Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill Sets Restaurant Scene on Fire with Lineup of Fire-Themed Patio Parties

May 30, 2012 - PRLog -- Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill, a fresh new take on Vancouver’s casual-premium dining experience, has announced a unique lineup of summer patio parties to celebrate the season. Much more than canapés and drinks, their parties put a new spin on the popular summer past time – a spin that includes everything from large ‘fire woks’ to ‘ceremonial shots’ and Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine.

Aptly named the: ‘Fire Wok with Us Patio Party,’ the series of festivities will highlight Rockford’s distinct combination of Asian flare with their hip casual-premium dining. “The concept behind these parties was essentially to highlight what separates Rockford from all other restaurants in Vancouver,” says Harley Darnel, Rockford’s Corporate Chef, “we feel that our name, brand and identity are a unique selling point in a city that has many chains that are similar. With the word ‘wok’ in our name, we felt that it was important to highlight our Asian flare as much as possible… hence our fire wok, wok shots and wok-grilled cuisine.” With three big dates booked for three locations: Friday, June 1st at Rockford West Broadway; Friday, June 8th at Rockford Langley; and Friday, June 15th at Rockford North Vancouver; the restaurant chain is generating a huge buzz throughout the Lower Mainland area.

Going for a fun and edgy feel, each party will feature three large woks at the entrance – with the first wok containing a burning fire, the second wok containing a full moon iced tea shooter, and the third wok containing signature wok-fired squid. “We love summer and really wanted to incorporate an interactive summer ceremony into the celebration, so our fire wok not only serves as an attractive display, but as a way for guests to make summer wishes,” says Darnel. Specifically, the party invitations encourage attendees to write down what they want to forget about winter, in addition to a summer wish. Then, at the party they can toss their invite into the ‘fire wok’ as a symbolic ‘burning away’ of their ‘winter worries’ and ‘ignition’ of their ‘summer dreams.’

With no shortage of perks, guests also have the chance to win Rockford’s VIP Patio Party Prize Pack which includes a $150 Rockford gift card and a 2-night stay at the Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort with two lift passes. “They really will be a series of parties unlike any other,” remarks Darnel, “fire, drinks, amazing food and the best patio on West Broadway? Summer at Rockford is here.”

For further information, or to arrange interviews, please contact:

Katharine Kitts
BongoJack Media Ltd.
604 786 3369

Or;

Sheena Koo
Northland Properties
604 730 6664

With a core philosophy of ‘Love at First Bite’, Rockford Wok|Bar|Grill is Vancouver’s hottest Pacific Rim-inspired, casual-premium dining experience. Featuring a menu with wok-fired snacks, share plates, and entrees in addition to flavourful pastas and fresh West Coast fare, they are proud to provide all food lovers with exceptional eats, amazing service and a taste of the exotic.

Rockford|Wok|Bar|Grill is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northland Properties Corporation. Incorporated in 1963 and recognized as Canada’s growing hospitality and property development group, Northland is also the parent company to industry leading brands such as Sandman Hotels, Inns and Suites; Denny’s Canada; Moxie’s Bar & Grill; and Chop Steakhouse & Bar.