When Paragon Gaming unveils the new Parq Vancouver, up Canada way, this fall, they'll be presenting eight exciting restaurants and lounges.  There, at British Columbia’s newest Vegas-style destination resort, James Beard Award-nominated restaurateurs Elizabeth Blau and Chef Kim Canteenwalla, of Blau + Associates, have curated an F&B portfolio inspired by multicultural influences and regional ingredients, based on their having spent the last half-decade meeting the farmers and growers of Western Canada.

Citing the region’s multiculturalism, Chef Canteenwalla (himself Canadian) praises the range of influences, “from Chinese, to Japanese, to Indian, and beyond;” adding that because of the ready accessibility of various world cuisines “diners, here, are incredibly adventurous.”

Delighted at the bounty laid at their B.C. doorstep, Blau raves about how “the ocean and forests are rife with ingredients;” and continues by recognizing that, having now spent considerable time in the region, she understands how “Vancouver has gained its global reputation as an amazing food city.”

Like Parq Vancouver itself, each restaurant and lounge offers guests an experience that is both unique to Vancouver and uniquely Vancouver.  So, let’s see what’s gonna be on the menu, shall we?

Located on Parq Vancouver’s first floor, adjacent to the JW Marriott lobby and accessible via Pacific Boulevard, Honey Salt celebrates the bounty of British Columbia, with regionally inspired, farm-to-table cuisines utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Boasting a lively bar stocked with regional beers, spirits, and inspired cocktails; and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner (as well as brunch, and afternoon tea), Honey Salt is a welcoming, comfortable restaurant, infused with neighborhood ambiance.

Offering high quality and creative versions of classic bar “comfort” foods, BC Kitchen is where guests can enjoy their favorite dishes - with a twist. Located on the second floor (Casino floor), with an exterior entrance leading directly to BC Place, BC Kitchen boasts an extensive collection of local, regional, and international beer, and is poised to become one of Downtown Vancouver’s top pre- and post-event destinations.

Inspired by the night markets of Singapore, Mrkt East is an innovative and immersive dining experience, featuring a menu of Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Singaporean, and Vietnamese favorites. Guests arriving for lunch or dinner will engage with the cooks, as their dishes are prepared.  Meanwhile, the restaurant’s coffee bar will serve a variety of specialty coffees, bubble teas, espresso and pastries. Mrkt East is located on the second floor (Casino floor).

Opening this winter, The Victor boasts a vibrant energy that echoes and amplifies the city of Vancouver; with a contemporary, seasonally-inspired menu, of Pacific Northwest seafood and steaks. Nestled alongside the sixth-floor rooftop park, The Victor showcases unparalleled views of the water and downtown skyline. With a centerpiece sushi bar, expansive wine selection and a cutting-edge cocktail menu, The Victor will be a coveted dining and nightlife destination for guests and locals.

Drawing its name from the year Vancouver’s Chinatown first emerged, 1886 offers an inspired menu of dishes from four culinary regions of China: Canton, Szechuan, Hunan, and Shanghai, with an emphasis on Cantonese cuisine. Located on the third floor (High Limit Gaming floor), 1886 is an elegant and modern dining experience, featuring a live saltwater seafood tank stocked with local and international varieties of white fish and shellfish.

Accented by a spectacular glass chandelier, Centre Bar serves as the social hub of Parq Vancouver’s casino and a comfortable place to meet and converse. Guests can choose from a selection of signature cocktails, high-end premium spirits, and wine by the glass while observing the action on the gaming floor.

An indoor/outdoor sky bar located on Parq Vancouver’s sixth floor spilling out on the rooftop park, D/6 Bar & Lounge is much more than a lobby bar serving The DOUGLAS, an Autograph Collection Hotel. With its inviting fireplace, bookcases, pool table, and a menu of handcrafted cocktails comprised of top shelf liquors and spirits, D/6 is a nightlife destination - within a destination - perched high above the city.

An evolving experience located on Parq Vancouver’s third floor (High Limit Gaming floor), Lotus Whiskey and Tea Lounge serves a variety of high quality, exotic, and internationally brewed loose-leaf teas during the day in a stylish and serene space. As day becomes night, Lotus presents an impressive selection of reserved whiskeys, scotch, and bourbon that will be a go-to for guests with a sophisticated palate. 

When next we speak of Parq Vancouver, I’ll be coming to you with deets about the property’s BC Place-adjacent location, The Spa by JW, and the two boutique hotels – the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, and The DOUGLAS (an Autograph Collection Hotel) – that comprise this exciting Pacific Rim resort.

Parq Vancouver – Opening Fall 2017
Vancouver, British Columbia
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