Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 5

SFUVancouver · #1 Posted **Aug 7, 2011, 7:13 PM**

Earles on Broadway (at Laurel) has permanently closed.

quobobo · #2 Posted **Aug 7, 2011, 7:23 PM**

^ That's a gorgeous building with all the ivy - anyone know what's going in there next?

officedweller · #3 Posted **Aug 7, 2011, 9:28 PM**

There's a sign for a Speakeasy restaurant opening soon (i.e. presumably not redevelopment)

Locked In · #4 Posted **Aug 7, 2011, 9:36 PM**

Speaking of inauthentic Asian, I noticed that the windows of Paul Stirfry Chopstick House (in Level on Nelson) are papered over - I guess it's done. That didn't last long.

officedweller · #5 Posted **Aug 8, 2011, 12:17 AM**

I noticed that too - that was short-lived.

officedweller · #6 Posted **Aug 8, 2011, 8:27 PM**

Looks like "nu" is opening a takeout place next to Japadog on Robson.
Awning is up that says "nu Greek".

SpongeG · #7 Posted **Aug 8, 2011, 8:32 PM**

wok box on davie near denman has closed up too

whatnext · #8 Posted **Aug 10, 2011, 2:20 AM**

Fire at the new Slickity Jim's on Main at 18th. They've had bad luck.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Slickity+goes+smoke+again/5220296/story.html

sacrifice333 · #9 Posted **Aug 24, 2011, 7:28 PM**

Spoke to a person familiar with Meat & Bread. M&B will officially be on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. First time the show has come to Canada.

Filming for M&B will be on Friday & Saturday of this week, and therefore will be closed to the public.

Looks like the weather will hold out, but if it were raining would Guy Fieri still have neck sunglasses on?!

jlousa · #10 Posted **Aug 24, 2011, 8:40 PM**

Wonder if they'll still let the regulars in, seeing how when they film there is always customers there. Of course it's probably all staged.

Cafe Crema should be opening this weekend too just across from M&B, in the old Danny building. It's called Revolver Cafe I believe.

sacrifice333 · #11 Posted **Aug 24, 2011, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

Wonder if they'll still let the regulars in, seeing how when they film there is always customers there. Of course it's probably all staged.

Cafe Crema should be opening this weekend too just across from M&B, in the old Danny building. It's called Revolver Cafe I believe.

"Customers" = invited Friends & Family.

Re: Revolver, as in "Crema" in West Van? If so, talk about two completely opposite locales! WOW!

giallo · #12 Posted **Aug 24, 2011, 11:51 PM**

I went to Vij's a week ago and had a fantastic meal. I never realized that Vij served beef on his menu. Pretty ballsy for an Indian chef.

SpongeG · #13 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 12:12 AM**

why? not all indians are hindus

giallo · #14 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 5:31 AM**

^That's true.
All of my experiences with Indian food has been sans beef though, so I guess that's why I thought it was strange.

Coldrsx · #15 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 5:40 AM**

Many many Indian places serve beef. Beef vindaloo is a staple.

LeftCoaster · #16 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 1:20 PM**

A delicious staple at that.

Vij's is quite good. Aside from all the hype it still manages to be one of my favourite restaurants in the city.

whatnext · #17 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 3:43 PM**

I wonder why Vij is taking forever to get his new restaurant at Cambie & 15th off the ground?

djh · #18 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 6:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

I wonder why Vij is taking forever to get his new restaurant at Cambie & 15th off the ground?

The plans are done, from what I understand. It's going to be a huge project and will cost a lot. When I last talked to him about it, he said it's all down to the bank...

hollywoodnorth · #19 Posted **Aug 25, 2011, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by djh

The plans are done, from what I understand. It's going to be a huge project and will cost a lot. When I last talked to him about it, he said it's all down to the bank...

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2010/03/24/vijs-moving-to-cambie-original-location-to-see-new-concept/

interesting

giallo · #20 Posted **Aug 26, 2011, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

A delicious staple at that.

Vij's is quite good. Aside from all the hype it still manages to be one of my favourite restaurants in the city.

It really is a wonderful place to eat. Aside from the food, the service is also top notch. I love all the little side dishes they give you while you wait.

My new favourite dish: The lemon-ghee marinated and grilled organic chicken breast with roasted garlic and cashews in tangy tomato curry. Unbelievably delicious.