Durbach & Stewart Sell L’Altro Buca & Buy Ping’s Cafe On Main
April 22, 2010
Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach (interview) have sold their L’Altro Buca restaurant (formerly Parkside) on Haro St. in the West End to Luciano Loi, who once upon a time owned a Ligurian trat in Kits called Adesso Bistro (now a fratty surf joint called KarV). The ink on the sale has only been dry for a few days, but it’s been long enough for Stewart and Durbach to pounce on a new space – Ping’s Cafe at 2702 Main Street.
We’re working under the assumption that Luciano will likely reprise his regional Italian theme in the L’Altro Buca location (another Adesso Bistro perhaps) but what Stewart and Durbach are going to do on Main is not a total lock. Though this only just happened this morning and they don’t take possession until May 18th, we can tell you that they’re looking to execute a quick turnaround with an opening date set for mid-June. Read more
L’Altro Buca’s Fresh, Affordable Approach To Post-Olympic Dining
March 11, 2010
1906 Haro Street is located in the heart of Vancouver's West End | 604-683-6912 | http://www.altrobuca.ca
News from Scout supporter L’Altro Buca
Vancouver, BC | With Olympic mayhem and meals served in tents now a distant memory, those looking to revel in local fare and fresh flavours at exceptional value can take refuge at Westend favourite, L’Altro Buca. For the next few weeks, chef Andrey Durbach is highlighting the arrival of springtime ingredients with a new menu featuring twenty items under twenty-five dollars, family-style dining options, and prix fixe price breaks. Diners can choose from items such as salad of king crab served with wild prawns, avocado and tomato and basil dressing; grilled asparagus served with housemade pork cheek bacon and poached egg, finished with Parmigiano Reggiano; handmade fazzoletti pasta with osso buco ragu and gremolata; roasted Rossdown Farms chicken served with olive oil mashed potato, lemon, rosemary, confit garlic and fresh baby artichokes. Read more
Celebrate The Arrival of 2010 With Down To Earth Decadence
December 19, 2009
Andrey Durbach is offering set menus and à la carte options for New Year’s Eve at his Vancouver restaurants.
News from Scout supporters Pied-a-Terre, La Buca, and L’Altro Buca
Vancouver, BC | On December 31st, L’Altro Buca, Pied-à-Terre and La Buca will be opening their doors for those looking to ring in the New Year with classic comfort food in one of three of Andrey Durbach’s award winning dining rooms. Read more
Wild Game And Mushroom Fest At The Two Bucas and Pied-A-Terre
September 17, 2009
Annual Festival brings Fall Flavours to Andrey Durbach’s menus October 15th to 24th
News from Scout supporters Pied-à-Terre, La Buca and L’Altro Buca
Vancouver, BC – Join Pied-à-Terre, La Buca and L’Altro Buca in celebrating an adventurous selection of rare game, bold sauces and the finest fungi during this year’s Game and Wild Mushroom Festival, held October 15th to October 24th. Chef Andrey Durbach’s distinctive menus highlight the flavours of the autumn harvest and will offer diners a chance to experience the earthy tastes of locally foraged morels, chanterelles, matsutake, porcini and field mushrooms served alongside hearty cuts of unsung game and the rich reductions that Durbach is known for. For the first time, the Game and Wild Mushroom Festival will be featured on the menus at each of Durbach and Chris Stewart’s three restaurants. Read more
L’Altro Buca Opens In The Old Parkside Location
March 20, 2009
Last month Scout broke the news that restaurateurs Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach (interview) would be closing Parkside in the West End and that a new La Buca would soon rise in its place. The revamp and rebrand is now nearly finished, and they will open tomorrow as L’Altro Buca. From the press release… Read more
Parkside Restaurant To Become Second La Buca
February 5, 2009
Parkside, one of my favourite restaurants in the city, is going to close at the beginning of March for a minor refit and then reopen as another La Buca at the end of the month. Read more
Cafeteria
October 5, 2008
Details
2702 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Telephone: 778.317.3783
Website: www.cafeteriavancouver.ca
Hours of Operation
Cafeteria is open for dinner service seven days a week, 5PM until late.
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The People
Andrey Durbach, Chef/Owner
Chris Stewart, Owner
About Cafeteria
From restaurant duo Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart comes Cafeteria, a place where comfort food, nostalgia and neighbourhood meet to eat, drink and play.
The restaurant’s revolving offering of childhood favourites and adult indulgences rotates on chef Durbach’s whim with daily menus and inventive offerings of beer and wine displayed on old fashioned letter boards. Zinc tabletops, upholstered banquettes and stripped wooden chairs furnish the room while concrete floors, cedar planks and exposed brick add design zest. A titanium wine rack frames the eastern wall, clutching 600 bottles begging to be opened.
Cafeteria is nestled at 2702 Main Street at 11th avenue and open seven days a week from 5PM until late. The restaurant welcomes walk-in traffic, with a no reservations policy and a pledge to text you when your table is ready. Feel free to explore the neighbourhood while you wait.
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La Buca
October 4, 2008
4025 MacDonald Street, Vancouver BC | MAP
Phone: 604-730-6988
Web: www.labuca.ca
Email: dinner@labuca.ca (please note that La Buca only takes reservations by phone)
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The Team
Owners Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach
Executive Chef: Andrey Durbach
Floor Manager: James Reynolds
About La Buca
La Buca focuses on regional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and homemade flavours. The dishes at La Buca are inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, where simple and classic food takes centre stage.
Awards
Best Causal Italian, Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2008
Pied-à-Terre
October 4, 2008
3369 Cambie Street, Vancouver BC | MAP
Phone: 604-873-3131 | RESERVE
Web: www.pied-a-terre-bistro.ca
Email: eat@pied-a-terre-bistro.ca (please note that reservations are only taken by phone)
The Team
Owners: Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach
Executive Chef: Andrey Durbach
Sous Chef: Ryan Mielty
Floor Manager: Brad Lauzon
About Pied-à-Terre
At Pied-à-Terre, classic French dishes are anything but rustic. Enjoy a traditional prix fixe bistro lunch or linger late into the evening over Coquilles St. Jaques and a Campari. This bijou restaurant is your new home away from home.A delightful neighbourhood bistro, Pied-à-Terre seats just 30 people. Free of formalities, classic French cuisine has all the room it needs to shine.
Awards
Best New Informal, Silver, Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2008
Best Bistro/Brasserie, Gold, Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2008
Food & Wine Go List, 2008
L’Altro Buca
October 4, 2008
Details
1906 Haro Street, Vancouver, BC | MAP
Phone: 604-683-6912
Email: eat@altrobuca.ca | Web: http://www.altrobuca.ca
Gallery
The Team
Owners: Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach
Executive Chef: Andrey Durbach
General Manager: Andrew Read
About L’Altro Buca
L’Altro Buca is located in the former Parkside location in Vancouver’s beautiful west end. Owned and operated by the chef and business partner team of Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart, L’Altro Buca is also an extension of the original La Buca in Kitsilano.
Dishes at L’Altro Buca are inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, where simple and rustic flavours take centre stage. Join us for a glass of prosecco at the bar, or a classic spaghetti on our lush outdoor patio.
