Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Refuel

Vancouver BC | Refuel Restaurant & Bar turns one year old, Thursday December 2, 2010 and is spreading the love to diners and shoppers throughout the month of December with a little extra value. Refuel will be pouring Cava all day long for diners on December 2nd and encourages guests to stop in and raise a glass in honour of its first birthday. The festivities don’t stop there, Refuel is extending its famous burger and beer special, offering it all day long, throughout the month of December.

Kitsilano holiday shoppers can dig into one of Vancouver’s best burgers paired with one of Vancouver’s best local craft beers anytime of the day during the month of December at Refuel Restaurant & Bar. This tasty burger & beer special is available for just $15.50, throughout the day (11:30am – 10:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:30am – 12am Friday and Saturday) starting December 1, 2010 until December 24, 2010. A juicy hand-ground dry aged Alberta beef patty with the Cure’s bacon, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise served on a toasted house-baked bun. Triple cooked Kennebec french fries are served on the side, to be washed down with a draught beer from the award winning R&B Brewing Co. Available on tap, is R&B’s Raven Cream Ale and Bohemian Lager.

About Refuel

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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Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Refuel

Vancouver BC | Just shy of it’s one year anniversary, Refuel Restaurant & Bar announces a Whole Hog Dinner to be held Wednesday October 27. The Whole Hog Dinner was a highly anticipated annual event at Fuel Restaurant and the tradition is carried on at the much more casual and affordable Refuel.

Chef’s Ted Anderson and Robert Belcham will prepare a whole hog feast, designed to please the palate and connect diners to their food source. Guests will sit at communal tables and share in platters of nose to tail cuts of Sloping Hill Farm pork. Unique cuts and favorites such as whole confit pigs head, offal and slow roasted shoulder are to be expected and enjoyed. Dinner is complete with dessert featuring the main ingredient, pork

Whole Hog Dinner Details

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: Three seatings available 6:00pm, 8:30pm, 11:00pm
Price: $49 (tax and gratuity excluded) Beer, wine and cocktail pairings available for an additional cost.
Reserve: Call 604-288-7905. Credit card # required to reserve a seat. 24 hour cancellation policy in effect.

About Refuel

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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In addition to providing daily editorial, Scout is dedicated to supporting and promoting cool, interesting, and independent British Columbian businesses through the publication of their press releases and event info. To learn how to get your news up on our front page, check out our supporter details page here.

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Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Refuel

Vancouver, BC | Refuel Bar Manager Rob Scope recently returned from Tales of a Cocktail 2010, an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. In an effort to bring a taste of New Orleans to Vancouver Rob Scope announces a New Orleans inspired cocktail list at New Orleans Prices. Scope encourages guests to join him at the refuel bar to hear his tales of New Orleans and the history behind the drinks while sipping on a 2oz Sazerac or New Orleans Fizz for $5…

New Orleans Cocktail List

Sazerac

tale – one of the oldest known cocktails with it’s origins in pre-civil war New Orleans, the Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans.
Alberta Springs 10yr rye, Peychaud bitters, simple syrup, lemon peel

New Orleans Fizz AKA Ramos Gin Fizz

tale – invented in New Orleans at Meyers Restaurant by Henry C. Ramos. It became so popular, the bar manager had to hire “shaker boys” just to shake this cocktail.
Bombay Sapphire, cream, egg white, lemon, lime, simple syrup, orange flower water, soda

“The Rose”

tale – circa Hotel Roosevelt, a Sazerac Bar inspired cocktail.
Hendricks Gin, lemon, basil, muddled cucumber, rose water, elderberry flower syrup

Old Fashioned

tale – arguably the first cocktail to be called a “cocktail”, served in a 8-12 oz glass known as an old-fashioned glass.
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, orange slice, kirsch cherry

(2oz for $5)

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Curious spirit advocates who can’t make it down to Refuel, can read about Rob Scopes adventures at the Refuel blog.

About Refuel

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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In addition to providing daily editorial, Scout is dedicated to supporting and promoting cool, interesting, and independent British Columbian businesses through the publication of their press releases and event info. To learn how to get your news up on our front page, check out our supporter details page here.

