Dunns Famous opened its first Western Canada location, s specializing in 17-day smoked beef brisket, steamed three hours before serving and hand-sliced to order lean, medium or fat. But theres also all-day breakfasts, big desserts including Montreal-baked cheesecake and, diet alert, six Montreal poutines. The restaurants at 827 Seymour at Robson. DunnsFamousBC.com.
The opening of Chewies Oyster Bar at 2201 Yew (just up from Kits Beach) is getting closer. The new, casual restaurant from Richard Chewie Chew (formerly of Rodneys Oyster Bar) will show off the talents ofTyrell Brandvold, who comes to the project via stints at Cafeteria on Main, the Flying Fish in Seattle, and the award-winning Boucherie in New Orleans. The inaugural service isscheduled for the first week of December.
Ever wonder what to do with all the odd bits of meat and poultry? Jennifer McLagan has written a book called Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal. Shes at Barbara Jos Books to Cooks (1740 W. 2nd) on Nov. 27 to cook up a Sunday meal using some of the recipes. The $105 ticket price includes a signed copy of the book. The next day, Nov. 28, shes joining chef Neil Taylor at Cibo Trattoria (900 Seymour) to add some Italian flare. The $115 ticket includes dinner, wine, gratuities and a signed copy of the book. To reserve your spot go to the events page at BooksToCooks.com.
Chef Jane Cornborough is preparing for the annual Whole Hog dinner at Refuel on Nov. 30. Sit at a communal table and share in platters of nose-to-tail cuts. This years dinner will feature Asian-inspired dishes using unique cuts such as pig snouts, offal and slow-roasted pork. Tickets are $59 and available at refuelwholehog.eventbrite.com. There are three seatings 6, 8:30, 9pm. (1944 W. 4th, 604-288-7905, RefuelRestaurant.com)
Just in time for the premiere of Ronnie Burketts Penny Plain, the fellows behind Richmonds new incarnation of Two Chefs & A Table have taken over the food and beverage responsibilities at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Center (aka The Cultch). They have completed a rapid transformation of the small bar (now called Founders Lounge), where small plates and comfort foods are now being paired with beer, wine and cocktails (1895 Venables,604-251-1363, TheCultch.com).
