SCENE | HEARD
After being closed for a month of renovations, The District Brasserie in Lonsdale is once again open, with a new look and feel reminiscent of Brussels. Look for reclaimed lumber and tiled-accent walls, as well as the same comfort-driven menu. EatAtDistrict.com/DistrictBrasserie
The results of the critics’ and bloggers’ choice awards for the Chinese Restaurant Awards have been announced, with some standout newcomers such as chef Tony (best squab and best pork-shrimp dumplings), as well as Bubble Waffle Café for their original flavour egg waffles. ChineseRestaurantAwards.com
If you think Got Craft? is strictly for crochet fiends, think again. The 17th annual show features local, edible products such as hand-churned gourmet butter, preserves, baked goods, teas, local smoked salts, and more. May 2-3 at the Maritime Labour Centre. GotCraft.com
Mamie Taylor’s is launching its new back bar this week. The 16-seat space at the back of the restaurant will be open Friday and Saturday, and feature its own dedicated bartender and revolving drinks list.
Long Table Distillery has won a gold medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Cucumber Gin, as well as silver medals for each of its London Dry Gin, Texada Vodka, and Långbord Akvavit. The competition is one of the largest and most influential in North America. LongTableDistillery.com
DRINK | DINE
The Parker has launched its new spring menu with fresh features like the watermelon, jade and icicle radish salad nestled in Kalamata olive soil and grilled asparagus with spring garlic, mustard emulsion, and perfect poached egg. New cocktails include Eternal Sunshine with vodka, fresh sorrel and aloe juice and The Laura Palmer, made with pisco, red wine, cinnamon and cayenne. TheParkerVancouver.com
Joe Fortes is celebrating Administrative Professionals Week with a two-for-one lunch special April 20-24. Purchase one entrée and receive another entrée of equal or lesser value for free. Business card must be presented in order to receive the promotion. JoeFortes.ca
Attention Canucks fans…Mamie Taylor’s is offering a game night special (on both home- and away- game nights) of its special house burger and a Red Truck Ale for $16 (regular price for just the burger). Mamie’s burger is topped with melted Gouda, housemade bacconaise dressing, arugula, oven-dried tomatoes and a dill pickle, and is served with skinny fries. MamieTaylors.ca
Chewies Oyster Bar will be holding the first-annual Oyster Shucking Competition in support of Bikers for Autism on May 24. Sixteen of the best shuckers in the city will compete for $1,000 in cash prizes, as well as a round-trip flight to anywhere in North America. Pre-sale tickets are $20. BikersForAutism.com
On Sunday, May 10, Boulevard Kitchen Oyster Bar will be offering a special three-course Mother’s Day brunch and dinner service. Brunch menu ($59) include Nutella-stuffed French toast, asparagus salad with burrata, Korean fried chicken rice bowl, and eggs Florentine. The dinner menu ($65) includes Wagyu beef carpaccio, spring vegetable risotto, slow braised lamb, arctic char and roasted porchetta. Both brunch and dinner services also include dessert. All mothers will also receive an edible handcrafted chocolate flower. BoulevardVancouver.ca
