Seigo Nakamura loves the rich history of Japanese traditions. But he also thrives on being innovative and modern. All of his passions and a fine eye for style and design come together at (beautiful wave.) Named after his daughter, the Yaletown restaurant opened last week in the former Goldfish space. It is an ambitious undertaking for Nakamura, who was involved in every aspect of the restaurants development he even handpainted the sign on the outdoor patios wall. The menu shows imagination and flair, and maybe youll notice a smokey aroma with many of the seafood dishes. The sushi chefs apply direct fire on the fish to enhance flavours. Signature items include aburi salmon oshi sushi, jidori chicken and foie gras gyoza, chilled king crab and shrimp cha-soba, and a duo of sweet soy-braised short ribs and New York strip. Muralist Hideki Kimuas whimsical and colourful art is painted directly on the walls, another example of how the past is given a modern twist. The restaurant also includes two private rooms: Blue Wave Room which seats 12 and Blue Ocean Room which can seat up to 40. The bar includes an extensive sake list and original cocktails. Nakamuras first Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»restaurant was named after his oldest daughter . Minami was named after his youngest daughter. Nakamura and his wife also have a son. Could this mean another new exciting development on the horizon?
Park Heffelfinger and George Siu have opened their sixth Memphis Blues Barbeque House. Its at 430 Robson betweem Homer and Richards. Classic favourites ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and, of course, catfish are all up for offer.
At , Chef Angus An made a name for himself by incorporating the fresh flavours of each season into traditional Thai dishes, giving them a West Coast flair. Now the East Coast will get a taste of what hes been up to. Hes been recruited as chef consultant for, New Yorks answer to world-class Thai cuisine. A graduate of New Yorks prestigious French Culinary Institute, An trained under some of the worlds culinary greats, such as Jacques Pépin, Alain Sailhac, André Soltner and Normand Laprise. While he will remain hands-on at the Kitsilano restaurant (1938 West 4th), he will also be travelling to New York about eight times a year. He has promoted Mike Tuangkitkun to Chef du Cuisine, and Sean Mcguire to Sous Chef to allow for his New York excursions. Sommelier Kurtis Kolt, WE Vancouvers City Cellar wine columnist, also joins the team as a wine consultant. KittichaiRestaurant.com. Maenam.ca
The water of life will be flowing when Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»mixologist Lauren Mote pours whiskeys and cocktails at a fundraising dinner for . Her partner, chef Jonathan Chovancek of Kale & Nori Culinary Arts, will be creating a seasonal menu to match the flavours of the four premium whiskies being profiled: Ardbeg (Islay), Auchentoshan (Lowlands), Benromach (Speyside), and Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (Highlands). The event takes place July 12 around the communal harvest table in the (1633 Manitoba). Tickets are $90 and are available by calling 604-687-5315 ext. 248. (ArtsClub.com)
Want fresh salad ingredients at your fingertips? On July 2, in Gastown is hosting a workshop on how to create your own edible hanging basket. The $75 fee includes seeds, starting materials for seeds, instructions, a 14 hanging wire basket with a swivel hanger, coir liner, soil and eight heirloom and specialty vegetable, herb and edible flower seedlings. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] or calling 604-568-6718 before June 30.
This summer, Tobias Grignon, the executive chef at will take a page out of Julia Childs most famous book. Hes designed a series of three-course prix fixe menus that follow recipes in Mastering the Art of French Cooking in honour of the 100th anniversary of Childs birth on August 15, 2012. Menus run for two weeks and then change, starting July 3. If you turn to page 315 youll find one of the classic French dishes on offer from July 3 to 15. BistroPastis.com | 2153 W. 4th | 604-731-5020.
in Yaletown (1202 Richards) is celebrating its 12th anniversary on June 30 and July 1 from 11am to 3. The grocery store, with its wide range of organic and international food products, is hosting a by-donation barbecue and featuring many in-store specials.
Heres whats on the speakers menu for the next Food Talks: Wendy Boys, pastry chef and owner of Cocolico;John Skinner - Proprietor, Painted Rock Estate Winery; Adam Chandler, pastry chef and owner of Beta5; Debra Amrein-Boyes, founder of Farm House Natural Cheeses; and Jason Pleym, co-founder of Two Rivers Meats. They will be gathering at the Delta Burnaby Hotel on July 10 as part of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Foodster Richard Wolaks new socializer for foodies. The evening will also feature appetizers by Chef Dan Craig and EBO Restaurant. Tickets are $30 each or $25 each for a group of four. They are available at . The next date in the series is August 14 at the Westin Grand Hotel.
From the BC Clefs dOr: Darchin Restaurant on Pacific Avenue is closed, according to its website.
