Chinese Year Of The Rabbit Soon To Get Hopping At “Wild Rice”
January 10, 2011
Wild Rice is located at 117 West Pender in Vancouver, BC | 604-642-2882 | www.wildricevancouver.com
News from Scout supporter Wild Rice
Vancouver, BC | One ancient Chinese axiom states that if a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing at least twice. Consider New Year’s for instance. There’s the ‘mainstream’ New Year’s Eve held on December 31st – a rather sedate affair by Chinese standards (elegant champagne, a few little noisemakers, steamers and silly hats). Since the idea of celebrating New Year is essentially a good one, why not do it again? This time hold a party that lasts 15 days and includes parades, dragon and lion dances, tons of noisy firecrackers and food, lots and lots of special food. Now, that’s a celebration worthy of welcoming a new year.
Hippety hoppety into the Chinese Year of the Rabbit (4709 if you’re counting) with a special prix fixe menu at Wild Rice. Proprietor Andrew Wong and Executive Chef Todd Bright have created a four-course dinner for the auspicious price of $38.88 (numeral three meaning ‘ever-growing’ and numeral eight meaning ‘good luck’) which will be available from February 2 to 13, 2011. Don’t worry, as much as many people enjoy the taste of rabbit, you won’t find Thumper on this menu. Instead, Wild Rice will donate 10 percent of the menu’s proceeds to support the Rabbit Rescue Shelter. Read more
New Summer Menu At “Wild Rice” Pays Homage To Hawkers’ Fare…
June 26, 2010
Wild Rice is located at 117 West Pender in Vancouver, BC | 604-642-2882 | www.wildricevancouver.com
News from Scout supporter Wild Rice
Vancouver, BC | Summer brings an abundance of fresh-from-the-farm/sea/producer ingredients bursting with flavour. It’s also a time when we naturally prefer to eat lighter fare. In recognition of this, Wild Rice’s new summer menu offers diners several different options to enjoy the season’s bounty.
“After the success of our Asian Heritage Month Platter that contained four ‘snack dishes,’ we thought that people might want to try mixing and matching a variety of flavours. In China there is a tradition of street food called dai pai dong where people wander from stall to stall trying different dishes – dumplings at one, soup at another, noodles in a different location and something sweet at a fourth. Our new summer menu reflects some of that sensibility,” says owner Andrew Wong.
Sharezies is the order of the day for summer dining. As in traditional Chinese restaurants, all dishes are designed to share and come with serving utensils and extra bowls. Food is served ‘family-style’ meaning that it comes out of the kitchen as soon as it is prepared. So if you like, you may roam the menu at will. There’s no set order to the food. It’s like eating at the Night Market but instead of physically moving from stall to stall you just meander through the menu. Read more
“Wild Rice” On West Pender Joins The Growing Scout Community
April 27, 2010
Wild Rice is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing the award-winning restaurant’s news and press releases on our front page and hosting a page for them in our recommended list. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support. Click ahead to read on or jump directly to their Scout page here. Read more
Yaletown’s Cioppino’s And Enoteca Join Scout Magazine…
August 12, 2009
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing their news and releases on our front page, and hosting an individual page for them on our list of recommended restaurants. Scroll below for a taste or visit their Scout page here:
1133 and 1129 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC | MAP
Tel: 604-688-7466 for Cioppino’s | 604-685-8462 for Enoteca
Email: pino@cioppinosyaletown.com
Web: www.cioppinosyaletown.com Read more
New Cookbook Featuring 70 BC Chefs To Be Released Oct 17th
August 11, 2009
I am very excited to say that the Chefs’ Table Society’s new cookbook, Vancouver Cooks 2, is at the printers with a release date set for October 17th. Edited by Joan Cross, Jamie Maw, and myself (with a great foreword by Vicki Gabereau), it features recipes from over 70 of British Columbia’s very best chefs. This project has been a year in the making, and we’re thrilled that it’s now out of our hands. Check after the jump for a full view of the cover and more information. Read more
Recommended Goodness
October 4, 2008
Welcome to The GOODS, our curated collection of local, independent businesses that we are proud to help promote through the publication of their press releases. If you think that your company would be a good fit for Scout, learn more about joining here.
Bakeries, Chocolatiers, Pastry Shops
Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe
Beaucoup Bakery & Café opened its doors in December 2012, offering French-inspired pastries and childhood favourites with some smart, unique twists. The reason for opening Beaucoup Bakery was…EXPLORE BEAUCOUP BAKERY & CAFE
Beta5 Chocolates
Our work is guided by ingredients. We do our best to source the highest quality products available, and our recipes are balanced to enhance their flavour. Creative inspiration is at the core of BETA5. Through our…EXPLORE BETA5 CHOCOLATES
Cadeaux Bakery
Cadeaux meaning “gifts” in French opened it’s doors in January 2012. It is owned and operated by two very passionate pastry chefs Eleanor Chow and Slavita Johnson. Inside the bakery you will find a small beautifully…EXPLORE CADEAUX BAKERY
Thierry
1059 Alberni St. Vancouver, BC | 604-608-6870 | www.thierrychocolates.com | Founded in the traditions of internationally acclaimed maître pâtissier Thierry Busset’s native France, Thierry offers a contemporary…EXPLORE THIERRY
Clubs & Associations
BC Hospitality Foundation
Hope, inspiration, and a helping hand when you need it most. The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) provides financial support for individuals within the hospitality community who are coping with …BC HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION
CPBA
The Canadian Professional Bartender’s Association was formed in 2009 in order to standardize professional Bartending across Canada. Our monthly meetings and events provide our members and supporters with a forum to exchange…EXPLORE CPBA
