GOODS: David Suzuki At “C” To Celebrate The Restoration Of A First Nations Fishery
November 1, 2011
C is located at 2-1600 Howe St on the False Creek seawall in Vancouver BC | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com
The GOODS from “C” Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | On Thursday, November 10th, C Restaurant is throwing a dinner hosted by sustainability titan David Suzuki. The evening is a fundraiser for the DSF and C’s burgeoning not-for-profit, the C Blue Foundation, a grassroots initiative by Harry Kambolis and Chef Robert Clark to raise essential funds to protect lakes, rivers, streams, beaches and oceans. The DSF and C Restaurant collaboration has netted an exceptional partner, the Lake Babine First Nation reserve fishery. Back when Rome was a mere village, the Lake Babine people operated traditional salmon weirs on their lake and river, harvesting hundreds of thousands of sockeye a year. Tragically, their traditional fishery was extinguished in 1906 by the Canadian government, to make room for an industrial coastal fishery. It devastated an entire way of life. This past summer, the Nation recreated their fishery, in partnership with Skeena Wild Conservation Trust, Raincoast Trading of Vancouver, and RiverWild Seafoods of Terrace. It has become the second largest sustainable sockeye fishery in British Columbia. Read more
GOODS: “C” Launches New Autumn Menu Celebrating Fort Langley Cranberry Festival
October 6, 2011
C is located at 2-1600 Howe St on the False Creek seawall in Vancouver BC | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com
The GOODS from “C” Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | In the sepia-infused olden days, fortune seekers lured north by British Columbia’s gold rush referred to cranberries as “red gold”. The nutritional properties of the little red orb were life saving in the pioneer days of scurvy and other ills. Today, cranberries have been relegated to watered-down “cocktails” and canned jellies cracked open at Thanksgiving. But C, in its usual way, has decided to embrace this unique fruit, and make it the ruby red star of its very own menu. Read more
DINER: Harry Kambolis Opening Another “Nu Greek” Next Week At Broadway & Granville
October 5, 2011
Another tiny Nu Greek is on the verge of opening up, this time in the old 550 sqft Michi Sushi space at 513 West Broadway (at Granville). Expect more of the same awesome take-out seen at the recently unveiled Robson location, including their signature souvlaki (what owner Harry Kambolis call “the Greek hotdog”). It’s a pretty simple operation. Even though he just signed the lease two days ago, opening day could be as soon as Tuesday of next week. Stoked.
GOODS: Fundraising Supper For The David Suzuki Foundation Going Down At “C”
September 22, 2011
C is located at 2-1600 Howe St on the False Creek seawall in Vancouver BC | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com
The GOODS from “C” Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | On November 10th, C is throwing a dinner with sustainability and environmental titan Dr. David Suzuki. A fundraiser for the D.S.F. and Harry Kambolis’ C Blue Foundation, the evening will feature a dazzling tasting menu(with wine pairings) prepared by Chefs Lee Humphries and Robert Clark. $250 per person. Guests are encouraged to RSVP to leonard@crestaurant.com. Get all the details after the jump… Read more
DINER: Harry Kambolis To Open “Nu Greek” Location On Robson Street This October
August 8, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Taking a page from the Japadog playbook, restaurateur Harry Kambolis (of Raincity, Nu and “C” Restaurant fame) is taking his relatively wet-behind-the-ears Nu Greek food cart concept and turning it into a proper brick and mortar business (the food cart will remain strong as well). Ironically, as you can see from the shot above, it’s actually located in the 542 Robson address right next to the thriving Japadog spot. Yup, and just when you thought a Greek vs. Japanese smackdowns were getting passé…
I’m told that it won’t be open until the first week of October, and that the focus will mostly be on take-out (think souvlakis, spinach pies, greek salads), which gels well with this stretch of Robson’s food focus. I was sent a few mouth-watering, anticipatory OMG shots of some the chow that will eventually be in the offing, which you can view after the jump… Read more
GOODS: West End’s “Raincity Grill” Prepares For A Weekend Of Food, Fireworks And Pride
