Roaming Dragon Tasting

April 17th, 2012 admin

Jory Simkin –co-owner (R) & Kristine Hancock – friend (L)

Roaming Dragon held a menu tasting party last week where they showcased 13 new dishes on their Street Food and catering menus to a packed house at District 319. There were stations set up around the room serving up everything from Ceviche to Tacos, as well as servers passing around all the other dishes.

Ceviche station

Guests were treated to Lychee Infused Vodka Cocktails as well as a Mocktails version which I enjoyed. There was also wine and beer to round out the thirst quenchers. Over at the Ceviche station people were sampling and sampling.

Serving Indonesian Beef Rendang Poutine

I sampled most of the dishes including the fave of the night the Indonesian Beef Rendang Poutine which happens to also be in my Poutine Challenge.

Malaysian Spicy “Debil” Chicken Taco

My other favourites included the Malaysian Spicy “Debil” Chicken Taco, Korean Short Rib Taco, Roaming Dragon “Chop” Salad and the Thai Dragon Burger.

Roaming Dragon

@DragonTruck

Tel: 604-639-3335

www.RoamingDragon.com

By: Richard Wolak

GURKHA HIMALYAN KITCHEN

April 16th, 2012 admin

Chef/Owner Shiva Marahatta

1141 Davie Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-565-7965

Web: http://gurkha.ca/

Twitter: @GURKHAca

Advice: Take a friend or two to share and try more dishes. Patio in the rear.

I have always had a curiousity about Nepalese cuisine, I was happy to discover Gurkha recently opening upstairs in the house that sits above Davie street. The interior is decorated with carvings from Nepal and the bar looks like a bamboo hut. As you enter you are greeted by gracious servers or Chef Shiva himself welcoming you to their house. Gorkha is a district of Nepal and where the term Gurkha came from, here you will have an authentic Nepali meal.

Potato Salad

Gurkha Platter

Taas

My friend Alvin joined me to share some of the Nepali dishes, he is vegetarian so I then shared some of his experiencing the best of both worlds, meat and vegetarian. We each started with the Potato Salad with crispy puffed rice and then I had the Gurkha Platter – Soybean salad, Kathmandu Sekuwa, (chicken & lamb) followed by the delicious Taas: Special Nepali snack prepared with grilled lean chicken/lamb meat and served with puffed rice, cucumber, pickle and spicy sauce.

Momos

Paalungo

I then enjoyed the Momos a Tibetan dish of steamed dumplings filled with diced chicken while Alvin had the delicious Nepali Paalungo – fresh spinach leaves sautéed in seeds (cumin, mustard and fenugreek), dry red chilli and fresh garlic cloves.

Gorkhali Khasi

Jhaaneko Daal

On to the entrees that were all priced between $10-$12 each, I had the delicious Gorkhali Khasi – goat in a Nepali curry while Alvin had the Jhaaneko Daal lentils soaked and cooked with Nepali spices and tempered with onion, cumin seeds and garlic.

Mango Lassi

Dudhbari

Chai Creme Brûlée

We both then had a refreshing Mango Lassi followed by a couple of traditional desserts to finish a wonderful meal. My favourite of the two was the Dudhbari followed by the Chai Creme Brûlée.

Review By: Richard Wolak

Photo Credit: Alvin Grado

HARVEST COMMUNITY FOODS

April 16th, 2012 admin

243 Union Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-682-8851

Web: http://www.harvestunion.ca

Twitter: @harvestunion

Advice: 11am-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm Weekends.

It’s a market and eatery that aspires to serving the community with all that is local on the edge of Chinatown and Strathcona. Beginning as ‘this space’ which has evolved through feedback from the local community resulting in the establishment of this grocery/eatery. On the market side they sell dairy and packaged goods such as Beta 5 chocolates, Golden Ears Cheesecrafters cheese, and other gourmand items. On the eatery side they have an ever changing line-up of sandwiches along with chicken steam buns, in the evening they offer a daily ‘braise’.

