DINER: Habit & Cascade Folks To Open New Southeast Asian Restaurant, “The Union”
September 29, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | I made mention of The Union in an “opening soon” piece for the paper many, many months ago (285 days ago to be exact), but work on it was delayed due to the typical snafus associated with brand new buildings. The restaurant, due this December (fingers crossed), is located at 219 Union St. at the foot of the new V6A building where Strathcona connects with Main St. on Union St. at the southern reach of Chinatown (next to the Jimi Hendrix shrine). The crew behind it are the same folks that brought us Habit Lounge and The Cascade further up Main, namely Nick Devine, Wendy Nicolay, Nigel Pike, David Nicolay and Rob Edmonds. Read more
GOODS: Retooled Pan-American “Latitude” Re-Opens With A Bang On Main Street…
March 8, 2011
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
The GOODS from Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Latitude re-opened with a bang last week, revealing a new bar-forward menu, succinctly complementing the Latin American-inspired cocktails. Chef Lisa Henderson has expanded upon her already popular menu with a selection of Venezuelan & Colombian street food Arepas (stuffed white corn pocket, cooked on a hot grill until crispy featuring wild prawns with arugula and smoked paprika mayo; braised beef with black bean, queso blanco and tomatillo salsa; and chorizo with avocado and tomato confit – all $4 to $6).
Nick Devine is back behind the bar, turning up the heat with an authentic Latin cocktail list, “made the way they should be made” and a large selection of tequilas, including his own habenero-infused “no gringos” concoction – if you’re game! A good selection of regional beers and wines at affordable prices round out the bar list. Full food, wine and cocktail menus availavle at latitudeonmain.com. Read more
“Latitude” On Main To Re-Open March 3rd With Expanded Menu And “Devine” Drinks
February 26, 2011
We broke the news a couple of weeks ago that Latitude was merging with The Cascade Room and Habit Lounge (it’s a family affair) and would shut down for some slight design tweaks by the room’s original aesthetes and an expansion of chef Lisa Henderson’s Pan-American menu. We’ve been told that both are coming along nicely. It seems as if the bar program is now getting the most attention. Nick Devine – who created the cocktail lists at both Habit and Cascade – has created a new cocktail list and will be behind the bar when the refreshed Latitude re-opens, serving all the classic Latin cocktails (think Margaritas, Caipirinhas, Mojitos, Batidas, Pisco Sours, Daiquiris, etc), and to complement them, Henderson is plating a selection of “bar forward” arepas dishes.
Re-opening day is scheduled for this upcoming Thursday, March 3rd.
“Latitude Wine Bar” On Main St. Begins Its Tour Of The Americas
November 2, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Beginning Monday, 1st November, and running weekly, Monday to Wednesday, Latitude Restaurant and Wine Bar will take you on a journey through the Americas discovering the foods and drink of the various countries of our continents.
From Cuban sweet potato & pork croquettes to Brazilian ximxim (chicken & seafood stew), each week will feature the affordable comfort food of a different country, with Chef Lisa Henderson sourcing the ingredients and inspiration which make each culture unique to its region.
Open from 5pm daily, Latitude is a stylish yet casual & affordable place to catch up with friends, have a romantic rendezvous or simply kick back at the bar with a beer or a glass of wine and take in Main Street as it passes by. Read more
“Latitude Wine Bar” Teams With Music On Main For Modulus Fest
September 27, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Latitude is proud to be teaming up with Music on Main for the Modulus Music Festival at Heritage Hall (Sept. 30 – Oct. 3) for 4 nights of exciting music from classical, new and genre-bending artists. Leading music magazine, ‘Gramophone’ recently called Music on Main “one of the finest windows into the post-classical scene.”
Just one block from Heritage Hall, Latitude is the perfect place for a pre-concert dinner and drink, or join us after the show for ‘Late Nights at Latitude’ when we’ll be entertaining the post-concert crowd. Dinner and concert discounts are available. Please visit our website for full details.
Open from 5pm daily, Latitude is a stylish yet casual place to catch up with friends, have a romantic rendezvous or simply kick back on the patio with a beer and take in Main Street. Read more
“5X5 Mondays” Deal Launches At Main Street Wine Bar “Latitude”
August 16, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Start your week off on the right foot with a little summertime imbibing at Latitude with “5×5 Mondays”. Every Monday night Latitude offers a choice of 5 red and 5 white wines selected from their regular lists for just $5 per glass – great value, and a perfect introduction to chef Lisa Henderson’s affordable and approachable Latin-inspired menu. “5×5 Mondays” are a great way to spend a warm summer’s evening, sipping wine and sharing a plate of ceviche, wild Mexican prawns, or the signature chickpea fries. On Tuesdays, come in and try the delicious fish, meat and veggie tacos for just $3 each. Wednesdays feature MUSSELS & BEER with Saltspring Mussels done 3 ways and any BC beer for just $16! Read more
Evoke-Designed “Latitude” On Main St. Featured In New Book
July 12, 2010
Our congrats to Main St.’s own pan-American winebar Latitude for being featured in the new book Night Fever 2, which details 175 of the world’s best designed night spots for eating, drinking and sleeping. Check out the .pdf of the company’s release here.
Pan-American Wine Bar “Latitude” Now Open For Weekend Brunches
June 10, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Latitude Restaurant & Wine Bar has officially launch it’s weekend brunch menu. From the Classic 2 eggs ($6.50), Scrambles and Benedicts ($10 each) to the more adventurous Huevos Divorciados ($10), or the opening weekend favourite, Hangover Huevo Revueltos for $12 (with the added “Hair of The Dog” Michelada for $5) the menu brings a latin influenced brunch option to Main Street… Read more
Pan-American WineBar “Latitude” On Main St. Opens New Patio
May 11, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Main Street’s Latitude Restaurant•Wine Bar officially turns “1” this month and what better way to celebrate than with the opening of our patio! With summer upon us, now is the time to kick back in the sun and relax with a caipirinha, mojito or sangria while enjoying chef Lisa Henderson’s affordable and approachable menu inspired by the cuisines of the Americas. Read more
Pan-American Wine Bar “Latitude” On Main St. Now Open For Lunch
March 5, 2010
Latitude, featuring wine and food of the Americas, is located at 3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 | latitudeonmain.com
News from Scout supporter Latitude
Vancouver, BC | Main Street’s Latitude Restaurant and Wine Bar is now open for lunch from 11:30am – 2:30pm Monday to Saturday. With our relaxed atmosphere and central location, our new service promises to be as successful as our dinners have become since opening last spring. Latitude’s lunch menu departs from its dinner selections while maintaining a refined Latin American tilt. Try our gourmet Tacos, Southwestern Seafood Chowder, Caesar Salad with Tabasco and Clamato sauteed side stripe prawns from Tofino’s Wildside Seafood, Bison Flat Iron Steak Sandwich with chimichurri mayo, or White Bean and Chicken Chili with smoked jalapeno buttered cornbread. Read more
