VANCOUVER — This fall, the award-winning team behind Vancouver Chinatown’s The Keefer Bar is launching a new brasserie-inspired concept, June, in the heart of Cambie Village.
“It’s been 14 years since we opened The Keefer Bar, and June allows us to continue our commitment to great hospitality on this iconic corner location in the heart of Cambie Village,” says Cam Watt, co-proprietor of the Keefer Bar and June. “As one would expect of a brasserie, the space accommodates both dining and drinking and a later closing hour will allow people to linger in a lounge atmosphere. We’re excited to bring our team from Chinatown and join this growing and dynamic neighbourhood.”
The team, led by co-proprietor Keenan Hood and operations manager Letícia Castro (previously Como Taperia, The Diamond), is currently working on bringing June to life. At the helm of the kitchen is executive chef Connor Sperling (previously Published on Main, Boulevard), while bar director Amber Bruce and bar manager Satoshi Yonemori (previously Grapes & Soda) leads the bar. Research and development is now underway.
The 150-seat space has been completely gutted and re-designed by Mexico City-based architect Héctor Esrawe.
“Hector’s projects all share a very distinctive and sophisticated look. Although June is brasserie-inspired, the room will surprise and hopefully delight. His design will bring something unique to Vancouver’s restaurant and cocktail scene.”
