A no messing around guide to the coolest things to eat, drink and do in Vancouver and beyond. Community. Not clickbait.

Edible British Columbia Details Major Expansion Plans 2011…

GI-Market-Dinner-table-shot
Edible British Columbia | Edible Canada | Office: 604.812.9660 | Retail: 604.662.3606 | ediblebritishcolumbia.com

News from Scout supporter Edible British Columbia

Vancouver, BC | Edible British Columbia is pleased to announce that it will be opening an expanded version of its original retail concept at Granville Island in the spring of 2011. The expansion will include an increased shopping presence showcasing the best artisan food products of BC and Canada, an impressive demonstration kitchen to welcome BC and Canada’s top chefs, and a tapas and wine bistro, specializing in the healthy classic dishes that exemplify market inspired cuisine. Additionally, the space will include a Gourmet-to-Go section, a take-away window, and a vibrant patio space.

Edible At the Market will be centered on the Retail Store, continuing to celebrate the best culinary product offerings from coast to coast. True to our roots and forever faithful to our local producers, Edible has a commitment to carry a minimum of 75% BC products, so customers will still be able to source all of the unique items created by our province’s dedicated culinary artisans.

The exciting addition of a permanent demonstration/ production kitchen will allow Edible to continue to expand on its popular Market Dinner Series with many of BC and Canada’s top chefs.  This new space can accommodate up to 50 people, and is designed to operate separately while the rest of the business continues to run, making it ideal for afternoon tastings and seminars.  When the kitchen is not being used for a private event, customers can watch Edible’s team creating delectable foods – available for purchase and enjoyment at home.
The wine and tapas themed bistro and take-away component will be a welcome addition to the Granville Island dining scene – at a very affordable price. Edible At the Market will operate from breakfast through dinner daily, with an ever-changing Market-dependant menu.

Our guiding philosophy At the Market is that if we can source the best ingredients possible in BC (preferably in Granville Island Public Market) we will, but we will also search coast to coast, looking for the best Canada has to offer. The goal is to have over 95% of our menu featuring Canadian food products.  We will also be working with Oceanwise to create one of Canada’s most forward thinking and sustainable menus as we follow the fish through their seasonal runs.

Like the cuisine, the beverage program will showcase sommelier-selected BC and Canadian wines, craft beer, artisan spirits, ciders, and more.  Teas will come all the way from across the street – from the Granville Island Tea Company.

The interior will be influenced by our west coast environment as well as tributes to the space’s former occupant, the Wood Co-Op.  Celebrated Vancouver architect Gair Williamson has been retained to design the 3000 square foot space and celebrate all that is BC.

Edible BC will continue to offer our Guided Market Tours, Gourmet Kayaking Adventures, Culinary Concierge services, and other trips and events.

Our expanded space will provide us with an opportunity to showcase even more talent and create an even stronger food community both locally and nationally.  This expansion will solidify Edible BC and Edible Canada’s position as the largest culinary tourism operation in the country.  We will continue to cater to the locals (who still account for up to 70% of our business) while also welcoming visitors to our city, corporate clients, chefs, meeting and conference groups, families, and Market visitors.

Edible At the Market – Sightseeing for your tastebuds.

About Edible British Columbia

  • DSC_0015
  • Yak05.14
  • Edible BC | Eric @ Market Dinner
  • Table Setting 4
  • Squid05.14
  • b:wline
  • Outside Edible Canada
  • SpringVeg02.05.14
  • KariHeesePhotography-Coast to Coast-Yukon-5577
  • Octopus05.14
  • KariHeesePhotography-Coast to Coast-Yukon-5569
  • Salmon05.14
  • 2012-10-06 04.49.02
  • KariHeesePhotography-Coast to Coast-Yukon-5565
  • Ravioli05.14
  • EC-night looking in
  • PorkShank05.14
  • ec-111
  • Edible BC | GI Retail Store
  • Edible BC | local mushrooms
  • Edible BC | Chef Eric Pateman cooking
  • Edible BC | Eric Pateman cooking
  • Edible BC | Gourmet Kayaking
  • Edible BC |

Edible British Columbia 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 (locavore) retail company. In 2009 we launched Edible Canada, dedicated to sourcing the best culinary products from across the country for our clients. In addition to our vibrant Retail Store on Granville Island, we have an incredibly incredibly successful Tour and Events division. Our mission is simple – to introduce the public to BC’s culinary artisans. We provide both locals and visitors to BC with an opportunity to experience this province’s booming culinary scene. Whether it be though our Retail Store at Granville Island, our resource-rich website and Amuse Bouche blog, our online shopping portal, our Culinary Concierge service, our Market Tours, our Gourmet Kayaking trips, or one of our many other unique and fun epicurean adventures, Edible BC is Sightseeing for your tastebuds.

Osteria Elio Volpe Officially Opens In Cambie Street Village

The time has finally come: Osteria Elio Volpe will open at 540 West 17th Avenue this Thursday, March 14th - take a look at what you can expect...

New Chinatown Bar, Meo, Set to Officially Open March 13th

The highly anticipated retro-inspired cocktail bar brought to us by the team behind Bao Bei and Kissa Tanto (Tannis Ling, Joël Watanabe and Alain Chow) is on track to open doors next week.

Good Thief is Coming to Main Street

Scout has toured Good Thief, a new concept by Amélie and Vincent Nguyễn, the sibling duo behind the celebrated Anh and Chi. Although we're sworn to secrecy on the finer points, we can confirm that the "thrilling extension of their vision" will be very, very cool.

Slo Coffee Aiming to Bring a New Pace to the Fraserhood by Summertime

By late spring or early summer, Fraser Street is expected to welcome the new café inspired by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi and the universal desire to just slow the fuck down.