Breaking: Vancouver’s Newest Rooftop Patio Opens June 4 – Vancouver Magazine

Theres a rumour going around that the number-one pastime in Vancouver is discovering the newest patios before anyone else, just for bragging rights. As if we Vancouverites have nothing better to do but hope for sun and try to claim it for ourselves.

Will I say who started this ridiculous rumour? No. But I will say that just in time for this weekends sunny forecast, Coal Harbours newest rooftop patio Lavantine officially opens its doors on June 4. Located at the Azur Legacy Collection Hotel, the rooftop is part open-concept kitchenserving up dishes inspired by the Levant-region and the fabulous Pacific Northwest ingredientsand part Skybar, which has a decidedly chic Daniel Craigs Bond sounding vibe.

Chefs Shyam Longani and Daniel Kenney are at the culinary helm of the lush, garden-like restaurant. Theyre doling out Eastern Mediterranean coastal-inspired dishes, such as green falafel with maple tahini, small plates like kibbeh (with mozzarella, beef, jalapeo and coconut), and entrees for the table like whole branzino with smoked pepper and lemon or lamb shank tagine with wild rice, saffron, pistachio, sour cherry and garlic labneh.

The cocktail menu created by bar manager Serhii Kulikov is no less bold. From the rahat lokum old fashioned thats inspired by Turkish delight, to the pandan cheesecake delight that brings the delicate flavour of pandan front and centrebragging rights for knowing the newest patio included, of course.

Lavantine

Hours: Tuesday Saturday 4PM 11PM

Address: 833 W Pender St.

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