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Openings & Closings

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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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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Q4’s “al Centro” Opens in the L’Hermitage Hotel

by Editor 12.14.2010

Last week, central downtown’s newest modern Italian restaurant, al Centro, located in the upscale L’Hermitage Hotel, opened its doors to the public for the first time. Come inside to read more details.

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“Peckinpah” Brings Carolina-Style BBQ to Gastown

by paulkamon 12.14.2010

Meat-eaters rejoice! Gastown restaurateur, Tyson Reimer (Cobre, Deacon’s Corner) and construction-specialist and business partner, Ryan Murfitt (Bao Bei, Calabash, Cobre to name a few) are just a few days away from opening their highly anticipated “Peckinpah” Carolina-style BBQ joint in the heart of Gastown, just a stone’s throw from the Gassy Jack statue at 2 [...]

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Oyster Seafood & Raw Bar

by Editor 11.01.2010

From the press release:
Oyster Seafood and Raw Bar quietly opened its doors last week and downtown Vancouverites are discovering a new pearl in the Vancouver dining scene. A small and charming room, distinctly focused on Ocean Wise seafood, Oyster blends the charm of the 1920’s with the upscale and modern influences of 2010. Housed in [...]

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Commune Cafe Opens on Corner of Seymour and Nelson Street

by Editor 08.20.2010

COMMUNE CAFE is proud to announce its opening at the corner of Nelson & Seymour Street.
Annette Rawlinson and Tina Fineza have joined the consultancy forces for Samei Holdings Inc. to open COMMUNE CAFE, providing Vancouverites with a unique experience in quality casual dining.
Chef Fineza (Flying Tiger, Les Faux Bourgeois, La Taqueria) has developed an [...]

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L’Abattoir Opens in Gastown

by Editor 07.01.2010

Vancouver, BC – On Friday, July 16, 2010 some of Vancouver’s most notable industry members will open the doors to their much-anticipated Gastown restaurant, L’Abattoir. Led by General Manager Paul Grunberg and Chef Lee Cooper, L’Abattoir will offer French influenced West Coast fare paired with innovative imbibing programs from Sommelier Jake Skakun and Head Barman [...]

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Durbach Goes East

by Keith Talent 06.07.2010

Details about Parkside east in the old Pings location on Main are beginning to firm up. First, we can report the space will be called Cafeteria and will not accept reservations, it will be strictly first come first served. Plates will all be under twenty bucks and the menu will be reminiscent of the early [...]

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Sea Monstr Sushi is Coming to ‘Destroy Your Hunger’

by paulkamon 05.29.2010

Mark Brand is at it again. After his first successful business foray into the long-neglected and historic neighborhood of Gastown in 2007 with Boneta on 1 West Cordova, now a well-loved dining fixture of the community, and his popular prohibition-style cocktail bar and Asian small-plates follow-up, The Diamond, further solidifying his noble mission of cultural [...]

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DIX Closes

by paulkamon 05.27.2010

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.

I am a thousand smokey winds that blow.
I am the million suds that overflow.
I am the moonlight
On the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the afternoon rush,
I am the swift uplifting push of hungry delight.
I am the soft stars that shine [...]

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PR Trophy Case Edition

by Editor 05.20.2010

The Glowbal Collection of Restaurants ~ May features; Tinhorn Creek presents: Wine Tasting with a Social Twist; Introducing Beachside Forno in Ambleside; Fraîche Restaurant celebrates gold win for best North Shore Restaurant; Hapa Izakaya is now officially Ocean Wise; Top Table is golden; Maenam honoured at 21st annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards; Chambar recognized at [...]

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Kitsilano Daily Kitchen ~ Now Open

by paulkamon 05.06.2010

Chef Brian Fowke has gone back to basics with his latest restaurant called Kitsilano Daily Kitchen (or just “Daily” for short). Located in the former MonBella space at 1809 West 1st Avenue, the troubled restaurant he futiley tried to save, the new stripped down concept has recently emerged after a short six month stint inside [...]

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