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I think that may be too high a standard - but I guess the bar is set high for the next eGullet lunch/dinner when it comes around. The C lunch was amazing in all respects, but I think some *cough* people should have paid more attention to what the speakers were saying.

Come to think of it, you could probably bribe an egulleter with food!

I hear there's like a burger stand at the back of the store - is that true?

Yeah, very succulent.. hadn't the slightest evidence of dry heat at all. People at our table thought it could have even been lightly poached.

That was quite possibly one of the most memorable meals I've ever had - in fact, with that many courses I would consider it to be a dinner. Big compliments and regards to the entire staff at C and the various organizers/speakers of the event. For those of you at my table yesterday, how was the roasted salmon cooked again? (well obviously roasted.. but what temperature/time?)

Where do you work?

Of course most restaurants in Vancouver have some form of large-party or banquet services for big groups, but I'm looking for a list of restaurants (not catering companies, though I hear some are quite decent) that do off-site catering for private events. Here is a list of restaurants that definitely do catering: Diva at the Met CRU Restaurant Elixir @ OPUS Amici Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts C Restaurant Coast Glowbal And to clarify, a lot of restaurants such as West 'cater' but only for private functions at the restaurant - this list is specifically off-site catering. Any more to add guys? EDIT: New to the list from replies: Rodney's Oyster House (No Vancouver site available, but they have a Yaletown location) Joe Fortes Aurora Bistro

Feenie's weenie? I actually haven't tried it.. maybe someone can cue in on this.

there's the frog and firkin and the fox and fiddle.. silly irish chains

Yeah, Forum is being opened, and positions for the restaurant were advertised in the Vancouver Sun/Province. "Upscale restaurant/lounge"

eGullet is taking over the wooorrrrld. congratulations mr waiterblog!

hahahaha.. i wonder how some markets have their cashiers differentiate between produce anyways.. i mean a .99/lb bunch of oranges looks the same as a .69/lb bunch of oranges right next to it.. eh. anyways, as people already have mentioned, the best places for organic produce is on Commercial Drive. There's a big store called Drive Organics which has a good selection. Otherwise you can even find in many supermarkets organic produce here and there occasionally.. by looking at the stickers that hopefully arent peeled off

The Alaskan King Crab at Sun Sui Wah is bathed in garlic as part of their house garlic sauce. The dish has really, really strong aromas.

Another thing to consider why most diners tend to classify with old restaurants is because old restaurants are diners. Before the mid 1900's.. food throughout North America was pretty much in line with Britain. Potatoes, meat, vegetables. And the typical breakfast of eggs and toast. So if an old restaurant doesn't serve diner fare.. then it really isn't a diner because it's not being true to its history. It would be just a really bad restaurant in a heritage building.

You're right, gerald. It's like the oldest running restaurant in Vancouver - this place on Hastings in the downtown east side. Not by surprise, it's a "diner." It's old to the point where it has no washroom. The food as you can imagine, is nothing special; the clientelle is also as what you would expect coming from this area. But could you get an experience like this anywhere else in Vancouver? I think not

It is? I never got a chance to stop by.. But here is more information about the new "Red Door - Pan-Asian Grill" straight from the Spectra Group website: "Red Door Pan Asian Grill Red Door Pan Asian Grill is a new casual upscale full service restaurant. Our environment is best described as stylish with a real upbeat neighbourhood feel. Our guests will experience the Far East in a comfortable and fun setting. Our menu is Pan Asian focusing on traditional ingredients and cooking methods and featuring both familiar and slightly adventurous dishes. It highlights the regions powerful flavours with dishes designed to be shared family style. Our menu is complemented with a dining room and staff that offer an intimate, friendly, and unique experience. Special occasion and casual drop in diners, combined with an excellent take out program, is the mainstay of our business; however, our small, high energy and entertaining bar will also add to our local popularity. Our people must be extremely friendly and professional reflecting our core value of being an awesome neighbourhood restaurant offering outstanding product and service. Therefore, if you love great food and wine in a high energy, fun neighbourhood atmosphere- then we need to talk!"

my emphasisSo what would be the goodest part of the meal? ← The water.

Furthermore, I'd like to add that the most unhealthiest part of the meal (in terms of both fat and calories) would be the shake, not the fries, rings, or burger.

From this, one can only deduce that Harry Kambolis has secret blueprints to take over the Vancouver magazine awards for 'best regional' after C and Raincity Grill.

I love the atmosphere of Wazzubee at night. Marcello's is not a bad option either - not sure if they're open for lunch.

That indeed is great value. Even marking up the dishes 50% (which probably wont be that high) for a rough idea of dinner prices still have the menu very reasonably priced. This is sure to be a big hit on the food scene in Vancouver.

I was wondering what the price range from ocean 6 seventeen was? 'inexpensive upscale casual dining' if I remember right from somewhere.. but a price range would be great.

There's also the Marina Grill on the port off North Vancouver. I've never been there, but I always see the sign for it whenever going across the second narrows.

Vu le vu deceived meee. Their window says "fuzion" on it so I thought it'd be interesting.. assuming it was fusion cuisine. But upon further inspection of the menu, it seemed to be quite French/Mediterranean (which isn't really fusion.. is it?).

Ocean 6 Seventeen, south side of False Creek too. [Nevermind Mooshmouse beat me to it.] Anyone know if there are waterfront places in the suburbs as well?