Dress c/o Unique Vintage
Last week Andrew and I went the Q Restaurant at The Fairmont Empress to check out all of the new renovations. I was really excited to see the big reveal as I was waiting anxiously for several months to finally see the new look of the restaurant and tea room. Q at the Empress has a fresh contemporary feel with an open concept while staying true to the building’s historic and iconic heritage. The rich cherry wood paneling and mouldings are juxtaposed against modern elements to create a new take on an old look.
The cuisine is centred around the Pacific Northwest featuring regional ingredients, partnerships with local farmers and artisans. Chef Morgan Wilson utilizes his own herb and vegetable garden to ensure that each meal is fresh and unique. The carefully curated menu features sustainably sourced seafood as well as traditionally raised meats. We ordered a wide selection of dishes so we could get a real feel for the menu and try everything. I was so full by the time we finished the main course so we had to hold off on dessert. I am excited to go back again to have a drink in the lounge that over looks the inner harbour.
Menu
Start:
on tap rye loaf / Whipped Lardo, Sweet Butter
charcuterie / Whole Beast’s Best
Seafood Bar:
hot smoked salmon / Lemon Chutney, Rye
grilled pacific octopus poke / Veggie Chips
Main:
roasted beets / Salt Spring Island Chevre
lamb meatballs / Roasted Tomato Sauce, Gremolata
dungeness crab + chicken sandwich / Dill Wedges
Kati
June 22, 2016 at 7:21 amHow do you always find those perfect occasions and beautiful dresses?
-Kati
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 22, 2016 at 11:52 pmThanks Kati
xo
Lauren Blair .
June 22, 2016 at 9:05 amGorgeous dress! XO
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 22, 2016 at 11:54 pmThanks Lauren-Blair
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Jannine
June 22, 2016 at 9:27 amLove this vintage style dress, and it’s really nice to get a sneak peak at the renovated restaurant in the empress. I like that they stayed true to the style of the building and didn’t go too modern.
Laura Jane Atelier
June 22, 2016 at 11:57 pmThanks Jannine, I totally agree. I am excited to go back and explore the rest of the hotel.
xo
Jannine
June 22, 2016 at 9:27 amLove this vintage style dress, and it’s really nice to get a sneak peak at the renovated restaurant in the empress. I like that they stayed true to the style of the building and didn’t go too modern.
yuka
June 22, 2016 at 9:38 amwhoa that food looks so good! I want that sandwich right now! lol
love the dress you wore, it really pops against the backdrop
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yuka
June 22, 2016 at 9:38 amwhoa that food looks so good! I want that sandwich right now! lol
love the dress you wore, it really pops against the backdrop
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 22, 2016 at 11:57 pmThanks Yuka, I kind of want the sandwich now too
xo
Heather Noire
June 22, 2016 at 9:54 amThis dress is so pretty! I just love the pop of colour with the bag 🙂 https://www.bauchlefashion.com
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:00 amThanks Heather
xo
MARTA
June 22, 2016 at 12:10 pmFab pictures! This dress is super cute!
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:02 amThanks Marta
xo
Phyllis
June 22, 2016 at 12:51 pmWow the colors and the cut of that dress are so cute!!!
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:24 amThanks Phyllis
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:24 amThanks Phyllis
xo
LeeLee
June 22, 2016 at 1:18 pmLove your dress. And this place looks so fun. Thanks for sharing it.
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:29 amThanks LeeLee
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:29 amThanks LeeLee
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Denise Rico
June 22, 2016 at 1:20 pmSuch pretty photos, and I love the elegance of the outfit.
-Denise
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:29 amThanks so much Denise
xo
marie
June 22, 2016 at 3:36 pmLove your outfit, your dress is beautiful ! 🙂
Marie from https://anatomieducoeur.wordpress.com
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:32 amThanks Marie
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:32 amThanks Marie
xo
Joti Singh
June 22, 2016 at 4:53 pmI love this outfit!! Especially that pink bag!
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:35 amThanks Joti
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:35 amThanks Joti
xo
Joti Singh
June 22, 2016 at 4:53 pmI love this outfit!! Especially that pink bag!
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Meghan
June 22, 2016 at 5:10 pmSo pretty. I have never had any meals at the fairmont but have stayed at their hotels and love it!
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:38 amThanks Meghan, I have always wanted to stay at The Fairmont. Hopefully one day
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:38 amThanks Meghan, I have always wanted to stay at The Fairmont. Hopefully one day
xo
Meghan
June 22, 2016 at 5:10 pmSo pretty. I have never had any meals at the fairmont but have stayed at their hotels and love it!
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Glenda Rivera
June 22, 2016 at 6:36 pmThat is impressive!! Great photos too 🙂
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:40 amThanks Glenda
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:40 amThanks Glenda
xo
Ohiamiht
June 22, 2016 at 7:40 pmNice, I love this! Thanks for sharing :).
xx Ohiamiht Blog
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:41 amThank you
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:41 amThank you
xo
Trang Do
June 22, 2016 at 10:45 pmLove your beautiful dress!
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 12:44 amThanks Trang
xo
Neha 14wow
June 23, 2016 at 2:39 amLove your outfit a lot Laura… and you look FAB in it…xo, Neha
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 9:57 pmThanks so much Neha
xo
Anouk
June 23, 2016 at 3:42 amOh so nice to see you in this restaurant! Love the photos.
LUXESSED
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 10:00 pmThanks Anouk
xo
Nicky - Curious Journeying
June 23, 2016 at 8:23 amWow, your dress is so beautiful. I love yellow on dresses – so youthful and cheerful. The restaurant sounds fantastic as well – its got my tummy rumbling for delicious food!
Nicky xx | http://www.curious-journeying.com
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 10:04 pmThanks Nicky, I know now I want to eat the food again too!
xo
Radulinka
June 23, 2016 at 8:42 amAmazing post! Love your dress combined with your pink bag! You look so chic 🙂
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 10:05 pmThanks Radulinka
xo
Selective Potential
June 23, 2016 at 7:49 pmThis place looks amazing! And I absolutely LOVE your dress — it fits you perfectly! xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 23, 2016 at 10:07 pmThanks so much
xo
Maristochats
June 24, 2016 at 6:31 amI really like this dress, it is perfect for summer.
Xoxo
Marie http://www.maristochats.fr
Laura Jane Atelier
June 26, 2016 at 11:55 pmThanks Marie
xo
Laura Jane Atelier
June 26, 2016 at 11:55 pmThanks Marie
xo
Maristochats
June 24, 2016 at 6:31 amI really like this dress, it is perfect for summer.
Xoxo
Marie http://www.maristochats.fr
Neha Gandhi
June 24, 2016 at 8:17 ambeautiful pictures – love your dress as well
-Neha
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 26, 2016 at 11:57 pmThanks Neha
xo
Olivia Poncelet
June 26, 2016 at 10:58 pmLove the atmosphere in your pics 🙂
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Laura Jane Atelier
June 26, 2016 at 11:59 pmThanks Olivia
xo