DINER: Gastown’s Hotly Anticipated “Bitter Tasting Room” Issues Its First Call To Arms
November 7, 2011
West Hastings’ long (still) awaited Bitter is getting imminent by degrees, as they’re issuing their first ever call to arms tonight.
Bitter – a beer tasting room, is looking for servers to join its opening team. In addition to having 2 years of excellent serving experience, you must love everything about beer. We mean eat, drink and sleep beer. Ideally, you are the kind of person who plans their vacations around beer towns and breweries. Just like our brother, “Salt Tasting Room”, you will work with unique product, served with the respect that it deserves. Each beer will have a story to tell and you will be the storyteller. Proper glassware will be used for all stages from Growlers and Flights to Chalices and Steins. Beer will be paired with ‘beer food’ from all over the world, currywurst to pork pies and rabbit rillettes to fresh pretzels. There will also be a beer cocktail list and a selection of sipping whisky. Successful applicants will receive a training course supervised by Cicerone Chester Carey. Interested? Please email your resume to mike@irishheather.com
Check out some of our shots and video of the place after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Gastown’s “L’Abattoir” Looking For Some Help In The Office And At The Door
November 3, 2011
L'Abattoir is located at 217 Carrall St in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood | 604-568-1701 | www.labattoir.ca
The GOODS from L’Abattoir
Vancouver, BC | Gastown’s L’Abattoir restaurant is looking for a part-time administrative assistant-hostess/host to work 3 to 5 shifts a week on a flexible schedule. The successful applicant will have Open Table, MS Word and Office proficiency, and be organised with good phone etiquette and communication skills. Restaurant experience a must. Apply in confidence to paul [at] labattoir [dot ca]. Learn more about the restaurant after the jump…(THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED) Read more
GOODS: Gastown’s “Pourhouse” On The Lookout For An Experienced Chef De Cuisine
November 3, 2011
Pourhouse is located at 162 Water St. in Vancouver, BC | 604-568-7022 | www.pourhousevancouver.com
The GOODS from Pourhouse
Vancouver, BC | Passionate about great food? Pourhouse in Gastown is looking to hire an experienced Chef de Cuisine. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years cooking experience, possess strong leadership skills and most importantly be passionate about food. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, including ordering, inventory, hiring and managing a brigade of 8 – 10 people. Applicants should send resumes to jc-poirier@hotmail.com. Read more
The View From Your Window #105
November 3, 2011
Reader “M.K.” | Crosstown | Vancouver, BC | 3:20pm | SHARE YOUR VIEW
We love posting the photographs that reveal the views from our reader’s windows. Whether it’s a back alley in the fall or a sandy beach in high summer, we’re always stoked to see what you see from home, work or while on the road. Some of our all-time favourite reader submissions below… Read more
Opportunity Knocks For Those Looking For A Start In The Local Public Relations Trade
November 1, 2011
Oooh, here’s a chance that doesn’t pop up every day. If any of our readers are looking to get their feet wet in public relations, Shannon and Kate over at Heth PR are looking for an intern. The boutique Gastown firm counts clients like The One Of A Kind Show, IDSWest, Chambar, L’Abattoir and many other cool, local companies and events in its stables. From any email today:
Do you love food, wine, art and design? Want to learn more about the world of PR? If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and would call yourself a people person, you just might be just what we need! Heth PR, a boutique public relations agency in Vancouver, is looking for an intern to join our team part-time. You must be: able to wear many hats; have a high level of time management; able to strategize in times of crisis and attend/assist with evening events and day-of preparations; detail oriented; extremely organized; and able to work in a boutique team environment.
Expectations after the jump… Read more
EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL: A Few Minutes With “Astrosatchel” Designer Janna Hurtzig
November 1, 2011
The Eastside Culture Crawl (November 18, 19, 20) is hands-down one of the best things about Vancouver during November. During The Crawl, painters, sculpters, jewellery designers, carvers, photographers, potters, furniture designers, glass blowers and printmakers on the eastside open their their studios to the public and the nightly vibe of the already cool-as-hell neighbourhood rises to freakin’ awesome levels. The Crawl covers the area between Terminal Avenue to Burrard Inlet between Main Street and Victoria Drive (handy map). This year there will be over 300 artists participating. That’s a lot of ground to cover, and a lot of artists to meet, so we figure it’s a good idea to meet a few of them in advance so as to better familiarise ourselves (and yourselves) with what to expect. First up: Janna Hurtzig of Astrosatchel.
