AROMA – Mouth-watering bouquet of Granny Smith apples, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon
FLAVOUR – Delicate balance of apple and spice with a hint of sweetness and a hint of tartness

Cactus Club Cafe is offering special tasting menus designed by Executive Chef Rob Feenie just for Mother’s Day:

• $24 Mother’s Day Lunch Tasting Menu
• $35 Mother’s Day Dinner Tasting Menu

*menus may vary by location

2. Win this massive gift basket valued at $350 courtesy of Absolute Spa.

Enter to win an entire 11 piece gift basket full of pampering products from Absolute Spa valued at over $350 (pictured below). Here is how: When you dine with us for Mother’s Day, take a picture of you and your mom holding either the lunch or dinner Mother’s Day tasting menu and post it on to our Facebook page. From these pictures, we will select one lucky Mama to win.

3. Win a $100 spa gift card for your Mom

Thanks to our spa partners: Absolute Spa, Eveline Charles, Willow Stream Spa (Victoria) and Breze Spa (Nanaimo) your mom can enjoy a relaxing day to herself. To enter, all you have to do it tell us why your mom is the best by completing a ballot when dining with us on Mother’s Day.

Call your local Cactus Club Cafe to inquire about Mother’s Day reservations

“We are incredibly honoured and proud to be named “Best Casual Chain” Restaurant,” said Richard Jaffray, President and Founder, Cactus Restaurants Ltd. “This award recognizes excellence, and reflects the talent and the tireless dedication of our team to continually raise the bar in all aspects of our business with the end goal of creating exciting and memorable experiences for our guests. “

Since 1989, Vancouver Magazine has been recognizing the best of the best in the city’s competitive dining landscape.  This year’s awards highlighted the top rooms, chefs, industry leaders and ingredients for 2012, as judged by an esteemed panel of industry professionals.

“The Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards are the most prestigious industry awards in the city,” said Rob Feenie, Executive Chef for Cactus Restaurants Ltd.  “It is very humbling to be recognized in a city like Vancouver, which has built such a respected culinary reputation.”

For more information about Vancouver Magazine and the Annual Restaurant Awards, please visit www.vancouvermagazine.com.  For up-to-the minute Cactus news and events, please follow us on twitter @cactusclubcafe or join our facebook page.

Austin is a 14 year old from Abbotsford was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma; a cancer of soft tissue in September 2009. Since then, he has undergone multiple surgeries and six months of chemotherapy.

Austin chose to travel to New Zealand for his wish and after everything he’s been through with cancer, Austin knows no fear. From black water rafting and Zorbing to free falling and jet boating, nothing was too scary for Austin.

Join us in making more wishes like Austin’s come true.  Share the Power of a Wish.®

Watch Chef Feenie and Austin on The Global BC Morning News.

We’re excited to introduce our new Spring Seasonal Tasting Menu, for a limited time, to all of our locations. Beginning March 20th, you are invited to indulge in this set menu which features dishes hand-picked by Iron Chef America Champion Chef Rob Feenie. The menu includes three courses; an appetizer, your choice of three entrees and of course something sweet for the end.

From BC? Click here to download the Seasonal Tasting Menu for British Columbia restaurants.

From Alberta? Click here to download the Seasonal Tasting Menu for Alberta restaurants.

Menu may vary by location. Menu not available at English Bay.

Our brand new English Bay location is hiring more staff for the summer! If you have ever wanted to work on the beach, now is your chance.

Who: Servers, Bartenders, Hostesses, Expediters, Prep-Cooks, Line Cooks and Dishwashers

What: 2-day hiring fair for our iconic English Bay location

Where: Best Western Pacific Sands Hotel – 1755 Davie Street, Pacific Ballroom

When: 10am-6pm on Friday, April 13th and 12pm-8pm on Saturday, April 14th

Why: Work for one of Canada’s Top 50 Employers and one of BC’s top 10 in arguably the best location in Vancouver.

You can join the event and invite your friends on Facebook here.

Cactus Club came in 1st place for…
Best Chain Restaurant
Best Restaurant Atmosphere
Best Restaurant for a First Date with Somebody you Met Online

2nd Place for…
Best Restaurant Service
Best Wings
Best Mid-Price Restaurant
Best Restaurant in Which to Hang Out on a Rainy Day
Best Appetizers
Best Restaurant for Drink Specials

3rd Place for…
Best Restaurant for a Working Lunch
Best Chicken
Best Restaurant for People Watching
Best Restaurant to Flirt In
Best Salads
Best Restaurant for Cocktails
Best Restaurant Twitter Feed

And…
Rob Feenie came in 2nd Place for BEST CHEF

The new location is a testament to Cactus Club’s award-winning commitment to sustainability and the community.  Designed and constructed to target LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements, the building encapsulates Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood and historic waterfront location.

“English Bay and Vancouver’s West End are an iconic part of our city,” says Richard Jaffray, president and founder, Cactus Restaurants Ltd.  “We are very proud to be part of this community and have worked hard with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation to create a dining experience that reflects and encapsulates this landmark location.  We are look forward to becoming a fixture in this community and its rich waterfront history.”

Constance Barnes, chair of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Board says, “The stunning new restaurant on English Bay is an exciting addition to our food service on one of our most popular beaches.  We are extremely pleased that the Park Board has the opportunity to work with Cactus Club as they are committed to the community by local hiring of staff, career mentoring and the “good neighbour plan” for the busy West End. This brings an educational component that will benefit youth and all that are able to participate.  It is important that we work collaboratively with our new partners to engage the community.”
The menu, globally-inspired and designed by food concept architect, Chef Rob Feenie, focuses on the freshest sustainable and local ingredients, including Ocean Wise sustainable seafood.  In addition to long time Cactus Club favourites and Rob Feenie signature dishes, English Bay will also offer some exclusive, location specific seafood offerings.  Sebastien Le Goff, sommelier and service director, has also worked with Chef Feenie and the bar and kitchen teams to create a tailor made wine menu for English Bay. In addition to the restaurant menu, the concession, scheduled to open for the summer season, will feature affordable and accessible takeout options for beach goers.

“English Bay will be our first waterfront location, and we are excited to create and offer special menu items that reflect this unique location,” says Chef Rob Feenie, food concept architect, Cactus Restaurants Ltd. “Whether you are planning an elegant seaside dinner for two or a quick bite on the beach, menu offers something for every occasion, from the scallop and salmon ceviche and albacore tuna sandwich to the elegant sake soy marinated sablefish.”

Guests of the restaurant will enjoy panoramic views of English Bay from both the beach level and upper street level of the restaurant, in addition to an outdoor beachside patio. Cactus Club English Bay is located at 1970 Beach Avenue, Vancouver BC.