Taste of Yaletown Special Menu

Taste of Yaletown Special Menu

If you've been waiting for the perfect excuse to come down and sample some of delicious menu items, your wait is over! The Taste of Yaletown festival is the perfect opportunity to wine, dine and see some of the incredible restaurants that Yaletown has to offer – including WildTale!

"For two weeks in October, Taste of Yaletown brings diners featured menus, special tastings and innovative pairings". WildTale are offering a three course menu at $45 per person which showcases some of our most loved dishes. View our Taste of Yaletown menu here:

And as if that weren't already amazing enough, a portion of every purchase goes towards Vancouver Food banks, so you'll be doing good with your meal too!

The festival runs from October 18th – 28th. Both WildTale Yaletown and our sister restaurant, The Flying Pig Yaletown will be taking part in the fun. View the pig's set menu here.

Tables fill up fast so make a booking now to avoid disappointment!

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Team Menu Tasting at WildTale Olympic Village

If you hadn’t heard the exciting news already, we launched our incredible Lunch & Brunch menus at WildTale Olympic Village this week! In order to get ready for this, we hosted a menu tasting for the whole team on Monday to allow them to try everything on the menu!

It’s important to us that our team believe in the food we have on offer and to do that they need to taste for themselves how good it really is! We want you to know that when you ask for recommendations from your server, you will be given genuine opinions and our team can provide well informed answers to your queries on taste.The new lunch and brunch menu was something to behold.

Brunch sees our take on the classics such as our WildTale Breakfast and our Vanilla Waffles. Make sure you check out some of our show stopping signature Eggs Benedict dishes.

Our lunch menu has a broad range of dishes from classy to classic. Have a light working lunch with our delicious (and filling) salads, or indulge in something special such as Chef Andrew’s Fried Chicken.

The team certainly loved trying the ne menu and can’t wait to share it with you in our Olympic Village restaurant! Why not book a table for lunch or brunch and come try for yourself!

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Rosie from WildTale: 1st Place in Women’s Oyster-Shucking Contest

Our very own Rosie won first place in this year’s Shuck it Forward oyster-shucking contest among the female contestants. She’s won a trip to the PEI International Shellfish Festival to compete against top shuckers from around the world.

The event is an annual fundraiser by the North-American non-profit group Bikers For Autism (BFA), whose initiatives support multiple community programs across Canada and the US, including Surfs Up Event-Sponsored by Ripcurl, Little Heroes Hockey Academy and the PAFC Music Therapy Studio. In 2018, BFA has been is broadening its community support with the addition of BFA Respite Night and BFA Wish Day programs.

Have a blast Rosie – WildTale wishes you well!shuck it forward rosie

The Last Straw – WildTale discontinues single use plastic straws

WT-straw-socialBeginning Thursday February 1st, The Flying Pig and WildTale Restaurants will no longer use plastic straws and offer Paper Straws on request.

It’s estimated the world uses 1 billion unrecyclable plastic straws a day – 500 million in the United States alone – an untold number of which end up in the ocean, polluting the water and coastlines and posing a deadly threat to sea turtles and other marine animals.
Plastics, including straws, continue to clog our oceans, with researchers suggesting there are more than 5 trillion pieces of it swirling in the water. Smaller pieces appear to be getting eaten by fish and travelling up the food chain.

Things to consider:
Straws represent “a clear example of completely unnecessary single use plastic that is used for an average of just 20 minutes then discarded,” write the organizers of The Final Straw Cornwall campaign.
“Every straw on the planet right now will outlive everyone reading these words.”

In an effort to do our part to curb this growing problem, we at WildTale will start with something small, such as stopping the use single-use plastic straws.
Please help us in our quest to keep our coastlines and oceans clean and sustainable.

Be our Valentine!

KissingFish VDayMake plans to share a wonderful evening with your Valentine here at WildTale. Our regular menu will be available and the Chef has created a special 3 course platter menu for two at $45 per person (minimum 2 people)

Appetizer Platter
Dungeness Crab Cakes
jicama slaw, spicy dill remoulade

Organic Beet & Burrata salad
warm prosciutto vinaigrette
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Entree Platter
Red Wine Braised Short Rib
truffled celeriac puree, roasted bone marrow

Halibut Cheeks Provencal
lobster gnocchi, braised kale and baby leeks

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Dessert
Bittersweet Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake
hazelnut praline crumble

Make your reservations here

New Years Eve at WildTale

WT_VP_NY_Hours_Poster_pdf__1_page_Ring in the New Year with us!

WildTale is excited to offer two locations this year as our sister restaurant in Olympic Village opens just in time for party of the year.

Call your favourite location for a reservation:
WildTale Yaletown – 604-428-9211
WildTale Olympic Village – 604-800-5253

Featuring a special 3 course Prix fixed NYE menu to elevate your celebrations:

MENU

APPETIZER
Dungeness Crab Cakes
brussels sprout slaw, lemon aioli
or
Alberta Beef Carpaccio
pickled wild mushrooms, house mustard
or
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad
rustic pesto vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Surf and Turf Grilled AAA Striploin
lobster mashed potato, winter vegetables, cabernet jus
or
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
rock prawn fried rice, baby bok choy, ginger soy glaze
or
Duo of Nova Scotia Scallops and Jumbo Tiger Prawn
brown butter squash, risotto natural pan jus
DESSERT
Bittersweet Chocolate Tart
with chantilly cream

WildTale Review – MonteCristo Magazine

WildTale’s Surf & Turf Sundays

Sunday best.

There’s just something so perfect about a Sunday roast. The smell, the texture, and, of course, the taste. It’s the ideal close to the week (or the perfect start to it, depending how you define your Sunday). Either way, it’s a sacred meal best spent with loved ones.

Elevating the concept of the humble Sunday roast is Yaletown’s WildTale. Every Sunday evening, the casual and cozy dining spot serves up a special Surf & Turf meal option: a delightful roast beef dinner and a seafood skewer of choice.

Read full article here.

Review – InStyle Mexico – WildTale and Vancouver

InStyleMexicoWe are excited to share this coverage highlight from the September issue of InStyle Mexico. This is a result of an OPUS Loves Local press trip back in March to tour a group of travel media from Mexico, through some highlighted Yaletown businesses including our own WildTale.

The article is in Spanish if you can read the full text here. We’ve also included translation in English here as well – you will find WildTale about 2/3 of the way down in the Food Section.

FASHION

Holt Renfrew

If what you’re looking for is to give yourself a closet upgrade with new luxury pieces, this is the place for you. In this classic Canadian boutique, you’ll find the ultimate labels including Acne Studios, Akris and other exclusive brands like Aesop, Byredo and Dyptique.

Goorin Bros.

A huge selection of sombreros, baseball caps, beanies and accessories of every type you could ever want can be found in this Yaletown boutique. And if you’re someone that thinks you don’t look good in any hats – forget it. Here, the experts will help dissolve this myth and find the perfect one for you.

Eugene Choo

This is the ideal place to find unique and extravagant pieces. In 2000, the vintage- lover Kildare Curtis opened this space to offer something different to what is so often found in larger chains. He achieved this, and now you can find pieces by cool brands such as Henri Vibskob and Strathcona Stockings.

BELLEZA

Skoah

Between the many activities this cosmopolitan city offers, take a little time to relax and reserve an express facial in this mini spa that only uses its own products, made proudly in Canada. The best part is that they are personalized and at the end, they’ll tell you exactly what to take home to stay just as glowing as the moment you leave.

HOME AND ACCESSORIES

The Cross

The coolest departments and houses in Vancouver have something in common – pieces from The Cross, a furniture and accessories store that sells vintage-style pieces for the home (think Anthropologie but in local XL version). You could spend hours going over its corner pieces, particularly if you are fascinated with everything related to stationary – there is a huge selection, you won’t want to leave.

Old Faithful Shop

The traditional style of the general American stores, with brick walls and inspiring, simple and classic pieces for the home, this is what you’ll find in this enchanting boutique in the Gastown neighbourhood. Nothing has any brand marks or logos, as

everything transmits a natural and bohemian vibe that you’ll want to take home. You’ll also love the selection of coffee table books.

Much and Little

“Simplicity” is the word that would describe this little boutique in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, surrounded by other independent stores. Its biggest pride is that it sells beautiful, well-made products that are unique and made by local brands. The gifts you can buy here will never have been seen anywhere else.

