http://www.yewseafood.com The latest posts and promotions from YEW en info@paceinteractive.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-15T19:14:29+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/the_vancouver_millionaires_-_a_new_100-mile_cocktail/ 2013-05-15T19:14:29+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_restaurant_bar_wins_at_17th_annual_where_to_dine_awards1/ YEW restaurant + bar at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Wins at where To Dine. 2013-05-01T19:34:54+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_restaurant_bar_wins_silver_at_the_vancouver_magazine_restaurant_awards/ YEW restaurant + bar brings home the Silver with sweet sustainable seafood success at Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2013-04-23T17:01:10+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/jeffs_back/ Jeff Hanson, Restaurant Operations Manager Jeff Hanson is one of the warm and friendly faces greeting guests at YEW on a daily basis.  2013-04-03T19:54:36+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/pastry_chef_bruno_feldeisen1/ Save some room for these fresh, creative desserts made with seasonal ingredients.  Now available on both the lunch, dinner and brunch menu.  2013-04-03T19:51:05+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/ebi_sunomono/ Spring Into YEW Cocktails - Ebi Sunomono Lead Bartender, Justin Taylor, brings back the refreshing spring cocktail that mimics the famous Japanese salad, the Ebi Sunomono.  Here’s the recipe to make it at home. 2013-04-03T17:13:40+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/YEWatHolts/ Grab a delicious YEW lunch on the go, or pull up a seat in style central, tucked between the fabulous fashions at Holt Renfrew.  Fans of YEW restaurant can make the most of their lunch hour by stopping into our “limited time only” pop up location on Holt Renfrew’s third floor until April 9th. 2013-04-03T16:06:54+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/easter_brunch_buffet/ Easter Brunch Affectionately called “Feaster” – this year’s ultra family friendly brunch hones in on Easter brunch crowd-pleasers with a limited a la carte brunch menu that definitely plays favourites. 2013-03-05T18:41:54+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/dine_on_lobster_by_candlelight/ Saturday, March 23 Dine on Lobster by Candlelight at YEW for Earth Hour 2013 Enjoy a four-course lobster menu bathed in the light of 1200 candles while raising awareness for the environment.  For $65, Executive Chef Ned Bell will be serving up sustainably harvested lobster three different ways... 2013-03-05T18:39:03+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/bottoms_up/ Enjoy a Taste of St. Paddy’s Day – West Coast Style   Lead Bartender, Justin Taylor’s St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, The Ogopogo, pays tribute to the legend of a fierce British Columbia lake monster.  Unlike its namesake, there’s no question that this drink  - featuring a blend of local ingredients mixed with the ultimate Irish brew – is the real thing.   2013-03-05T18:33:48+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_togo_pop_up_at_holt_renfrew/ Lunch time shopping excursions at Canada's most fabulous department store just got a whole lot tastier!  Spend your lunch hour enjoying the latest and greatest Holt Renfrew fashions and pick up a delicious lunch on your way back to your desk. 2013-03-05T18:28:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/lobster_the_pig/ CHARCUT Roast House Joins YEW restaurant + bar for a VISA Infinite Surf N' Turf Celebration - Saturday, March 9, 2013.  Dubbed "Lobster & The Pig," this decadent dinner puts a creative west coast spin on classic surf n' turf. 2013-02-26T06:00:35+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/neds_tasty_super_bowl_treats/ Watch Ned Bell prepare a selection of scrumptious Super Bowl treats on Global Morning News!  2013-02-01T18:24:49+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/pastry_chef_bruno_feldeisen_on_saturday_chefs/ Watch Bruno and a special guest prepare the impossible!  2013-01-26T18:42:06+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/the_canucks_are_back_watch_ned_bell_create_hockey_inspired_cuisine/ Watch Ned Bell and the team at Global create the perfect game day feast! 2013-01-22T01:49:24+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/back_by_popular_demand_yews_own_custom_canned_ocean_wise_albacore_tuna/ In a partnership with Organic Ocean, one of Vancouver’s best known sustainable fisheries, we invite guests to enjoy a taste of YEW at home. YEW’s tuna is ultra-premium, albacore tuna that has been sustainably caught off the coast of Vancouver Island and canned with no additional ingredients. It’s as good and honest as it gets. Great in salads and sandwiches the tuna is rich yet light and firm. Try them with Chef Ned Bell’s recipe for Green Goddess dressing, a perfect way to add zip to this amazing tuna... 2013-01-07T15:23:51+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/dine_out_2013/ Don’t miss YEW’s take on the 11th annual Dine Out Vancouver restaurant festival.  Tourism Vancouver’s uber popular celebration of eating out. Executive Chef Ned Bell has created a fantastic three-course, prix-fixe menu for food lovers for an amazing value at $38.  