Restaurant
Refuel
Reviewed by The Editors
October 22, 2010
Instead of suffering through last year’s economic downturn, partners Tom Doughty and 2009 Vancouver magazine Chef of the Year Rob Belcham got creative. The result is a casual reincarnation of their critically acclaimed fine-dining boîte Fuel, and a much better restaurant. Stripped down and laid-back, the industry-leading interpretations of locally sourced ingredients and strong service remain. Neighbourhood signatures include the Cure (Belcham’s housemade salumi), buttermilk-fried chicken with buckwheat waffle and watermelon ($18), and a hulking dry-aged beef burger with house-cured bacon ($15.50). The dozen barstools facing the open kitchen are some of the best seats in town, and epic desserts from pâtissier Paul Croteau make for a very happy ending. The three-course prix fixe ($38) is a steal.
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