The Vancouver Club
Established in 1889, The Vancouver Club has deep roots in this young, vibrant city. The Club is a place to dine, play, relax and connect with other professionals who are shaping the very fabric and creative energy of the…EXPLORE THE VANCOUVER CLUB
Grooming
Heartbreaker Salon
Heartbreaker salon is a direct extension of its owner, Deandra Vaughn – a welcoming, unpretentious, no nonsense zone where you can expect to get quality service and a unique and memorable hairdressing experience…EXPLORE HEARTBREAKER SALON
Shops
Much & Little
2541 Main Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-709-9034 | www.muchandlittle.com | Much & Little opened its doors in October 2011. It grew from a desire to create a personal shopping experience that offers timeless, beautiful…EXPLORE MUCH & LITTLE
Old Faithful
320 W Cordova St., Vancouver, BC | 778-327-9376 | oldfaithfulshop.com | Old Faithful Shop, located in the Historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, opened its doors in May of 2010. We feel a close kinship with…EXPLORE OLD FAITHFUL
River Market at Westminster Quay
810 Quayside Dr. | New Westminster, B.C. | 604-520-3881 | www.rivermarket.ca | The concept — food-led revitalization centred on local, independent businesses — has proven to be successful since the market…EXPLORE RIVER MARKET
Rowan Sky
334 West Cordova | 604.568.2075 | www.rowansky.com | Situated alongside some of Vancouver’s top apparel boutiques and hip café’s in the Gastown neighborhood, Rowan Sky focuses on…EXPLORE ROWAN SKY
Sharks + Hammers
54 Alexander St | 604.648.2252 | www.sharksandhammers.com | Welcome to Sharks & Hammers. We sell a little bit of this and a little bit of that because – why not? – and because we can. We sell items that we…EXPLORE SHARKS + HAMMERS
Style Garage
124 West Hastings | 604.558.4343 | www.stylegarage.com | With a commitment to consistent craftsmanship and an emphasis on Canadian design, we’ve striven to be a destination for custom modern furniture…EXPLORE STYLE GARAGE
Union Wood & Supply Company
503 Railway St | 604-675-9033 | www.unionwoodco.com | Founded in 2009, Union Wood & Supply Company is a retail and on-site furniture-making/interior design shop located in Strathcona North…EXPLORE UNION WOOD & SUPPLY
Street Food
Cartel Taco
Cartel Taco is the first project by the Cartel Street Food Company, the rolling obsession of its three founders and their collective forty years of restaurant life. Cartel Taco specializes in hand-making Mexican fusion tacos…EXPLORE CARTEL TACO
Re-Up BBQ
The Re-Up BBQ was born from the City of Vancouver’s inaugural and controversial food cart lottery. The newly minted business partners were entirely unaware that they were about to start their own company…EXPLORE THE RE-UP BBQ
The Juice Truck
Never underestimate the power of a trek through the Himalayas to change your life. We (Zach and Ryan, Juice Tenders) tossed around ideas of going into business together for years, but it was two weeks…EXPLORE THE JUICE TRUCK
Boutique Getaways
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
596 Marine Dr., Box 310 | Ucluelet, BC | 250-726-4800, 1-877-762-5011 | blackrockresort.com | Escape to the natural tranquility, beauty, and comfort of Black Rock Oceanfront Resort – an extraordinary retreat on…EXPLORE BLACK ROCK
Bodega Ridge
120 Manastee Rd. | Galiano Island, BC | 1-877-604-2677 | BodegaRidge.com | Even in the paradise that is the Gulf Islands, Bodega Ridge stands out for its spectacular location and natural beauty. Located near the…EXPLORE BODEGA RIDGE
Deerholme Farm
4830 Stelfox Road | Duncan, BC | 250-748-7450 | www.deerholme.com | Deerholme Farm has been delighting food lovers for the past 6 years. In that time we’ve created original dishes for local food dinners…EXPLORE DEERHOLME FARM
Naramata Heritage Inn
3625 First Street, Box 130 | Naramata, BC | 1.866.617.1188 | naramatainn.com | The luxuriously appointed Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa offers the essential elements to nurture you…EXPLORE THE NARAMATA HERITAGE INN & SPA
Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina
12849 Lagoon Road | Madeira Park, BC | 866-902-3955 | www.paintedboat.com | This luxurious five-acre resort on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia features 31 spacious two bedroom villas. Just a two…EXPLORE PAINTED BOAT
Organisations
ChalkXChange
593 E. Georgia Street at Princess Avenue | Facebook | Twitter | ChalkXChange is a neighborhood creative commons. Like a favorite corner store, Chalk is nearby and sometimes serves pie. Rather than groceries, we stock…EXPLORE CHALKXCHANGE
Ocean Wise (Vancouver Aquarium)
604 659 3596 | www.oceanwise.ca | Twitter | Facebook | The Ocean Wise symbol next to a menu or seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. With over 3,100…EXPLORE OCEAN WISE
Artisan Suppliers & Food Services
Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
goldenearscheeseworks.com | 604-467-0004 | Golden Ears Cheesecrafters is the Fraser Valley’s newest Artisan Cheese processing facility and local food shop. It is a compilation of talents…EXPLORE GOLDEN EARS CHEESECRAFTERS
Harvest Community Foods
243 Union Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-682-8851 | www.harvestunion.ca | Harvest has roots firmly planted in community. The grocery and foods shop began as community project This Space, in which a public…EXPLORE HARVEST COMMUNITY FOODS
Les Amis du Fromage
843 E. Hastings St. & W. 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC | 604-253-4218 & 604-732-4218 www.buycheese.ca | les amis du FROMAGE is Vancouver’s busiest and best cheese shop. Not only have the readers of…EXPLORE LES AMIS DU FROMAGE
The Olive Oil Merchant
www.oliveoilmerchant.com | 250.764.6425 | The Olive Oil Merchant is an Okanagan based importer of Italian specialty foods focused primarily on Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Why only extra virgin? Because its the only…EXPLORE THE OLIVE OIL MERCHANT
The Oyama Sausage Co.
Granville Island Public Market | 604-327-7407 | www.oyamasausage.ca | We opened our store on Granville Island in the amazing Public Market in 2001, moving to Vancouver from the Okanagan, where we were…EXPLORE THE OYAMA SAUSAGE CO.