Chicken & Avocado Sandwich

I had the Chicken & Avocado Sandwich ($8) filled with hot chicken breast and avocado. You will also find a daily soup, and salad offering along with cookies, chocolates and more! They also offer a brunch menu on weekends, you’ll see much more as this space constantly evolves.

Review By: Richard Wolak

Brunch with Riaz Meghji at Au Petit Chavignol

April 15th, 2012 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience, one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for brunch. Each of the places I visit is unique for what is offered along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places and, at the same time, I will be joined by a notable personality who may be a Film Producer or Director, Musician, Arts Festival Director, Actor or other well-known individual for Brunch at restaurants in and around Vancouver.

For my twentyfirst brunch in this series, I was joined by TV Host Riaz Meghji at Au Petit Chavignol in Vancouver talking about Television, Life and more!

Riaz Meghji

Growing up in North Delta, Riaz graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Finance. But entertaining an audience has always been his great passion so Riaz quickly made a decision to pursue his career in the entertainment industry. Riaz worked in radio at Z953FM before making the shift into television working for MTV Canada. He joined CTV News as a weathercaster on their evening news and before moving to Ontario to anchor an entertainment show on SUN TV. Eventually, he joined the Citytv family in 2008 as co-host on Breakfast Television in Vancouver.

You have a degree in Finance from  Simon Fraser University, how did you go from Finance in to radio?

Years ago I was at a Burger King in Montreal, there to do a conference just as I was finishing school. Someone what I was doing and suggested that I think of entertainment as a career instead of finance. I thought about it and then started entering contest, one of the contests was for Z95.3 FM where I created a sticker spotter video. MTV Canada was the next one – I ended up getting a screen test to host the show, in the end because of my passion they asked me to become an intern on the show. After taking the Magazine Publishing course at Simon Fraser University,  I then decided to create a 16 page magazine as a stunt and my entry got me the part. Soon after I was working Mon-Fri as an MTV host and weekends as a weather caster on CTV.

What got you working in TV?

The visual medium, presentation aspect. MTV was my first foray into tv, then Sun tv in Toronto followed.

Tell me who some of your most notable guests that you have interviewed for Breakfast Television?

1)    John Gray – talking about love and relationships

2)    Sam Mantica –11 year old who had cancer –I met her at her prom and then she came on the show and it was so powerful.

3)    Going into the Canucks locker-room and talking to Burrows and the guys.

4)    Alex Burrow on the show

5)    Michael Caine on a satellite interview from London

What are some of your craziest experiences you have had on your tv shows?

1)    Being on the Oscars red carpet recently in Los Angeles – it was totally nuts and quite the experience

2)    Olympic Shows we did at Robson Square with Dawn Chubai

3)    In Boston for the Stanley Cup Playoffs – I pitched 3 trolly bus companies to give me a trolly bus for 2 hours in exchange for promoting them on air, 2 turned me down and 1 said yes. We then invite all the Vancouver Canucks fans who were in Boston to come ride the trolley and to cheer the canucks on and we broadcasted this.

Do you come from an entertainment family?

Not at all, my dad is an entrepreneur and my mom was an accountant. My brother Zain is in the entertainment industry now.

Where was your most recent trip?

Oscars in LA covering it for Breakfast Television nationally.

What is your favourite food?

  • Burgers
  • Quinoa

What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver?

Joe Fortes

Tomato Soup

French Onion Soup

Cheese Burger

Market Fritata

Riaz had a cup of Tomato Soup ($4) and a Cheese Burger ($12) ) Ground AAA beef chuck from Cioffi’s, toasted Kaiser bun, secret sauce, pickle, frites. Richard had the French Onion Soup ($9.50) and the Market Fritata ($12) with seasoned wedge potatoes.

What do you do in your off time?

  • Cross-fit
  • Yoga
  • Writing a book
  • Vancouver ball hockey league
  • Teaming up with charitable organizations

Recently you travelled with your family to East Africa, do you have any highlights of that trip that you would like to share with our readers?

1)    I called Craig Kilber (Free the Children) – he opened up a camp just for my family and I to see how people lived there (the nabogani cottages).

2)    On the final night –they prepared a traditional feast for us with a song and dance in Swahili.

