SCENE | HEARD
Kaplan’s Deli on Oak Street off West 49th has suddenly closed, with a bailiff’s sign on the front door stating seizure of assets due to unpaid rent.
There’s a petition on Change.org to fight the closure of the Rumpus Room. The kitchsy Main Street eatery says she has to close at the end of the month because the building is being torn down for a four-storey rental building. “This wonderful wonderful place. I’m going to miss you so much!” co-owner Rachel Zottenberg writes on Facebook.
The Chinese Restaurant Awards have announced the winners of the 20 Diners’ Choice categories, including Best Egg Tart, Best Wonton Noodles and Best Hunan Restaurant. See full list of winners at ChineseRestaurantAwards.com.
Join Dining Out for Life on social media and be entered to win $500. Just dine at a participating restaurant on March 25, then post a food pic with the hashtag #DOFL20 to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (@VanDOFL works on all three platforms). Don’t forget to tag @VanDOFL and your restaurant. DiningOutForLife.ca
Vancouver International Wine Festival has announced the theme region for 2015. Australia will be taking centre stage, with the global focus on Syrah. VanWineFest.ca
DRINK | DINE
On March 30, celebrate the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival with an inspired evening at Tojo’s. Enjoy a standing dinner with dishes from top Japanese chefs from Miku, Zen, Seventeen89, Fairmont Pacific Rim, and, of course, Tojo’s. Tickets $150. VCBF.ca
Cuban music virtuoso Gerardo Contino and his ensemble Los Habaneros make a special two-day appearance in Vancouver April 3-4. On April 4, combine dinner with dancing at Provence Marinaside with Contino and his group. Only 80 tickets available at $65 each. GerardoInVancouver.com
The Reef on Main Street is bringing back its popular Caribbean rum nights. On the last Thursday of each month enjoy a free rum tasting at 6pm. For March, Ron Matusalem rum will be on offer. TheReefRestaurant.com/Events
Underground dining is still going strong, now with a new entrant. The Endless Meal offers a different communal-style menu each week at a mystery spot in Gastown. Based on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Next event is March 21. Tickets $51.45. TheEndlessMeal.ca
The French Table on Main has launched its Burgundy beef fondue for $36 per person (minimum two people). The FrenchTable.ca
