Steel Toad Brewing Co. has announced a new executive chef. Wesley Dennis formerly worked under Rob Feenie at Lumiere and Cactus Club, and most recently was regional chef overseeing West Coast operations for Milestones. He has introduced a new menu, including a kimchi rice bowl, black pepper short ribs and more.steeltoad.ca
Chambar owners Nico and Karri Schuermans have announced the promotion of long-time staffer Tia Kambas to the newly created position of director of operations. Kambas, who began her career as a dishwasher at Chambar in 2004, worked her way through the kitchen ranks to the position of executive chef in 2010. She has also served brief stints at Sooke Harbour House and Market at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. Kambas has helped Chambar become an industry leader in employment standards. chambar.com
Whole Foods is being bought by Amazon, so likely expect a drone delivery option for your groceries soon.
Burdock & Co. is combatting the cold of Juneuary with a new chicken and beer special every night, 5-6pm (including weekends). The famous fried chicken, served over mashed potatoes with dill and pickles, will be available with a can of Good Company Lager for $15. burdockandco.com
Tableau Bar Bistro has launched a new menu, with a focus on classic French dishes like duck breast à l’orange with pommes dauphine, steak frites, bouillabaisse and more. The new happy hour menu now runs daily 2:30-5:30pm and 9:30pm until close. tableaubarbistro.com
Caffè Artigiano has released a new summer menu focusing on chilled drinks, including iced coffees, affogato, iced teas and Italian sodas, as well as a new line of sweet and savoury breakfast and lunch items from chef Dawn Doucette. caffeartigiano.com
On July 1, Ancora will offer their Glacier seafood tower for $150 per person, and will include a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon champagne per couple. The seafood tower and champagne package will be available 2-5pm. The regular dinner menu will be available from 4pm onward on Canada Day. Advance booking required. ancoradining.com
The BC chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier will host their annual Summerdine event on Aug. 16, with all proceeds going to support the chapter’s outreach and scholarship programs. More than 30 different restaurants, wineries, cooking schools and culinary venues across BC will each host a small number of seats for this special event. Participating Lower Mainland locations include Kissa Tanto, Ask for Luigi, Forage, Pacific Yacht Charters, The Pear Tree, Provence Marinaside, and more. All dinners will be paired with BC wines from Bella Wines, Elephant Island, Haywire, Joie Farm, Painted Rock, and Poplar Grove. All dinners priced at $79 per person and include a multi-course meal and wine. lesdames.ca
The Cheese and Meat Festival returns to Vancouver on Sept. 30 at The Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. Taste samples of local charcuterie and cheeses paired with wine, beer and cider. There will also be a pop-up shop and various seminars. cheeseandmeatfestival.com
