New Vancouver Bistro Brings European Flair to Coal Harbour

  • May 13, 2011
New Vancouver Bistro Brings European Flair to Coal Harbour
Led by executive Chef Marc-André Choquette, the new restaurant will cater to the downtown waterfront neighbourhood by offering fresh and affordable bistro fare in a comfortable yet dynamic environment. Tableau Bar Bistro's menu will blend classic culinary flavours of Paris with the use of fresh west coast ingredients.

The French-inspired menu prepared by Executive Chef Marc-André Choquette and Executive Sous Chef Tret Jordan will source many products from local and organic farmers and purveyors. The restaurant bar will serve seasonal in-house and classic cocktails as well as an evolving cocktail feature. Tableau will also feature local and draft beers on tap as well as an eclectic mix of approachable and affordable quality wines built from the regions of France.

Choquette brings a formidable resume with him to Tableau. Born in Montreal, QC, he studied at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec and apprenticed at Richard Bastien's renowned Le Mitoyen restaurant. He honed his training in classical French cuisine at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Gill in Normandy, France. In 1998 Choquette moved to Vancouver where he worked as Executive Chef for eight years at Lumiere Restaurant and was an integral part of Rob Feenie's winning “Iron Chef America” culinary team.

Local interior designer Franco Avignoni has taken on the task of creating Vancouver's newest establishment. Blending old world classic bistro elements such as custom brasses, solid wood panelling, marble and leather banquettes with original "pop art" elements, he has created a truly modern, dynamic environment.

This new design of the space has allowed the Loden to add a beautiful outdoor patio and two event spaces; le Grand Salon that can accommodate up to 35 people and the private dining room le Petit Salon that seats 20 people. For more information, visit TableauBarBistro.com or connect socially at: facebook.com/TableauBarBistro and Twitter.com/TableauBistro