We’re also excited to offer gourmands the opportunity to embellish their meal with some irresistible add-ons!  And, of course, YEW sommelier, Emily Walker has selected some beautiful wine pairings to complement each dish from BCVQA and international wineries. 2013-01-07T15:12:47+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/eating_healthy_us_too/ YEW is Proud to Feature Innovative & Delicious Health Conscious Menu Choices... 2013-01-07T14:17:16+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/raise_a_glass_to_friends_family_and_colleagues_with_yews_holiday_cocktail/ Leave it to lead bartender, Justin Taylor to come up with a fabulous new list of tasty holiday-inspired sippers.  YEW is the perfect place to drop in for a drink and a bite following a post-shopping workout or pre-party warm-up!  Drop off your coat, pull up a barstool or linger on a lounge chair with one of these festive cocktails!    2012-12-04T01:27:50+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/happy_holidays_from_the_team_at_yew_restaurant_bar/ T’was just weeks before Christmas and all through dear YEW, went a palpable buzz of the holiday due.  The tables were hopping, the cocktails divine, the fireplace casting its warmth near the pines.  The stollen was flying its way off the shelves, ever replenished by Chef Bruno (and elves).... 2012-12-04T01:16:22+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/wine_101_-_what_to_buy_for_your_celebratory_dinner_or_holiday_soiree/ YEW Sommelier Emily Walker has created her annual 2012 Holiday Wine Shopping List for Vancouverites.  Visit our New from YEW blog to get Emily's tips on how to create a fun and inspired wine pairings for your own holiday wine table! 2012-11-30T02:35:33+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/ring_in_the_new_year_with_yews_stellar_seafood_music_to_move_you/ YEW is the place to be this New Year's Eve!  Spend the last night of 2012 being wined, dined and entertained at YEW. Vancouver favourite, DJ Leeann will be spinning her magic from 8:30pm to 1am, accompanied by percussionist, Pher, and sax player, Caley Honeywell. Two enticing menus... 2012-11-27T14:29:52+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/stollen_-_rethink_fruitcake/ Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver alumni Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to join Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen to bake nearly 2,500 of the ultimate traditional Christmas cakes for YEW's adoring fans. Stollen is now available for purchase... 2012-11-27T14:23:01+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/introducing_yews_new_dinner_menu/ Executive Chef Ned Bell and Restaurant Chef Sean Murray are pleased to launch YEW’s Late Fall Menu. Featuring bigger, bolder flavours, seasonal ingredients and heartier cooking techniques – think braised, caramelized, pan-seared and roasted – the new menu is the perfect antidote to Vancouver’s fickle fall weather.... 2012-11-07T01:16:12+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/stollen_moments_at_yew/ Everybody’s Favourite Holiday Pastry is Back for 2012 There is just something nostalgic and deeply satisfying about YEW’s holiday Stollen.  With a history spanning nearly 600 years, Stollen is a classic Christmas cake with real crowd appeal.  A dense, rum-soaked, bread-like fruitcake studded with nuts and wrapped around a core of creamy marzipan, Stollen is finished with icing sugar and improves with age. 2012-11-07T01:09:37+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/dark_days_fun_festive_nights/ Holiday group bookings at YEW now offer organizers even more reason to celebrate.  In addition to the city’s best sustainable seafood offerings; always delicious starters, salads and sides; handcrafted cocktails and perfect wine pairings, there’s one more incentive to whet your appetite. 2012-11-07T01:03:52+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/join_us_to_celebrate_thanksgiving/ From Friday October 5 through Monday October 8, YEW restaurant + bar is offering fabulous three-course Thanksgiving dinner for on ly $41 per person. Go classic turkey or mix it up with Arctic Char. Enjoy a second helping of turkey will all the fixin's for only $10! Why do all the prep, cooking and clean up when we can do it for you! Please click here to view the Thanksgiving menu! 2012-10-04T21:20:11+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/lounging_around/ If you haven't had the chance to sample our latest lounge menu you are in for a treat! Chef Ned Bell has elevated some casual crown pleasers to irresistible heights. Take the chicken wings for example...the new Indian Wings geature garam masala spice, honey & toasted cashews for an unexpected. The Salt & Pepper Wings with balsamic salt, black pepper and honey are crispy, juicy, salty, sweet. Outrageously good... 2012-10-04T21:14:42+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/bubbles_for_bosoms/ YEW restaurant + bar partners with Absolut Vodka to present Bubbles for Bosoms throughout the month of October to raise awareness and funds for the BC region of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Bubbles for Bosoms is a cheeky and sparkling twist on the classic Cosmopolitan. Prices at $13, 10% of the purchase price of every cocktail sold will be MATCHED for breast cancer research for every Bubbles for Bosoms sold... 2012-10-04T21:07:07+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_ned_bell_cooks_for_the_cure/ Watch Ned Bell cook for the cure on Global Morning News! 2012-10-04T12:49:50+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/what_to_drink_with_that_sooke_harvest_feasts/ Check out Treve Ring's recent article on food and wine pairing featuring YEW Sommelier, Emily Walker! 