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 Location: 1944 West Fourth Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Our jaws hit the floor when we learned that after three years of immense popularity, Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham's Fuel Restaurant would be closing its doors on November 29. As it turns out, we shouldn't have been so surprised. Rather than fold entirely, the restaurant would just be revamping its concept and re-opening as... wait for it… Refuel.
It's no secret that Vancouver has become infatuated with a new, less stuffy (yet never completely unpretentious) style of dining, and Refuel will fit right in. Taking on a "Casual Northwest" focus, the restaurant will have much more of a neighbourhood vibe, where wines are approachable, food is affordable, and décor isn't overwhelmingly flashy. A 12-seat bar will act as the social hub, while music hand-compiled by the music snobs (sorry, "experts") at Zulu Records will provide the backdrop.
Belcham remains as Executive Chef while Doughty is still sommelier. Chef de Cuisine Ted Anderson and Sous Chef Jane Cornborough have created a new menu full of amped up comfort food standards (something we've seen many Vancouver spots do as of late. Dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and dry-aged Alberta Prime ribeye steak dominate the new card, while a new brunch menu adds a whole new element of "casual". It was only a matter of time, I guess. – R.T.
Refuel opens on Wednesday, December 2. | | |
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