FUEL Restaurant, located at 1944 West 4th Ave Vancouver, BC, (previous blog postings HERE and HERE) is closed Monday and Tuesday. They’re definitely open for lunch onwards every other day including on Sunday.
Jules Bistro recently opened up in Gastown’s Dominion Hotel. Vitamin V broke the story as part of their reporting this week:
When we hear the word “jewels” our ears tend to perk up.
In this case, it turned out to be “Jules,” but we were sure glad we were listening.
Just opened by a pair of Frenchmen who know their Gaelic classics is the lovely Jules bistro in the Dominion Hotel.
(Having just built Fuel and Gastropod, one of the owners knows his design, too.)
We loved the pretty chandeliers, black lacquered ceiling, traditional tiled floor and exposed brick.
What we loved even more was the steak frites ($15) and half roast chicken with thyme jus and pommes purée ($15) at dinner.
Starters like Salade Niçoise, Tartare de Saumon and Terrine de Campagne are all less than $8, and the prix-fixe salad, steak frites and crème caramel is just $21.
We think you’ll agree that this one is indeed a jewel.
Jules Casual French Bistro, 216 Abbott St., 604-669-0033, www.julesbistro.ca
Here are some photos from the restaurant including lunch which included Jambon Persille, Crème de Moutarde (Classic Dijon Style Ham and a Cream of Mustard) and Merguez Hot-Dog (Spicy Sausage with Tomatoes, Onions and Dijon Mustard and Fresh Baguette):
We waited a bit longer than we liked for someone to take our order as well as the food but I suspect given the buzz and the fact that they’re freshly minted, these ‘little bugs’ will soon go away.
Salt Tasting Room (see the blog posting, HERE) is now open 7 days a week for lunch. Jay Jones is off to Australia, Kurtis Kolt (who went over to run Lucky Diner) is back running Salt in Gastown. Mark Brand who came over from Chambar is now doing his own thing. He’s been seen working as a consultant for Baru (formerly Baru Latino on Alma Street between Broadway and 10th).
Kei’s has closed down (see blog posting, HERE) but there’s hope. They now have signage up for another restaurant called Mango’s. Definitely will check it out once it’s opened up.
Ambrozia at 911 Denman Street is no longer. Stefan Minchev, former owner of Ambrozia, reports that the new owners have a great concept and deep pockets. Indeed since the rent for the location is reported to surpass $20,000 per month. It should take a month for the changeover to complete.
Tojo’s new location at 1133 W. Broadway Street looks like $7M well spent. Here’s some photos from the last two recent dinners in the new space:
Some of what you’ll see above:
Glowbal celebrates their five year anniversary in March. The event will be held at Coast Restaurant in Yaletown.
Italian Kitchen, the latest venture by the Glowbal Restaurant Group, is scheduled to open in July. Keep checking the blog for more.
Video Monster aka VM Lounge is no longer. The building is being developed into a condo. Duran is working at a web studio, web address: www.fatnik.com.
Vancouver now has a Ceilis. Located in the former Skybar site, they’ve done some major renovations. Ceilis Vancouver features the Dublin Bar, the Belfast Bar, a Rooftop patio – Fighting Irish Bar, Private room upstairs – Banshee Bar, Railway car – railway car and booths and the Titanic room – overlooks granville street, great for people watching.
