The ever-evolving Restaurant Graveyard series looks back at the countless, long-shuttered establishments that helped to propel Vancouver’s food and drink forward. Full A-Z with maps and photos here. May they never be forgotten!
Mosquito was a beautiful dessert and champagne-focused stunner short-lived at 32 Water Street in the heart of Gastown. It was designed by Craig Stanghetta and Kate Snyder of local firm Ste Marie (see also Kissa Tanto, Savio Volpe, Di Beppe, and several other celebrated rooms).
The romantic 40 seater was opened by first time owner/operators Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich on Valentine’s Day in 2015. Its staff ranks saw the talented likes of chefs Jefferson Alvarez and Dominic Fortin, not to mention the cocktail stylings of Olivia Povarchook.
It closed without ceremony in August, 2018.
There are 6 comments
Gastown
Get to Know the Gastown Izakaya Giving Vancouver’s After-Hours Scene Exactly What it Wants
PiDGiN Announces ‘Ko•me to Water’ Vol. 4 Collaboration Dinner with Doi Sake Brewery
Snag Seats for the Skoden Indigenous Film Festival This Weekend
PiDGiN is Seeking a New Chef de Partie to Join Their Team
L’Abattoir Celebrates Platinum Level Recognition at the Wine Program Excellence Awards
Nikka Whisky x Bar Owl&Rooster x PiDGiN Collab Coming March 6th
Popular
Get to Know the Gastown Izakaya Giving Vancouver’s After-Hours Scene Exactly What it Wants
From Road Trip Wisdom to Laugh-Love-Language, with Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop
Hit East Van for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Brewers Fest, April 19-28th
Ten Places to Steam, Soak and Sauna In and Around Vancouver, Mapped
A New Hub for Coffee Innovation is Set to Open in Vancouver Next Week
What was the name of the restaurant??? Kind of an important detail, no?
Indeed. Edited with thanks.
These photos are lovely. Who is the photographer?
They were supplied by the restaurant a few years ago. Not entirely sure we were ever given a name but I’ll try to find out for you!
I heard the closure wasn’t by choice. Is that right? Will they re-open at another location?
Giggle. Mosquito was the name.. so the buzz has died down now 🙂