2012-09-13T04:09:43+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/ned_bell_pepper_sweet_spicy/ “When I make it spicy, I like to make it sweet!” says Chef Bell. The Ned ‘Bell Pepper’ Sweet & Spicy sandwich is prepared with local BC cheese, namely Pacific Pepper Spicy Verdelait and Cheddar Red Hot Pepper. Chef Bell describes this grilled cheese as “rustic, chewy, crunchy and cheesy – it doesn’t get any better.” It is served with a wonderful homemade jam, which adds a nice sweetness to the sandwich....  2012-09-06T01:16:32+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/tealeaves_-_a_four_seasons_sucess_story/ While supporting innovative and high quality local businesses, farmers and artisans is hyper-fashionable in 2012, we're proud to say that we've been doing it for years! Back in 1995, former Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver General Manager, Rui Paes Braga, convinced a brand new Vancouver tea company to sell their premium leaves to the luxury hotel and restaurant. Since then... 2012-09-05T22:02:53+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_private_dining/ Back to school means back to business for many of us, but at YEW doing business has never been more fun and delicious!  This fall, wether you're seeking a social soiree for the office or an impressive client event, YEW Sales Manager and Sommelier, Emily Walker, is passionate and dedicated when it comes to creating a seamless customized event. It's all in the details! 2012-09-05T21:43:47+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/whats_new_at_yew_bar/ The Unusual Margarita Our "We Make It, YEW Shake It" Whiskey Sour was such a big hit, Lead Bartender Justin Taylor, has decided to add another shakable sipper to the mix. The Unusual Margarita features a blend of in-house, barrel-aged, Hornitos tequila, St. Germain Elderflower, pineapple and lime juices... The Nail in the Coffin - A YEW Barrel-aged Cocktail A little darker, this is a unique spin on the classic cocktail, Corpse Reviver #2. Bombay Sapphire Gin, Noilly Pratt White Vermouth and Cointreau are placed in a medium charred New American oak barrel... The BC 100 Mile Blues YEW's third creation in a series of 100-mile cocktails, this one is all about a seasonal favourite, BC bluberries! A local and luscious late summer siiper. Make it at home!   2012-09-05T01:58:20+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/crab_lobster_bake_on_ctv/ Chef Ned Bell whips up a family-style crab and lobster bake everyone is sure to enjoy! Click here to see the clip and the recipe! 2012-08-31T12:14:58+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/summer_is_about_ice_cream_enjoyment_and_fun/ Pastry Chef, Bruno Feldeisen delivers a new dessert menu! Dessert lovers with an ice cream and éclair bent should be making their way to YEW in droves. The new menu features a whimsical oversized ice cream cone for the kid in all of us, a tasty twist on ‘coffee and donuts,’ a line-up of delicate éclairs fit for a princess and more...   2012-08-01T12:58:23+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/live_music_bc_day_long_weekend_at_yew/ A long weekend in the middle of summer? Now that is something to celebrate! The British Columbia Day long weekend is an exciting one in Vancouver with parade routes and summer celebrations in full swing! YEW wants to bring our guests a little something extra too. The team at YEW restaurant + bar is excited to feature a couple of the city's favourite musicians to make the long weekend wining and dining a little more fun... 2012-08-01T12:47:30+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/summer_of_riesling/ It's the ideal season to get aquainted with one of the darlings of the wine world. Always refreshing, always interesting - there's a Riesling for every mood, occasion and food. Even better, it's a natural match for YEW's seafood-focused menu.... 2012-08-01T12:41:59+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_ned_bell_prepares_a_hero_sandwich_with_lynn_collier_on_global_mor/ Watch Ned Bell prepare a "Hero Sandwich" with a surprise Sous Chef on Global TV! 2012-07-04T02:29:47+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/ned_bell_prepares_a_yew_style_crab_and_lobster_picnic_on_global_mornin/ Watch Ned and Lynn Collier prepare a YEW style picnic on Global Morning News! 2012-07-04T01:25:29+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/farm_fresh_cocktails_bring_and_added_touch_of_quality_to_yew/ Head bartender, Justin Taylor, continues to shake up the cocktail scene.  Check out Joanne Sasvari's latest story on Justin's 100 mile cocktail creations! 