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!
Sea Monstr Sushi came ashore at 55 Powell St. in the winter of 2010 with the charming slogan: It’s delicious for you. The simple Gastown sushi counter from artist Alex Usow and restaurateur Mark Brand was like a cherry on top for the neighbourhood after a whirlwind of new restaurant openings brought a dozen or so exciting options to the area. Cheffed by Keith Allison (now co-owner with Usow at Pizza Coming Soon), the tiny restaurant was umbilically connected to Usow and Brand’s Sharks + Hammers retail clothing and lifestyle shop on Alexander Street. Sadly, Sea Monstr Sushi served its last wild salmon nigiri and poured its last Sapporo in 2014. The space is now home to The Birds & The Beets.
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