SCENE | HEARD
Artisan Tea Bar has opened at Fraser and 27th, featuring cold-brewed iced teas, tea lattes and smoothies. ArtisanTeaBar.com
Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver is opening Joy Road Vineyard Kitchen in partnership with acclaimed local caterer, Joy Road Catering. It will be housed in an eco-friendly shipping container and is scheduled to open June 13. BlackHillsWinery.com | JoyRoadCatering.com
Farmer’s Apprentice led the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards last week, winning for best casual restaurant and restaurant of the year, while best upscale restaurant went to Hawksworth. Chef of the year went to Pino Posteraro of Cioppino’s and pastry chef of the year was Thomas Haas. Jay Jones was finally recognized for his brilliant mixlogy, winning bartender of the year, while Richard Jaffray, owner of Cactus Club Restaurants, was honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
The competing chefs for the 2014 Gold Medal Plates have been announced and include Darren Brown of Fairmont Pacific Rim, Kristian Eligh of Hawksworth and Wesley Young of Wildebeest, among others. GoldMedalPlates.com
Fancy a quick trip to Paris? Beaucoup Bakery’s Jackie Kai Ellis has launched The Paris Tours, featuring local tours of Parisian patisseries and chocolatiers. TheParisTours.com
DRINK | DINE
Calabash Bistro is launching a new Caribbean-themed brunch menu on May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day. Indulge in eggs benny on Johnny cakes and cocktails like the Mango Glory Mimosa. CalabashBistro.comhttp://CalabashBistro.com
The District Brasserie in Lonsdale is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch featuring multiple eggs benny versions, a crab cake bowl, buttermilk waffles and more. TheDistrictSocial.com
Faubourg Paris is offering their High Tea for Mother’s Day at Kerrisdale and Park Royal locations. Enjoy handmade sweets and savouries for $28.55 per person. Faubourg.com
Nicli Antica Pizzeria is offering all mothers a complimentary Prosecco cocktail on Mother’s Day and is accepting lunch reservations for lunch only. NicliPizzeria.ca
Cibo Trattoria is offering both an a la carte brunch, as well as a $59 per person ($89 including wine pairings) four-course dinner tasting menu on Mother’s Day. Look for seared Digby Bay scallops, crab linguini and veal scallopini for dinner, with smoked sablefish and pancakes, poached eggs with prosciutto and brioche French toast for brunch. CiboTrattoria.ca