3)    I fed a giraffe a seed from my mouth that was an experience.

Do you read off a script when on Breakfast Television?

No I use notes to form questions and I just go with it, the art of free style.

Who inspires you?

Kevin Macdonald (my life coach)

What’s next for you or what’s on the horizon?

The 3:45am wake-up call

The book

 

Style: A La Carte

Attire: Casual

Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 3pm

Au Petit Chavignol

843 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Menu: http://www.aupetitchavignol.com/Menus/Brunch%20menu.html

For Reservations call 604-255-4218

Stay tuned to my next guest Interview along with the next Brunch in and around Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

Projecting Change Film Festival April 17-22

April 13th, 2012 admin

The Projecting Change Film Festival takes place April 17-22 at in Vancouver. Showcasing a variety of films that promote green and sustainable living. A couple of films that are food related include “In Organic We Trust” and “Dive” both taking place on Wednesday April 18th.

In Organic We Trust

Wednesday April 18 at 7pm

http://projectingchange.ca/schedule/in-organic-we-trust/

Speakers include: Tara McDonald, Executive Director, Vancouver Farmers Markets, Peter Ladner, Seann J Dory and Preet Marwaha of Organic Lives.

Dive

Wednesday April 18th at 9pm

http://projectingchange.ca/schedule/dive/

Speakers include:

Surindra Sugrim Community Relations Coordinator – Quest Food Exchange

Pardeep Krod Food Donations and Agency partnership manager – Quest Food Exchange

Christie Ruivo Purchasing Manager – SPUD (Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery)

Will Valey Center for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farms

Amy Robertson Healthy Living advocate, Food Speaker, Farmer’s Market board member, formerly of Happy Planet, wife of Mayor Gregor Robertson

Erin Nichols Shared Harvest Manager – Farm Folk City Folk

Complete Schedule here.

  • Six days of 20+ films
  • 30+ speakers from around the globe
  • 2 Gala evenings
  • 2 Youth Days
  • 50+ volunteers
  • 3500+ attendees
  • Special events and activities
  • Family screening & interactive workshops on Sunday
Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets here
Location: Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Simon Fraser University
149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

VancouverFoodster.com is proud to support these films and this film festival.

Vancouver Craft Beer Week May 18-26

April 13th, 2012 admin

Vancouver Craft Beer Week is taking place May 18-26 at many restaurants, pubs and other locals all over the city.  They are offering 9 Headliner events, 6 Opening Acts, 36 Neighbourhood Gigs, and 12+ week-long specials dedicated to all things craft beer.

Ticket sales and full details for all their rockstar worthy gatherings can be found in the Events and Specials pages. Make sure to check out their 60+ participating Breweries.

Some of the noteworthy experiences include:

Saturday May 19 at 7pm

Opening Act: Island to Island Beer Pairing Dinner

Edible BC

$75

Tickets Here

Sunday May 20 at 7pm

Neighbourhood Gig + Kits: R&B Six Course Culinary Adventure

Kitsilano Daily Kitchen

$65

Tickets Here

Sunday May 20 at 6pm

Neighbourhood Gig + Steveston: Odin Brewing Brewmaster’s Dinner

Hogshack

$35

Reservations required, please call 604 272 7264

Monday May 21 at 6pm

Headliner: Biercraft Belgian Showcase

Biercraft

$75

Tickets Here

Tuesday May 22 at 6pm

Headliner: Clough Club Presents 1st Annual Battle of the Bartender Beer Cocktail Competition

Clough Club

$60

Tickets Here

Tuesday May 22 at 7pm

Opening Act: Deschutes Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner

Biercraft Cambie

$60

Tickets Here

Tuesday May 22 at 6:30pm

Neighbourhood Gig + Gastown: Driftwood Brewing Brewmaster’s Dinner

Pourhouse

$55

Call 604 568 7022 for reservations.

Wednesday May 23 at 7:30pm

Headliner: Cicerone vs Sommelier

Irish Heather Long Table

$100

Tickets Here 

Wednesday May 23 at 6pm

Opening Act: Howe Sound Rock Show

Vancouver Urban Winery

$25

Tickets Here

Wednesday May 23 at 6pm

Neighbourhood Gig + Kits: Dockside Cask & BBQ Party

Dockside

$20

For tickets please visit Dockside Restaurant or purchase over the phone at 604 685 7070.

Thursday May 24 at 5pm

Neighbourhood Gig + Downtown: Beer Meets Meat at Dunn’s Famous

Dunn’s Famous

$9.99

No reservations required, just show up and enjoy!

For the complete schedule of events view here.

By: Richard Wolak

Patio Shines at Reflections

April 13th, 2012 admin

Last night I was invited to the re-opening of one of the nicest and secluded patios in the city, Reflections in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Reflections is an elegant alfresco rooftop bar and lounge, located on the hotel’s fourth floor and surrounded by the storied walls of the 85 year-old historic building. With locally-sourced menu ingredients, classically-inspired cocktails, sleek teak furniture and a striking peek-through of the Vancouver skyline.

Scallop Ceviche

Striped Shrimp Terrine

Smoked Sablefish & Salmon Croquetas

Guests mingled over Champagne cocktails, wine and beer while eating some delicious canapés, I loved the Short Rib Beef Mini’s, Striped Shrimp Terrine, Smoked Sablefish & Salmon Croquetas and Scallop Ceviche.

On one side, six exclusive cabanas face a roaring stone fire pit, complete with plush cushions and warming heaters for cooler nights; on the other, oversized teak couches and polished tables are flanked by a gleaming chrome cocktail bar and grill, home to an exceptional team of bartenders and talented cooks.

Reflections is open daily from noon til late. For reservations please telephone 604.673.7043 and for menus and more information visit www.rosewoodhotelgeorgia.com

By: Richard Wolak

Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge

April 10th, 2012 admin

Welcome to the 1st ever Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge. I have invited restaurants from all over the city to enter their poutine into this challenge, some restaurants have their poutine on their menus and others have created a special poutine just for this challenge. Each restaurant will be featuring their poutine from April 11-30th, if you don’t see it on the menu just ask the Manager or Chef and they will make it for you.

Voting criteria -  some things to help you judge your favourite poutine’s – keep these things in mind: originality, creativity, uniqueness, traditional, non-traditional, price, value and most importantly taste.

Get some friends together and make a night of it, visit 4 restaurants or more to share and taste the different poutines or go solo or with a friend – just remember to Bookmark this page then come back to VOTE for your favourites between April 30-May 6th.

Watch –> Richard Wolak interviewed on CBC News “Poutine Challenge”

Here are the 29 Poutine dishes in this challenge, listed in no particular order other than when they were received by us.

Preston’s

Preston’s - Pulled Pork Poutine

Preston’s Pulled Pork Poutine

Cost: $12

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 1177 West Pender Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @dineprestons

Web:  www.dineprestons.com

Anatoli Souvlaki

Anatoli Souvlaki - Greek Poutine

Greek Poutine

Created by Chef Niki Charolobos

Description: Home cut french fries topped with zesty tomato sauce, Greek meatballs stuffed with mint and cumin topped with saganki/mozerella cheese

Cost: $13

On the regular menu: No

Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes

Location: 5 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

Twitter: @AnatoliSouvlaki

Web: http://www.anatolisouvlaki.com/

Au Petit Chavignol

Au Petit Chavignol - Poutine

Poutine

Created by Joe Chaput & Original opening Chef Brad Miller of the Red Wagon. Now carried forth by Chef Jenny Shearman.

Description: Pommes frites, Québec cheese curds, peppercorn gravy (chicken stock based)

Cost $10.00

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 843 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver

604-255-4218

Twitter: @petitchavignol

Web: http://www.aupetitchavignol.com/

 

Memphis Blues

Memphis Blues - BBQ Poutine

BBQ Poutine

Created by Chefs George Siu and Park Heffelfinger

Cost: $10.50

Description: this dish features Memphis Fries w/ the all-purpose rub, slow-cooked pulled pork, mozzarella cheese, and topped with their signature Memphis Blues All-Purpose Barbeque Sauce.

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

1342 Commercial Drive, Vancouver; 1465 West Broadway Ave, Vancouver; 50-2443-161A St. (Granview Corners Mall), Surrey

302-18690 Fraser Highway (Langley/Surrey border in Hillcrest Village) Surrey

Twitter: @MemphisBBQHQ

Web: www.memphisbluesbbq.com

 

Hidden Tasting Bar

Hidden Tasting Bar - Butter Poached Lobster Poutine

Butter Poached Lobster Poutine

Created by Head Chef Matthew Richmond

Cost: $16

Description: This buttery rich take on the Montreal classic starts with twice-cooked potatoes; an herb oil bath followed by a flash fry balances soft insides with a crispy exterior. Atlantic lobster is butter poached to the perfect tenderness before it is paired with Montreal cheese curds and topped with a steaming tarragon béarnaise. The richness of the dish is perfectly balanced with a crisp shaved fennel salad with oranges, cherry tomatoes and refreshing orange tarragon vinaigrette.

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

433 Robson Street in The Westin Grand

Tel: 604.647.2521 –

Twitter: @HiddenVancouver

Web: www.hiddenvancouver.ca

Bob Likes Thai Food

Bob Likes Thai Food - Thai Poutine

Thai Poutine

Created by Chef Tai Keattivanichvily

Cost: $10

Description:-Taro root. Deep flied, thin sliced.(Vegetarian)

Ingredients: Deep fried tofu, Lime leaf, Chili, Lemongrass, Green curry sauce

On the Regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes

Location: 3755 Main Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @BobLikeThaiFood

Web: http://www.boblikesthaifood.com/

Red Card

Red Card - Poutine

Red card poutine

Created by Chef Kaede Elliot Hirooka and Perry North

Description: This is basically mulligatawny(no apple),  the curry spice level is quite mild and it balances well with a higher starch (sugar) potato. Curry powder, Fennel seed, Cardamom seed, Cinnamon, Coriander seed, Cilantro, Butter, Flour, Corn starch, Cumin, Carrots, Onion, Celery, Chicken thigh, Chicken stock, cayenne, Milk, Lime, Tomato sauce (anchovy onion garlic basil san marzano tomato), Garnish fresh cilantro, chili yogurt ( sambel, mint, citrus yoghurt s/p), Potato Kennebec, Mozzarella

Cost: $ 12

On the Regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: Yes

Location: 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @RedCard_

Web: http://www.redcardsportsbar.ca/index.php

Roaming Dragon

Indonesian Beef Rendang Poutine

Indonesian Beef Rendang Poutine

Created by Chef Tina Fineza

Cost: $8

Description: Fresh-cut Kennebec fries topped with cheese curds and 100% Heritage Angus Beef braised in lemongrass, galangga, red chili and coconut cream.

On the Regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

LOCATION: BURRARD & ROBSON (Weekdays 11:30-2:30, Weekend: Time/Location Will Vary, Catering)

Twitter: @DragonTruck

Web: www.RoamingDragon.com

The Charlatan

The Charlattan - The Poutine Grilled Cheese

The Poutine Grilled Cheese

Created by Chef Jeff Wilmott who is on twitter @CheffreyBacon

Cost: $10.95

Description: made with Parmesan crusted sourdough, hand cut Kennebec fries, cheese curds and horseradish gravy. and was created by Head Chef Jeff Wilmott. (Vegetarian)

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 1447 Commercial Drive in Vancouver

Twitter: @CharlatanVan

Web:http://thecharlatanrestaurant.com/

Coast Restaurant 

Coast Restaurant - Dungeness Crab Poutine

Dungeness Crab Poutine

Created by Chef Pedro Gonzalez - on twitter @PGonzalez77

Description: smoked bacon, shallots, white wine, heavy cream, béchamel, lemon juice, chives, Dungeness crab, cheese curds, sunny side up egg, Yukon gold frites.

Cost: $15.95

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-685-5010

Twitter: @Glowbal_Group #Coast

Web: http://www.glowbalgroup.com/coast/

Society – Glowbal Group

Society Restaurant - Ultimate Poutine Supreme

Ultimate Poutine Supreme.

Created by Chef Alfred Contiga who is on twitter @AlfredContiga

Description: hand cut French fries, cheese curds, braised short ribs, chicken gravy, chive sour cream, house pickled jalapeños and topped with fresh tomato salsa.

Cost: $15.95

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 1257 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @Glowbal_Group #society

Web:http://www.glowbalgroup.com/society/

Tableau Bar Bistro

Tableau Bar Bistro - Poutine

Poutine

Created by Chef Marc-Andre Choquette

Cost: $6

Description: Kennebec potatoes fries, cheese curds, gravy (Vegetarian)

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 1181 Melville Street  Vancouver

Reservations: 604 639 8692

Twitter: @Tableaubistro

Web: www. tableaubarbistro.com

The Flying Pig

The Flying Pig - Pulled Pork Poutine

Pulled Pork Poutine

Created by Chef Erik Heck

Cost: $6

On the regular menu: Yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 1168 Hamilton Street

Reservations: 604-568-1344

Twitter: @FlyingPigVan

Web: http://theflyingpigvan.com/

Pirate Pub

Pirate Pub - Shrimp & Bacon Poutine

Shrimp & Bacon Poutine

Created by Chef Rob Holland who is on twitter @bobbydutch

Description: Shrimp gravy, bacon bites and crispy cheese curds on hand-cut Kennebec fries.

Cost: $12

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: #1-1012 Beach Ave. Vancouver

Tel: 604.676.BEER (2337)

Twitter: @PiratePub

Web:  www.burrardbridge.com

The Kaboom Box

The Kaboom Box - Poutine

Poutine

Description: fries, Quebec cheese curds, our house-made gravy and green onions. (Vegetarian)

Cost: $6

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location:  Granville St., just north of Robson, on the west side of the street. In a bright red food cart!

Twitter: @thekaboombox

Web:  www.TheKaboomBox.com

Local Kits

Local Kits - Poutine

Poutine

Created by Chef Chris Mills

Description: With Quebec cheese curds and miso gravy (Vegetarian)

Note:  The miso gravy is made with a special blend of miso paste from six origins of the orient.

Cost: $ $8.50…but if you come after 10PM Sun-Thurs or Fri & Sat after 11PM it’s $4 on the Late Night Menu

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 2210 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1B5 (Cornwall & Yew)

Tel: 604.734.3589

Twitter: @LOCAL_Kits

Web:  http://localpubliceatery.com/

Gramercy Grill

 

Grammercy Grill - Duck Confit Poutine

Duck Confit Poutine

Description: Duck confit smoked cheddar bacon bits star anise black pepper gravy poutine

Cost: $9 for small and $14 for large.

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 2685 Arbutus Street,  Vancouver

Tel: (604) 730-5666

Twitter: @gramercygrill

Web:  http://www.gramercygrill.ca/

The District

 

The District - The Full English Breakfast Poutine

The Full English Breakfast Poutine

Created by Chef Kenny Kyle

Description: Fried egg, tomato, bacon, baked beans, green onion, curds and house made gravy.

Cost: $15

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 13 Lonsdale Avenue  North Vancouver

Tel: (778) 338-4938

Twitter: @districtsocial

Web:  http://www.thedistrictsocial.com/

Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar

Rogue Kitchen - Rogue Poutine Trio

Rogue Poutine Trio

Created by Chef Cory Chapman

Description: Rogue Award Winning Chili Poutine, CRANNOG BBQ Pulled Pork Poutine & FARMHAND Miso White ChEddar Poutine

Cost: $11.99

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604.678.8000

Twitter: @roguewetbar

Web:  www.roguewetbar.com

Tapanade Bistro

Tapenade Bistro - Poutine Bolognese

Poutine Bolognese

Created by Chef Justin Cheung

Description: Handcut and twice fried Yukon gold potatoes. Canadian beef striploin bolognese, cow’s milk cheese curds, smoked paprika spiced pork rinds.

Cost: $8

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 3711 Bayview Street, Richmond

Tel: (604) 275-5188

Twitter: @tapenadebistro

Web:  http://www.tapenade.ca/

Between Two Buns

Between Two Buns - Kennebec Kahuna Poutine

Kennebec Kahuna Poutine

Created by Chef Shaun Snelling who is on twitter @chefshaun

Description: Crispy kennebec fries, sweet and spicy albacore tuna, soft poached egg, avacado mousse and green onions

Cost: $9

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 1271 Homer Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-336-4103

Twitter: @BetweenTwoBuns

Web:  http://www.betweentwobuns.ca/

The Five Point Restaurant

The Five Point - Carolina Poutine

Carolina Poutine

Created by Chef Zai

Description: house cut pomme frites, then add Smoked hand pulled pork shoulder (which is smoked in house), add Montreal cheese curds and topped with a Rum & Coke BBQ Sauce.

Cost: $11.95

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 3124 Main Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @TheFivePoint

Web:  http://thefivepoint.com/

Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse

Mandalay - Butter Chicken Poutine

Butter Chicken Poutine

Created by Chef  John Lim Hing who is on twitter ‏ @JohnLimHing

Description: house pommes frites, house butter chicken (chicken breast), Crispy fried shallots, Green onions, Fresh cheese curds

Cost: $16

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 140-3900 bayview Street, Richmond

Twitter: @mandalaylounge

Web:  Www.mandalaysteakhouse.com

The Hog Shack

Hog Shack - Pulled Pork Poutine

Pulled Pork Poutine

Created by Chef  John Lim Hing who is on twitter ‏ @JohnLimHing

Description: Double fried, hand cut in house fries, 8oz of our signature Hog Shack pulled pork, House gravy, Fresh cheese curds

Cost: $12

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 140-3900 Bayview Street, Richmond

Twitter: @HogShackca

Web:  http://hogshack.ca

Dunn’s Famous

Dunn`s Famous - Poutine

Poutine

Description: Cheese curds & Dunn’s special gravy

Cost: $6.99

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 827 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-682-8938

Twitter: @DunnsFamousBC

Web:  http://www.dunnsfamousbc.com

The Crab King

The Crab King Poutine

The Crab King Poutine

Description: Real Crab meat,Fries, mozzarella, and gravy

Cost: $8.95

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 3540 Bayview Street, Richmond

Twitter: @thecrabking

Web:  http://thecrabking.com/

The Fray

 

The Fray - Duck Poutine

Duck Poutine

Created by Chef Benny Cheng – on twitter  @bcheng30

Description: Ground duck , Diced Portabello Mushrooms, Grilled red and green bell pepper, Hoisin gravy, Crispy vermicelli with Fresh herbs (Spring onion and Cilantro) and Pink peppercorns, Hand cut Kennebec potatoes, In house made cheese curd and White Cheddar.

Cost: $10.95

On the regular menu: no

Specially created for this poutine challenge: yes

Location: 3980 Fraser St. Vancouver

Twitter: @FrayOnFraser

Web:  http://fray.me/

La Belle Patate

La Belle Patate - Poutine

Poutine

Created by Chef Pascal Cormier

Description: Hand Cut Double Cooked Fries, Fresh Squeaky Cheese Poutine (Vegetarian)

Cost: small $6 – medium $8 – large $10

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: no

Location: 1215 Davie Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @yummypoutinevan

Web: http://labellepatate.com/

Calabash Bistro

Calabash Bistro - Curry or Jerk Poutine

Curry or Jerk Poutine

Created by Chef Culin David

Description: fries, served with brie cheese & delicious sauce

Cost: $10

On the regular menu: yes

Specially created for this poutine challenge: n/a

Location: 428 Carrall Street, Vancouver

Twitter: @calabashbistro

Web:  http://calabashbistro.com/

 

Tweeting:

Include our twitter address and hashtag whenever possible in your tweets.

@VanFoodster #PoutineChallenge

 

Note: None of the restaurants paid us to be included in this poutine challenge. All restaurants were invited to participate.

By: Richard Wolak

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