BC PLACE ANNOUNCES ENHANCED F&B CONCEPTS
March 6th, 2015
MARCH 6, 2015
BC PLACE AND VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC ANNOUNCE ENHANCED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCEPTS FOR THE 2015 SEASON
- BC Place introduces The Thirsty Pigeon, an all-new specialty beer concession with more than 20 different brews.
- Iconic Vij’s Restaurant announces a one-of-a-kind partnership with BC Place.
March 6, 2015
Vancouver, BC- BC Place and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are excited to announce significant enhancements to the food and beverage menus at BC Place for the upcoming Major League Soccer season and all upcoming events in 2015.
Featuring a new menu designed by Centerplate’s award-winning local Chef, Will Tse, an enhanced partnership with Vancouver’s own Vij’s Restaurant and an all-new specialty beer concession with more than 20 different brews from Vancouver and around the world, Whitecaps FC fans and all guests at BC Place are sure to have an experience like no other when they visit Vancouver’s iconic stadium.
“BC Place is excited to unveil these new, enhanced food and beverage concepts for all of our guests, beginning with tomorrow’s Whitecaps FC season opener. There is something for everyone when they come to BC Place - it truly is the ultimate fan experience,” says BC Place Sales and Marketing Director, Graham Ramsay.
“We are thrilled to be unveiling The Thirsty Pigeon, a unique beverage concept with 20 different beers and we couldn’t be happier about strengthening our partnership with Vancouver’s iconic Vij’s Restaurant.”
“I am so excited to be enhancing our partnership with BC Place,” said Vikram Vij, founder of Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants in Vancouver and My Shanti in Surrey. “This venue is one of the premier stadiums in North America, and I can’t wait to have our authentic Indian cuisine available as part of the ultimate fan experience.”
Fans can expect to enjoy all these and more at every ‘Caps home match, as well as upcoming BC Place events, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, the 2015 BC Lions season, and some of Vancouver’s most electrifying concert performances in 2015.
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About BC Place
BC Place Stadium is the largest multipurpose venue of its kind in the province of British Columbia. An architectural signature for the province, BC Place hosts sports, exhibition and entertainment on a year-round calendar of live events. BC Place is proud to be home to the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
About Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Participate in the best sporting experience in Vancouver! The 2015 Whitecaps FC season kicks off on March 7 versus Toronto FC at BC Place. Season Tickets are now on sale, starting at $397. In addition to Season Tickets, Whitecaps FC offer a flexible range of ticket products, including Half-Season Packs, 5-Packs, Student Half-Season Tickets, and a Youth Soccer Half-Season Ticket. For more information on 2015 Season Tickets, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Media Contact:
BC Place
Eddie Tabakman
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Nathan Vanstone
Senior Manager, Media Relations
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nvanstone@whitecapsfc.com