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Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Refuel

Vancouver BC | We are very excited about the change in season here at Refuel. Over the next few weeks and upcoming months we will be cooking with Okanagan cherries, Chilliwack corn, tomatoes from Stoney Paradise Farms, Fraser Valley strawberries and raspberries from High Point Farms on Gabriola Island. This is an amazing time of year and we hope you stop by and share in the BC bounty with us. Check all the upcoming Refuel events after the jump…

Father’s Day | 40 day Dry Aged Steak & Beer

Treat your number one Dad to brunch or dinner with an 18 oz, 40 day, dry-aged, Alberta prime rib-eye steak and a 16 oz craft beer from R&B Brewing Co. for $55. This mouthwatering steak will be served with two fried eggs, and french fries for brunch (11:30am – 3:00pm) and a variety of sauteed mushrooms and french fries for dinner (3:00pm – 10:30pm). Whether it’s brunch or dinner, Dad’s meal includes his choice of R&B Brewing Co.’s Red Devil Pale Ale or Sun God Wheat Ale.

Date: Sunday June 20th, 2010
Time: Brunch 11:30am – 3:00pm and Dinner 3:00pm – 10:30pm
Price: $55 (tax and gratuity additional)
Reserve: Call 604 288 7905

Late Night P.I.G. Dinner Wed June 30th

The team are throwing another late night family style P.I.G. dinner!

Date: Wednesday June 30th
Time: 11:00pm
Price: $55 (tax and gratuity included)
Reserve: Book your seat by calling 604-288-7905
Menu: suckling pig, white beans, new potato salad, jalapeño biscuits, sauteed rapini, rocket with parmesan and preserved lemon, piggy puffs, beetroot with honey and lime, confit pigs head, strawberry shortcake

Cold Fried Chicken Picnic

We are adding a cold fried chicken picnic to our extensive take out menu. Chef Robert Belcham has altered his famous buttermilk fried chicken recipe to be served cold, just like mom used to make. You can be confident in the quality of ingredients, as Chef Belcham only uses Polderside Farms’ Chicken and seasonal sides which may include potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon or green salad. Refuels picnic is packaged and priced for individuals, couples and families; a convenient outdoor feast if you are heading to Kits Beach, Granville Island, Bard on the Beach or your own backyard.

$18 individual – 3 pieces of cold Polderside chicken, one side, biscuit & soda

$35 couples – 6 pieces of cold Polderside chicken, two sides, two biscuits & two sodas

$68 family 12 pieces of cold Polderside chicken, four sides, four biscuits & four sodas

Ordering: Customers are encouraged to call ahead to avoid a wait. 604-288-7905

Environmental Incentive: The Refuel Picnic comes with biodegradable cutlery, napkins and a refreshing soda for each person. As an environmental incentive, Refuel will give a 10% off coupon to picnic goers who return their garbage and recycling to Refuel.

About Refuel

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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In addition to providing daily editorial, Scout is dedicated to supporting and promoting cool, interesting, and independent British Columbian businesses through the publication of their press releases and event info. To learn how to get your news up on our front page, check out our supporter details page here.

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Refuel Restaurant is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Kitsilano | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com

News from Scout supporter Refuel

Vancouver BC | Named one of the most memorable meals of 2009 in Vancouver Magazine, refuel restaurant & bar is extending the dates of its special Saturday night BC Spot Prawn Boil into June. With only twelve coveted seats available around the kitchen bar, guests are invited to book for June 5th and 12th to enjoy a three course meal including watercress and new potato salad, the much anticipated boil of BC spot prawns, housemade chorizo, clams and spring vegetables. For dessert, the famous refuel peanut parfait. Details after the jump…

Refuel BC Spot Prawn Boil Details

Dates: Saturday June 5th, 12th
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm and 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Price: $65 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity additional)
Reserve: Call 604 288 7905, credit card number required to reserve
Location: refuel restaurant & bar, 1944 W4th Ave Vancouver BC

About refuel neighbourhood restaurant & bar

Refuel restaurant & bar serves affordable, casual Northwest cuisine in a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere. This welcome addition to Kitsilano encourages diners to relax, have fun and enjoy simple, honest food. Gather around a table with friends in the dining room or sit at the bar and watch the kitchen brigade while sipping a classic cocktail and enjoy music styled by the experts at Zulu Records.

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In addition to providing daily editorial, Scout is dedicated to supporting and promoting cool, interesting, and independent British Columbian businesses through the publication of their press releases and event info. To learn how to get your news up on our front page, check out our supporter details page here.

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