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 competent food runner to work 3 to 5 shifts a week on a flexible schedule. The restaurant will prove to be a great training ground for those looking to move up in the trade. Minimum restaurant experience unnecessary, but desired. The lucky candidate will really only need to be intelligent with a great attitude, a driven sensibility, and a yen for learning from some of the best in town. Only the brave need apply to paul [at] labattoir [dot ca]. Learn more about the restaurant after the jump…

About L’Abattoir

L’Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler’s Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the 19th century and is the site of Vancouver’s first jail. Originally buttressed to the city’s main butchery and meat packing district, the name L’Abattoir pays homage to the neighbourhood’s colourful past.

Set in a refurbished brick and beam building that combines classic French tile work with industrial fixtures, natural wood, and glass and steel finishes, the restaurant offers a bar and lounge setting, elevated dining room and plush, sun soaked atrium.

Chef Lee Cooper and General Manager Paul Grunberg are dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating and drinking in L’Abattoir’s informed but informal setting. French-influenced West Coast fare is paired with Sommelier Jake Skakun’s eclectic wine program and Head Barman Shaun Layton’s innovative cocktail list to offer a truly unique dining experience.

Campagnolo Roma is located at 2297 East Hastings Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-569-0456 | www.campagnoloroma.com

The GOODS from Refuel, Campagnolo, and Campagnolo Roma

Vancouver, BC | Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! This may be an exciting night out with someone special in your life or you may just want to have a quick bite and avoid it all together. Either way, we at Refuel, Campagnolo, Campagnolo Roma want to make sure your dining experience is delicious and memorable, so we have a few options for you. Get all the details after the jump…

Campagnolo ROMA Encourages You Not to Commit

Join the team at ROMA on February 14th. They are taking reservations for one day only but also encourage the more spontaneous types to drop in. ROMA is offering their regular menu so you don’t have to commit to more than you can chew and will also be running a few features if you are looking for something a little special. Call 604-569-0456 if you would like to book a table in advance.

Campagnolo is Taking Reservations

In celebration of “la festa di San Valentino” – the festival of Saint Valentine, guests are encouraged to show their affection over a 4 course dinner designed for two, priced at $40 per person. Campagnolo’s first come first served policy remains intact but for one day only, Tuesday February 14, they are accepting reservations. You are invited to make your dinner reservations, for the Valentine Menu, in advance by calling 604-484-6018. A credit card number is required to book.

Refuel Designed Menus for Individuals & Couples

Refuel Restaurant & Bar, specializing in local, seasonal, comfort food, reveals a three-course prix fixe menu for individuals and a romantic five-course menu designed for couples to share, available on Tuesday February 14. You are invited to relax at the open kitchen bar (1st come, 1st served) with one of our dirty burgers or savour one of these charming menus in the dining room. Menus are priced at 3 courses for $40 and 5 courses for $60 per person. Reservations are encouraged (flexible seating times available to accommodate pre and post movie times at Fifth Avenue Theatre), please call 604-288-7905 to book your table.

by Sean Orr | B.C. First Nations ask China to raise human rights with Harper. Add to this that we’re putting Foreign Trade Zones on our farmland and that our intelligence agency does not “use evidence revealed due to torture except that it totally does“, our Sensational Reverse Land is complete (oh, and if you liked that Red Dwarf reference, check out this remix I made for you guys).

Speaking of backwards: Living in the city vs. the ‘burbs: What’s better? If there was any sense to economics, the cost of a bigger house and a longer commute would end up being way more expensive than a fancy, brick loft in Gastown just a block away from where you work.

Human-rights complaint by advocates for B.C. homeless dismissed. Only because Pivot refused to call any witnesses, the very same marginalized people they want to protect. Dragging a homeless person to court is like dragging a drunk to the drunk tank. Sorry. Bad example.

B.C. to overhaul justice system. Instead of esteemed and practised judges, a panel of BC’s hottest entertainers will be handing out prison terms – and all for charity! The whole thing will be available on pay-per-view, hosted by Tom Larscheid.

Who says the CBC never produces anything entertaining! Canada Reads judge accuses authors of terrorism, lying on popular CBC contest. Celebrating Canada’s diversity; or rather the occasionally totally racist and inappropriate, xenophobic wildcard that is Quebec…

Quebec MPs shun jubilee medal. Actually, that’s pretty cool, just don’t tell my loyalist roots that.

The Province wants to know if you had sexual intercourse that resulted in fertilization of an egg during the hockey playoffs: Canucks playoff babies: Do you know of any being born? Mind your own fucking business, you creeps.

Does Great Scenery Kill an Arts Scene? Yeah, just look at the Group of Seven and what Alongquin Park did for them. Absolutely nothing.

Then again…Generation X writer encourages innovation in Vancouver. “We’re at our worst when we ape the conventions of other places.” I guess that’s why all he does is ape the conventions of this place. Maybe his next public art work will just be a massive sign with his quote, “you can’t attach a ski hill to an email.”

Fraîche is located at 2240 Chippendale Road in West Vancouver, BC | 604-925-7595 | fraicherestaurant.ca

The GOODS from Fraîche

West Vancouver, BC | Does it get any more romantic than a floor to ceiling vista of Vancouver’s sparkling cityscape? Well, hopefully the view of your love inspires romance even more – but what a perfect pairing. Add Chef Jefferson Alvarez’s critically-acclaimed cuisine and our smartly selected wine cellar for a fun and delicious evening. Fraîche is offering a special 7 course Valentine’s menu for $65 or $95 with paired wines. Learn more after the jump…

See the full menu here. Call 604-925-7595 or visit us online.

DETAILS

Fraîche Restaurant | 2240 Chippendale Road | West Vancouver, BC | MAP
Telephone: 604-925-7595
Email: info@fraicherestaurant.ca
Website: www.fraicherestaurant.ca

Driving Instructions: Exit off Highway 1 at 21st Street exit. Make a left turn onto Skilift Road, which turns into Folkstone Way. Follow Folkstone Way (a road with a double yellow line) which will turn into Chippendale Road.

Hours: Lunch: Monday – Friday – 11:30am to 2:30pm | Dinner: Monday through Sunday – 5pm to 10pm | Brunch: Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 3pm

Lounge & Bar Menu – All Day

GALLERY

THE TEAM

Executive Chef: Jefferson Alvarez
General Manager: Phillip Reigh

The Food Alone Is Worth The Drive – The View Makes It Remarkable

Renowned as one of West Vancouver’s most celebrated dining experiences , Fraîche is a feast for the senses. The bright and elegant dining room provides a sophisticated and comfortable framework to showcase the spectacular, panoramic view, while the top notch service team similarly supports the talented kitchen brigade.

Led by rising culinary talent Executive Chef, Jefferson Alvarez, Fraîche offers delicious and diverse menus for lunch, dinner, bar and brunch that incorporate west coast sensibilities and ingredients with global flare and flavours.

Enjoy an evolving and inspired selection of wines by the bottle and glass expertly paired for your meal or mood. Guests looking for a light lunch, indulgent weekend brunch, mouth- watering chef’s table experience or savoury bite after the game will find a welcoming place at the Fraîche table .

Dressed up or down, Fraîche is a warm, inviting place where the food, service and view always impress.

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