Time to party…The former Nu restaurant space at the bottom of Granville Street overlooking False Creek has been taken over by Culinary Capers as a private event space. The Waterview features a menu developed by executive chef Margaret Chisholm and her award-winning team with an emphasis on local and seasonal products. Chef-inspired cocktails made with local ingredients and housemade bitters will complement the food. The space can accommodate up to 225 guests in 3,250 square feet open interior and exterior space. WaterviewVancouver.com
A new restaurant has opened in the old Glowbal Grill space on Mainland Street in Yaletown. WildTale Coastal Grill comes from the team behind The Flying Pig restaurants and focuses on local “merroir,” aka local seafood. WildTale.ca
Top Table Group has done some shifting of its bar talent. David Wolowidnyk, long-time keeper of the wood at West, has moved over to Cin Cin as bar manager, while Sabrine Dhaliwal will take over operations at West. Dhaliwal has already been helping to run things as Assistant Bar Manager under Wolowidnyk for several years, so the transition should be seamless.
The owner of Dinky Dawgs has opened another restaurant at 3468 West Broadway. Miss Me Yet? focuses on charcuterie and small plates, with some comfort dishes and brunch. MissMeYetVancouver.com
Hard on the heels of Alberta’s Orange Crush, Belgard Kitchen in Railtown has released Sperling Vineyards’ Natural “Orange” Pinot Gris 2014, available on tap for a limited time. The “orange” refers to the skin contact that occurs during fermentation and finishing. BelgardKitchen.com
La Pentola will be hosting a special Famiglia Supper Series on May 31 with guest chef Stuart Lane from Spinasse in Seattle. La Pentola chef de cuisine Travis McCord and chef Lane will collaborate on a 10+ course family style menu of Northern Italian cuisine. Dishes include pan-roasted asparagus with king salmon and salmon roe, lamb ravioli with marinated favas and whipped La Tur; and Barolo-braised beef short rib with roasted morel mushrooms and potato puree. LaPentola.ca
The Irish Heather has introduced Cask Nights every second Thursday through Sunday. Every other week will feature a new cask produced by a leading beer producer with sleeves priced at $6 for 16 oz. The next Cask Night is on May 21. IrishHeather.com
In the fifth annual Wine Campus project from Okanagan Crush Pad, 2014 Sommelier of the Year Mike Bernardo of Vij’s restaurant group has released the Mike B Riesling Cabinett ($24.90). Proceeds benefit The BC Hospitality Foundation. Now available in private wine stores and restaurants. OkanaganCrushPad.com
On Tuesday, June 27, come out for Garagistes North: The Small Guys Wine Festival. The festival celebrates artisan winemaker creating commercially produced small case lot wines (under 2,000 cases). Meet the winemakers, taste the wines and enjoy food from Roaming Dragon food truck. Live music by Chicken Like Birds. Tickets $49 per person. GaragisteNorth.com
The new and improved Denman Beer, Wine & Spirits officially opened this week in its new home on the corner of Comox and Denman. The store was previously located within the Denman Place Mall, and has moved to a streetfront space that is 10 times the size of its predecessor. The store will feature an expanded selection of wine and spirits, as well as what is claims is the West End’s largest selection of craft beers. DenmanWineAndSpirits.com
