C Restaurant is one of the most successful restaurants in Vancouver. It is located at 2-1600 Howe Street, and you can make a reservation online or calling 604.681.1164. This is an interview with their director of Sales and Marketing, Curtis Wong.

Q: How was the business in 2008?

A: This is always a subjective question…I am new to the company in a newly created role so I have no hands on experience within this company to reflect previous years.

From pure observation, I am sure you can imagine the economy has made things very challenging. Further, as a weather driven restaurant, summer was quite brief this year making business more important to secure.

With a focus on corporate groups, C did well, but in all answers…all things considered, there were definitely need periods.

Q: What was your most frequently ordered dish in 2008?

A: This is really a question for Chef…

The Octopus bacon wrapped scallops are always popular, but our Chef de Cuisine recently won a contest for his Clam Chowder and it has been doing quite well.

Q: Are you planning to take part in the “Dine Out Vancouver 2009” event? If yes, please give us a scoop of your special menu for the event?

A: Yes we are…maybe not special menu, but I can say that if you would like to join us a week before for a preview, we will be honouring it at last year’s prices.

Q: Any special plan for 2009?

A: Uncertain of the specifics of this question and my answer may not be the perspective you are looking for…but marketing wise, we will focus on our online presence.

C will continue to push the envelope on cutting edge seafood.

Q: What is your recommendation?! From your menu, of course!

A: Chef’s clam chowder…it’s still cold out and it is tasty and comfort food.