PET FRIENDLY

Barking Babies

When Nancy Jenelic, the owner, lived in Japan with her dog Quentin, she fell in love with everything this Oriental country offered for him, from embroidered bombers to mixed-fibre raincoats. Upon returning to Vancouver, she decided to replicate this experience by offering unique products for puppies that are highly desired in the city. If you’re looking to bring back a souvenir for your pets, this is a necessary stop.

THE COOLEST SPOTS

It’s impossible to return unsatisfied from Vancouver: its cafes, restaurants, hotels and ice cream stores are full of charm and flavour in excess. You’ll be required to stay a couple of days extra.

BREAKFAST

Café Medina

There’s no brunch quite like this welcoming local spot. The Belgian waffles are the specialty, and the pistachio toppings and rose water and salted caramel are irresistible. Add a lavender latte and you’ll have the perfect breakfast.

EAT

Tacofino

Born as a food truck on the beaches of Tofino, its excellent reputation brought it to different spots around the city, letting loose that surfer spirit. The menu is just as cool. Try out the soft and crunchy meat taco, with flour or tortilla.

Wildtale

Vancouver is surrounded by water, so it would be a sin not to try the different fish and seafood options of the region – the freshest ones can be found here. If the climate permits, reserve a spot outside on the beautiful terrace.

DINE

Hawksworth

If your plan is to end the day on a high note, this is the place to do it. Considered by the locals as one of the best restaurants in the city, it honours and compliments classic Canadian cuisine with a contemporary twist.

La Pentola

This Italian spot selects solely seasonal ingredients and the result is a changing and creative menu. Choose a pasta made by hand, or leave your decision in the hands of the chef so he can choose a family style menu to your taste, to share.

Minami

This isn’t your typical Japanese restaurant. Here, Japanese traditions are mixed with those of the North American west coast to offer even more original dishes, including oven-made sushi or fried seafood. If you want the complete experience, ask for the Aburi Shokai, the four-course menu combined with sake.

SLEEP

OPUS Vancouver

Located in the heart of the hippest neighbourhood of the city, Yaletown, OPUS allows you to be close to everything. You’ll feel like a local in your room, that closer resembles an apartment than a hotel, and the bar serves some of the best drinks in the city, like the grape liquor Little Chille…. oh and your pets will be welcome (and extremely happy).

EXPLORE

Granville Island

Visit the Public Market and try all the local delicacies, like the Kaylin & Hobbes pickles, or take a tour of Granville Island Brewing and discover how some of the best beer in Vancouver is made.

THE PERFECT DESSERT

Mister

Made with liquid nitrogen and a variety of natural ingredients, there is no ice cream quite like that from Mister. Ask for the crème brulee ice cream, and if you’re feeling extra bold, make it a sandwich with chocolate cake made in-house. You won’t regret it.

Karameller

In Sweden, it’s common that children spend most of their pocket money on candy. Louise, the owner, replicates this tradition by importing the richest, sweetest candy straight from Scandinavia.

Sweet Victory

For breakfast, brunch or dessert, this is the bakery to visit! The walnut pie is exquisite and the scones… bacon or cheddar are the best, these are the specialty

Lobster Gnocchi Recipe / Global Saturday Chef

Screenshot_2017-09-04__9_46_AMChef Erik Heck of WildTale makes lobster gnocchi. The recipe is noted below along with a link to the full posting on the GlobalBC news site.

Atlantic Lobster Gnocchi Plate (one plate)

Cooked Potato Gnocchi 1 cup
Unsalted Butter 2 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp
Chili Flakes pinch
Garlic Minced tsp White Wine 50 ml
Tomato Sauce 5 fl oz
Atlantic Lobster Tail 1 whole
Lobster Meat 1 fl oz
Whipping Cream 2 fl oz
Green Peas 1 fl oz
Parmesan Cheese 1 tbs
Parsley pinch
Basil pinch
Lemon Juice 25 ml

Click here for full instructions and video

 

Look what we are cooking up for our next location

IMG_6567WildTale’s original location just recently celebrated its second year anniversary and it is great to be part of the Yaletown community.

WildTale is ready to welcome a new member to the family with WildTale Olympic Village. Situated in Tower Green right next to The Flying Pig on West 2nd Avenue, WildTale is set to open very soon.

We have a couple images to share and whet your appetite. Make sure to come back often and check out our Social Media pages for more info as we get closer.

twitter @wildtalevan    facebook  @wildtalevan    instagram @wildtale

We look forward to welcoming you to the new space very soon.

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