2012-06-23T01:05:30+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/embrace_the_zero_mile_diet_with_yews_home_herb_cultivator/ Inside the YEW Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Mr. Wolfe opens the smoked-glass door to a dishwasher-size cultivator that sits next to one of the chefs’ stations in plain view of diners. Inside is a rotating crop that on this occasion includes radish sprouts, broccoli greens, arugula and pea tendrils, which the cooks use as garnishes or in salads and side dishes.  ...The bright green garden catches people’s eyes and, topped with a maple butcher block, it’s the kind of appliance that the Real Housewives of Vancouver might salivate over...  Click here to see Gail's full story!..... .... 2012-06-19T12:31:58+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/anthony_sedlacks_vancouver_restaurant_picks/ Anthony Sedlack, Chef/Owner of The American Cheesecake Co., recently reviewed YEW restaurant!  Click here to see his outstanding review! 2012-06-09T01:53:46+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/tales_from_the_bar..._we_make_it_yew_shake_it/ Our new Whiskey Sour leaves the most fun part of bartending to the guest!  The 'We Make it, YEW Shake It' Whiskey Sour is an interactive cocktail.  Follow us on Twitter for details on our upcoming "Show Us Your Shake Face" where amateur shakers can win dinner for two at YEW!  2012-06-05T03:48:53+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/summer_breakfast_buffet_is_back/ Summer hours are now in effect at YEW.  Starting at 6:30am every morning, breakfast is served, and now, the buffet is back.  Choose from the Grouse Mountain buffet  - a selection of fresh fruit, salads, cereals, smoothies, house-made pastries and breads, smoked salmon, cheeses and much more ($26)  or Cypress... 2012-06-05T01:43:09+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_lounge_menu_gets_a_sophisticated_update/ YEW's still-new sustainable seafood concept and Lead Bartender Justin Taylor's innovative and inspired cocktail concoctions have set a higher bar for an outstanding lounge menu.  The existing roster of tasty crowd pleasers likes  a classic burger, calamari, mac n cheese, smoked meat sandwiches, mussels, crab tacos and share plates of seafood samplers has been amped!  2012-06-05T01:34:21+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_restaurant_delivers_stellar_seafood_with_a_west_coast_vibe/ Something happened to Gail Johnson of Straight.com during a recent dinner at YEW...  After cocktails and appetizers, her waiter brought her our paella, with an abundance salmon, sablefish, arctic char, spot prawns, scallops and mussels...  Click here to check out Gail's recent article! 2012-06-05T01:05:01+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/oceanwise_dinner/ Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver steps up it's commitment to seafood sustainability as a new partner of Vancouver Aquarium's Oceanwise Program.... 2012-05-29T05:50:18+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yews_sommelier_branches_out/ YEW Sales Manager and Sommelier, Emily Walker, has taken YEW's wine culture to new heights!  Click here to check out the latest article by Kurtis Kolt, Wine Access Magazine contributor and West Ender wine columnist.  2012-05-26T05:56:25+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/neds_power_cookie/ YEW’s Executive Chef, Ned Bell, would like to share his delicious and energizing Power Cookie recipe with you. Don’t have the power to bake them yourself? Come into YEW and grab a few! This locally sourced low-gluten delight includes: BC Cranberries & Blueberries, Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds, Local Honey, Chia & Flax Seeds, and Oats 6 Power Cookies for 16.5 or 12 Power Cookies for 30  2012-05-05T02:47:48+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/new_vegan_menus_at_yew/ New Vegan Menus for Lunch & Dinner - Dining at YEW can be a delicious part of any dietary lifestyle. We've got some great gluten-free and vegetarian options, and have even launched new "Vegan Lunch" and "Vegan Dinner" menus. Check out georgiastraight.com's recent feature introducing the menus. 2012-05-04T03:13:07+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/world_oceans_day_dinner_at_yew/ World Ocean's Day Dinner - The Vancouver Aquraium and YEW team up to present a World Ocean's Day Dinner on Friday June 8th, 6:30pm reception, 7:00pm dinner. Don't wait to buy your tickets.... 2012-05-04T01:11:32+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/justins_new_spring_cocktails/ Our New Spring Cocktails - Cocktail innovator and YEW's Lead Bartender, Justin Taylor, is bringing the farm to table approach right up to the bar. This month Justin features, Eden from Four Seasons' new 100-mile selection. "One of the most inventive cocktails I have created yet..." 2012-05-04T01:07:10+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yay_its_may/ And with that comes another stellar restaurant review and all kinds of celebrations - moms, BC spot prawns, vegan menus, World Ocean's Day and a fresh season of cocktails! 