The GOODS from Pidgin

Vancouver, BC | Gastown’s PiDGiN is thrilled to be working on an artistic collaboration with illustrator and artist Ola Volo. On November 20th at 10:30pm, PiDGiN will launch a special offering: limited-edition illustrations by Volo, and a dish inspired by her work. Volo has created five exclusive illustrations inspired by PiDGiN, which will be sold in the restaurant for $700. Chef Shin Suzuki worked closely with Volo to craft this dish to match the intricate design of these illustrations. The original pieces and dish will be available at PiDGiN until mid-January. This is the second collaboration for PiDGiN this month, having just returned from a joint dinner in London, UK with a restaurant of the same name. Guests are invited to join PiDGiN and Volo during PiDGiN After Dark on November 20th to celebrate this unique collaboration of arts.

The collaborative dish tastes as beautiful as it looks. The grilled octopus dish currently served at PiDGiN has been reimagined to reflect Volo’s art. The plate is used as a canvas, edible elements used as the medium and Chef Shin uses eggplant puree to create flowing lines and swirls to mirror tender curls of octopus. Circular shapes are repeated throughout, and the high contrast between the white plate and dark shapes closely resemble Volo’s signature black lines of ink and organic compositions.

Volo is a sought-after artist with a distinctive style drawn from history and multiculturalism. She is
known for intricate works inspired by folklore and filled with symbolism, often depicting animals, people, and nature. Her illustrations have been commissioned by magazines, festivals, and companies like Lululemon and Hootsuite.

The event on November 20th during PiDGiN After Dark will be open to the public. Join us to preview the exclusive illustrations and dish crafted by Ola Volo and Chef Shin Suzuki.

DETAILS

350 Carrall St. | Vancouver, BC
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 5:00pm-12:00pm | Sunday: 6:00pm-12:00pm
Phone: 604-620-9400 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pidginvancouver.com | Facebook | Twitter

GALLERY

The Team

Brandon Grossutti – General Manager
Nelson Navasero – Assistant General Manager / Bar Manager
Shin Suzuki – Executive Chef

About PiDGiN

Common cuts rendered sublime. Deceptively simple staples skewed and polished with Asian elegance. Large format family-style ssäm with the attention to detail and flavour usually reserved for highly composed dishes. These are the cornerstones of PiDGiN’s food. Rarely predictable, never overwrought and fussy, always thoughtful, cared for, and prepared with the utmost integrity.

At PiDGiN, there is no need for distinctions between casual and fine dining. A restaurant can be both beautiful and comfortable; cuisine can be at once delicate and approachable. As dining perspectives have changed, so too has the line between east and west. Pidgin’s chefs and owners draw inspiration from their travels and work experience on different continents which is reflected in the restaurant’s design, drinks list and cuisine.

The bar pays its respects to classic cocktails with fresh interpretations that make good use of our region’s fine local bounty. For the more adventurous the taps pour local sake. By the glass and bottle is a tight wine list, bolstered by a well-curated reserve list for those seeking something truly special. Perhaps most exciting is the harmony between kitchen and bar, a collaboration that ensures equal attention to detail and creativity with the ladies and gentlemen behind the wood and stoves.

Craig Stanghetta of Ste. Marie based PiDGiN’s design around the food. Much like the namesake, the design borrows liberally from different schools of thought. Curated ephemera, inverted subway tile and contemporary lighting stand against clean Japanese joinery, simple panel moulding and an intentionally sparse and functional layout. The mandate was to be disparate and somehow achieve balance, much like each dish that leaves the kitchen.