A big congratulations to Anthony Sedlak, André McGillivray and Steve Da Cruz on the opening of their first restaurant, the corner suite bistro de luxe on 850 Thurlow Street in downtown Vancouver. After lengthy permit and construction delays, they have managed to open their doors to the public ready for the big party. ~ PK
From the Official Press Release:
Vancouver, BC – the corner suite bistro de luxe will open for dinner on February 3, 2010 with lunch and brunch following soon after. The restaurant is located at 850 Thurlow, downtown Vancouver. Owned and operated by André McGillivray and Steve Da Cruz, and featuring the cuisine of Executive Chef Anthony Sedlak, author and host of Food Network Canada’s The Main and executed by Chef de Cuisine Jason Leizert.
The menu is French at heart, with a few contemporary twists. Jason Leizert, not only cut his teeth at La Trompette in London, but also owned and operated Niche in Victoria, a restaurant that was highlighted as one of enRoute magazine’s “Next 20” to watch in 2007. At the bar, Steve Da Cruz will be mixing cocktails from his Genuine Article, a comprehensive listing of over 100 classic drinks. Steve Da Cruz has managed and tended bar in New York and Vancouver and has created some of the most coveted cocktail lists here in town. André McGillivray was one of the original owners in the formation of the wildly popular Boneta, and has helmed such venerable establishments as Lumiere, Feenies, Chambar, and Le Crocodile. Anthony Sedlak is a Vancouver native and earned his stripes at The Observatory and La Trompette in London before winning the Food Network’s Superstar Chef Challenge and becoming host of The Main.
FACTS
Address: 850 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1W2; Thurlow St @ Smithe St
Hours of Operation:
Feb 3 – 6 Five pm until 1:00am
Sunday Feb 7 Five pm until Midnite.
February 8th and onwards
Service from Noon til 2am Monday through Saturday
Brunch from 11:00AM until 3pm on Sunday
Service from 3:00PM until 2am on Sundays
Phone: 604-569-3415
Website: Menus and The Genuine Article cocktail list are all available for download via the website.www.thecornersuite.com
Reservations: through the website thecornersuite.com and available by phone
Methods of Payment: all major credit cards
Key Staff:
Andre McGillivray, Proprietor
Steve Da Cruz, Proprietor
Anthony Sedlak, Executive Chef
Jason Leizert, Executive Chef de Cuisine
Menu Description: Neighbourhood bistro; French at heart.
Wine list Description: Wine list by committee through the collaborative efforts of sommeliers Kurtis Kolt and Sebastien Le Goff. A compilation of food-friendly, accessible wines that span new and old world finds that will be offered by the demi, glass, carafe, and bottle.
Bar Program Description: Compiled by Steve Da Cruz the bar program is an extensive and eclectic mix of innovation that pays homage to the classics thanks to a comprehensive listing titled The Genuine Article. Over 100 classic cocktails are available for order.
Décor: Custom chandeliers illuminate black diamond-tufted leather booths and wooden tabletops set on wrought-iron bases outlined with Tiffany-Blue rubberized Louis chairs by Six Inch. The 32-foot stainless steel bar is lined with black leather stools and adorned with The Venus Century espresso machine. Tucked in the back, the Quiet Room is the perfect place for romantic dates.
Seating Capacity: 100 seats total
Average price per head: $29 allows for a drink and a main course
