Dine Around - Sat, May 28 at 6pm
Join one of our locally hosted Dine Out dinners taking place on Saturday evening. Throughout Saturday, be sure to sign up for a restaurant at the registration desk. There are a variety of restaurant types, locations and price-points:
YALETOWN
Yaletown Brew Pub - 1111 Mainland St
Price: $$
Come join us for a local brew in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Yaletown, the former warehouse district now urban hot spot, is known for the see-and-be-seen who live there, and this casual, corner pub is the perfect place to take in the action. With a variety of home-brewed beverages on tap to complement the traditional pub fare, you will have no problems unwinding after a fulfilling day at Dare to Lead.
Goldfish - 1118 Mainland St
Price: $$$
You can’t come to Vancouver and not sample one of the city’s top West Coast style menus. As they describe it, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen “offers discerning diners a contemporary, sophisticated setting in which to indulge in food, fun and frivolity”. Located in Yaletown, one of Vancouver’s upscale, urban neighbourhoods, Goldfish promises a dining experience you’ll never forget.
GASTOWN
Cobre - 52 Powell Street
Price: $$
Cobre, located in the historic Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, offers a twist on traditional latin fare. Dubbed “Nuevo latino” by the chef, the food is served tapas style, incorporating nuanced inspiration from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico. See why Vancouver is known for its food culture at Cobre.
Pourhouse - 162 Water St
Price: $$$Pourhouse, located just metres from the iconic steamclock in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood, plays perfectly on the historic atmosphere of the area. Known specifically for the drinks they “pour”, their menu also features such classics as porkchops, short ribs and good ol’ fashioned spaghetti and meatballs.
DOWNTOWN
Chambar - 562 Beatty St
Price: $$$
Although it is a seemingly upscale Belgian restaurant, Chambar is a self-proclaimed “unpretentious fling with fine dining.” Part of a Vancouver culinary enterprise that includes a popular café, and a cooking school, Chambar has curated an impressive wine list and beer menu to match their delicious Belgian food.
Hapa Izakaya - 1479 Robson St
Price: $$
Hapa Izakaya is a prime example of the influence the Pacific Rim has on Vancouver’s food culture. The Hapa Izakaya menu is an impressive list of Japanese tapas, both hot and cold, presented in unique ways. One of three Hapa Izakaya’s in Vancouver, this “Hapa” is centrally located on downtown’s main drag, Robson Street.
Shabusen - 755 Burrard St
Price: $$
Vancouver loves its sushi, and rightly so. Get a taste of the all-you-can-eat phenomenon at Shabusen in Vancouver’s downtown core. For those feeling squeamish about the idea of raw fish, Shabusen also provides a selection of Korean barbeque meats. The large, communal tables come with a built-in grill, perfect to roast the family-style servings in Korean-style fashion.
Tropika - 1128 Robson St
Price: $$
Serving a mix of Malaysian, Thai, and Singaporean cuisine, Tropika is a popular spot for traditional Asian fare. Located on the ever-bustling Robson Street, Tropika offers the opportunity to take in Vancouver’s downtown vibe, while enjoying one of their delicious curry dishes.
After dinner, your IABC host will make recommendations for nearby nightlife and you’re on your own for getting back to the hotel.
YALETOWN
Yaletown Brew Pub - 1111 Mainland St
Price: $$
Come join us for a local brew in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Yaletown, the former warehouse district now urban hot spot, is known for the see-and-be-seen who live there, and this casual, corner pub is the perfect place to take in the action. With a variety of home-brewed beverages on tap to complement the traditional pub fare, you will have no problems unwinding after a fulfilling day at Dare to Lead.
Goldfish - 1118 Mainland St
Price: $$$
You can’t come to Vancouver and not sample one of the city’s top West Coast style menus. As they describe it, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen “offers discerning diners a contemporary, sophisticated setting in which to indulge in food, fun and frivolity”. Located in Yaletown, one of Vancouver’s upscale, urban neighbourhoods, Goldfish promises a dining experience you’ll never forget.
GASTOWN
Cobre - 52 Powell Street
Price: $$
Cobre, located in the historic Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, offers a twist on traditional latin fare. Dubbed “Nuevo latino” by the chef, the food is served tapas style, incorporating nuanced inspiration from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico. See why Vancouver is known for its food culture at Cobre.
Pourhouse - 162 Water St
Price: $$$Pourhouse, located just metres from the iconic steamclock in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood, plays perfectly on the historic atmosphere of the area. Known specifically for the drinks they “pour”, their menu also features such classics as porkchops, short ribs and good ol’ fashioned spaghetti and meatballs.
DOWNTOWN
Chambar - 562 Beatty St
Price: $$$
Although it is a seemingly upscale Belgian restaurant, Chambar is a self-proclaimed “unpretentious fling with fine dining.” Part of a Vancouver culinary enterprise that includes a popular café, and a cooking school, Chambar has curated an impressive wine list and beer menu to match their delicious Belgian food.
Hapa Izakaya - 1479 Robson St
Price: $$
Hapa Izakaya is a prime example of the influence the Pacific Rim has on Vancouver’s food culture. The Hapa Izakaya menu is an impressive list of Japanese tapas, both hot and cold, presented in unique ways. One of three Hapa Izakaya’s in Vancouver, this “Hapa” is centrally located on downtown’s main drag, Robson Street.
Shabusen - 755 Burrard St
Price: $$
Vancouver loves its sushi, and rightly so. Get a taste of the all-you-can-eat phenomenon at Shabusen in Vancouver’s downtown core. For those feeling squeamish about the idea of raw fish, Shabusen also provides a selection of Korean barbeque meats. The large, communal tables come with a built-in grill, perfect to roast the family-style servings in Korean-style fashion.
Tropika - 1128 Robson St
Price: $$
Serving a mix of Malaysian, Thai, and Singaporean cuisine, Tropika is a popular spot for traditional Asian fare. Located on the ever-bustling Robson Street, Tropika offers the opportunity to take in Vancouver’s downtown vibe, while enjoying one of their delicious curry dishes.
After dinner, your IABC host will make recommendations for nearby nightlife and you’re on your own for getting back to the hotel.