Two Rivers Specialty Meats
Two Rivers Specialty Meats is a purveyor of fine local meats including beef, chicken, pork, duck, venison, elk, game birds and much more that are free of antibiotics, hormones and chemical feed additives. In addition…EXPLORE TWO RIVERS
Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary
Designed and conceptualized by restaurateurs’ Tyson Reimer & Ryan Murfitt [Cobre, Peckinpah], Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary is the proverbial food factory and market…EXPLORE WOODLAND SMOKEHOUSE & COMMISSARY
Wineries & Breweries
Bella Wines
Telephone: 778-996-1829 | www.bellawines.ca | Bella is a sparkling wine house capturing the natural beauty of British Columbia fruit in every bubble. Made in the traditional method, being bottle fermented, hand riddled and…EXPLORE BELLA WINES
Blue Mountain
2385 Allendale Rd, RR#1 Site 3 Comp 4 | Okanagan Falls BC | 250-497-8244 | www.bluemountainwinery.com | Blue Mountain is a family run vineyard and winery located in the picturesque South Okanagan Valley…EXPLORE BLUE MOUNTAIN
Cannery Brewing Company
112 – 1475 Fairview Rd. | Penticton, BC | 250-493-2723 | cannerybrewing.com | Located amidst the breath taking scenery of Penticton, British Columbia, our micro-brewery produces individually…EXPLORE CANNERY BREWING COMPANY
CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore Road | Kelowna | MAP | 250-764-8866 | www.cedarcreek.bc.ca | After over 20 years of wine growing experience, we believe that we have the right varietals planted in the right sites…EXPLORE CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY
Eau Vivre Winery
716 Lowe Dr. | Cawston, BC | 250.499.2655 | www.EauVivreWinery.ca | Our family-run boutique winery is located in Cawston, in the Heart of the Similkameen Valley. Our French-style small batch wines are lovingly…EXPLORE EAU VIVRE WINERY
Elephant Island
2730 Aikins Loop | Naramata BC | 250.496.5522 | elephantislandwine.com | Fusing classic wine making processes with an unconventional line-up of fruits – Stella cherries, organic Bartlett pears, Goldrich apricots…EXPLORE ELEPHANT ISLAND
Forbidden Fruit Winery
620 Sumac Road | Cawston, BC | 1-855-499-2649 | forbiddenfruitwines.com | Taking a bite from the tree of knowledge has never been more exciting. Proprietors Steve Venables and Kim Brind’Amour claim they…EXPLORE FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY
JoieFarm
2825 Naramata Rd, Site 5 Comp 4, Naramata BC | 1-866-422-5643 | 250-496-0073 | www.joiefarm.com | JoieFarm is owned and operated by Heidi Noble & Michael Dinn and is located on their farm on the beautiful…EXPLORE JOIEFARM
Lake Breeze Vineyards
930 Sammet Road | Naramata, BC | 250-496-5659 | www.lakebreeze.ca | At Lake Breeze we believe that our wines should be an experience encompassing the property, the people…EXPLORE LAKE BREEZE VINEYARDS
Laughing Stock Vineyards
1548 Naramata Road | Penticton, BC | Tel: 250-493-8466 | www.laughingstock.ca | Located on the picturesque Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyards is a serious enterprise with a lighthearted attitude….EXPLORE LAUGHING STOCK VINEYARDS
La Stella
8123-148th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC | 250-495-8180 | www.lastella.ca | LaStella was created to be the embodiment of the Tuscan way of life. For us, we are making more than wine. We are making our own fun…EXPLORE LA STELLA
Le Vieux Pin
34070-73th Street Oliver, BC | 250-498-8388 | www.levieuxpin.ca | Le Vieux Pin named after the majestic old pine tree on the northwest corner of our vineyard is situated on the East Bench of Oliver, in the South…EXPLORE LE VIEUX PIN
Meyer Family Vineyards
4287 McLean Creek Rd | OK Falls, BC | 250-497-8553 | meyerfamilyvineyards.com | Meyer Family Vineyards, the little winery with the big reputation, now has two vineyards in the beautiful…EXPLORE MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS
Mission Hill Family Estate
1730 West Bank Rd, West Kelowna, BC | 250-768-7611 | www.missionhillwinery.com | Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate is a family-owned winery…EXPLORE MISSION HILL
Niche Wine Company
1901 Bartley Road, Kelowna, BC | 604.762.5002 | www.nichewinecompany.com | We’re not a big company. We’re farmers, and making wine is what we love. Up high on a ridge in West Kelowna, we harvest…EXPLORE NICHE WINE COMPANY
Okanagan Crush Pad
16576 Fosbery Road, Summerland, BC | 250-494-4445 | okanagancrushpad.com | Okanagan Crush Pad Winery, is based in beautiful Summerland, British Columbia, overlooking the 10-acre Switchback Vineyard site…OKANAGAN CRUSH PAD
Orofino Strawbale Winery
2152 Barcelo Rd, Cawston, BC | 250-499-0068 | www.orofinovineyards.com | John and Virginia Weber both grew up in Southern Saskatchewan far away from anything to do with grapes and the wine industry…EXPLORE OROFINO
Painted Rock Estate Winery
400 Smythe Drive, Penticton, BC | 250-493-6809 | www.paintedrock.cam | Painted Rock sits on a spectacular bench overlooking the eastern shore of Skaha Lake in Penticton, B.C. This 60-acre property has a…EXPLORE PAINTED ROCK
Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Road North outside Penticton, BC | 250-493-9643 | www.poplargrove.ca | Poplar Grove Winery is located on the slopes of the Naramata Bench, a premier wine growing area…EXPLORE POPLAR GROVE WINERY
Quail’s Gate Winery
3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna, BC | Telephone: 250.769.4451 | 1.800.420.9463 | quailsgate.com | As one of Canada’s foremost family owned and operated estate wine producers, Quails’ Gate is internationally…EXPLORE QUAIL’S GATE WINERY
R&B Brewing Co.
54 East 4th Ave | Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-874-2537 | rbbrewing.com | R&B Brewing Co. has always been, and will always be, just about as independent a microbrewery as you’ll come across…EXPLORE R&B BREWING CO.
Red Truck Beer Company
1015 Marine Dr, North Vancouver | 604-682-4733 | www.redtruckbeer.com | The Red Truck Beer Company is a Vancouver-based craft microbrewery. We make two signature beers: Red Truck Ale, a rich…EXPLORE RED TRUCK BEER CO.
Road 13
13140-316A Ave., Oliver BC | Toll free: 866.498.8330 | www.road13vineyards.com | Road 13 is the location of our winery and two of our vineyard sites: the Home and the Castle. Our land was first cultivated in…EXPLORE ROAD 13
Stoneboat Vineyards
7148 Orchard Grove Lane, Oliver BC | Toll Free: 888-598-2226 | www.stoneboatvineyards.com | Located along a winding country lane in Oliver, BC, on the rocky soils of the lower Black Sage Bench…EXPLORE STONEBOAT
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake Road | Kelowna, BC | 250-764-8000 | summerhill.bc.ca | Summerhill Pyramid Winery is a pioneering Okanagan Valley winery established in 1991. Owned and operated by the Cipes family…EXPLORE SUMMERHILL PYRAMID WINERY
Tinhorn Creek
32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver | 250-498-3743 | www.tinhorn.com | On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and…EXPLORE TINHORN CREEK
Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy St., Vancouver, BC | 604-566-9463 | vancouverurbanwinery.com | Vancouver Urban Winery is located two blocks off Gastown in the historic heart of Vancouver’s Railtown…EXPLORE VANCOUVER URBAN WINERY
Whistler Brewing Co.
1045 Millar Creek Road, Whistler, BC | 604-731-2900 | www.whistlerbeer.com | At the Whistler Brewing Company, we share a passion for creating unique, world-class craft brewed beers. Using traditional brewing…EXPLORE WHISTLER BREWING CO.
