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DownLow Chicken will serve up its popular Nashville-style fried chicken in Kitsilano this summer, through the city’s newly expanded pool concession and patio spot.
The patio at Kitsilano Pool was launched last summer as part of a pilot project that saw the city turn the underused pool deck into a waterfront gathering space where patrons could enjoy elevated concession offerings and alcoholic beverages.
This summer, the patio will expand with the addition of 60 new seats and new menu offerings from DownLow Chicken. Batch, a local hospitality group, will continue to manage day-to-day operations of the pop-up patio space.
“This is the kind of partnership that reflects our commitment to creating welcoming, dynamic public spaces while supporting local business,” said park board chairperson Laura Christensen in a statement announcing the new collaboration.
“It’s exciting to see people coming together in a vibrant community space while enjoying good food and live music set against Vancouver’s picturesque skyline.”
The patio is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 3 to 10 p.m., and weekends from noon to 10 p.m.
The new concession menu will offer DL favourites such as the OG Sando and DL Tenders, along with new items such as Burrito on the DL, the SWagyu Dog, and the Kits All-Beef Burger. There are two other locations in Vancouver, one on Commercial Drive and one at the University of B.C. campus.