2012-05-03T23:20:28+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/iron_chef_competition/ Watch Chef Ned Bell and Chef Dale MacKay face off on the Global BC "Iron Chef" cook off! 2012-04-26T01:29:15+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/celebrate_mom_with_a_decadent_brunch/ She gave you the gift of life for starters. She's kissed countless booboos, mended your socks, and that broken heart, and cheered for you at the crack of dawn too many times to count. Quite simply, moms are awesome and irreplaceable. Moms deserve to treated, loved and celebrated. Every day, sure, but especially on Mother's Day... 2012-04-25T01:28:53+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/vancouver_sun_restaurant_review/  "Dinner at YEW seemed like the perfect prize with it's elegance, dependable good manners and sense of occasion...."  Click here to read the legendary Mia Stainsby's review after experiencing our new seafood concept! 2012-04-20T02:17:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/easter_brunch/ Take Easter Brunch to new heights and treat your family to a traditional meal with a twist!  YEW's Easter Brunch features over 50 delicious items.  The YEW team will be offering an exclusive Kid's Station with all the fixings - including chocolate waffles and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! Easter Brunch at YEW has a taste of EVERYTHING everyone loves.  Your name it, we'll be serving it, here's just a sample of what's on the menu... 2012-04-03T02:27:26+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/wednesday_wine_of_the_week_feature/ We LOVE wine at YEW.  Perhaps best illustrated by the 300+ wines by the glass, our Enomatic wine preservation system that features 14 eclectic, seafood friendly wines, and our very popular Wine Down Sundays discount of 50% off every bottle all day.  And while that covers off a lot of wine, we still want to share more of our passion with you.  Every week, YEW Sales Manager and Sommelier, Emily Walker, will present a "Wine of the Week" that brings a little something extra to the conversation.  For example... 2012-04-03T02:11:13+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/spring_is_here/ Spring is here!  And with it comes Easter bunnies, and brunch and beegan breakfasts, freshly caught halibut and weekly wine pairings... YEW restaurant + bar was the first restaurant this season to serve up Organic Ocean's Pacific Coast, OceanWise halibut.  Caught off the west coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii... 2012-04-03T02:02:00+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/dining_out_for_life_-_dungeness_crab_cake_benedict/ Check out Executive Chef, Ned Bell, on Global Television as he prepares the YEW's Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict! 2012-03-20T03:54:40+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_love_fest_valentines_day_2012/ Valentine's Day at YEW restaurant + bar.  Think you know everything about Four Seasons?  Think again! 2012-02-04T07:02:18+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/mens_only_cooking_class_with_sean_murray_and_riaz_from_breakfast_television/ Watch Sean Murray and Riaz prepare tuna sashimi in a 'Men's Only' cooking class. Surprise your Valentine with a home cooked meal...restaurant style! Click here for details! 2012-01-29T18:32:00+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/SEA_CHANGE_PUTS_YEW_IN_CLASS_BY_ITSELF/ YEW restaurant + bar was recently honoured with a chart-topping review by the Globe & Mail's notoriously tough food critic, Alexandra Gill.   2012-01-29T05:29:38+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/its_a_valentines_long_weekend_of_delicious_love_at_four_seasons_hotel_/ Executive Chef Ned Bell has created five inspired Valentine's menus that build from "First Date Saturday" and "Second Date Sunday," to "No Pressure Weekend Brunch," "Going Steady Monday" and "True Romance Tuesday."  Each menu offers a little something different and range from a three-course brunch menu for $45, a four-course dinner menu for $59, to a five-course dinner menu for $79. 2012-01-26T01:42:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/JoinUus_for_Dine_Out_Vancouver_2012_-_January_20_-_February_5/ Dine Out Vancouver - January 20 through February 5 YEW restaurant + bar is thrilled to participate in Tourism Vancouver’s 10thAnnual Dine Out Vancouver Restaurant Festival.  As Canada’s largest and best restaurant promotion, YEW is proud to offer a delicious and innovative three-course dinner menu for an exceptional value. Check out our menu and reserve now! 2012-01-10T07:03:10+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Globe_Mails_Alexandra_Gill_Includes_YEWs_New_Seafood_Concept_as_Top_Fo/ YEW to the rescue! "What style of restaurant does Vancouver lack? Seafood, shockingly enough. Sure, we have several high-end eateries that specialize in dainty morsels of richly glazed sablefish and Dungeness crab panna cotta, and no shortage of sushi. But it’s still difficult to find a plain piece of simply grilled fish in this town. Finally, the tide appears to be turning..."  Alexandra Gill, The Globe & Mail 2011-12-31T06:59:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/neds_new_years_eve_lobster_nachos/ Executive Chef, Ned Bell, creates a new twist on an old party favourite!  Watch Ned and his army of ocean-fresh crustaceans in the Global TV kitchen as he prepares his New Year's Eve 'Loster Nachos' with Steve Darling! 