Caterers
Butter On The Endive
Butter on the Endive is a full-service catering company dedicated to providing inspired food experiences. Working closely with our clients, we create custom-tailored menus using the best products our region has to offer…EXPLORE BUTTER ON THE ENDIVE
Culinary Capers Catering
Culinary Capers Catering is a full service off premise catering company that has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1986. We cater to a complete range of clients, serving every type of function from…EXPLORE CULINARY CAPERS
Joy Road Caterers
From our inception selling pastries at the farmers’ markets, Joy Road Catering has primarily used local ingredients for the simple reason that fresh tastes better. And while socially-responsible food sourcing allows our customers to…EXPLORE JOY ROAD
Kale & Nori
Kale & Nori Culinary Arts creates menus focused on seasonal vegetables and ethical seafoods sourced from Canadian artisans, fishermen and farms with bold global flavours. From glamourous cocktail parties, beautiful…EXPLORE KALE & NORI
Lazy Gourmet
Specializing in truly contagious hospitality while showcasing the finest in local ingredients and outstanding quality, The Lazy Gourmet strives to be Vancouver’s premiere caterer and event company. Our services…EXPLORE THE LAZY GOURMET
Savoury Chef
Founded by Chef Taryn Wa, Savoury Chef has rapidly become one of Vancouver’s premier full-service event caterers. Savoury Chef focuses on the use of local and in-season ingredients to produce tailored dishes and…EXPLORE SAVOURY CHEF
Truffles Fine Foods
At Truffles Fine Foods we are passionate about good food and believe in excellence with everything to do with food: its taste, quality, preparation and presentation. We blend the finest and freshest ingredients with many…EXPLORE TRUFFLES FINE FOODS
Designers
Aloe Designs
We are a full-service landscape design group with a modern take on garden making, from initial consultation through design and installation. Throughout the process we are committed to…EXPLORE ALOE DESIGNS
Glasfurd & Walker
Glasfurd & Walker is a creative studio formed in early 2007 by Phoebe Glasfurd (Creative Director) and Aren Fieldwalker (Managing Director) after both moved from Sydney, Australia…EXPLORE GLASFURD & WALKER DESIGN
Union Wood & Supply Company
503 Railway St | 604-675-9033 | www.unionwoodco.com | Founded in 2009, Union Wood & Supply Company is a retail and on-site furniture-making/interior design shop located in Strathcona North…EXPLORE UNION WOOD & SUPPLY
Wine & Spirits Resources
House Wine
house wine is a consultancy company based in Vancouver, BC. Advocating wine pleasure without pretense, co-owners Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris have dedicated over 20 years to vinous pursuits, juggling…EXPLORE HOUSE WINE
Legacy Liquor Store
The newest addition to the Millennium Village, Legacy Liquor Store, is an elegant and modern 8600 square foot space; one of the largest privately-owned liquor store in British Columbia. Whether buying on a…EXPLORE LEGACY LIQUOR STORE
Music Services
Music Direction
Music plays a significant role in the customer experience in restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Music contributes to the retail environment and the corporate brand to the same degree as interiors finishes, furniture…EXPLORE MUSIC DIRECTION
Photographers
Raef Grohne
Raef Grohne | 604-618-6413 | ArchitecturalPhotographer.com | Raef is a seasoned architectural photographer (that’s seasoned as in ‘experienced’, not ‘well spiced’). For over 15 years… | EXPLORE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Foodie Photography
113-2050 Scotia St | Vancouver BC | 604-708-4343 | www.foodiephoto.com | Foodie Photography is Tracey Kusiewicz, a freelance photographer specializing in food and beverage, product, still life and…EXPLORE FOODIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Hamid Attie Photography
128 West 6th Ave, Studio 306 | Vancouver BC | 604-813-1014 | HamidAttie.com | Hamid Attie is one of Vancouver’s premier food and restaurant photographers, supplying creative, contemporary imagery for your…EXPLORE HAMID ATTIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Culinary Schools
Dirty Apron
540 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-879-8588 | www.dirtyapron.com | The Dirty Apron Cooking School is Vancouver’s newest, most exciting culinary playground. A place for the amateur, the culinary-inclined, or the curious…EXPLORE DIRTY APRON
PICA
1505 West 2nd Ave (entrance to Granville Island) | 604-734-4488 | www.picachef.com | Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts offers two diploma-granting professional programs in the Culinary Arts and…EXPLORE THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS
Cafés & Coffee
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
2152 West 4th Avenue | 604-420-4900 | 49thparallelroasters.com | 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters endeavours to source the world’s finest coffee beans and roast them to satisfy discerning palates. With a true passsion for…EXPLORE 49TH PARALLEL
Caffè Artigiano
Home of the Canadian Barista Champion | Locations | www.caffeartigiano.com | When it comes to the best quality coffee and espresso, Caffè Artigiano is in a league of its own. Regarded as North America’s premier…EXPLORE CAFFE ARTIGIANO
Matchstick Coffee Roasters
639 East 15th Ave. | 604-558-0639 | www.matchstickcoffee.com | At Matchstick Coffee Roasters, we believe that all too often, we place common things into categories that they need not belong…EXPLORE MATCHSTICK
Milano Coffee
156 West 8th | 36 Powell | 849 Denman | www.milanocoffee.ca | The Milano taste was developed from a century of artisanship in the Italian coffee tradition. This distinguished taste comes from…EXPLORE MILANO COFFEE
Mogiana Coffee
www.mogianacoffee.com | Tel: 1-866-365-1131 | info@mogianacoffee.com | In a world of fair-trade and ethical coffee, one Vancouver company takes a unique approach to growing its coffee…family. Since the 1890s…EXPLORE MOGIANA COFFEE
Revolver Coffee
325 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-558-4444 | revolvercoffee.ca | Inspired by some of the world’s most influential cafes, from Japan to New York to Montreal and back, Revolver is the brainchild of…EXPLORE REVOLVER COFFEE
Restaurants
Abigail’s Party
1685 Yew Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca | A fun, casual, and smart-looking neighbourhood favourite solidly underwritten by the expertise of executive chef Tina Fineza. Her menu focuses on…EXPLORE ABIGAIL’S PARTY
Acorn
3995 Main Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-566-9001 | theacornrestaurant.ca | Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw, Gluten Free options abound. Bar open until 2am with special bar menu starting at 10pm every night. No Reservations…EXPLORE THE ACORN
Adesso Bistro
1906 Haro Street, Vancouver, BC | 604.568.9975 | adessobistro.net | A Ligurian-concept restaurant owned by Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi, Adesso Bistro is now open in its new space at 1906 Haro Street…EXPLORE ADESSO BISTRO
Alibi Room
157 Alexander St | Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-623-3383 | Alibi.ca | In the summer of 2006, after working under the previous ownership for over seven years, Nigel Springthorpe with his sister-in-law Raya Audet, decided…EXPLORE ALIBI ROOM
