Posts Tagged: Abigail’s Party
Posted by Taraneh | June 15th, 2011 | Leave a comment »
If you haven’t picked where you’re watching Game 7 tonight, Andrea did a great round up of bars in Kits here. I’ve watched the last two games at Abigail’s Party because I love the new patio season menu. When I went for Game 5, Abigail’s Party was thumping: team spirit, yelling, the works. But when I went to watch Game 6, Abigail’s Party was deserted. There were no fans there to commiserate with. I stayed anyway. And although everyone in my group agreed that the sablefish croquettes were awesome, we were hoping for more noise.
So for Game 7, I’ve decided to relocate.
I like a mildly rambunctious Canucks fan experience; I don’t like fighting for a stool. I hold out no hope of getting real estate at Local. So I called Migz BBQ on Broadway. They advised me to come at 4:00 PM. They aren’t doing reservations.
Then I called Coppertank Grill, #2 on Andrea’s list of top spots to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Again, no reservations. A really friendly staffer said “People start lining up at 3:00 PM.”
I’m not sure where I’ll end up watching Game 7. But I know I’ll be staking a claim to a seat starting at 3:00 PM.
Posted by Andrea | April 10th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Last year we asked Kits foodies what their favourite choice was for brunch and Abigail’s Party (1685 Yew Street)ran away with the votes and perhaps led to an increase in your wait time for a table during the brunch rush! Sorry about that. We decided to sit down and chat with the owner and chef of the now veteran in the Kits restaurant business to ask what it is that makes them the best in Kits, and what’s new in the neighborhood.
huevos rancheros
In a community that is stereotyped as strictly vegan, kale and wheat grass fed, Abigail’s doesn’t shy away from adding locally produced meats, cheeses, and other savoury ingredients in their ever changing brunch specials and charcuterie evening offerings. In my opinion, after a night out we could all use some good ol fashioned bacon with our wheat grass! I was intrigued when speaking with James Iranzad, Owner of Abigail’s, that they don’t spend on PR, Marketing or Social Media to boast about selecting locally farmed meats or designing their menu around in season, organic offerings from our backyard. Money well saved I’m thinking as the lines clearly show, the food speaks for itself.
cinnamon bun french toast
We also took some time to gossip about what’s happening on the changing Yew street strip. With the popularity of The Local it has helped with the foot traffic in the neighbourhood. As we blogged about earlier Karv closed their doors after some mixed feelings from the residents nearby. James shared the good news, that before the end of the year we will be seeing an Oyster Bar taking over the prime corner space. Perhaps our very own Rodney’s for the kits crowd.
For Abigail’s fans you will see a seasonal update in the menu shortly but the platform on good quality comfort food will remain consistent. Abigail’s is also smartly hopping on the mobile food movement with Cartel Taco which will be rolling around the city starting May 1stof this year. Although primarily stationed in the Hamilton/Dunsmir intersection you will find Cartel Taco at Kitsilano and Jericho beach from time to time this summer.
Posted by Rob | January 29th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
We thought the Best Brunch in Kitsilano category might be a tight four way race between Cafe Zen, Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe, Sunshine Diner, and Joe’s Grill. But we were wrong.
Immediately after publishing the poll, the comments were bombarded with votes for Abigail’s Party on Yew Street. The rush of support couldn’t be ignored and I ended up adding them to the ballot after getting 40+ write in votes.
So, just in time for Sunday Brunch, we’re happy to announce that Abigail’s Party has the Best Brunch in Kitsilano.
Brunch at Abigail's Party
Image: Scout Magazine
