SCENE | HEARD
Big Rock Urban Brewery is opening a microbrewery in Vancouver, with Jody Hammell as brewmaster. The new space on West 4th will include an eatery, tasting room, growler station, and cask parties.
At long last, Los Cuervos is expanding their restaurant into the long-vacant yoga space next door. This means the tiny 25-seat taqueria will double its space. A new drinks list will also be created, but here’s hoping the authentic margaritas stay exactly as is.
Heirloom Vegetarian on South Granville is planning to open up Heirloom Juice Co. at 2861 Granville by Labour Day. The menu at the new space will feature salads, paninis, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies.
DRINK | DINE
Hy’s Steakhouse has updated and expanded their menus for the first time in many years in anticipation of their 60th anniversary next year. Long known for their steaks, tableside Caesar salad, cheese toast, and martinis, the lunch and dinner menus now also include tableside chateaubriand for two and steak Diane, Muscovy duck confit, and various lunch specials.
The Gastown BBQ & Chili Festival is back Aug. 30-31 on the 200-block of Carrall Street between Water and Cordova. Twelve Gastown restaurants will compete in an exciting outdoor cookout featuring barbecued pork ribs, chicken wings, beef brisket, and more. Plus, there will be live music, dancing, food vendors, barbecue and chili samples for sale, and celebrity judging. Partial proceeds to benefit Athletics for Kids, a non-profit that provides financial aid to help children throughout the province participate in organized sports.
New events for Top Drop Vancouver have been announced, including the main event on Sept. 16, which is a grazing-style evening featuring 24 wineries, four craft breweries, and local artisan food purveyors. A special wine dinner at Cinara on Sept. 15 has also been added. The two-day consumer and trade festival celebrates terroir-driven wines from BC and around the world.
Since July 1, chef Ned Bell of Four Seasons Vancouver has been cycling across Canada to raise awareness about sustainable seafood. His journey will conclude in Vancouver on Sept. 12 with a sustainable seafood tasting and welcome-home celebration at the Four Seasons. This final event for Chefs for Oceans will feature multiple chefs, including Robert Clark, Quang Dang, Frank Pabst, and more. Tickets $40.
The ninth annual Well Seasoned BBQ Off the Bypass is back on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10am-4pm, at a new location (#117 – 20353 64 Ave, Langley). This free event includes live music, tasty vendors and lots of barbecue creations to sample. Want to compete? The Great BC Bake-Off is a baking competition open to the public.