2011-12-31T05:50:35+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/peak_oyster_season_at_yew/ Why must we always reserve oysters for special occasions?  Find our what Alexandra Gill from the Globe and Mail found out about these briny bivalves.  Click here for the full story! 2011-12-24T06:42:20+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Pastry_Chef_Bruno_Feldeisen_Right_on_Trend/ Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen and his Dessert Tapas noted in www.starchefs.com!  2011-12-24T06:22:38+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yews_christmas_stollen/ Four Seasons Christmas Stollen is not your typical fruit cake.  Pastry Chef, Bruno Feldeisen, has taken this traditional German bread to a new level that has Vancouver talking!  2011-12-23T07:09:05+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Emilys_Top_10_1_Under_30_Wine_for_the_Holidays/ The holidays are in mid-swing and with all this hustle bustle, who has time to wander aimlessly through the liquor store trying to decide on which wine to bring to your holiday party or serve at the 'main event'? With such limited time on our hands, we need to be able to storm those liquor stores with a clear mission of what we want! Wine is Emily's passion and profession - with that in mind - she has armed us with an easy 'grab-and-go' list of versatile, food-friendly and good-value wines ALL readily available at BC Liquor Stores. Read on to enjoy Emily's Top 10+ 1 Under $30 Wine for the Holiday 2011-12-20T03:53:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Four_Seasons_Hotel_Vancouvers_Christmas_Featured_on_Urban_Rush/ We told you it was good!  Local foodie, Erin Ireland includes our stellar stollen in a round up of Vancouver's BEST HOLIDAY TREATS on Urban Rush! 2011-12-17T08:25:09+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Hosting_a_holiday_party_Ditch_the_corkscrew_for_the_cocktail_shaker_/ YEW's cocktail master strikes again!  The Globe & Mail's Beppi Crosariol shares the trend of a return to old-school cocktails for this year's holiday celebrations.  Justin Taylor's tips will literally set your party aflame! 2011-12-15T08:02:11+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/at_home_with_chef_ned_bell1/ Justin Taylor has been as busy as one of Santa’s elves. The Four Seasons’s lead bartender (who recently won a bronze medal at the Giffard West Cup competition in France) began making his homemade nocino last August for his Christmas in Manhattan holiday cocktail. 2011-12-10T07:05:45+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/at_home_with_chef_ned_bell/ After a week of intense 12-hour days as the Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, what does he do on his day off? Shop for food and cook.  Watch Ned, and his son Max prepare an unforgettable dinner at home!  2011-11-19T08:18:24+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_ned_bell_and_chef_daiji_tanakas_chowder_cookoff_on_global_morning/ Watch Chef Ned Bell and Chef Daiji Tanaka face off on Global Morning News for a Chowder Cookoff!  Both have mastered the art...  Who will win the challenge? 2011-11-16T07:14:42+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Chef_Ned_Bell_Gears_up_to_Compete_in_Gold_Medal_Plates_on_Global_Noon_News/ Chef Ned Bell and Sophie Lui cook up scallops and sablefish in preparation for the November 4, Gold Medla Plates Competition and Olympic Fundraiser on Global Noon Newshour.  2011-11-04T21:58:54+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/creme_de_la_creme_countdown_-_vote_on_your_favourite_wedding_cake_desi/ The countdown is on for both Vancouver's best wedding showcase and the opportunity to select a  winner! One lucky bride or groom-to-be is going to win... 2011-11-02T06:04:22+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/going_for_gold_executive_chef_ned_bell_hits_the_ground_running/ The culinary team at YEW restaurant + bar and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver are very excited to compete in Gold Medal Platesthis Friday evening, November 4.  Led by Executive Chef Ned Bell, a previous event competitor, this represents Four Seasons' first time in the culinary challenge. 2011-11-02T05:00:38+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/yew_personality_profile_-_get_to_know_sommelier_yew_sales_manager_and_/ YEW restaurant + bar boasts some lovely smiling faces throughout the room, none more so than our own Emily Walker. Joining the team at the peak of the busiest season last December, Emily jumped right in and has been putting her own stamp on things since. 2011-11-01T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/international_superstar_-_yews_own_master_bartender_nabs_3rd_place_in/ After taking second place in Vancouver's Giffard Iron Bar contest back in August, YEW's lead bartender, Justin Taylor took his very first trip overseas to represent Canada in Angers, France last month. 2011-11-01T22:25:36+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/creme_de_la_creme_foxy_fridays/ The Crème de la Crème "BRIDESMAIDS" FOXY FRIDAY is on October 28th!  Complimentary cocktails, canapes and prizes...  2011-10-22T04:39:54+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Yew_bar_Featured_in_LA_Times_Magazine_-_October_2011/ "This airy, modern room has long been the city’s meeting place for suits and celebs. They may come for the socializing and seafood, but they’ll stay for the culinary-inspired cocktails based on local ingredients." 