Araxi
4222 Village Square | Whistler | MAP | 604-932-4540 | www.araxi.com | A crossroads of mountain elegance and approachable dining in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi enjoys a long-held international reputation for excellence in…EXPLORE ARAXI
Bao Bei
163 Keefer St. | Vancouver | 604-688-0876 | www.bao-bei.ca | Meaning “precious” in Mandarin, Bao Bei opened in January of 2010 in the heart of Chinatown with the hope of recreating that special charm…EXPLORE BAO BEI CHINESE BRASSERIE
Beachside Forno
1362 Marine Dr. | West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-926-3332 | BeachsideForno.com | This waterside location on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver offers a comfortable, coveted setting overlooking beach…EXPLORE BEACHSIDE FORNO
Bearfoot Bistro
4121 Village Green, Whistler | MAP | 604-932-3433 | www.bearfootbistro.com | At the legendary Bearfoot Bistro, every night is a celebration of sophisticated culinary wizardry and magical joie de vivre…EXPLORE BEARFOOT BISTRO
Bearfoot Bistro
4121 Village Green, Whistler | MAP | 604-932-3433 | www.bearfootbistro.com | At the legendary Bearfoot Bistro, every night is a celebration of sophisticated culinary wizardry and magical joie de vivre…EXPLORE BEARFOOT BISTRO
Bestie
105 East Pender Street Vancouver, BC | Opening Soon | www.bestie.ca | Bestie is a friendly little sausage and beer parlour in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Inspired by German street food, Bestie serves up a selection of…EXPLORE BESTIE
Bishop’s
2183 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-738-2025 | www.bishopsonline.com | Tucked away on West 4th in Kitsilano is a legendary restaurant with a big reputation. For more than 20 years John Bishop has led the field in…EXPLORE BISHOP’S
Bistrot Bistro
1961 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-732-0004 | www.bistrotbistro.com | Warmly received by a city with no shortage of choice for their dining dollars, Bistrot Bistro teems with energy every night…EXPLORE BISTROT BISTRO
Bistro Pastis
2153 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver | MAP | 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com | Bistro Pastis is as close as you can get to Paris without a plane ticket. The menu features classic bistro fare served with a…EXPLORE BISTRO PASTIS
Bitter Tasting Room
16 West Hastings Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-688-9779 | bittertastingroom.com | At Bitter, we want you to join us on a journey to a time when Vancouver had a bustling beer culture. Before Prohibition shut down the taps…EXPLORE BITTER TASTING ROOM
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-8078 | www.bluewatercafe.net | An anchor in Vancouver’s culinary landscape, Blue Water Cafe is recognized as the City’s definitive destination for seafood…EXPLORE BLUE WATER CAFE
Boneta
12 Water Street, Vancouver | 604-684-1844 | www.boneta.ca | Our seasonal menu, updated weekly, offers modern European comfort food paired with a beautifully chosen wine list and classic custom cocktails…EXPLORE BONETA
Bottleneck
870 Granville Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-739-4540 | www.thebottleneck.ca | Located below the historic Commodore Ballroom at 870 Granville Street. You’ll find a beautifully restored modern tavern in downtown…EXPLORE THE BOTTLENECK
“C” Restaurant
2-1600 Howe St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com | An exquisite waterfront setting and graceful, choreographed service compliment the top-quality seafood served at C, making for an…EXPLORE “C” RESTAURANT
Campagnolo
1020 Main St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-484-6018 | www.campagnolorestaurant.ca | Campagnolo offers affordable, casual Italian dining in a warm and welcoming space. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef…EXPLORE CAMPAGNOLO
Campagnolo ROMA
2297 East Hastings, Vancouver | 604-569-0456 | campagnoloroma.com | Campagnolo ROMA is located in the former Italian district of Hastings Sunrise, serving rustic Italian dishes inspired by the classics of…EXPLORE CAMPAGNOLO ROMA
Chambar
562 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604- 879-7119 | www.chambar.com | Chef Nico Schuerman and his wife Karri have brought to life their dream of opening a restaurant where guests can experience fine dining in a…EXPLORE CHAMBAR
Charles Bar
136 West Cordova Street, Vancouver | 604-568-8040 | www.TheCharlesBar.ca | An icon and a landmark location in Vancouver, Woodward’s gave us nearly a century of authentic yet forward-thinking style…EXPLORE THE CHARLES BAR
Cioppino’s & Enoteca
1133 & 1129 Hamilton St. | MAP | 604-688-7466 | cioppinosyaletown.com | Let Pino surprise and refresh your palate with “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking that emphasizes the use of only the freshest of…EXPLORE CIOPPINO’S
Cibo Trattoria
900 Seymour St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-602-9570 | www.cibotrattoria.ca | Located adjacent to the lobby of the Moda Hotel and steps away from the Orpheum Theatre, Cibo Trattoria specializes in Italian-inspired…EXPLORE CIBO TRATTORIA
CinCin Ristorante
1154 Robson Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-7338 | www.cincin.net | A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its…EXPLORE CINCIN RISTORANTE
Clough Club
212 Abbott | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1581 | cloughclub.ca | Named for John Clough, 19th century Gastown’s booze-addled lamplighter and jailer, the Clough Club melds classic style with tasteful…EXPLORE THE CLOUGH CLUB
Commune Cafe
1002 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC | 604-681-2551 | communecafe.ca | Commune Cafe is a fully licensed cafe and restaurant located on the corner of Seymour and Nelson, in the heart of downtown Vancouver…EXPLORE COMMUNE CAFE
Cork & Fin
221 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-569-2215 | www.corkandfin.ca | Set in the heart of Gastown in the historic Alhambra building, Cork & Fin is one of Vancouvers top seafood restaurants. The restaurant glows with the…EXPLORE CORK & FIN
Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria
6011 Hastings St. | North Burnaby, BC | 604-299-8002 | www.cotto.ca | Cotto Enoteca showcases modern Italian cuisine, specializing in authentic Neapolitan style pizza and comforting house-made pastas…EXPLORE COTTO ENOTECA PIZZERIA
Crave On Main
3941 Main St., Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-872-3663 | CraveRestaurants.com/main | Crave on Main, in the trendy and upcoming Main Street neighbourhood, attracts guests from all locales. The small and intimate interior combines…EXPLORE CRAVE ON MAIN
Deerholme Farm
4830 Stelfox Road | Duncan, BC | 250-748-7450 | www.deerholme.com | Deerholme Farm has been delighting food lovers for the past 6 years. In that time we’ve created original dishes for local food dinners…EXPLORE DEERHOLME FARM
Diva At The Met
645 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-602-7788 | www.divamet.com | Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, is an award-winning restaurant attracting guests both locally and from around the…EXPLORE DIVA AT THE MET
Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Co.
