DINER: Pape & Iranzad Pick Up Ex-West Chef David Gunawan For New “Wildebeest”
November 21, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Early last month we revealed that restaurateurs James Iranzad (Cartel, Abigail’s Party) and Josh Pape (The Diamond) had secured 120 West Hastings with plans for a new joint arriving in 2012. There was no name or chef at that point (they’d only just signed the lease), so the news was “info-light”. In this week’s copy of the Westender, I have written a piece on the place, revealing a whole bunch of details, including a glance askance at the first menu and cocktail list drafts (mmm, bacon bitters). The paper doesn’t come out until Wednesday, so until then, here are the Cliff notes… Read more
DINER: On UR Discussing Pape & Iranzad Project, Rainier, New Boneta, And L’Officio
October 25, 2011
Talking about the new Boneta (and the old one), Sean Heather’s upcoming Rainier Deli, the highly anticipated L’Officio on the West Side, and the as-yet-unnamed 120 seater from Josh Pape and James Iranzad on West Hastings.
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DINER: Josh Pape And James Iranzad To Open 115 Seat Restaurant On Hastings
October 3, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Good news, gluttony fans. Local restaurateurs James Iranzad (Abigail’s Party, Cartel) and Josh Pape (former Bartender of the Year, co-owner of The Diamond) have picked up the voluminous, 2,400 sqft space at 120 Hastings across from the Woodwards complex with plans for turning it into a new restaurant and bar by February 2012. They’ve only just signed the lease on the newly renovated (read: empty) location, but trades have nevertheless made their assessments and the keys are in hand. The board is set. The pieces are moving. I can’t wait for this one. Read more
City’s Best Bartenders Sweep The Leg At Chinatown’s “Keefer”
July 19, 2011
by David Greig | In a dark bar in Chinatown, flecked with some of the first rays of a long overdue summer, a hush fell over the gathered masses. Breaths were held, as two pairs of eyes scanned the bottles lying before them. Years, nay decades, of experience tensed their minds and hands. All was about to be laid on the line in the cause of cash and glory. A judge rose to his feet, ticket in hand…
“LAST WORD AND A BOULEVARDIER!”
It was on. The Bar-ate Kid had begun. Read more
Seen In Vancouver #304: “The Diamond” In Gastown Finally Gets Its Corner Neon Sign
July 9, 2011
It’s been a very long time coming, but yesterday The Diamond overlooking Gassy Jack Square in Gastown finally got its corner neon sign up. We love how above the white script in the green box there’s a diamond mobile that slowly spins around. Transfixingly cool.
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The Diamond Releases The Last 50 Tickets To Their N.Y.E. Bash…
December 27, 2010
News from Scout supporter The Diamond
Vancouver, BC | Happy Holidays from us here at The Diamond. We hope the break was good to you and yours. To continue with the Christmas cheer and help a few of our friends solidify their NYE, we’re releasing the last 50 tickets to our notorious bash. These are first come, first serve. For those of you not yet in the know, the evening will include the following:
Open bar – That’s right, all our hand crafted cocktails and delicious bottles will be included in the cover price.
Full canapé service – All night our menu items will come in bite sized format along with some party favorites that you don’t usually get to enjoy.
Speaker Bruiser Sound System – One of the country’s greatest will be doing a live set mixed with tables, and no doubt, special guests.
Doors open at 8:30 and close well into 2011. Tickets available by contacting info@di6mond.com or in person, we’d like to see you.
“The Diamond” In Gastown Gets Set To Blow Their Own Roof Off
July 28, 2010
Scout supporter The Diamond will be celebrating their first birthday tomorrow night, and if last night’s 3rd birthday at Boneta was any indication as to how these guys celebrate (it was a party, son), you just know it’s going to get proper lively. Same deal as before: they’re extending the invite to those Scout readers who are regulars. Good times guaranteed.
“The Diamond” Now Accepting Students Of Proper Cocktailery
May 21, 2010
The Diamond is located in the heart of Gastown at 6 Powell St. overlooking Gassy Jack Square | Di6mond.com
News from Scout supporter The Diamond
Vancouver, BC | The Diamond in Gastown has launched its long anticipated spring program for their Preparatory School For All Things Drink. Designed for rookies and pros alike, the next course begins on May 31st. Details above.
Western Living Mag Announces Its “Top 40 Foodies Under 40″
October 10, 2009
In their new issue, Western Living magazine has tapped a brigade of young Canadian food, wine and restaurant types for their annual Top 40 Foodies Under 40 feature, calling them a “new generation of passionate chefs, restaurateurs, food producers, wine and spirits experts and activists who are helping to define and change the way we eat in Western Canada today.” I am humbled to be included among them, with the sterling likes of Karri and Nico Schuerman (owners of Chambar, Cafe Medina, and Dirty Apron); Andrea Vescovi (sommelier at Blue Water Cafe); Craig Noble (film maker, Tableland); Angus An (owner/chef of Maenam), and many more who are 40 times more deserving than I.
