The GOODS from The Parker

Vancouver, BC | The Parker is excited to showcase the very best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer during the Vancouver International Wine Festival with paired flights from the Columbia Watershed selected by owner/barman Steve Da Cruz. Steve’s program utilizes some of our region’s most respected producers and includes highlights from many of the AVAs within Washington & Oregon. Wine lovers can look forward to sampling some of the best Pinots, biggest Cabs, adventurous Malbecs, some carefully selected reserves and a few hidden gems; available in flights of white ($14) or red ($15). To accompany the wines, Chef/owner Jason Leizert will plate from his ever-changing and seasonally inspired menu. Giving voice to some of the underrated and surprising ingredients from our local farms, Jason’s dishes sing with pairings of likewise care. After all, what grows together goes together!

Jason and Steve are quickly growing a dedicated following of savvy diners eager for a unique vegetarian (and gluten-free) experience, easily done as the menu changes almost daily. With a focus on local producers and making sustainability sexy, the Parker is winning rave reviews for its refreshing approach to clean conscious dining.

DETAILS

237 Union Street in Strathcona/Chinatown | Vancouver, BC
Telephone: 604-779-3804 | Email: [email protected]
Web: theparkervancouver.com | Facebook | Twitter
Photos: Katie Huisman

GALLERY

THE PEOPLE

Owner/Chef: Jason Leizert
Owner/Bar & GM: Steve Da Cruz
Owner/Design: Martin Warren

ABOUT THE PARKER

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 and the desire to become a sexy destination for the discerning diner, The Parker is quickly becoming known for in-the-box thinking. Two seats at the bar will deliver a ringside view of Jason delivering his almost daily changing menu (usually by himself) in a 60 sqft kitchen whilst Steve delivers dynamite cocktails and expounds on his wine program based on the Columbia Watershed Basin. Open for Lunch, Brunch and of course Dinner, the little room seeks to accommodate all dietary restrictions with aplomb.

Most recently, as we forlornly said goodbye to the amazing late-summer Tomatoes that SOLE Foods provided via The Astoria, we welcomed the arrival of Kohlrabi Carpaccio, Hand-made Carrot Agnolotti and Rainbow Chard. We also regularly feature vegetables grown in the our SBIA garden ‘just behind the Mister Lube’ on Hastings & Clark by the Waldorf. From the bar, Steve has created some unique destination-worthy potions, most potable being the current New Strathcona made with Bourbon & Candied Calamata Olive Syrup. Of course, off-the-cuff requests are always encouraged.

The Parker serves Dinner Tuesday through Saturday starting at 530PM, Brunch/Lunch Tuesdays through Fridays 11am – 2pm and on the weekends beginning at 10AM. Reservations and walk-ins are both welcome. Reservations can be made via theparkervancouver.com or by calling 604 779 3804.