1253 Johnston St. | Vancouver, BC | 604-685-7070 | docksidebrewing.com | The Dockside Restaurant offers superbly prepared classic dishes in a setting like no other. Located on the waterfront where Granville Island…EXPLORE DOCKSIDE
East of Main Cafe
223 E. Georgia | Vancouver BC | 604-899-2777 | eastofmaincafe.com | Nestled on the boarder of historic Chinatown and Strathcona, the East of Main Cafe impresses instantly with high ceilings and…EXPLORE EAST OF MAIN CAFE
Edible Canada
Edible Canada is a five year-old business headquartered at Granville Island Public Market, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. Edible BC is Canada’s largest culinary tourism and specialty…EXPLORE EDIBLE CANADA
Electric Owl Social Club
926 Main Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-0928 | ElectricOwl.ca | Since Asia’s such a big place we figured that no one would mind if we borrowed a few pieces from here and there. Why not eat Japanese style snacks…EXPLORE ELECTRIC OWL
Espana
1118 Denman St. | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-4040 | espanarestaurant.ca | España is a cozy and intimate forty seat restaurant that showcases flavours and wines from Spain. Chef Neil Taylor produces a menu of 40 or so tapas…EXPLORE ESPANA
Fraiche
2240 Chippendale Rd, West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-925-7595 | Official Website | The team behind Fraîche strives to create an exceptional dining experience of both calibre and comfort – their mission is to create…EXPLORE FRAICHE RESTAURANT
Granville Room
957 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-633-0056 | www.granvilleroom.ca | An oasis of good taste and casual elegance in the Entertainment District, the Granville Room may just be the least talked…EXPLORE THE GRANVILLE ROOM
Habit Lounge
2610 Main St. | 604-877-8582 | www.habitlounge.ca | Serving Main Street proudly since 2005, Habit is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a setting reminiscent of a 1970’s Canadian Rec Room…EXPLORE HABIT LOUNGE
Hapa Izakaya
Locations on Robson, in Kitsilano and Yaletown | www.hapaizakaya.com | When Lea and Justin Ault introduced Hapa in 2003 they exploded the izakaya concept in Vancouver. Hapa Izakaya’s combination of a sexy room….EXPLORE HAPA IZAKAYA
Hart House
6664 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | 604-298-4278 | www.harthouserestaurant.com | Although it is close to the bustle of the city, visitors find that coming to Hart House is like returning to a simpler time…EXPLORE HART HOUSE
Hawksworth
801 West Georgia St. | 604-673-7000 | hawksworthrestaurant.com | The personal dream of one of Canada’s foremost masters of cuisine, Hawksworth Restaurant, located at the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia…EXPLORE HAWKSWORTH
Heirloom Vegetarian
1509 W. 12th | Vancouver BC | 604-733-2231 | heirloomrestaurant.ca | Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant reflects a dedication to using thoughtfully chosen organic, fairly traded ingredients with a local and world…EXPLORE HEIRLOOM VEGETARIAN
Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC | 604-688-1961 | www.thekeeferbar.com | The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are…EXPLORE THE KEEFER BAR
L’Abattoir
217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC | 604-568-1701 | www.labattoir.ca | L’Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler’s Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the…EXPLORE L’ABATTOIR
La Brasserie
1091 Davie St.,Vancouver, BC | 604-568-6499 | LaBrasserieVancouver.com | La Brasserie is a 35-seat Franco-German restaurant situated in the heart of Vancouver’s West End. Brothers Michael and…EXPLORE LA BRASSERIE
La Buca
4025 MacDonald St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-6988 | www.labuca.ca | La Buca focuses on regional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and homemade flavours. The dishes at La Buca are inspired by…EXPLORE LA BUCA
La Pentola
350 Davie Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-642-0557 | www.lapentola.ca | Adam Pegg & Lucais Syme of Vancouver’s award-winning La Quercia restaurant deliver artfully crafted, Northern Italian cuisine at La Pentola…EXPLORE LA PENTOLA
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr. | Vancouver, BC | 604-559-8226 | www.lamezcaleria.ca | La Mezcaleria (mezcal bar) born in 2013 in the heart of east side Vancouver, as the first Mezcaleria in Canada offering the…EXPLORE LA MEZCALERIA
La Quercia
3689 West 4th Ave | Vancouver, BC | 604-676-1007 | www.laquercia.ca | La Quercia offers a casual setting, with professional service and exceptional Italian dishes. Focusing primarily on Italian wines, La Quercia provides…EXPLORE LA QUERCIA
La Terrazza
1088 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC | 604-899-4449 | www.laterrazza.ca | Old World Italy in contemporary Yaletown, La Terrazza Restaurant has been impressing diners since 1998. Chef Gennaro Iorio boasts an…EXPLORE LA TERRAZZA
Le Parisien
751 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-687-1418 | www.leparisien.ca | Le Parisien is brought to you by Vancouver’s own French chevalier, John Blakeley, who also owns Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis. Le Parisien brings…EXPLORE LE PARISIEN
Lolita’s
1236 Davie St. Vancouver, BC | 604-696-9996 | lolitasrestaurant.com | Lolita’s is a tiny piece of paradise, just six blocks from the beach at English Bay. We will transport you south of the border with our modern Mexican cuisine…EXPLORE LOLITA’S
Lupo Restaurant
869 Hamilton St. Vancouver | 604-569-2535 | luporestaurant.ca | Modern Italian cooking emphasizing quality + value. Situated between Yaletown and the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district, Lupo mirrors…EXPLORE LUPO RESTAURANT
Maenam
1938 W. 4th Ave Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca | Maenam brings a world-class Thai dining experience to Vancouver. Chef Angus An creates the perfect balance of flavours using recipes and…EXPLORE MAENAM
MARKET by Jean-Georges
1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver | 604-695-1115 | marketbyjgvancouver.com | A dining destination & bar, where we promise to shake & stir you to the core! Located on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel…EXPLORE MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC | 605-566-9003 | www.meatandbread.ca | Meat & Bread is a sandwich shop that opened its doors in the Flack Block of historic Gastown in October 2010. With a total of four…EXPLORE MEAT & BREAD
Medina Cafe
556 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-879-3114 | www.medinacafe.com | A quaint cafe next door to popular night time hang out Chambar, Medina serves tasty and affordable breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes created…EXPLORE MEDINA CAFE
Miku Restaurant
1055 West Hastings, Vancouver | MAP | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com | Fresh ingredients, global inspiration and artful presentation are the benchmarks of Miku Restaurant’s outstanding, innovative cuisine…EXPLORE MIKU
Minami
1118 Mainland Street | Vancouver BC | 604-685.8080 | www.minamirestaurant.com | Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Yaletown, Minami Restaurant delivers one of the most unique and innovative dining experiences to Vancouver…EXPLORE MINAMI
Miradoro Restaurant
32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver, BC | 250.498.3742 | Miradoro.ca | Miradoro Restaurant is British Columbia’s premiere winery restaurant. A joint venture between Tinhorn Creek and restaurateur…EXPLORE MIRADORO
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
62 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC | 604-669-6985 | nicli-antica-pizzeria.ca | Finally open and properly filling the void in Vancouver’s pizza scene is Nicli Antica Pizzeria. Immediately considered the best…EXPLORE NICLI ANTICA PIZZERIA
Nook
781 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-568-4554 | www.nookrestaurant.ca | Nook is a cozy pizza, pasta and antipasto restaurant in the West End of Vancouver. The room has a vibrancy to it as the thin crust…EXPLORE NOOK
Nuba
