The GOODS from West

Vancouver, BC | Hunter. Gatherer. Forager. It takes a very unique and highly trained specialist from these parts to unearth a prize like the elusive British Columbia truffle. Enter Dexter – the dog who’s a chef’s best friend in more ways than one. Trained by forager Brooke Fochuk, he’s one of only a couple of four-legged friends in the province who can sniff out these prized nuggets and deliver the bounty of the rainforest floor to the table.

Executive Chef Quang Dang knows a few things about foraging too. When he’s not in the kitchen, he’s likely to be found on a farm or a boat and following Mother Nature’s lead for what’s in season – from hazelnuts to spot prawns. Chef Quang’s passion for all things local is at the heart of West Restaurant’s philosophy, and the perfect muse to celebrate Dexter’s forest finds in partnership with the Truffle Association of British Columbia. Running from February 4th to 6th, the second annual B.C. Truffle Festival brings together experts from all fields in the industry, and culminates with the best of food and wine. At West, the dinner runs to five delicious courses.

“We live in such an amazing part of the world – we have the bounty of the land and sea at our backdoor,” says Chef Quang. “This truffle season is one of the best we’ve had yet, according to Brooke and Dexter. I’m really excited to work with such an array of prized B.C. grown products, from Mediterranean Perigords to Oregon Black and Winter White truffles. This will be the first multi-course B.C. truffle dinner that showcases such distinctive flavour profiles amongst a number of varieties.”

West Restaurant
British Columbia Truffle Festival Gala Dinner
Monday, February 6th, 2017
6:30 pm Reception | 7:00 pm Dinner
$175 per person inclusive of taxes and gratuity | $69 additional for wine pairings

Tickets can be purchased online through the Truffle Association of British Columbia here or through Restaurant Director Owen Knowlton at [email protected] or 604 738 8938. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Truffle Association of British Columbia.

DETAILS

2881 Granville St. | Vancouver | MAP
Voice: 604-738-8938
Web: westrestaurant.com
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Daily | Dinner 5:30-10:30pm Sun-Thu | 5:30-11pm on Fri-Sat | Bar 5:30pm-late Daily | Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm Sat-Sun

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Our Team

Quang Dang, Executive Chef
Rhonda Viani, Pastry Chef
Owen Knowlton, Wine Director & Restaurant Director
Giovanni Giardino, Restaurant Manager
Stacey Ackerman, Bar Manager

About West Restaurant

Contemporary Regional Cuisine

Recognized as the ‘jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown’, West Restaurant’s outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has earned much critical acclaim. Pristine seasonal ingredients are sourced to deliver superbly conceived dishes offering modern interpretations of classics.

For those keen to observe ‘behind the scenes’ action and experience West from a unique perspective, the two ‘chef’s tables’ can be found directly adjacent to the presentation kitchen. One of the highlights of the dining room is a temperature-controlled wall of wine, and under it, the long cherry wood bar that gracefully anchors the conversation—where martinis and cocktails are composed of fresh herbs, juices and creative infusions.

A Werner Forster installation floats under the ceiling—a study of light and motion. The leather chairs are the Mario Bellini designed originals found at MOMA, surrounding etched stone tabletops, highlighting a handsome and inviting room that speaks to contemporary Vancouver.

Accolades

Wine List Award, Silver
Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2015-2016

Top 100 Best Restaurants in Canada
OpenTable, 2016

Wine List Award, Silver
Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2015

‘Best of’ Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 2013-2015

Four-Star Restaurant Award
Forbes Travel Guide, 2014

Best West Side, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2014

Wine List Award, Gold
Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2013

Best Upscale Restaurant, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2013

Best of the City “Gold for Best West Coast Cuisine”
Westender Reader’s Choice Award, 2013

Certificate of Excellence
Trip Advisor, 2013

Achievement of Distinction in Dining
DiRoNA, 2013

Silver, Executive Chef Quang Dang
Gold Medal Plates, 2012

Wine List Award, Platinum (Best Overall)
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, 2012

Top 50 Restaurants in Canada
Vacay.ca 2012

Best Formal Restaurant, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2011

Sommelier of the Year, Owen Knowlton
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, 2011

Four Diamond Award
AAA / CAA, 2011

Restaurant of the Year, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2009- 2010

Best Service
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2007, 2009-2010

Best Last Course, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2004, 2007, 2009-2010

Restaurant of the Year, Gold
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2003, 2005- 2008

Best Last Course, Silver
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2005

Best Small Plate, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2004-2005

Best Restaurant of the Year, Silver
Best Contemporary Regional Restaurant, Bronze
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2004

Best Contemporary Regional Restaurant, Gold
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, 2003

Guest Chef Dinner @ James Beard House
Two sold out events at the prestigious James Beard Foundation, New York City, 2006 + 2002