2011-10-15T07:23:47+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Win_a_Custom-Made_Wedding_Cake_or_Ultimate_Bridesmaids_Tea_Party/ WIN A CUSTOM-MADE WEDDING CAKE OR ULTIMATE BRIDESMAIDS' TEA PARTY Four Seasons Vancouver and Crème de la Crème Celebrate Weddings, Friends and Fun  with Great Prizes and Events Two 'to die for' contests will have local brides sketching their dream wedding cakes and bridesmaids playing dress up at YEW restaurant + bar this month.  Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, YEW restaurant + bar and Creme de la Creme Grand Wedding Showcase want to shower Vancouver brides with love. Read on to Win! 2011-10-14T05:54:06+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Chef_Ned_Bell_Competes_for_Sustainable_Seafood_at_Chowder_Chowdown/ Chef Ned Bell and YEW restauant + bar will be competing for the title of  BEST SEAFOOD CHOWDER on November 23. A deliciously Ocean Wise and Sustainable event at the Vancouver Aquarium! Watch Chef Ned and Food Network Canada Host, Anthony Sedak battle it out.  2011-10-12T04:26:26+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/royal_gala_apple_bc_blueberry_pie_recipe_by_bruno_feldeisen/ Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen Launches New Dessert Menu & Takes to the Edible Canada Food Stage at Vancouver Home & Design Show - October 15, 2011 Think Rustic, Simple, Homemade. Like Mom's (but way better)! You know when you just want a sliver of pie?  So do we.  That's why YEW is now offering three different serving sizes of our delicious home-style pies.  Slivers, Slices and yes, whole pies! 2011-10-01T01:16:51+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/setting_the_table_with_jeff_hanson_a_yewtube_dinner_party/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW Have you been to the new YEW yet? Our new tagline: Modern. Coastal. Social., well describes the sea, see and be seen vibe of our new RAW bar as well as the lounge, chef's table, dining room, communal tables and other engaging spaces. We hope you have enjoyed our YEWTube series.  This week we present the 7th and final episode, presenting an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we have been serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans. Despite his youthful looks, YEW Restaurant Director, Jeff Hanson, has a wealthy of hospitality experience under his belt.  If you've ever been surprised with impromptu dinner guests and need to set a sophisticated table in a hurry, this episode is for you!  From a quick shine for your silverware to a polished edible centrepiece, simple touches make a big difference. Jeff also invites the awesome YEWTube cast to his smartly set table, to wine and dine with some dishes from the new YEW seafood concept menu.  All your favourites from the six previous episodes make an appearance to raise a glass to all of you - our friends, fans, guests and regulars.   Thank you for watching. 2011-09-27T07:00:58+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/bartender_justin_taylor_mixes_cocktails_you_just_cant_beet/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW The new YEW has launched - and it's fabulous! We cannot wait to greet you with our gorgeous new RAW bar and ultra fresh seafood menu. We are continuing our online series with an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans. Not only is our new menu seafood focused, but so are the wine and cocktail pairings. Developing cocktails that make salmon, sablefish and scallops sing, requires the skills of a pro. Enter the creative genius of award-winning Head Bartender, Justin Taylor . In this week's episode, Taylor teaches viewers how to make flavoured (and coloured) sugars and syrups at home to infuse flavour into cocktails. Beet sugar not only adds a gorgeous hue to the glass, it also imparts some of the hard-working root vegetable's complexity.   You'll have to tune in to see the end result! Hint... three gorgeous and delicious cocktails. 2011-09-20T01:29:38+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/Sommeliers_Emily_and_Adam_Face_Off_on_YEWTube/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW The new YEW has launched - and it's fabulous!  We cannot wait to greet our guests with our gorgeous new RAW bar and ultra fresh seafood menu. We are continuing our online series with an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans. This week, it's a he-said, she-said spin on the not-so-humble grape. YEW sommeliers (and Sales & Restaurant Managers) Emily Walker and Adam Ashukian sit down to debate the origin of three different bottles. Good-looking, witty and rife with wine wisdom, Adam and Emily ensure this is not an episode to miss.Learn what to look for in your glass. Click below to view 2011-09-13T06:26:17+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/go_canada...go_justin/ YEW Bar’s Justin Taylor Will Jet to France this Fall to Represent Our Nation Last month, YEW restaurant + bar’s Head Bartender, Justin Taylor mixed up his magic for the 2011 Iron Bar Competition. This annual contest of mixers and shakers attracts the city's top cocktail crafters with 39 bartenders taking part. The assignment: prepare and present the best original sparkling cocktail featuring Giffard’s new Violette Liqueur.  