renovations have added fireplaces and casual seating areas to this Vancouver destination.

These three venues offer seating options that are perfect for groups from 4 to 200. With signature elements like a 50-foot aquarium and an open kitchen, each meal is an experience for all the senses. Located adjacent to the boutique Granville Island Hotel, the Dockside Restaurant is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended.

Reviews

“This is our very favorite place. We drive into town from Delta and make an evening of browsing through Granville Isl. Market. The restaurnat is perfect for a quiet evening.View is wonderful. I appreciate the spacious arrangement of the tables. We have our favorite table, the staff and service is fabulous. I had the herb crusted Halibut – it was delicious and my husband enjoyed the slate fish. It was a memorable evening. We look forward to another visist very soon. As well, we have enjoyed the great patio – has to be one of Vancouver’s best.” OpenTable.com

“We have going to Vancouver for many years and most recently (if twenty years can be considered recently) staying exclusively at the wonderful Graville Island Hotel. Because we have an aversion to hotel restaurants, this is the first time we have had dinner there. It was one of the finest dinners we have in a city that is known for its fine restaurants. Outstanding in every way!” OpenTable.com

“We enjoyed the welcoming feel of the restaurant – appropriate lighting, comfortable seating – it is like a comfortable dining room. We will return again as the restaurant has once again met our expectations. The salmon was nicely prepared and the lamb was well presented and excellent on the tongue. Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable.” OpenTable.com

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.

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 Oakwood is open for brunch on Saturday and 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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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.

ALL ANTICIPATED RESTAURANTS

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.

The Playlist

WEED With Drug/Eighty 7” (Cruising USA)

Having just returned from touring the great country to the south of us, one has to wonder exactly what these Vancouver noise-poppers Weed told the border guards…some story, I’m sure. Anyway, this is their new EP: two massive songs that are surefire anthems. We dig Weed.

MOONFACE Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I’d Hoped (Jagjaguwar)

Strange things afoot in Mr. Krug’s brain; I wanna take a vacation in it and eat at the local taco truck to figure out how the hell he conceived this concept. It’s one of those full length albums that only has five or so songs but they’re just really long. Featuring Spencer’s trademark yelping and a LOT of circus organ. Cool.

RICHARD BUCKNER Our Blood (Merge)

One of the heaviest voices in American folk music delivers a long-awaited LP of somber songs of pain, suffering and heartbreak. “Dickner”, as I call him, lost this album twice in the last few years, once to technology and another to thieves. I guess he has plenty to be bummed about.

WAR ON DRUGS Slave Ambient (Secretly Canadian)

Who needs Kurt? I never liked him much anyway. War on Drugs emerge from the shadows of the former founder to prove they are more than worth their weight in gold. Listening to it now it’s hard to tell if Kurt Vile even belongs in modern pop music. Just kidding. No, but seriously, this record is awesome.

JACUZZI BOYS Glazin’ (Hardly Art)

Punk brat kids debut for Seattle fave label Hardly Art. Not sure what they mean by “Glazin’ for you” but if you enjoy rock and roll from the American 1970’s I recommend checking these Miami FL boys out.

MALE BONDING Endless Now (Sub Pop)

Great guitar riffs. Male Bonding’s 2nd LP on Sub Pop is a heavy jammer unleashed like only a power trio can do. There is something special about three piece rock bands. Bare-bones approaches make me feel like anything is possible.

The GIG

Thursday September 8 – Dam Funk @ Bar None

Lots of great shows coming up but I’ve selected Dam Funk as The Gig this week because I’m insanely pissed at myself for booking a trip to Victoria that night. Look, dancing is fun. If you listen to Dam Funk without pushing your feet, rolling your computer chair backwards and robot-dancing, you have the will of a warrior because this shit is so groovy…dam!

