Texas BBQ: Slims BBQ
Vancouver’s latest spot for Texas BBQ is Slims BBQ, open from 12-10pm daily. It is the sister restaurant to Dixie’s BBQ which was originally a sit down place on Hastings, is now a catering and delivery business. Slim’s is located where the old Rumpus Room at 2301 Main Street used to be.
The Co-owners of Dixie’s, Christine Cottrell and Shoel Davidson, teamed up with David Duprey of Vancouver’s Narrow Group, which has a main focus of the bar side with fancy cocktails. This made the three the perfect team.
Ready for some smoke and spice and everything nice? They've even got some veg-centric dishes, too!https://t.co/9AcTebOJET
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Their menu is full of smoked meat. Co-owner, Christine Cottrell grew up in Texas and they food they are serving brings her back to her childhood. They are serving smoked pork ribs, smoked pork butt and hot links but after 5pm, you can get your hands on their tender smoked brisket. And don’t forget about the cocktails. They have their Smokey BBQ Caesar, Vaquero Old Fashioned, Mount Pleasant Lemonade and Bulldogs along with many local craft beers.
New French Bakery: Marché Mon Pitou
Opening last Saturday, Marché Mon Pitou is Vancouver’s latest French cafe on W 7th Avenue. Their menu includes baked goods, caffeinated beverages and brunch food. Mon Pitou is inspired by the French “savoir vivre,” which basically means not counting calories. They are passionate about using the best local ingredients to create a classic french Flare: fresh from the market.
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They are open daily from 8am-8pm.
Korean Fried Chicken:
DonkyChicken is Vancouver’s new spot for authentic Korean Fried Chicken in Mount Pleasant, located at 363 E Broadway.
This chain has been serving Asian chicken since 1986. Most of their restaurants are in South Korea but the Vancouver location is the first to open in Canada.
Donky Chicken will be open daily from 11:30am to 11pm.
Acquafarina
Acquafarina, the cities latest Italian fine dining restaurant has opened it’s doors on West Georgia and Homer downtown Vancouver. The building has beautiful woodwork, one of a kind European antiques, with copper details and soaring ceilings which brings a Sicily golden era vibe.
They originally opened late last year but closed during the holidays. The opening was quiet and so is what is on the menu but everything is made in house. What we do know is they have rotating tasting menus that feature six to seven courses all with wine pairings.
They are bringing an interesting twist into the dining experience. They have a no phone and camera policy. Fabrizio, the owner and the Director of Operations for his restaurants, Oli Bureau, told Dished Vancouver that the reason for this was easy, for the art of dining. Hats are also not permitted in the dining space.
Acquafaria has an executive Sommelier (a dream job), Leagh Barkley put together the wines. There are 8000 bottles with 1500 labels. They also are featuring the largest selection of grappa in Vancouver.
There is a capacity of 200 patrons inside but they are currently in the middle of building an all weather patio which will seat up to 70 people.
Open from Wednesday to Saturday, 5pm to 9pm, Acquafarina has a reservation only policy.
Bombay Kitchen + Bar
Bombay Kitchen + Bar kicked off their second location in South Granville earlier this winter. Their original location is on Commercial Drive.
Bombay is a family of restaurants that serve up an authentic Indian cuisine. You can dine in or you can get take-out. From chicken curry to beautiful Indian desserts to a large bar menus, Bombay has it all.
Bombay is also participating in Dine Out Vancouver.
The newest location is open from 11:30am to 10pm
Hoshi Japanese Cuisine
Hoshi just opted its doors on Beach Ave in English Bay. The restaurant is waterfront located where the former M8 Bistro was.
They are offering a line up of traditional set menu Teishoku options for lunch and a larger list of appetizer sushi and sashimi during dinner. During dinner, Hoshi is also serving up donburi bowls, noodle dishes and hot pot.
Juanita
Juanita is opening later this month on Yew St in Kitsilano. Jane Young, Juanita’s owner is also the owner and chef of North Vancouver’s Lift Breakfast Bakery. While working at a restaurant in Spain, she was nicknamed “Juanita” which is closely translated to Jane in Spanish.
Juanita has a Southern European twist to an all-day dining with breakfast, lunch, dinner and many cocktails. Later in the day, handmade pasta, traditional Spanish small plates and other entries with the influence of Southern France and Portugal.
They have seating inside for 150 and a patio for 12 patrons which they are hoping to expand by the summer.
Maxine’s Cafe & Bar
Maxine’s is the sister restaurant to Homer Street Cafe and Bar in Yaletown and Tableau Bar Bistro, located Coal Harbour. The details have been kept on the down low but Maxine’s will be an all-day dining restaurant on Burrard, downtown. Like the other two restaurants, Maxine’s will most likely be a cozy room with a modern touch and beautiful large windows with lots of natural light.