From the category archives:

East Side

“Electric Owl” Lands in the American Hotel

by Jacob Galbraith 07.18.2011

The City of Vancouver isn’t short on venues, to be sure, but what it has lacked for ages is a place that pays as much attention to its events as it does the other aspects of its operation. Translation: it’s hard to get a good bite at the same spot you’ll witness a great show, [...]

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Sustainability Alert: Vancouver Tool Library

by paulkamon 04.02.2011

I caught this recent retweet from Vancouver City mayor, Gregor Robertson, of councillor Andrea Reimer’s post about a tool co-op starting up in East Van. Sounds like a great idea!
The Vancouver Tool Library (VTL) is a cooperative tool lending library currently being established in East Vancouver. The VTL will be equipped with a [...]

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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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“Hyde” Opens on Main Street

by paulkamon 02.05.2011

After weeks of late-night construction, the former Zigz Urban Bistro location at 2960 Main Street has finished renovations and re-opened as “Hyde”. The effervescent new owner, Crystal Lowe (a local actress) has lovingly transformed the space into a cozy and playful little restaurant and bar for the neighborhood, a nice fit for this East Side [...]

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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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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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Big Lou’s Butcher Shop

by Editor 12.14.2010

Inspired by old world butcher shops with a focus on sustainable, local and fresh chefs Allan Bosomworth and Karl Gregg (Two Chefs and a Table) are bringing Big Lou’s butcher shop into the Railtown neighborhood. The store will offer all kinds of fresh sausages, local meat, poultry and game. Custom cutting and orders, restaurant meal [...]

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Pastry Training Centre of Vancouver Joins the UD Community

by Editor 11.20.2010

Today, we are happy to welcome the Pastry Training Centre of Vancouver to the Urban Diner community.

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Wine Infused PR

by Editor 11.12.2010

Touring the Americas with Latitude; Enjoy the best of the season at YEW restaurant + bar; Glowbal Collection November features; HSG’s Office Christmas Party in a Box; CinCin Truffle Wine Dinner: Osoyoos Larose; The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe expands lunch & serves up a $21 three-course deal; Investing in gold – Portfolio 2008 Release; [...]

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Latitude Restaurant Wine Bar Joins the UD Community

by Editor 08.18.2010

A warm UD welcome for Latitude Restaurant Wine Bar, the newest member of the Urban Diner community.

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BC Beer Awards Ticket Giveaway!

by paulkamon 05.14.2010

At the BC Beer Awards Tasting, in conjunction with Vancouver Craft Beer Week, guests can sample the Top 11 Beers from the 188 submitted and enjoy them with food from Beerbrats tonight from 7 – 11 pm at the Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street.
I got 2 FREE tickets to tonight’s sold out BC Beer [...]

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