July 27, 2011
Raincity Grill is located at 1193 Denman in Vancouver's West End | 604-685-7337 | www.raincitygrill.com
The GOODS from Raincity Grill
Vancouver, BC | This weekend, restaurateur Harry Kambolis’ first born is up to some fun summer happenings. Saturday, July 30th is Canada Food Day. This coast to coast to coast initiative is a celebration of Canadian food; events will be held across the country. Raincity is getting in on the act by throwing a special brunch, inspired by the True North, Strong and Free. Chef Jennifer Peters has put together a gorgeous two-course brunch menu, for only $20, with such items as Saskatchewan Organic Green Lentil “Cassoulet” with bacon & duck confit, poached egg and “East Coast Style” Potato Hash, with ham hock, and caramelized onions. [Click here for the whole menu]. More after the jump… Read more
GOODS: “C” Restaurant Goes Under The Knife, Launches New Menu, Patio And Bar
July 12, 2011
C is located at 2-1600 Howe St on the False Creek seawall | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com | Photo: Hamid Attie
The GOODS from “C” Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | C has a confession: they’ve had a little work done. Not a face-lift, just some nipping and tucking. Harry Kambolis’ celebrated restaurant has a new patio cocktail lounge with comfy sofas and a brand-spanking-new bar, that also features a BBQ. Chef Lee Humphries has designed a new tapas menu that’s light and breezy, and perfect for summertime noshing: tea-cured Hawkshaw salmon with pickled shallots and tomato jam ($6), squid with pea, mint, parmesan, lemon and olive oil ($6) and a lamb chop with saffron cous cous and raisin jus ($6). C is also proud to present Northern Divine Caviar, with traditional garnishes served in oyster shells ($150). The sustainable caviar is from Target Marine in Sechelt. “It’s ethical luxury, pearlized,” says Kambolis. Read more
GOODS: Hawkshaw Salmon Arrives From The Skeena To False Creek’s “C Restaurant”
June 27, 2011
C is located at 2-1600 Howe St on the False Creek seawall in Vancouver BC | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com
The GOODS from “C” Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | On Friday, C Restaurant received its first shipment of Hawkshaw salmon, recently reeled in from British Columbia’s storied Skeena River. Chefs Lee Humphries and Robert Clark are gleefully butchering the first batch, preparing it for C’s clients, who will be some of the only diners in the Lower Mainland to dine on the succulent catch. It is because of Clark’s personal relationship with fisher-people Fred and Linda Hawkshaw that he was able to secure this hard-to-get, bracingly fresh fish. The Hawkshaw’s “tangle net” technology, combined with live kill techniques, produces the most environmentally friendly and highest quality wild salmon catch in the province. Read more
DINER: Harry Kambolis Launches Souvlaki Street Cart At Corner Of Georgia & Granville
June 7, 2011
Major congrats to Harry Kambolis – owner of Raincity Grill, “C” and Nu restaurants – on the opening of his Nu Souvlaki street food cart, which is enjoying its second full day of service today on the corner of Granville and West Georgia (moves to Dunsmuir and Howe next week). Here’s Harry yesterday on Urban Rush with Mike and Fi. Looking tasty!
GOODS: False Creek’s Waterfront “NU” To Host Stylish Greek Day Party On June 25th
June 3, 2011
Nu restaurant + lounge is located at 1661 Granville Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-646-4668 | www.whatisnu.com
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Vancouver, BC | The Greek Easter feast at Georgia Kambolis’ house in West Vancouver has been a yearly tradition for foodies and media who’ve been lucky enough to get an invitation. With Nu’s winter rebranding as a Greek restaurant, Georgia and her son, restaurateur Harry Kambolis, decided to open things up a bit. This year, the event has been pushed to late June, to coincide with Vancouver’s 21st Greek Day on Broadway, and everyone’s invited.
From 4pm onwards on Saturday, June 25th, Nu will serve lamb roasted on spit and a generous buffet of Greek dishes: spanakopitas, charred octopus, dolmades, keftedes, kota, baked pastitso, and calamari. The afternoon and evening of feasting is only $25.00.
“We Greeks are famous for our hospitality, and for our parties,” says Georgia Kambolis. “I’m very excited to be hosting this get-together, this time, right on the water. Read more
