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Downtown

Getting Xi Shi at the Shangri-La

by BC Brew 10.20.2011

^ Heather Yau serves Xi Shi’s signature Iron Lotus cocktail.
The Shangri-La Hotel has relaunched its lobby lounge as a relaxed gathering spot where you can linger over exceptional comestibles or enjoy a casual meal. Named after Xi Shi, one of the legendary Four Beauties of ancient China, the Asian touches at Xi Shi Lounge are [...]

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Visa Infinite Dinner at Hawksworth

by paulkamon 06.28.2011

Last Thursday, the newly opened Hawksworth Restaurant hosted an exclusive Visa Infinite dinner, the first event to be held in the beautifully restored private banquet space, The York Room, located directly above the dining room and overlooking the historic Vancouver Art Gallery and Georgia Street below.

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Hapa Umi is Hiring

by Editor 04.12.2011

Job details inside.

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Chef Dale Mackay Looking for a Fresh Start

by paulkamon 03.04.2011

Late in the evening a couple of days ago, I swear, a few seconds before I was about to turn off the computer and crawl away into bed before the sun came up, a tweet flashed across my screen that stopped me in my tracks…
‘Word’ is that Chef Dale MacKay and David Sidoo are staying [...]

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Pink Elephant Thai

by Editor 03.01.2011

PINK ELEPHANT THAI SET TO OPEN ON ALBERNI MID-APRIL

Desmond Chen, president of Charm Modern Thai, Urban Thai Bistro, and Chilli House Thai Bistro, is pleased to announce that his newest restaurant, Pink Elephant Thai, will open at 1152 Alberni Street by mid April 2011. Pink Elephant Thai will be open seven [...]

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Commune Cafe’s New Dinner Menu

by paulkamon 02.22.2011

Last week, I was invited to try the new dinner menu at Commune Cafe on the corner of Seymour and Nelson. This place has always intrigued me, as it rather quietly dropped into a very prime downtown location flexing an ambitious high-end cafe concept and some serious pedigree. Service Excellence Consulting’s Annette Rawlinson (C, Au [...]

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Year of the Rabbit PR Delivery

by Editor 02.07.2011

Jamie Boudreau returns to Vancouver for one special night at Two Chefs; Downtown’s Red Card Celebrates Canada’s Game; Top International Special Event Award for Culinary Capers Catering; Taste the Olympic Spirit –  YEW remembers the dream! ; MARKET by Jean-Georges – Rabbit Wines to welcome Chinese New Year

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Commune Cafe Joins the UD Community

by Editor 01.28.2011

Today, we are excited to welcome the Commune Cafe to the Urban Diner community.

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Ready, Set, Dine Out!

by paulkamon 01.24.2011

Ready or not, here they come. With equal parts anticipation, rejoicing and dread, the year’s first big dining promotion, Dine Out Vancouver, starts today with over 210 restaurants participating with their $18, $28, or $38 custom three-course menus.
For some restaurateurs, it couldn’t come soon enough; getting more bums back in seats after the post-holiday lull [...]

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Hapa Umi is Hiring for FOH and BOH

by Editor 01.12.2011

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The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe Closes

by paulkamon 01.05.2011

I am sad to report that The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe has permanently closed its doors. Confirmation came from owner, Steve Da Cruz, via email earlier this evening after rumours began spreading on Twitter suggesting the end had indeed come.
Read CSBD’s final Twitter announcement: here
Sincere condolences to Steve, Jason, and all the staff who [...]

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Imminent Holidays PR Delivery

by Editor 12.21.2010

Vancouver restaurant industry trio make Food Bank appeal; Blue Mountain and Friends: A Feast for the Senses; Maenam goes southern Thai; New Year’s Eve wine drinker dinner at Two Chefs and a Table; The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants celebrate New Year’s Eve; Celebrate the holidays at Hamilton Street Grill; Holiday events at db bistro and [...]

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