Thursday, December 29, 2011

Taking Turns @The Tipper

Takin' Turns @ The Tipper
"Takin' Turns" is a twice-monthly music circle showcasing some of the best singer-songwriters and musicians in Vancouver and beyond. The event happens every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at The Tipper Restaurant on Kingsway. All participating artists take the stage together and take turns to share their music, influences, inspirations, and insights in an informal yet respectful environment. If you'd like to be considered for an upcoming show, e-mail takinturns@chrisronald.com



Upcoming Shows

December 11th: Hotel Art, Dve Kytary, Chris Ronald

January 8th: Rob Fillo, Emad Armoush, Taylor Harp

January 22nd: D.G. Adams, Colin Cashin, Ross Fairbairn

February 12th: John Pippus, Cole Petrone, Chris Ronald

February 26th: openings available

Chris Ronald Singer Songwriter

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"Takin' Turns" @ The Tipper
Dec 20, 2011 Posted By: Chris Ronald 1 comment Tags: "maestros on main" "takin' turns" "the tipper restaurant, "the review room" "music circle
"Maestros on Main" is dead; long live "Takin' Turns." Actually, the only thing that's changed about this bi-monthly music circle is the name and the venue. The Tipper Restaurant on Kingsway has a separate room at the back called The Review Room, and it's perfect for this event. First, there's a good-sized stage with space to spare for at least five musicians (the last show at Cafe Montmartre was a bit cramped). Second, The Review Room is separate from (but connected to) the main restaurant area and so offers an intimate listening environment. Third, the food is good and reasonably priced, and the beer's always on special.

In addition to all of this, I sense that the owner is willing to help a unique, reoccurring music event such as this get off the ground. I first met Colin when I inquired about holding my CD launch party there; I got a good vibe from him and his restaurant, and the party was a huge success.

Sunday 8th January will be the first "Takin' Turns" music circle at The Tipper starting at 8 o'clock and featuring Rob Fillo, Emad Armoush, and Taylor Harp. Don't miss it!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Recent Review on Yelp Vancouver

Ben C.
Burnaby, BC

12/28/2011

SCORE!

I am hesitant to announce how much i love this place because I know it's a local hole in the wall that likes to keep an intimate customer base. I really appreciate the extra mile this team goes through to make sure you're not only having a great meal, but also enjoying wonderful service.

To the food - Awesome! I really didn't expect quality like this across from McD's but that's what a great find is, right?

I will be back over and over, until the owners change or I become GLUTEN intolerant - oh wait, they have a delicious GLUTEN-Free menu as well.

Cya there.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Recent Review on Urbanspoon

December 21, 2011
Likes it

Well rounded!

by Jessica (27 reviews)

A well rounded restaurant. Great neighborhood place.
Always has a local beer on special and the burgers (beef, buffalo, veggie, portobello or chicken) are always satisfying. Have yet to try breakfast but their burgers, sandwiches, and lunch in general are noteworthy. Prices are reasonable as well!



November 24, 2011

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Mobile review
by Jambone (21 reviews)

Went for a few drinks before cool place great staff. Its right across from our hotel. I think its the only bar in the neighborhood

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve 8 am - 6 pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day 8 am - 9 pm
New Years Eve 8 am - 9:30 pm
New Years Day 8 am - 9 pm

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Recent Review on Yelp Vancouver

Updated - 12/18/2011
The Tipper gets better and better each time I visit.

The owner actually read my last review and decided to call me. Last time I was there, I complained about food coming out too slowly, the back room being too cold, and heaters as well as the TV not working. Well, he told me all those things were addressed and invited me back. That was HUGE for me. First of all, he fixed all the negative things I had mentioned in my review and second of all, he actually called me. I really appreciate businesses that care about what their customers thought. When I met him in person, he was sincere and a down to earth person. What a great guy!

