Taitt N’ Tower! It’s the latest praise coined by locals about Gastown’s newest restaurant, Cork and Fin. This expression, referring to taittinger champagne and their delicious seafood towers, is one of many phrases that describe this bistro-style restaurant. This week, the Gastown Blog team was excited to meet owner Francis Regio and executive chef Elliot Hashimoto to get the latest tour. Seafood lovers, you’ll definitely enjoy this one.
“It’s very simple,” Francis tells us. “We’re a wine bar part seafood restaurant but done in a simple way – tapas style if you will.”
Walking through the dining room towards the open kitchen, you get the sense that you’ve stepped into a SoHo New York dining venue – cozy and intimate.
Cork&Fin
“This is a great location for us,” Francis continues. “We’re fortunate enough to be in one of the oldest buildings in the city that survived the Great Fire.” Despite all the changes to the space in recent weeks, Cork and Fin has done an excellent job in combining an Old World backdrop with fresh, contemporary aesthetics.
As we continue the tour, Chef Elliot prepares three signature dishes from their menu. Check out the photos below.
“We have an abundance of local seafood fare,” Francis adds. “There’s no reason for it not to be affordable, everyday.” Cork and Fin’s dishes are all reasonably priced with seafood towers ranging from $35 to $55.
With all the attention surrounding this restaurant’s opening, Cork and Fin is proud to announce that it’s completed and now open to the public.
Cork and Fin
221 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
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mmm the Ahi Tuna Carpaccio looks wonderful!
A tower of mussels, oh my! Shall check them out.
Are they OceanWise?
Right around the corner from me – I’ll have to check it out!
Congrats and welcome to the neighbourhood, I plan to try everything on the menu at least twice, then judge
Oh, I’ve tracked this restaurant for a while. I’ve heard only good things. Can’t wait to find out for myself.
Cork and Fin – love the name!
I love the name too. Great name indeed! The atmosphere looks very chic but warm. Can’t wait to try your local cuisine.
Can’t wait to pop in for a visit…
Look forward to checking out Cork & Fin!
That menu looks delish! Between this and Judas Goat, things in 2010 on the culinary front are looking exciting.
Been looking for some good seafood..
Totally looks like a worthwhile visit! It’s hard not to love a restaurant that does the contemporary/old-world decor well.. with great food to boot.
Seafood & Gastown? What a love affair!
Beautiful room. Wine and seafood – I’ll be stopping by soon!
Been meaning to try it out. Maybe this would be my chance.
I have entered all 3 ways!!
I would love to check this place out!!
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Looking forward to checking it out!
Cork and Fin looks great. Love the name!
Can’t wait to try it! Nice Photos. Thanks!
great post. looking forward!
Can’t wait to check this one out!
Have heard a lot about this resturant. Can’t wait to come to Vancouver to try it. We live in Ontario. Congrats again guys.
Francis was great at Tapastree.
I can only imagine what he has done with this place!
Excited to try it. Looks wonderful!
Looks tempting. Would be nice to check it out.
YUM!!! Gift card or not, I’m going!
Looks like a cool place to try out~!
Good comments. Sounds really good. I already booked a table for Wednesday. Can’t wait to order the “tower”.
Looks like a very interesting space with a great menu! I would love to check it out as it’s right around the corner from my new place.
FOOD!
YUMMY! Gastown has needed a raw bar forever!! VERY Excited!
This is a great addition to the neighbourhood – and great prices too!
Awesome!
Nice looking place, good menu and decent prices. Will be paying a visit soon!
this place looks really yum yums!! i may just consider to have my bday here!!
looks good! I hope I win
Can’t wait! The place and food looks great…
Finally someone opened this place. Food, price and venue look fabulous. Great addition to Vancouver!
cannot WAIT to go for a drink
headed there tonight to check you out! Looking forward to it, your room looks fantab!
This place is great. I’ve been twice now and highly recommend.
New premises look great, nigh high ceilings to accommodate those tasty sounding, seafood towers!