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L’Abattoir Opening

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:40:40 +0000

On July 12th I attended the opening of L’Abattoir a new French Westcoast restaurant with a menu that is focused on clean, fresh, and seasonal flavours using traditional preperations. Everything from sauces to pastas, bread, and even fresh cheeses are made in-house by hand.

Barman Shaun Layton

The ‘Slaughterhouse Punch’ created by Barman Shaun Layton was a hit by all those who enjoyed it including me. Tasting bites were passed around from Chef Lee Cooper’s menu.

Serving Smoked Trout

Serving Mini Donuts filled with Lemon Creme

This is a room that is going to create a lot of buzz, the modern design elements fit in so well with historical Gastown, in a modern twist that meets the older neighborhood. Their is a front of house bar and lounge, an elevated dining room and a sun soaked atrium at the rear which is my favourite spot and will soon be my go to location for late night and Sunday Brunch.

L’Abattoir is located at 217 Carrall Street in Gastown.

By: Richard Wolak

Adesso Bistro Opening

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:02:05 +0000

Sean Sylvestre, Jason "Peacho" Pitschke, Letitia Wan, Kenny MacKenzie

On June 2nd I attended the opening of Adesso Bistro a new Italian restaurant specializing in Ligurian cuisine. The location is one of my favourites for a restaurant in the city, it is a wonderful hideaway well situated in the West End in close proximity to Stanley Park.

Mini Blueberry Cakes

I met up with the Chefs Team (shown above) for a little tour of the kitchen and a Behind the Scenes look. In the dining room and on the outside patio, the mood was upbeat as invited guests mingled about drinking Cocktails, Wine, Beer and eating the tasty Appies and desserts.

Adesso Bistro is now open at 1906 Haro Street in the Westend.

By: Richard Wolak

Nimby Burger Opening

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:30 +0000

Milkshakes

Last night was the opening party for Nimby Burger in Kitsilano, a late night party outside on the deck across from Kits beach. This new burger joint is a take out spot that has burgers, fries and milkshakes.

Fries

My favourites were the Cheeseburgers, Chocolate and Vanilla Milkshakes.

Nimby Burger is now open at 2210 Cornwall Avenue in Kitsilano.

By: Richard Wolak

Talay Thai Opening

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:29:03 +0000

Monk Blessing the Restaurant

Yesterday I attended the opening of Talay Thai in the Marpole neighborhood where there was a ceremony with a Monk to bless and open the restaurant. This was a wonderful ceremony which was followed by a delicious lunch featuring many Thai dishes that included Mee Krob, Kaeng Khiew Waan, rice, vegetables and a wonderful Taro dessert.

Wannapan Gibson

Thai Dishes

Talay Thai is now open and is located at 8369 Granville Street.

By: Richard Wolak

Glowbal Opening

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:02:26 +0000

Last night was the re-opening party for Glowbal in Yaletown, now known as a Steakouse specializing in Steaks and Satay.

Making the Cocktails

Ahi Tuna

Beef Shortribs

Grilled Lamb Chops

The mood was festive as invited guests mingled about drinking Martini’s, Champagne Cocktails, Wine, Beer and eating the tasty Appies and desserts.

Beignets

My favourite desserts were the Beignets and their Chocolate Bread Pudding Squares that seemed to disappear so fast.

Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay is now open at 1079 Mainland Street in Yaletown.

By: Richard Wolak