The food was delicious. My husband and I ordered the Naughty and Nice Poutine. What an adorable name! The "Naughty" was the poutine, which the gravy was made from vegetables and was flavorful without being too salty. (I hate poutine that is too salty.) They use cheddar cheese in their poutine as well, which I liked. The "Nice" was the salad and was fabulous. They make their own dressing and you can taste the freshness in both dressing and crisp vegetables. Surprisingly, my husband actually ate most of the salad and he's not a big salad person. We also had the BLT sandwich with a side of seafood chowder. The BLT was on sourdough bread and had a nice smokey taste. My husband and I gobbled up the sandwich and enjoyed every bite, we didn't even leave the crust. The seafood chowder was thick and full of seafood. It was my favorite thing out of all our dishes and full of quality ingredients. They don't use fillers since I don't recall getting any potato in my chowder.

What a difference from my previous visits! I am truly glad I had a chance to eat here again and will definitley be back again and again!



2 Previous Reviews: Hide »
11/16/2011
Re-visited Tipper Restaurant for my husband's birthday.

I requested the back room since there were about 15 of us and well... I wish it impressed me more. The back room was dark and didn't have much ambience. It was cold and when we tried to plug in the portable heater, the fuse blew. They told me the TV would be on so we can watch the game, but when we arrived was then told, it didn't work. My husband's order came 20mins after the first entree served. So it was his birthday and he got his dish last and very late...

The reason that I give this place a 3/5 is because their food wasn't bad and the service was good. The manager and waitress were friendly and tried to be helpful. I wish we had a little more attention because they left us alone in the back a little too much. Despite these set-backs, everyone still had a good time including my husband. I enjoyed my buffalo burger and my husband loved his chicken burger. This restaurant can be much more and it will really depend on my mood if I want to come back since my husband likes this place more than I do.



11/21/2010
I never really noticed this place before until a few days ago and decided to try it out. It's on Kingsway and the cross-street is Victoria Drive.

This place looks a little out of place beside all the Asian restaurants. It has a cool / dark look and casual style. The service was really good and the waitress came back 3 times to see if we needed anything, but didn't hover. Quick and efficient service.

We both had burgers, which were tasty and beers. It was good, but nothing to write home about. If I were in the area and felt like something casual I'd eat there again.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

@TheTipper Nov 19 Supper Concert: Little Mountain Trio

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30)

Music from 8 pm - 10 pm

Door: $10.00 or pay what you can

No Reservations - tagged seating when doors open at 7:15 pm


Saturday Nov 19 Little Mountain Trio


Saturday Dec 3 Quartete a tete

Saturday Jan 7 Dark Willow

Saturday Jan 21 Just Duets

Saturday Feb 4 Highrise Lonesome

Saturday Feb 18 Joe Charron Trio

Saturday Mar 17 Andy Vine

Saturday April 7 Fraser Union

Saturday April 14 Soft Focus & King's Shilling

Saturday April 21 erRatica




Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: Cash is quicker. we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

December Gallery @TheTipper

Saturday, November 5, 2011

@TheTipper Nov 5 Supper Concert: Brighter Lights, Thicker Glasses

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30)

Music from 8 pm - 10 pm

Door: $10.00 or pay what you can

No Reservations - tagged seating when doors open at 7:15 pm


Saturday Nov 5 Brighter Lights, Thicker Glasses


Saturday Nov 19 Little Mountain Trio

Saturday Dec 3 Quartete a tete

Saturday Jan 7 Dark Willow

Saturday Jan 21 Just Duets

Saturday Feb 4 Highrise Lonesome

Saturday Feb 18 Joe Charron Trio

Saturday Mar 17 Andy Vine

Saturday April 7 Fraser Union

Saturday April 14 Soft Focus & King's Shilling

Saturday April 21 erRatica




Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: Cash is quicker. we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

@TheTipper Oct 22 Supper Concert: Pearl

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30)

Music from 8 pm - 10 pm

Door: $10.00 or pay what you can

No Reservations - tagged seating when doors open at 7:15 pm


Saturday Oct 22 Pearl.


