Diamond Girl : Tiny Bites

Diamond Girl

2 Comments Degan BeleyJuly 25, 2009

I was looking forward to exactly 3 things this summer: getting my hair coloured, the Pourhouse opening and The Diamond opening. The Pourhouse is still coming up, but so far me and my new hair have been very happy hanging out at what is surely one of Vancouver’s best new bars.

Like their name, they are all class. Sought-out antiques and chandeliers provide a contrast to the sparkly diamond napkin-weight and custom diamond wallpaper. The bright windows and dark wood are another happy contrast, but the biggest surprise is how well the asian-inspired kitchen pairs with the pub-style front of house.

I’ve had the rock cod sub spiked with Togarashi, and the duck noodles – both delicious, but the jewel of this kitchen is the Sloping Hills pork gyoza. Soy, mirin and pork pinched with love and piled into a bowl. I hesitated on ordering it (plus a sub) on my first visit and now I’ve had them every time I’ve been. They’re necessary.

Opened by Mark Brand, Josh Pape & Sophie Taverner, this is as good a crew as you can get in this town and they will make sure you’re well taken care of.

Categories: Food, Gastown, Restaurants