Bells and Whistles: Top Notch Casual Fare Story by Sarah Gordon
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It’s a pleasure to deliver a good news story in this topsy-turvy pandemic year. Bells and Whistles, Dunbar’s new addition to the restaurant scene, has generated a buzz and the community response has been amazing. We spoke with James Iranzad of Gooseneck Hospitality to learn more about this quintessential neighbourhood pub. Dunbar’s Bells and Whistles is the second Vancouver location; it opened on September 8, 2020. The original and highly successful Bells and Whistles launched on Fraser Street in 2017. This is the sixth venture for restaurateurs James Iranzad, Nick Miller, and Josh Pape of Gooseneck Hospitality. In addition to Bells and Whistles, they also own and operate awardwinning Vancouver restaurants Wildebeest, Lucky Taco, and two Bufala locations (one is located in Kerrisdale). Located on the corner of Dunbar and W. 29th 8
Avenue, the eye-catching brightly coloured geometric exterior signals that you have found the home of Bells and Whistles with its mile-high burgers, sandwiches, ice creams, snacks, craft beer, cocktails and so much more deliciousness.
“Bells and Whistles offers the very best in food and beverage quality possible, and always with a focus on local ingredients and amazing value, without any pretension.” James Iranzad The three business partners coveted this location for a few years and loved it for the role they imagined it could fill in the neighbourhood, as well as its south-facing corner position. They couldn’t pass it up when it became available earlier this year.
November 15, 2020 - February 15, 2021
DunbarLife.com