“Inspired by nature, the Astrosatchel label combines Scandinavian design, Asian pop culture influences and a Canadian cottage feel”. Janna is the driving force behind the iconic eastside tote bags, wallets, diaper bags made from vegan friendly Naugahyde vinyl.
This year, Janna is has thrown a little bit of cashmere into the mix with her Winterluxe line of scarves, mittens, arm warmers, pillows and rugs made using recycled cashmere. Scout was familiar with the Astrosatchel totes and purses (there are more than a few of Janna’s designs floating around the Scout office), but cashmere? It didn’t take much more than a mention of the word paired with Janna’s reputation as a stylin’ seamstress to send us snooping through her eastside studio. Here’s what we found out…
Three things about Railtown that makes it so awesome: “It seems everyone down here is creative in some manner, so there’s lots of people to draw on for their talents and input. It seems everyone feels a high level of community, which always makes things better. I enjoy working here, and find the semi-industrialness of the area inspiring.”
How many years have you participated in the Eastside Culture Crawl? This is my 7th Eastside Culture Crawl, and it gets better every year.
Three words you would use to describe the ECC to someone who had never attended: Eclectic. Creative. Voyeurism.
What are you most excited to be working on right now? I’m excited to be working on my Winterluxe recycled cashmere line. Sourcing the sweaters is always fun because I never know what I’m going to find, and I love that I can turn something that was once really nice back into something wearable again. In trying to use ‘all the good bits’, I developed my shag technique, which I’ve turned into cushions and rugs.
What inspires you? Seeing poorly designed things inspires me to make things that are better. I draw a lot of inspiration from Canadiana, retro-modern aesthetics, and vintage accessories. At the end of the day, I design for myself and my own needs, which have become more practical, yet decadent over time: my cashmere shag rug is probably my favourite thing I’ve made in ages.
What sort of music do you listen to when you work? I listen to tons of music, mostly indie bands. Sometimes I wish I could listen to two things at once. There’s so much more great music to listen to online through sites like Spinner, Bandcamp and Grooveshark.
Why is Vancouver a good city for art? I think the sheer number of artists working in the city makes Vancouver an excellent place. Art is definitely part of our culture here.
Is there a local designer or artist that you admire above all others? I love the work that Melissa Wong (aka Mel King) is doing. I’m lucky to have some of her geometry based drawings and paintings, but whenever I see her new work, I start thinking “where could that go…” I love abstraction, so her work is something I never get tired of, which is good. I wake up looking at a large piece of hers every morning and it helps me get excited about coming to the studio and being creative.
Three places you like to take out of town guests to show off the art scene in Vancouver: My building (339 Railway) because I know all the artists here personally. This always gives a deeper level to me when I see their art. I like to take people to various arts markets, and events like Eastside Culture Crawl, or Shiny Fuzzy Muddy. Hot One Inch Action (the button trading show) is a riot. There are always lots of openings and events in Gastown, so I think hitting a couple of those is a fun way to spend an evening, and the variety keeps it interesting. I really like Catalog gallery, I always fall in love with whatever they’re showing.