Saturday Nov 5 Brighter Lights, Thicker Glasses

Saturday Nov 19 Little Mountain Trio

Saturday Dec 3 Quartete a tete

Saturday Jan 7 Dark Willow

Saturday Jan 21 Just Duets

Saturday Feb 4 Highrise Lonesome

Saturday Feb 18 Joe Charron Trio

Saturday Mar 17 Andy Vine

Saturday April 7 Fraser Union

Saturday April 14 Soft Focus & King's Shilling

Saturday April 21 erRatica




Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: Cash is quicker. we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Recent Review on Urbanspoon

Consistently Great!
I've loved the tipper for years. Great service, great music, tasty food. Cheers!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Recent Review on Yelp Vancouver

reviews
Photo of Mitch B.

Vancouver, BC

5.0 star rating
9/30/2011

Awesome place with great food. Everything is fresh, and they make their own Ranch and salad dressing. I have been here a few times and I have not ordered anything that was not delicous. Worth checking out for sure.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

@TheTipper Recent Review

Tipper Restaurant & Review Room

Categories: Burgers, (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
8/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The Tipper is a good restaurant if you want laid back and good quality fresh food. Burgers are top notch and the salads are great. Portion size is perfect. The atmosphere is funky, they've hung local artists paintings throughout the restaurant. Service was friendly and quick.

Our next visit will be for brunch, hope it's as good as dinner!

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

@TheTipper recent review

The Tipper Restaurant and Review Room
April 23, 2011, 7:21 pm
Filed under: Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized

Location: 2066 Kingsway (Victoria and Kingsway) Vancouver

Menu: The Tipper‘s Menu

Grade: A+

I have eaten at The Tipper several times and the food, quality, cost, and service continues to blow me away each time I eat there. The menu is diverse, the ingredients are fresh and are bought locally, and the vegetarian owner is hands on and also concerned with the ethics of eating.

I don’t eat out often, but when I do, The Tipper often comes to mind. I really don’t think you can go wrong with anything you order off the menu.

In my opinion, the ambiance is like jazz bar meets local art gallery meets urban dining rolled into one. You have to see it to get exactly what I mean. And the irony that The Tipper is directly across the street from a MacDonald’s cannot be missed.

One thing that is unique about this restaurant is a back room which can be rented out at reasonable rates for a variety of functions.


EASYVEGGIE blog

Friday, June 10, 2011

East Vanscapes Friday June 17th @TheTipper


`EAST VANSCAPES`
__________________________________________________________________

Come down to the Tipper Restaurant (on the corner of Kingsway and Victoria) for a super-fantastic night of dinner, drinks, and original art!

East Vanscapes is a collection of paintings that celebrate this unique community and way that these artists interpret the landscape. All of the work will be for sale.

Featuring work by:

Megan Lynch
Rebecca Joy
Caitlyn Neufeld
Natasha Shubaly
Kira Campell
Camille Segur
Adam Briggs
Jacob Gauthier
Alex Tench
Chris Dedinsky
Zara Mickelson
Alexis Young

Spinning discs for your listening pleasure will be Tim Hiebert, and there will be $4.00 appys and $4.00 beers. Come early for some dinner! And after this, you can drift off to wherever your friday night takes you!!!

HOW COULD YOU NOT COME???

Answer: Impossible.

The Tipper Restaurant & Review Room - fresh food video

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thursday June 9th 8pm Donny Childs Music featuring Kamile Kapel



Donny Childs Music featuring Kamile Kapel





Dinner from 6pm - Doors 8pm

Bowen Island: $4 Pints & $5 Big Pints!
LoneTree Cider: $5 Pint


About the Tipper...... video click here

Supper Concert June 10th "Jane Slemon" 8pm @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm

Jane Slemon

Playoff game can be enjoyed from your review room seats after dinner.



Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Supper Concert Friday June 3rd "Little Mountain Trio" @TheTipper 8pm

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


Little Mountain Trio





Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Recent e-mail from one of our guests!

More vegan options!

Don't know much about vegan food? It's not all soy. It's not all raw. It's not boring. Some vegans, just as with some non-vegans, are stupid and think you have to put tofu in everything to make it vegan. This is not true in the least. Ignore recipes that are titled things like "tofu cupcakes". There is no reason in hell or on earth why anyone should ever put tofu in a cupcake. You can make perfectly good cakes, pies, burgers, pastas, sandwiches, burritos, anything!, that are perfectly vegan without any soy products at all. FYI. We're not talking "fake food" here. We're talking real food.

