Brunch just got proper… The Fat Badger has launched brunch service every Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm. The menu will include the likes of bubble ‘n’ squeak, soft-boiled eggs, porridge and marmalade, and other UK favourites.
The best of the '90s is back… A new champagne and dessert bar has opened in Gastown. Mosquito, located at 32 Water Street, boasts a dessert menu designed by Dominic Fortin, executive pastry chef at Whistler’s Bearfoot Bistro, champagne cocktails, select spirits, and did we mention the dessert? Open Wednesday-Sunday, 5pm-midnight.
Only a few days remain to vote in the annual Chinese Restaurant Awards for your favourite har gow, tea-smoked duck, fine dining, Shanghainese, hot pot, bakery and more.
On Feb. 18, come out for the first-ever Compassion to Action pop-up dinner. Enjoy an evening of food, company and lively conversation about making compassion a passionate and active part of your life. To be held at an undisclosed private location in Kits Point. Reservations by donation, with a suggested amount of $55. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine or beer. (Wine suggestions will be sent out ahead of time.) Net proceeds go to A Loving Spoonful.
In honour of Chinese New Year and The Year of the Sheep, Wild Rice will be offering some feature dishes ($5-$12 each), including lamb turnip cake, roasted-goat curry steam bun, lamb potstickers, and sesame seed balls with mandarin sorbet. Dishes will be available Feb. 19-22. Celebrations also include a performance on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1pm by the Mulan Dancers.
Secret Location is continuing its Dining Journey with a special dinner featuring Chef Angus An of Maenam on Feb. 19. Tickets for this Asian-themed 10-course tasting dinner are $95, including beverages, gratuities and tax.
Faubourg Paris is launching a new crepe-focused brunch at its Park Royal location. Brunch is available every Friday through Sunday, 9:30am-3pm. Sweet and savoury options include salmon and cream cheese; ham, béchamel and gruyere; white chocolate and strawberry; and dark chocolate and banana.
La Pentola is taking a visit to Panzano for its next Famiglia Supper Series on Feb. 22 at 6pm. Inspired by eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, La Pentola is collaborating with Windsor Meats to create a 10+ course meal featuring charcuterie, housemade sausage, slow-cooked lamb leg and stuffed pasta. Tickets $55 per person.
Night at the Aquarium is back on June 18 at 7pm. Come out and support the Aquarium’s conservation, research and education programs while enjoying food and wine from top restaurants and wineries such as Yew Seafood & Bar, Miku, Forage, Boulevard, Araxi, Bonterra Vineyards, Fort Berens, Mission Hill, Taittinger and more.
