Editorial Reviews
Freshly shucked oysters and small sharing plates are the focus at Merchant's (sister restaurant to Gastown's Cork and Fin); bivalve lovers pack the 30-seat heated patio nightly to take advantage of buck-a-shuck pricing from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. Fret not, carnivores: sous-vide flatiron steak poached in butter is sinfully tender. And creamy oyster mushroom tagliatelle with a raw...
by Vancouver Magazine
on July 16, 2013 from vanmag
Vancouver Magazine: The wine list at Divino Wine Bar boasts astonishing depth
by Vancouver Magazine
on March 31, 2011 from urbanspoon
Bottles from locales as exotic as Morocco and as nearby as Vancouver Island, most at $10 a glass, locally sourced produce and charcuterie (much from within a few block's radius) and an ever-growing list of seldom-seen vintages. Fall in love with a rare one and they'll help you acquire a case, even arranging transport. Try the fennel-kissed jumbo scallop with a curl of candied lemon zest and...
by blackbookmag
on October 16, 2010 from blackbookmag
It was the type of meal every restaurant critic dreams about. I arrived at DiVino Wine Bar with no expectations and left in a daze of utter amazement. From pillowy pan-fried gnocchi filled with pure ripened goat cheese to a delicately swollen molten-chocolate soufflé that gushed a river of hot, thick, dark chocolate when pierced, chef Jefferson Alvarez seduced me with every bite. I knew...
by vanmag
on March 24, 2010 from vanmag
Information from the business
From OpenTable:<br/><br/>Located on Vancouver's historic Commercial drive, Merchants is already gaining a reputation for serving some of Vancouvers freshest osyters. A 30 seat Patio provides a great opportunity to watch the action of The Drive any day. The warm and airy interior is anchored by the oyster bar on one side and the daily boards on the other. Alongside the oysters is a wonderful selection...
by menuism
on September 21, 2012 from menuism