Please. Seriously. Check out these cookbooks and you'll see some examples of awesome food you could be serving that customers such as ourselves would be more inclined to enjoy:
Veganomicon - Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Vegan Brunch - Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Vive le Vegan - Dreena Burton
Eat Drink & Be Vegan - Dreena Burton
The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen - Donna Klein

Especially that Vegan Brunch one, and Veganomicon.
The internet is a grand place for learning and inspiration too of course:
Food Network Vegan Recipes
Canadian Living Vegan Recipes

And how could we resist including some of the many articles being printed lately about how veganism is hitting the mainstream?

http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/life/article/868507--veganism-coming-into-vogue

Your restaurant has got the best atmosphere out of all the places in the area. It'd be great to see your menu become just as accommodating as the rest of your establishment!

Thank you very much for reading :)

E & G

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Tipper - Buffalo Burger


The Tipper - Buffalo Burger



This video follows one menu item from start to finish... we are happy to serve up our vegetarian options and breakfasts.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Supper Concert Saturday May 14th Just Duets @TheTipper 8pm

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


Just Duets





Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Supper Concert May 7 Barry Truter @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


Barry Truter





Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Friday April 29, Mojave @TheTipper with Feature Artist Bret Taylor


Mojave's CD release party was such a success at blending art and music, They're doing it again - this time with local Bret Taylor displaying his works.







Dinner from 6pm - Doors 8pm

Bowen Island: $4 Pints & $5 Big Pints!
LoneTree Cider: $6 Pint

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 16 Saturday Supper Concert Brighter Lights Thicker Glasses @TheTipper 8pm

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


April 16 - Brighter Lights Thicker Glasses 8pm

Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Saturday April 23 Supper Concert, Late Thaw @TheTipper 8pm


Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


April 23- Late Thaw



Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Saturday April 9th Supper Concert; ErRatica @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


April 9 - ErRatica


Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Friday, April 1, 2011

April 2nd Supper Concert - Willy Blizzard @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


April 2nd (Saturday) - Willy Blizzard 8pm

April 9 - ErRatica


Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

March 26th Supper Concert Andy Vine & Island Time @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


March 26th (Saturday) - Andy Vine & Island Time

April 9 - ErRatica


Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Recent Tipper Review on Yelp

Vancouver, BC

Updated - 3/13/2011

Our go-to brunch place has now got all the things I require to be completely satisfied.

BENNY's!!!!

Available on the weekends only - a selection of 5 or 6 different types from the traditional, a feta and herbs benny, a samble scramble benny(not poached eggs) and a TAB benny (tomato, avocado and pepper bacon)

Honey went for the samble scramble (not a surprise) and I went for the TAB (tomato, avocado and pepper bacon - not a surprise choice for me either). There was a while a few years ago that I'd overdosed on avocado and had a bad reaction to it everytime I ate it. Thankfully that is no longer the case as I'd have been in big trouble - avocado-A-plenty on this lovely brunch munch. Generous with everything - very nice sauce and the usual home taters on the side.

Add coffee and my love as company and things are good.

Has become a bit of a hipster haven - but as my wise daughter points out: saying we liked something before it was cool makes US the ultimate hipsters....who knew? Time to resurect my buddy holly glasses and cardigans.

Listed in: There and Back Again, Victoria Drive

Saturday, March 12, 2011

March 12, Supper Concert; Lynn, Michael & Craig @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm


Mar 12 - Lynn, Michael & Craig
April 9 - ErRatica


Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Thank you for the chat!

Dear Family,

Thank you for the chat in the rain tonight. I shared the information and WE agree with you! See you soon!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Feb 12, Supper Concert Kathy & Andrea @TheTipper

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30) and then enjoy the show 8-10 pm

Feb 12 - Kathy & Andrea
Mar 12 - Lynn & Michael
April 9 - ErRatica


Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: we are happy to accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machine CASH is much quicker for everyone.