Au Petit Chavignol is a wine and cheese bar located in the thriving Strathcona neighbourhood of East Vancouver. We provide fine artisanal cheeses and meats sourced locally and throughout the world in an unassuming yet sophisticated room. Patrons enjoy carefully constructed platters of cheese, fine prosciutto, Iberico ham, locally sourced salamis and house-made terrines. We also offer delicious fondue and raclette, Croque Monsieur or Madame sandwiches, Vancouver's best "mac and cheese" and other favourites. We use produce from The SOLEfood Farm where ever possible on our menu, supporting United We Can.
A little about the SOLEfood Farm
SOLE food is a non-profit, environmentally based social enterprise that provides urban agriculture education and employment opportunities for Vancouver's inner-city residents. Working alongside farmer and author, Michael Abelman, community residents are trained and employed to construct, plant, maintain, and harvest the farm. The organically grown food is then sold to neighbourhood restaurants and community organizations with similar aims of improving neighbourhood food security. Led by the farmers themselves, educational opportunities during the growing season will be available to the public interested in learning about urban agriculture. Employees see the farm as a place for self-growth and healthy community development, while beautifying the neighbourhood. It is hoped that the future of SOLEfood will grow to include a network of farms that help revitalize the neighbourhood, provide meaningful employment, and build relationships centered on the environment.
We are proud to offer an extensive, ever changing and award winning wine list. Our passion is riesling, and our wine list reflects that.
FAQ
Do you have vegetarian options? Yes. Salads, fondue, raclette, vegetable antipasto, and of course...cheese. Gluten free crackers are also available on request.
Do you have a dress code? Absolutely none.
Do you allow corkage? We do not allow corkage.
How many seats does the restaurant have? We can seat 36 guests comfortably. We are licensed for 48.
Is there parking? There is plentiful unmetered street parking available directly out front and on the side streets.
Who owns Au Petit Chavignol? Alice Spurrell, Allison Spurrell & Joe Chaput
Who designed the interior? John Shields of Sculpinfish Design.
When did you open? We opened March 12, 2009
Are you guys serious about cheese? Alice Spurrell, Allison Spurrell and Joe Chaput are members of France's prestigious Guilde des Fromagers Confrerie de Saint-Uguzon. Alice and Allison are also members of the Confrérie des Chevaliers des Fromages de France. Allison has been a judge for the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, and she has recently received a certificate in Cheese Making Technology from the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph.