End of an era…The Fish House in Stanley Park will be closing its doors this October, when the building lease expires. Full service and events will continue through the summer, so wedding parties need not fear. FishHouseInStanleyPark.com
Bauhaus, the new contemporary German restaurant from film director Uwe Boll, is now open in the original Boneta space in Gastown. Michelin-starred chef Stefan Hartmann leads the kitchen, while German bartender Florian Rupp mans the wood. Bauhaus-Restaurant.com
Drink for a cause…From June 1 to 7, restaurants and bars around the world will celebrate Negroni Week. Never heard of it? The celebration of one of the world’s most popular cocktails is also a massive community event that raises fund for local charities. Here in Vancouver, more than 20 restaurants and bars are supporting various local charities, including Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, L’Abbatoir, La Pentola, Nicli Antica Pizzeria, Siena, The Diamond and Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar. See the full list of restaurants and supported charities at NegroniWeek.com.
Vancouver Aquarium’s biggest annual fundraiser is back on June 18. Night at the Aquarium features top Ocean Wise restaurants, sustainable and organic wineries, local spirits and craft beer, live music, and live and silent auctions. Participating restaurants this year include Araxi, Blue Water Café, Boulevard, Chambar, Miku, Forage, Oru, Yew Seafood, and more. Wineries include Segura Viudas, Fonseca, Burrowing Owl, Road 13, and Taylor Fladgate, among others. Tickets $300 per person. VanAqua.org
Vancouver Craft Beer Week is back, starting this week on May 29 and running through to June 7. Check some of the great events and promos below. VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com
Oyama Sausage Company is promoting beer-forward charcuterie this week, including their beer bratwurst, dark beer chorizo, craft beer salami and craft beer ham. OyamaSausage.ca
On May 28, Okanagan Spring is partnering with Mamie Taylor’s for a special brewmaster’s dinner. Several Okanagan Springs beers, including the new Sonder Hefe, will be paired with four-course meal from chef Tobias Grignon. Tickets $45 plus tax. OKSpring.com
On June 11, Longtail Kitchen is joining forces with Steel & Oak Brewing Co. for an evening of Thai food and craft beer. Guests will first meet at Steel & Oak for a private tour of the New Westminster brewery led by owner Jorden Foss, where they will also enjoy beer tastings and snacks from Longtail Kitchen. Then they will take a short walk to River Market for a full beer-paired dinner at Longtail Kitchen. Dishes include hot and sour soup with clams, sockeye tartare, wok-fried chicken wings, southern curry of mussels, crispy duck salad with lychees, and Thai tea panna cotta. Tickets $85 per person, including tax, gratuity and processing fee. LongtailKitchen.com/Events
