Coast: Dining out for Life Launch Party
Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
With my partner in crime, Rick Chung, we attended the Dining out for Life launch party at Coast’s O Lounge. I am a huge fan of Chef Josh Wolfe, but have never been to Coast so I was excited to snack on delicious appetizers and learn more about a great cause: Dining Out for Life.
Dining out for Life Launch Party, Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Dining Out for Life is a restaurant fundraiser in partnership with charities, A Loving Spoonful and Friends for Life along with a long roster of Vancouver and Whistler’s best restaurants to raise money for HIV/AIDS support services in BC. The event takes place on March 29 so make sure you visit a participating restaurant! A complete list is on the Dining Out for Life website: www.diningoutforlife.com/vancouver.
Coast Coolers, Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
As for the nibbles at the launch party, I finally tried the famous blue Coast cooler cocktail: Gekkeikan draft sake, apricot brandy, blue curacao lemon and orange juice. It was sweet, very slightly fizzy and of the girly drink variety that I love.
Oyster Ceviche, Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
The Coast coolers actually went deliciously with the oyster ceviche, perched on pink sea salt on the half shell. I almost thought they were too pretty to eat. The plump kusshi oysters (my fave!) were buttery, fresh with a slightly spicy seasoning sprinkled over top.
Oyster Ceviche, Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
I also love the intimate feel of the O Lounge at Coast, a wonderful space to kick back and relax after work.
Dining out for Life Launch Party, Coast, 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Don’t forget to check out some restaurants for Dining out for Life on March 29, 2012!