Canucks “To Go,” Lobster Feasts and Diva’s Brews

Refuel's buttermilk fried Polderside chicken with coleslaw, biscuit, gravy. credit: Anya Levykh

Yes, tonight is the night, and if you’re forced to watch the game from the comfort of your home, Refuel Restaurant has created some options that should appeal. Get the Refuel burger or buttermilk fried chicken for game night, with all the fixings. $18 gets you three pieces of buttermilk fried Polderside chicken, coleslaw, biscuit, gravy and soda. $15.50 covers a dry-aged beef burger with aged cheddar, house-cured bacon, Kennebec fries and soda. Bonus: Mention the Canucks or show up in a Canucks jersey, and get 10% off your order. Advance ordering recommended.

Lobster in the Garden

Hart House Restaurant at Deer Lake is once again holding its summer garden party series. Each evening starts with a casual wine tasting from the featured region, followed by dinner en plein air in the estate’s garden and live music. The first night is Wednesday, June 22 and features a lobster feast for $60 per person. Reservations are only accepted by phone at 604.298.4278.

Say “Brew-Hah-Hah” this Father’s Day

Diva at the Met has partnered with R&B Brewing to offer a special brewmaster’s dinner, as well as a week-long tasting menu in honour of Father’s Day. The five-course dinner will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 6:30pm, and costs $65 per person. Menu includes rare seared albacore tuna and white gazpacho, paired with the Sun God Wheat Ale, grilled Fraser Valley quail with Red Devil Pale Ale, and dark chocolate dessert paired with East Side Bitter. The tasting menu, which will be available from June 14 to 17 inclusive, and on June 19, is a pared-down version of the dinner, with three courses for $45 (includes beer pairing with each course).

– Anya Levykh