SCENE | HEARD
The popular PappaRoti franchise, which launched in Malaysia in 2003 and has since opened more than 400 locations worldwide, has finally arrived in Canada, opening at 1505 Robson. To celebrate, the store will offer one free treat per guest on April 5, between 10am and noon, and again 5-6pm.
Tickets are now available for the 3rd annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo, May 31 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Proceeds benefit the BC Hospitality Foundation. VanTequilaExpo.com
The owner of locally-made Sugo Sauce has opened Pazzo Chow Italian deli in Chinatown at 620 Quebec, offering the full line of pasta sauces, infused olive oils, and other Italian goods. There will also be eat-in options, including housemade pastas, panini, soups, etc.
Zipang, the popular Main Street sushi restaurant, has moved to a new location at Main and E. 15th and rebranded as Zipang Provisions, this time focusing on dishes such as stone pot beef tendon cheese curry, yuan-yaki chicken, pork kakuni, dried ray fin, and takoyaki, as well as their sushi offerings.
Blacktail Florist has opened at 322 Water. Former House Guest executive chef Jimmy Stewart is co-owner/chef in the new venture. Look for a focus on wild BC edibles, plant-focused but animal protein-friendly, and inventive cocktails.
Exile Bistro has opened at 1220 Bute in the West End. The vegetable-forward menu also sources sustainable local seafood and game, as well as foraged items. Café by day, restaurant by night.
Les Amis du Fromage is hosting a pop-up from Petit Four Pastries (a collaborative between four local bakers) on April 5, noon-5pm, at their East Van location at 843 E. Hastings. Shop for sweets, cheese and other deliciousness at the same time.
The Juice Truck will be opening a bricks and mortar location at 28 W. 5th early next month, with their popular squeezed beverages, as well as tinctures, teas, supplements, and breakfast and lunch items.
DRINK | DINE
Join chef Angus An of Maenam at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks on April 9, to “Thai” One On With Whisky, an interactive dinner pairing Thai food with Scottish whisky, guided by whisky educator J. Wheelock. $120 includes whisky, dinner and $25 gift certificate towards a book of your choice.
The Arts Club Theatre’s 34th annual California Wine Fair returns on April 22-23 with two distinct events. The California Wine Fair Ballroom Tasting at the Vancouver Convention Centre features over 400 wines from 115 wineries. The California Winemakers Dinner takes place at West Restaurant this year. Tickets $89 for tasting, $195 for dinner. ArtsClub.com/Events/California-Wine-Fair
