Supermarine, the latest joint venture from Wildebeest and Bufala owners Josh Pape and James Iranzad, is now officially open for dinner and cocktails Monday to Saturday, 5:30pm to 2am, with weekend brunch coming soon. Supermarine.ca
Central City Brewers and Distillers is opening Red Racer Restaurant on Beatty Street, with the grand opening on Friday, July 24. The new restaurant will feature slow-smoked classic barbecue dishes, as well as 40 local craft beers on tap, including 14 of Central City’s own Red Racer and limited release beers. CentralCityBrewing.com
The Birds and The Beets has opened in the old Sea Monstr Sushi spot in Gastown. The new counter-service café has a simple menu of breakfast and lunch items that feature local producers, as well as craft beers and cider. BirdsAndBeets.ca
The Acorn on Main Street is now open for weekend brunch. The popular vegetarian restaurant is offering up dishes like Southern-fried artichokes and waffles with bourbon maple syrup, fried-poached egg with smoked pepperade, corn bread and sautéed dandelion greens, as well as a new list of signature morning cocktails. TheAcornRestaurant.ca
Beach Bay Café and Patio is now open for weekday lunch service. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant will also offer a three-course lunch for $32 per person. BeachBayCafe.com
The Oakwood has launched a new summer menu and cocktail program, including items like seared Albacore tuna with watermelon “tartare”, wild salmon with smoked oyster cream, 48-hour lamb shoulder with buratta, and foie gras mousse with candied pistachios and apple crumb. TheOakwood.ca
In celebration of the upcoming Pride weekend, ChocoloTas has created special heart-shaped white chocolates adorned with the Pride flag, as well as squares with both the Pride flag and the maple leaf. $1.57 each at both the Granville Island and Abbotsford locations.
The next Greasy Spoon Diner series in support of A Better Life Foundation will feature chefs Angus An of Maenam and Joel Watanabe of Bao Bei for an epic collaboration on Aug. 25. Tickets are $95 per person for the multi-course dinner with wine beverage pairings. GreasySpoonDiner.com
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Liberty Wine Merchants is hosting Best of Craft BC in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Taste craft beers, cider, mead and spirits from all over BC, along with food from Commercial Drive purveyors. Tickets $24.99. LibertyWineMerchants.com