THE GLANCE

Wed SEP 07 JOY FORMIDABLE – RICKSHAW
Wed SEP 07 THE HORRORS – VENUE – WE ARE SOLD OUT
Wed SEP 07 RTX + HEAVY CREAM – WALDORF
Thu SEP 08 THE SLACKERS – FORTUNE
Thu SEP 08 THE ANTLERS – VENUE
Thu SEP 08 DAM FUNK & MASTER BLAZER – BAR NONE
Thu SEP 08 SLEEPY SUN w/ White Hills & Red Cedar – BILTMORE
Thu SEP 08 RAAVY + LUCITERRA – WISE HALL
Fri SEP 09 BOOKA SHADE – 560
Fri SEP 09 SUNNERY JAMES + RYAN MARCIANO – CELEBRITIES
Fri SEP 09 THE VACCINES w/ Tennis – VENUE – CANCELLED
Fri SEP 09 BRITISH COLUMBIANS – MEDIA CLUB
Sat SEP 10 MACKLEMORE + RYAN LEWIS – 560
Fri – Sat SEP 9-10 30 FEST – COBALT
Sat SEP 10 SYDNEY BLU – GINGER 62
Fri – SUN SEP 9-11 NEW FORMS FESTIVAL – WALDORF
Sun SEP 11 THE HUMAN LEAGUE – RICKSHAW
Tue SEP 13 BEARDYMAN – FORTUNE
Wed SEP 14 BLUE SCHOLARS – 560
Wed SEP 14 BAND OF HORSES – COMMODORE BALLROOM SOLD OUT
Thu SEP 15 GRAVE – BILMTORE
Thu SEP 15 DIESELBOY & BARE – FORTUNE
Fri SEP 16 LAZY RICH + LUCKY DATE – CELEBRITIES
Fri SEP 16 WAILIN JENNYS – RIO
Sat SEP 17 R3HAB – GINGER 62
Sat SEP 17 ROCK FOR RESCUE – PRINCETON PUB
Mon SEP 19 BOB LOG III – BILTMORE
The SEP 20 JAMES VINCENT McMORROW – MEDIA
Wed SEP 21 HOLLERADO – VENUE
Thu SEP 22 FEDDIE LE GRAND – CAPRICE
Thu SEP 22 LIBRARY VOICES – BILTMORE
Thu SEP 22 ARAABMUZIK – FORTUNE
Fri SEP 23 LAIDBACK LUKE – CELEBRITIES
Fri SEP 23 AWOLNATION – VENUE
Fri SEP 23 NEAL BRENNAN – BILTMORE
Fri SEP 23 THE CAVE SINGERS +THE JUNE BUGS + TWO TOWNS [OLIO FEST] – VENUE
Fri SEP 23 BRAIDS + PAINTED PALMS + TERROR [OLIO FEST] – ELECTRIC OWL
Sat SEP 24 BESNARD LAKES [OLIO FEST] – WISE

OLIO FESTIVAL WRIST BANDS! – Various Venues

Thu SEP 22 – Wristband
Fri SEP 23 – Wristband
Sat SEP 24 – Wristband
Weekend Wristband

Sat SEP 24 NICKY ROMERO – GINGER 62
Sat SEP 24 DE LA SOUL – COMMODORE
Sat SEP 24 KO & GUESTS – VENUE
Sat SEP 24 – BESNARD LAKES – WISE
Sat SEP 24 SPENCER & HILL – GOSSIP
Sat SEP 24 BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – MALKIN BOWL
Sat SEP 24 WE CAME AS ROMANS – RICKSHAW – ALL AGES
Sun SEP 25 GEMINI / KILL THE NOISE / BASSJACKERS – VENUE
Sun SEP 25 DIRTY PHONICS – FORTUNE
Mon SEP 26 GOMEZ – COMMODORE – WE ARE SOLD OUT
Mon SEP 26 GIANT SAND -BILTMORE
Fri SEP 23 AWOLNATION – VENUE – @ THE DOOR
Fri SEP 30 OMD – COMMODORE – WE ARE SOLD OUT
Fri SEP 30 TODDLA T + ROSKA – CELEBRITIES
Fri SEP 30 SEAN HAYES – BILTMORE

OCTOBER

Sat OCT 01 JETS OVERHEAD – VENUE – CANCELLED
Sat OCT 01 KAISER CHIEFS – COMMODORE – POSTPONED TO MAR.24! REFUNDS AT P.O.P. OLD TIX HONORED
Tue OCT 02 CANT – MEDIA CLUB
Sat OCT 06 LISA HANNIGAN – MEDIA CLUB
Fri OCT 07 ZOLA JESUS – BILTMORE
Fri OCT 07 CUT COPY – VOGUE THEATER – WE ARE SOLD OUT
Sat OCT 08 CUT COPY – VOGUE THEATER – WE ARE SOLD

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…

Refuel Restaurant & Bar
1944 W4th Ave
Wednesday, September 28 at 11:00pm
$59 (incl.tax, gratuity and cask beer from R&B Brewing Co.)
You must purchase your tix in advance
- Tix can be purchased at Refuel from 11:30am – 10pm daily or online at Eventbrite!
(a service charge of $4.53 will be added to each ticket purchased online)

Visit the Refuel Restaurant Website for more information

We encourage you to bring your own beer stein, mug or glass. Chef Jane Cornborough and Brewer Todd Graham will choose their favorite beer vessel and the owner will be rewarded with a killer prize. Those who don’t bring a stein can borrow a glass from Refuel but will pay the price of a yodel. That’s right, no glass = one yodel.

About Refuel

Dinner is served at 11:15pm sharp! Visit the website for more details www.refuelrestaurant.com or call 604 288 7905.

Refuel neighbourhood restaurant and bar was inspired by freshness. Veering away from an exclusive ‘fine dining’ experience into one that is more accessible, the new space welcomes with a playful, warm design by Marc Bricault that evokes a neighbourhood atmosphere where guests can sit back, socialize and be themselves. Guests may watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a handcrafted cocktail at the 12-seat bar, or gather around a table with friends while listening to music compiled by the experts at Kitsilano’s Zulu Records.

Refuel’s food philosophy focuses on affordable, honest, down-to-earth Northwest fare that celebrates seasonal, local ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with special brunch features on the weekends, the Refuel menu has an incredible selection of snacks, sides, starters, mains and plates to share that utilize quality ingredients and offer excellent value. At the bar, the focus is on thoughtfully prepared, classic cocktails, along with craft beer and approachable wines.

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