SCENE | HEARD
Faubourg is creating a special macaron for Father’s Day made with dark chocolate and stout. The special flavour will be available June 14 and 15 only at all Faubourg locations. Faubourg.com
This Canada Day, Executive Chef Ned Bell of Yew Seafood + Bar will set off on a cross-country bike tour in support of sustainable seafood and healthy rivers, lakes and oceans. Bell will start in St. John’s Newfoundland and pedal between 140 and 200 km each day. A portion of funds raised will go to the Vancouver Aquarium, SeaChoice and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. ChefsForOceans.com
Trattoria Park Royal has now officially opened. GlowbalGroup.com/Trattoria
A new pizzeria is coming to Robson Street by name of Pizza Fabrika. Despite the Russian-sounding name, it’s all about San Marzano tomatoes and thin crusts. Look for opening sometime in June.
Les Amis du Fromage is having another pop-up at their East Vancouver location on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 5pm, this time featuring The Salty Cookie Company and Lemon Square sweets. BuyCheese.com
DRINK | DINE
La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series is back on May 25 with a seafood-themed dinner that includes spot prawns, Pacific octopus, squid ink risotto, albacore tuna, bottarga, Haida Gwaii halibut and more. $55 per person for 10+ courses. LaPentola.ca
On June 3, Wildebeest celebrates Quebecois craft beer with a six-course dinner paired with pours from Le Trou du Diable, Dieu du Ciel and Les Trois Mousquetaires microbreweries. $99 per person. Wildebeest.ca
On June 18, Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength will be hosting a whiskey dinner at Edible Canada. Taste unique and rare single malts along with a five-course menu that include wild spot prawn bisque, Merritt yak rib eye and more. EdibleCanada.com
Tickets are still available for the annual Night at the Aquarium, which this year celebrates the grand re-opening of the Vancouver Aquarium as well as a fundraiser for the aquarium’s ocean conservation programs. More than 20 of the top restaurants in the city will be serving up bites, as well wineries like Taittinger and Mission Hill, among others. NightAtTheAquarium.org
Longtail Kitchen is celebrating spot prawn season by offering two beers and a one-pound bucket of prawns for $30. Poached and served on ice, this seasonal special is available Saturdays only during the season. LongtailKitchen.com
Lily Mae’s in Gastown has collaborated with chef Karl Gregg to create new lunch and dinner menus launching this week. Look for classics like beef bourguignon and tuna niçoise alongside more contemporary dishes like duck confit mac ‘n’ cheese. LilyMaes.ca