OTHER INTERESTING VANCOUVERITES
enRoute’s Best New Restaurants In Canada Include BC’s Hawksworth, L’Abattoir, Ulla
October 27, 2011
enRoute magazine’s Canada’s Best New Restaurants issue is on way to press this morning. The results are the findings of Sarah Musgrave, who flies around Canada sussing out the recommendations of a select group of advisors from coast to coast (in BC, that’s chef/winemaker Heidi Noble of JoieFarm, writer and photographer Chris Mason Stearns, and Scout editor Andrew Morrison). Here’s the enRoute feature in pdf with some gorgeous art, but without further adieu…
The Score
1. Raymond’s | St. John’s
2. Hawksworth | Vancouver
3. L’Abattoir | Vancouver
4. Les 400 Coups | Montreal
5. Ici Toronto | Toronto
6. Van Horne | Montreal
7. Campagnolo | Toronto (unrelated to the Vancouver restaurant)
8. Le Comptoir | Montreal
9. Ulla | Victoria
10. Corsa 32 | Edmonton
Big congratulations are in order to all. I’m a huge fan of Jeremy Charles’ cooking, and the recognition for his Nfld restaurant, Raymond, is very much deserved. Big ups go without saying to worthy Hawksworth and L’Abattoir here in Vancouver, and to wee, well served Ulla in Victoria’s Chinatown, which supplied me with one of the best meals I’ve had so far this year. Each needs to prepare for the bumrush that is about to ensue.
The Pullquotes
On Hawksworth:
“Having spent a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe, David Hawksworth is aiming to bring one home here. Equal parts romance and risk, this gambit is an ambitious chef’s love letter to a city that has grown up alongside him. This could be Paris or London, yes, but the point is this is Vancouver right now.”
On L’Abattoir:
“For all the kitchen’s derring-do, GM Paul Grunberg sets a high standard for service: It’s girl-next-door sweet but ultra-smart, ready to make suggestions or send over the sommelier. It may be barman Shaun Layton you want, though, whose exceptional cocktail program includes the namesake Slaughterhouse, a take on the Sazerac that’s delicately misted with green Chartreuse. They kill you softly here.”
On Ulla:
“On the Island, where healthy eating doesn’t always come with a catch and talking about “ethically raised proteins” (also a mandate of Ulla’s menu) can be pleasurable as well as political, Left Coast cuisine has a new home.”
The Trends
As per usual, the enRoute issue also singles out other new restaurants that are doing it right in one way or another. Miradoro gets kudos for its view; Meat & Bread is lauded for its porchetta; Save On Meats gets a nod for the best dessert name (“Chocolate Chocolate Awful Awful”); Ensemble is celebrated for its bread; and so on.
GOODS: Gastown’s “The Diamond” Looking For Hard-Working Cook To Start Immediately
October 22, 2011
The Diamond is located at 6 Powell Street in the heart of Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood | di6mond.com
News from Scout supporter The Diamond
Vancouver, BC | Iconic cocktail lounge seeking passionate, hard-working and talented cook. Weekend and evening shifts, flexible during the week. Duties include preparation and execution of a brand new and exciting menu. Opportunity to advance within the company. Must be organized, self-driven and a team player. Send your resume in confidence to matt@markbrandinc.com. Start tonight!
GOODS: Gastown’s “Pourhouse” Is On The Hunt For An Experienced, Full-Time Manager
October 21, 2011
Pourhouse is located at 162 Water St. in Vancouver, BC | 604-568-7022 | www.pourhousevancouver.com
The GOODS from Pourhouse
Vancouver, BC | Looking for an exciting career opportunity? Pourhouse in Gastown is searching for an experienced full-time manager. Evening and weekend availability is a must. Please send resumes in confidence to resumes@pourhousevancouver.com and learn more about the restaurant after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Gastown’s “Pourhouse” Is Featuring Local Jazz Musicians Every Sunday Evening
October 15, 2011
Pourhouse is located at 162 Water St. in Vancouver, BC | 604-568-7022 | www.pourhousevancouver.com
The GOODS from Pourhouse
Vancouver, BC | What better way to end your busy weekend than a night of music, comfort food and cocktails? Pourhouse boasts a first-rate line-up of local jazz talent every Sunday night. On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, check out Russell Sholberg and the Sweet Pea Trio. On the 2nd Sunday of each month, it’s Paul Doherty, and on the 4th Sunday of each month, it’s the Gord White Trio. The nights are getting longer, so cozy up to the smooth sounds of jazz over a delicious meal and an old-timey cocktail (or two). Details on the restaurant after the jump… Read more
