A Burnaby restaurant is hosting a limited time pop-up over 12 nights next month, serving a tasty seafood menu and zero-proof drinks.
Chef Ned Bell and sommelier Kurtis Kolt are bringing their talents to The Gray Olive Cafeteria in Burnaby Heights on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 3 to 26.
While Bell, who has worked as chef ambassador for Ocean Wise, culinary director at Planetary Health and board member of the Chefs Table Society, has spent the past few years working on food sustainability initiatives across B.C., the restaurant world beckoned for his return.
"So many friends have asked when I'd be cooking for them again,” Bell said in a press release.
“This pop-up is the perfect way to jump back into the restaurant world I love so much.”
“At a time when B.C.’s food sovereignty is facing serious challenges, we’re putting our money where our mouth is, supporting Canadian fishers, farmers, artisans, and makers,” Bell added in an Instagram post.
The pop-up menu will include wild Pacific albacore tuna tacos, creamy geoduck and halibut chowder and roasted wild Pacific halibut, among other dishes.
Kolt has designed a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, including premium zero-proof wines, craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beer to complement Bell’s menu.
“We’re creating a space where everyone can experience incredible flavours, no matter what’s in their glass,” Kolt said in the release.
Burnaby three-course meal pop-up
When: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from April 3 to 26 between 5:30 and 9 p.m. (tickets required)
Where: The Gray Olive Cafeteria (4190 Hastings St.)
Cost: $99 includes three-course dinner, gratuity, GST and Eventbrite fees; tickets available on Eventbrite