Six local judges had the enviable job of tasting through the various interpretations.  Justin Taylor's perfectly named, 'Elizabeth Taylor' nabbed second place! Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar are very proud to announce that Justin will be jetting off to France to represent Canada in the Giffard International Cocktail Challenge in October. Click below to try this drink at home. 2011-09-07T02:14:08+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/are_yew_ready_to_sea_change/ YEW restaurant + bar Launches New Seafood Concept YEW restaurant + bar is set to become the city's premier seafood restaurant, delivering exceptionally delicious cuisine, great wines, innovative cocktails and a fun, welcoming environment for guests -- all wrapped in legendary Four Seasons service.   2011-09-07T00:50:34+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/pastry_chef_brunos_sweet_tips/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW YEW restaurant + bar continues our online series with an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans.  Putting a sweet ending on a meal shouldn't be stressful.  Some great berries and a few juicy apricots are all that is needed to create a memorable dessert. Tune in to the fourth episode of YEWTube to enjoy the irresistible French accent and expertise of Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Pastry Chef, Bruno Feldeisen.  The French have a way with pastry - heritage, tradition and a sincere appreciation for butter.  This episode highlights the importance of quality ingredients and the simple tips and techniques that can turn a basic fruit cobbler into a masterpiece. Click below to view. 2011-09-06T17:00:10+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_craigs_fish_filleting_made_easy/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW YEW restaurant + bar continues our online series with an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans.  Filleting a whole fish might seem intimidating but with a few pointers, a sharp knife and some practice, it can be done without too much trouble. Tune in to the third episode of YEWTube and meet Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Executive Sous Chef, Craig Dryhurst, a new arrival at the Hotel and an expert in selecting, preparing and cooking the freshest fish available.  In this episode, Chef Dryhurst takes on a whole salmon and a wild pacific halibut while sharing his expertise on what to look for and how to fillet, debone and slice two of our guests favourite local fish. Click below to view. 2011-08-29T16:00:04+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_grants_art_of_mise_en_place_on_yewtube/ 'YEWTube' Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW YEW restaurant + bar continues our online series with an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we are serving up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans.  Ever wonder how things seem to run so smoothly in professional kitchens? It's no accident. Tune in to the second episode of YEWTube featuring YEW restaurant + bar Chef, Grant Macdonald for a lesson on the art of Mise en Place. Once 'everything's in place,' it's a lot easier to create a dish sure to wow your guests, even without help from the pros. Enjoy a sneak peek at one of the mouth-watering new offerings that will be available on the YEW menu next month.   Click below to view. 2011-08-23T17:00:09+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/chef_ned_bells_fab_fish_on_yewtube/ Tune in... "YEW Tube" Launches Today! YEW restaurant + bar presents a seven-part series - "Are you Ready to SEA Change? Life and Times at YEW" Launching today, YEW restaurant + bar shares an insider's look at what makes one of Vancouver's top restaurants tick. Each week we will serve up fun and useful tips and tricks from our talented kitchen and restaurant veterans. First up... While a newcomer to Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar, Executive Chef Ned Bell is no stranger to sourcing the best local ingredients. In the first of a seven party series, follow the experienced and vibrant chef as he shops for seafood in Vancouver and preps for a dinner party.  Click below to view. 2011-08-16T04:48:15+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/fresh_from_on_global_morning_news/ Chef Grant MacDonald shares his Sablefish dishes on Global Morning News. Available every night for the month of August. Click below to view. 2011-07-31T23:24:26+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/pulled_pork_jicama_slaw_potato_bun/ Summer has arrived and YEW’s new lunch menu launches with Chef’s specialty Pulled Pork Sandwich. This succulent dish can be yours with a simple step through the doors of YEW restaurant + bar. Also try it at home with the recipe below or contact our YEW catering team and bring YEW BBQ to your patio at home. 2011-07-06T21:42:58+00:00 http://www.yewrestaurant.com/new_from_yew/the_moscow_mule/ YEW's Head Bartender Justin Taylor shares his little secret concoction - the Moscow Mule. Click on to view his video demonstration. 2011-06-30T20:20:17+00:00