Calabash Set For Soft Opening This Week (NEW Photos Inside)
May 21, 2010
We toured the nearly finished Calabash this morning. They have all their permits and are ready to go this Sunday. For more the restaurant, check our Anticipated Openings page here. Break a leg, fellows. Read more
Calabash Now Only A Few Weeks Away From Opening In Gastown
April 8, 2010
I checked out the progress at Calabash construction site on Carrall last night and everything appeared to be coming along swimmingly. The kitchen has been tiled and they are starting to move equipment in; the floors have been installed and treated both upstairs and down; and the banquette frames and bars are taking shape. Owner Roger Collins says they’re just about 3 weeks away, give or take.
Get all the details and a couple dozen new photos after the jump… Read more
We Take A Look Inside Calabash, Coming To Gastown This Spring
January 19, 2010
Co-owner Roger Collins inspects the ancient original elevator on the lower floor at Calabash, due this Spring.
Researching for an upcoming magazine article I popped my head in to the construction site of Calabash, an upcoming 75 seat, two level, Caribbean-themed restaurant and lounge slated for the redeveloped space at 428 Carrall St. across from the old BC Electric Building on the border of Gastown/Chinatown. Owned by former Chambar staffer Roger Collins (of Foundation Radio) and former Cassis Bistro co-owner Sam Willcocks, the already ten month old project is slated for arrival hopefully as soon as April. The main floor will see a 35 seat restaurant and kitchen cheffed by Cullin David (10+ years as the executive sous at Provence), while the downstairs will sport a 40 seat lounge. While still very much a naked shell, check out that amazing elevator and the purple glass sidewalk skylights!