Various locations in Vancouver, BC | www.nuba.ca | Often regarded as one of the world’s healthiest cuisines, Lebanese food combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the…EXPLORE NUBA
Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1965 | www.theoakwood.ca | The Oakwood Canadian Bistro is a casual neighbourhood room specializing in down-to-earth Canadian fare. The restaurant’s name pays…EXPLORE OAKWOOD
Olive & Anchor
6418 Bay St. | West Vancouver, BC | 604-921-8848 | www.oliveandanchor.com | Overlooking the waters of Horseshoe Bay, Olive & Anchor offers casual, great value dining for lunch and dinner served in a relaxed…EXPLORE OLIVE & ANCHOR
Oyster Seafood & Raw Bar
475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-899-0323 | www.rawbar.ca | A small and charming room, distinctly focused on Ocean Wise seafood, Oyster blends the charm of the 1920’s with the upscale and modern influences of…EXPLORE OYSTER
The Parker
237 Union St. | Vancouver, BC | 604-779-3804 | theparkervancouver.com | The Parker is the latest collaboration between Jason Leizert & Steve Da Cruz (both Boneta & Corner Suite alumni). Built with the intent to achieve zero waste…EXPLORE THE PARKER
The Parker
237 Union St. | Vancouver, BC | 604-779-3804 | theparkervancouver.com | The Parker is the latest collaboration between Jason Leizert & Steve Da Cruz (both Boneta & Corner Suite alumni). Built with the intent to achieve zero waste…EXPLORE THE PARKER
Pat’s Pub & BrewHouse
403 East Hastings | Vancouver, BC | 604.255.4301 | www.patspub.ca | Today Pat’s Pub & BrewHouse stays true to its roots as a lively community gathering place. Having become re-established as one of the city’s premiere…EXPLORE PAT’S PUB
Pink Elephant
1152 Alberni St., Vancouver, BC | 604.646.8899 | www.pinkelephantthai.com | Desmond Chen, president of Charm Modern Thai, Urban Thai Bistro, and Chilli House Thai Bistro, opened his newest restaurant…EXPLORE PINK ELEPHANT
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-681-9334 | www.pizzeriafarina.com | Pizzeria Farina has a classic serve-yourself concept that is meant to inspire a sense of community. “Everyone looks after…EXPLORE PIZZERIA FARINA
The Pointe at the Wickaninnish Inn
PO 250 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 | Telephone: 800-333-4604 | wickinn.com | Surveying the panoramic vistas from the westernmost point of Tofino’s idyllic Chesterman Beach, The Pointe Restaurant’s inspired West Coast cuisine…EXPLORE THE POINTE
Pourhouse
162 Water Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-568-7022 | pourhousevancouver.com | Embracing the sublime pleasure of drink, the joy of good food and the comfort of family – Pourhouse is the embodiment of a passion for sharing…EXPLORE POURHOUSE
Raincity Grill
1193 Denman St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-685-7337 | www.raincitygrill.com | Since 1992, Raincity Grill has defined Pacific Northwest cuisine, showcasing the unique ingredients of our local waters and…EXPLORE RAINCITY GRILL
Red Card Sports Bar
900 Seymour Street | 604-689-4460 | Vancouver | MAP | redcardsportsbar.ca | With inspired Italian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients to the highest standards and a beautifully-restored heritage…EXPLORE RED CARD SPORTS BAR
Refinery, The
1115 Granville, Vancouver | MAP | 604-687-8001 | therefineryvancouver.com | Granville’s newest hotspot, designed by Vancouver based M-Studio is Vancouver’s best way to experience a new world…EXPLORE THE REFINERY
Relish GastroPub & Bar
888 Nelson Street. Vancouver BC | 604-669-1962 | www.relishthepub.com | Relish GastroPub & Bar is a relaxed and unpretentious neighborhood gastropub that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but is serious about great food…EXPLORE RELISH
Salt Tasting Room
Blood Alley, Gastown, Vancouve | MAP | 604-633-1912 | www.salttastingroom.com | Recently praised by Bon Appetit magazine, Salt Tasting Room is a dynamic charcuterie and wine room with exposed brick…EXPLORE SALT TASTING ROOM
Shelter
601 Campbell Street | Tofino, BC | 250-725-3353 | shelterrestaurant.com | At Shelter, we us local organic ingredients and all-natural meats whenever possible. The salmon, halibut and prawns are caught by Tofino…EXPLORE SHELTER
Sidecut
4591 Blackcomb Way | Whistler, BC | 604-966-5280 | Website | Sidecut makes good on its promise to deliver “steak with an edge” since launching the new concept in summer 2010. Using the top two percent of Canadian Prime Beef and…EXPLORE SIDECUT
Siena
1485 West 12th Ave | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1485 | www.eatsiena.com | Just off busy “Granville Rise” on West 12th, the gently rustic Siena Trattoria yields a bounty of Italian and Mediterranean flavours, perfect before a…EXPLORE SIENA
Tableau Bar Bistro
1181 Melville St Vancouver BC | 604-639-8692 | www.tableaubarbistro.com | A neighbourhood bar bistro – serving an updated take on traditional French bistro fare prepared by Executive Chef Marc-Andreì Choquette…EXPLORE TABLEAU
Tacofino
2327 East Hastings St. | 604-253-TACO (8226) | www.tacofino.com | Tacofino was born out of a desire to create a unique dining experience by offering quality, freshness and affordability with an environmental and…EXPLORE TACOFINO
Tapenade Bistro
3711 Bayview St, Richmond, BC | MAP | 604-275-5188 | Tapenade.ca | Tapenade has earned the reputation of being an exceptional neighbourhood bistro with great food, outstanding service and…EXPLORE TAPENADE BISTRO
Tavola
1829 Robson St. Vancouver, BC | 604-606-4680 | www.tavolavancouver.com | Located near the corner of Denman and Robson St., Tavola is a neighbourhood West End restaurant, serving modern Italian food….EXPLORE TAVOLA
Uva Wine Bar
900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-632-9560 | www.uvawinebar.ca | Enticing cocktails, refined wines, eclectic import beers — Uva Wine Bar, located adjacent to the Moda Hotel, is Downtown Vancouver’s newest…EXPLORE UVA
Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana
1190 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC | 604.336.1803 | ViaTeverePizzeria.com | It began in a small palazzo on Via T evere—a street in the heart of Naples where our father and his four sisters were raised…EXPLORE VIA TEVERE
West Restaurant
2881 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604 738 8938 | www.westrestaurant.com | Recognized as the “jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown,” West’s outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has…EXPLORE WEST
Wildebeest
120 West Hastings | Vancouver, BC | 604-687-6880 | wildebeest.ca | Wildebeest invites you to experience unabashedly adventurous, yet simple cooking at its finest set against the history of the Vancouver neighbourhood of Gastown…EXPLORE WILDEBEEST
Wild Rice
117 West Pender | Vancouver, BC | 604-642-2882 | wildricevancouver.com | Wild Rice began as a simple thought from Andrew Wong. His wish was to create a socially conscious restaurant serving local cuisine with influences from…EXPLORE WILD RICE
YEW seafood + bar
791 West Georgia Street | Vancouver, BC | 604.692.4939 | www.yewseafood.com | Dine and unwind at YEW seafood + bar, with its West Coast urban vibe that feels both cool and inviting – a rare combination…EXPLORE YEW SEAFOOD + BAR
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Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill
October 4, 2008
1133 and 1129 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC | MAP
Tel: 604-688-7466 for Cioppino’s | 604-685-8462 for Enoteca
Email: pino@cioppinosyaletown.com
Web: www.cioppinosyaletown.com
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Bio
chef/owner Pino Posteraro in his kitchen at Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill
Giussepe (Pino) Posteraro was born in Lago, Italy March 22, 1964. At the age of twelve he came to Canada to visit his brother not realizing at the time that later in his life he would be making Canada his permanent home. After beginning training as a medical student, Pino changed track and decided to come to Canada to work for his brother in his restaurant. Pino later returned to Europe to study with Armando Zanetti, who became his mentor. Before returning to Canada he worked in several well known restaurants in Europe and Singapore.
