Where to Eat in Vancouver: The Parlour Restaurant and Lounge Opens in Yaletown
We at Vancouver Food Tour are always on the lookout for great new Vancouver restaurants. We were excited to visit a new contender in the culinary scene, The Parlour Restaurant and Lounge. On January 29, we ventured to bustling Yaletown to check out the stylishly-eclectic lounge, located at 1011 Hamilton Street. Simply put, the The Parlour has created a beautiful space. The wall behind the bar is adorned with wooden crates that are filled with vintage items including old Playboys, vases and...
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Vancouver: The Portside Pub Opens in Gastown
On January 27, Vancouver’s trendy Gastown welcomed its newest pub and live music venue – The Portside Pub, located at 7 Alexander Street. (It was formerly the Post Modern club). Local entrepreneur Mark Brand designed his latest undertaking with the traditional east coast pub culture as his inspiration. Named after a park that is only a few short blocks away, the narrow three level space has a beautiful old-time nautical charm. It is decorated with sandblasted walls, exposed...
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Vancouver: The Wine Bar TWB Opens in Yaletown
On the evening of January 16, Vancouver Food Tour had the pleasure of attending the official opening party for Vancouver’s newest wine bar, TWB – The Wine Bar. (1167 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC). Located on the beautiful waterfront in Yaletown, and like its sister restaurant Provence, TWB does not disappoint with an excellent wine selection, delicious food options, and a comfortable atmosphere. Chefs and owners Jean-Francis and Alessandra Quaglia, and sommelier Rachelle...
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Vancouver: White Spot Charity Lunch
As Christmas is right around the corner, many of us are busy scrambling around. Why not take a breather on Christmas day and enjoy an easy lunch at White Spot while supporting two local charities. For over ten years, the Richmond Centre and Kingsway White Spot restaurants have celebrated the season of giving by donating their proceeds to charities. On December 25th, management and staff from both White Spot locations will generously donate their time, tips and net proceeds to the Richmond...
Read MoreWhere to Eat in Vancouver: Save On Meats Launches Meal Token Program
On November 27, Vancouver Food Tour hopped over to one of our favourite neighbourhoods, Gastown. Instead of hosting a tour, we visited Vancouver’s iconic Save On Meats for a pre-holiday party, Bash at the Butcher. We were welcomed warmly by shots of Jameson whiskey, appetizers, and Road 13 Vineyards wine. The event celebrated 2 events: The airing of CBC’s “The Big Decision” that featured Save On Meats The launch of their newest community program, Save on Meats Meal...
Read MoreWhere to eat in Vancouver: “The Original” Szechuan Chonqing Seafood Restaurant – Ocean Wise’s First Chinese Restaurant Partner in Canada
Vancouver is well known for its abundant offering of quality, authentic Chinese food. Our fresh, local seafood selection is equally famous. Combine the two and there’s no surprise why this city is such a phenomenal culinary destination. Seafood is delicious, alright, but it’s also important to protect our oceans by making smart seafood choices. “The Original” Szechuan Chongqing Seafood Restaurant on Broadway is on board with the efforts. They are officially Ocean...
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