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Kitsilano

A Visit to Novo Pizzeria and Wine Bar

by paulkamon 10.20.2011

My first visit to Novo Pizzeria and Wine Bar in the former Incendio space beside Fifth Avenue Cinemas in Kits, was back in early August while it was still coming together after a complete tear-down to the studs, followed by an extensive renovation to accommodate the separate venting stack for the new wood burning oven. [...]

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NOVO Pizzeria and Wine Bar to Open on Burrard

by paulkamon 08.04.2011

Maybe Keith Talent’s incessant whining (here and here) about the lack of good authentic Italian pizza in Vancouver is finally producing some tangible results. In the last few months alone, Nicli Antica Pizzeria opened up in Gastown, Verace Pizzeria Napoletana in Crosstown, and soon Novo Pizzeria and Wine Bar will open in Kitsilano [...]

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The Oakwood Canadian Bistro Joins the UD Community

by Editor 07.28.2011

A warm welcome to The Oakwood Canadian Bistro in Kitsilano, the newest member of the Urban Diner community.

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DB Bistro and Lumière Closing Their Doors

by paulkamon 02.27.2011

DB Bistro Moderne and Lumière will be closing their doors permanently on March 13th of this year. The two historic upscale Kitsilano restaurants, currently owned via partnership by both David & Manjy Sidoo and international superstar chef, Daniel Boulud, was the final evolution of an epic restaurant saga that started with Vancouver’s own ‘Iron Chef’ [...]

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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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MIX the Bakery is Looking for a Driver

by Editor 12.16.2010

Job details inside.

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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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db Bistro Moderne Seeking Maitre’d / Assistant Restaurant Manager

by Editor 10.21.2010

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Kitsilano Daily Kitchen Joins the UD Community

by Editor 07.10.2010

Today, we are excited to welcome Kitsilano Daily Kitchen to the Urban Diner community. Thanks for your support!

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Mixed Plates Vol. 2 ~ Pad Thai

by paulkamon 07.09.2010

Pad Thai. One of Thailand’s national dishes, originally popularized in the 1930’s by the Thai government in an effort to reduce rice consumption amongst its people to help preserve the country’s export market during a recession, is just wicked good comfort food.

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