In 1999, Pino decided it was time to venture out on his own. He opened Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill in Yaletown in September of that year, providing Vancouver with an outstanding Italian-Mediterranean restaurant which has gained many awards for its food and wine. Year after year, it is classed as one of Vancouver’s top fine dining restaurants.
In addition to his duties at the restaurant, Pino sits on the Board of Directors of the Chef’s Table Society of BC, a non-profit group of Vancouver’s top chefs who are working to foster the development of new talent through scholarships and bursaries.
About Cioppino’s
The Restaurant
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca are pleased to give you a fresh perspective on Mediterranean cooking with chef/owner Giuseppe “Pino” Posteraro, the 2008 winner of Vancouver Magazine’s Chef of the Year and gold medal winner at the BC Gold Medal Plates (2007).
The critically-acclaimed restaurants, favourites of celebrities, oenophiles, and food lovers, are consistent award-winners that are always looking ahead and staying fresh. Widely acknowledged as the best expression of Mediterranean cooking in British Columbia, Cioppino’s and its sister restaurant next door, Enoteca, offer two large patios, two open show kitchens, two full-service dining rooms, as well as several private rooms for corporate and special functions. Both meet the high expectations of thousands of diners every week.
The Cuisine
Let Pino surprise and refresh your palate with “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking that emphasizes the use of only the freshest of ingredients. Its lightness of taste is derived from minimizing animal fats and creams in favour of low cholesterol olive oils. To make sauces without flour he uses vegetable purees and reductions of seafood stocks. Wine sauces are kept in the fridge overnight to eliminate the fat layer formed on top. Pino believes in balance in all dishes, and strives to achieve the cleanest of flavours by letting his ingredients do most of the work. “I respect the nature of my ingredients, and I try to bring out their natural taste,” says Pino.
Pino is perhaps best known famous for his exceptionally light pasta dishes. Much attention is paid to the pasta itself, made in house from traditional recipes. But both the lunch and dinner menus are exceptionally versatile, featuring a wide variety of both large and small meat and seafood dishes that represent the very best of Pino’s extensive repertoire, always reflecting the seasonal availability of fish, game, fruits and vegetables.
Whatever your pleasure, come let us please you as never before.
The Wines
Cioppino’s & Enoteca boast one of the largest wine cellars in Vancouver, with thousands of bottles available, among them many of the best ever created. For the experienced wine lover, the full list is a wonder to explore, while casual sippers will appreciate the many well-chosen labels available by the glass. We are proud that our wine list has been acknowledged by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival with a Gold Glass Award for the last four years in a row, and either given a “Best of Award of Excellence” or an “Award of Excellence” designation from Wine Spectator every year since 2001. Wine is an integral part of the Mediterranean dining experience, and we take it just as seriously as we do our cuisine. To view the entire list in .pdf format, click here.
Accolades
Mia Stainsby – Vancouver Sun | At Cioppino’s Enoteca, you can heap adjectives upon chicken that it usually doesn’t deserve. Succulent. Melodiously flavourful. (In this case, with rosemary butter, lemon and garlic notes.) It’s erudite comfort food. Enoteca is the “casual” option to Pino Posteraro’s more formal Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill, just as some of New York’s hot restaurants have down-market “next-door” siblings, Enoteca is also right next door. It’s scaled down, but still elegant with light woods a gallery of oil paintings and a lovely wine room for private parties.
Gary Faessler, Vancouver Lifestyles | For close to two years now he has been skilfully turning out beautiful plates of classic Mediterranean food with an emphasis on local and seasonal fresh ingredients. Classic yes, but Pino has the experience, the heart and the creativity to reinvent these dishes into contemporary versions which have a spirit and style all their own.
Andrew Morrison, Westender | One of the hardest things about reviewing a restaurant is understanding the standard it aspires to. Cioppino’s in Yaletown leaves little room for doubt about this. It has won “Best Italian” at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards four years in a row and been recognised for its excellent wine cellar with even more accolades. Everyone knows it’s good. Not long ago I jumped into a cab in front of the restaurant and the driver said “Cioppino‘s. Nice.” I asked him if he’d ever dined there before and he said no, but insisted he knew all the best restaurants from years of tuning in to post-dinner conversations. “West, Vij‘s, Lumiere, and Cioppino’s. I never hear a complaint.”
Steven A. Shaw, Weekend Post | Perhaps most humiliating for me as a New Yorker was the slow realization that the general level of Italian cuisine in Vancouver is now higher than in New York City. Leading the charge is the dynamic Pino Posteraro, who used to cook for Frank Sinatra. I can’t recall a better Italian meal than the one I enjoyed at Cioppino’s (which everybody calls Pino’s)…
The New York Times | Cioppino’s, is a bustling Italian restaurant in Yaletown with brick walls and an open kitchen…the spring risotto with peas and crab was warm and comforting…
James Barber, Vancouver Sun | The food is terrific, the service is not only bright and well-informed but (that wonderful rarity) unobtrusive. Nobody flat out asked us how we were enjoying our dinner or how things were, but there was the occasional fleeting smile from a passing server, a smile of confident complicity that said “pretty good, eh?”
Jamie Maw, Vancouver Magazine | On any given night, one of the city’s top two restaurants. The results are often most astounding in classic dishes: a casarecce with duck ragout and oranges that just goes on and on; a perfectly cooked Dover sole served off the bone; an understated spaghetti Bolognese. Wine list is extensive but can get pricey. Long Friday lunches here are becoming a welcome salon of good food and conversation.”
Zagat | “As good as Italian gets in Vancouver” is how partisans praise this “sexy”, “happening” Yaletown magnet where “sublime”, “imaginative” creations are served in an “elegant” room graced by an open kitchen; a few claim that service “depends on whether or not you’re recognised”, and ornery oenophiles would like lower prices, but those “on expense accounts” agree that this “high-end” spot is “worth it”; N.B. wallet-watchers may want to consider the adjacent, less formal Enoteca.
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