{"id":16496,"date":"2019-01-12T23:43:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T07:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=16496"},"modified":"2019-01-18T10:52:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T18:52:57","slug":"preview-of-dineout-vancouve-festival-on-granville-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/preview-of-dineout-vancouve-festival-on-granville-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview of Dineout Vancouve Festival on Granville Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was invited to attend a delicious preview of the Dineout Vancouver Festival 2019<\/a> at 3 of the most fabulous restaurants on Granville Island: Dockside, The Sandbar<\/a>, and The Vancouver Fish Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dockside<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Dockside Restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0is known for the panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Downtown Vancouver with the backdrop of North Shore mountains.\u00a0 From the vast open dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, the intimate lounge with a full bar, to the award-winning patio with stunning waterfront surroundings, it’s a perfect eatery for all sizes of parties and all occasions.\u00a0\u00a0Not to mention the adjacent boutique Granville Island Hotel<\/a>, and the Dockside Brewery Tours<\/a>, both popular destinations on Granville Island. The food here is mainly classic dishes with innovative or international twists.<\/p>\n

DINE OUT DINNER MENU<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cuisine Type:<\/span>\u00a0West Coast
\n<\/span><\/span>Dinner Menu Price:<\/span>\u00a0$35<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

APPETIZERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cucumber Caprese<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
(3 pc), bocconcini, strawberry, pomegranate reduction<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or
\n<\/span><\/span>Beef Empanadas<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(2 pc), avocado crema, charred tomato bell pepper relish<\/em>
\nor<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Korean spiced Arancini<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
(2 pc), chili lime aioli<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

ENTREES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Singapore Seafood Curry<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
coconut rice cake<\/em>
\nor<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Grilled Lamb Rack<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 pc), lemon herb gnocchi, chimichurri<\/em>
\nor<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Crispy Braised Chicken thigh, flageolet bean cassoulet, pan jus<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chocolate Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
house made biscotti<\/em>
\nor<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Apple Pie \u201clollipop\u201d a la mode<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\"Cucumber<\/a>
Cucumber Caprese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Beef<\/a>
Beef Empanadas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Korean<\/a>
Korean spiced Arancini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Singapore<\/a>
Singapore Seafood Curry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Grilled<\/a>
Grilled Lamb Rack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Crispy<\/a>
Crispy Braised Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Chocolate<\/a>
Chocolate Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Apple<\/a>
Apple Pie \u201clollipop\u201d a la mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Sandbar<\/h2>\n
\n

The Sandbar offers fresh seafood fare and international cuisine in a modern and upscale location with a beautiful view of the bay and downtown Vancouver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cuisine Type:<\/span>\u00a0Seafood<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Dinner Menu Price:<\/span>\u00a0$35<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Gluten-Free Options Available:<\/span>\u00a0yes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Vegetarian Options Available:<\/span>\u00a0yes<\/span><\/div>\n

APPETIZERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sablefish Croquette<\/strong> miso aioli<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Beet & Arugula Salad<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
goat cheese, fig balsamic vinaigrette (V) (GF)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Clam Chowder<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
housemade, clams, potato<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

ENTREES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cioppino<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
prawns, mussels, clams, cod, snow crab<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>6 oz Prime New York Striploin<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
alderwood grilled, market vegetables, roasted potatoes (GF)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Sapa Rau Bowl<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
coconut jasmine rice, lemongrass yogurt, pickled papaya, mushrooms, yams, fresh vegetables, cashews, Singapore sauce (V)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chocolate Truffle Cake<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Buttermilk Pannacotta<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
berry compote, citrus crumble<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Seasonal Sorbet<\/strong> (GF)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
\n

SPECIAL NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enhancements $45 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Crab Crusted BC Lingcod<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
forno baked, market vegetables, coconut jasmine rice, beurre blanc <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
Sesame Crusted Albacore<\/strong> Tuna<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
seared rare, soy mustard, wasabi, cucumber salsa (GF)<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Sablefish<\/a>
Sablefish Croquette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Beet<\/a>
Beet & Arugula Salad\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cioppino\"<\/a>
Cioppino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"6<\/a>
6 oz Prime New York Striploin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sapa<\/a>
Sapa Rau Bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Buttermilk<\/a>
Buttermilk Pannacotta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Chocolate<\/a>
Chocolate Truffle Cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Crab<\/a>
Crab Crusted BC Lingcod\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sesame<\/a>
Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Vancouver Fish Company<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\n

The Vancouver Fish Company Restaurant & Bar presents a fresh take on seafood in Vancouver. The locally-owned, upscale, casual dining restaurant offers fresh, local, sustainable seafood in\u00a0a beautiful, spacious room with an authentic\u00a0maritime aesthetic.\u00a0During the spring and summer months, the 100-seat patio with stunning marina-side views is quite popular on Granville Island.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
Cuisine Type:<\/span>\u00a0Seafood<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Dinner Menu Price:<\/span>\u00a0$45<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Gluten-Free Options Available:<\/span>\u00a0yes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Vegetarian Options Available:<\/span>\u00a0yes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

APPETIZERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

VFC Seafood Chowder<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
fresh seafood & clams, bacon, thyme cream
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/span>VFC Maple Walnut Prawns<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
lightly fried VFC tempura prawns, Yuzu mayo, walnuts, toasted sesame, Togarashi<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/span>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>50th Parallel Riesling<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/span>Organic Beet Salad<\/strong><\/em> <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Klipper’s Farm organic beets, toasted pistachios, baby arugula, avocado rosemary vinaigrette, shaved parmesan
\n<\/span><\/span>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Dirty Laundry Rose<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

ENTREES<\/strong><\/p>\n

BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Perseus Select Lots Chardonnay<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Poached Atlantic Lobster<\/strong> whole Nova Scotia lobster, Klipper’s Farm organic vegetables, garlic roasted potatoes, drawn butter<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Seafood Hot Pot<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
Dungeness crab, pink scallops, prawns, mussels, clams, baby Yukon Gold potatoes, corn, saffron fennel nage, garlic toast<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Adega Syrah<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Surf & Turf with 6 oz Alberta Striploin<\/strong>
\nscallop & prawn skewer, confit garlic whipped potatoes, roasted acorn squash, Klipper’s Farm organic vegetable medley, celeriac puree, red wine jus<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n

DESSERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port 10 Year<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
New York Cheesecake<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
traditional cheesecake, strawberry compote, chantilly cream<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
or<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em>BC VQA Wine\/Beverage Pairing: <\/em><\/span>Hester Creek Late Harvest Pinot Blanc<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Apple Tarte Tatin<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
caramel Granny Smith apples, vanilla gelato<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\"VFC<\/a>
VFC Seafood Chowder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"VFC<\/a>
VFC Maple Walnut Prawns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Organic<\/a>
Organic Beet Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Poached<\/a>
Poached Atlantic Lobster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Seafood<\/a>
Seafood Hot Pot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Surf<\/a>
Surf & Turf with 6 oz Alberta Striploin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"New<\/a>
New York Cheesecake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Apple<\/a>
Apple Tarte Tatin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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