Lil Pig Lil Pig: Vancouver’s Smokehouse & Pour House Prepares to Debut

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Vancouver’s historic Beauregard house on Main Street is about to host a new chapter in the city’s dining scene. The team behind Thirsty Sasquatch and Hungry Sasquatch, Brandon and Marci Rush, are putting the finishing touches on Lil Pig Lil Pig, a “modern rotisserie, smokehouse and pour house” built around doing a handful of things exceptionally well. Located in the former 3 Howls Remedy House space, this meat‑centric spot aims to elevate barbecue traditions with Northwest sensibilities and a focus on heritage pork and thoughtfully raised chicken.

Soft Opening and Grand Opening Dates

Rather than springing onto the scene unannounced, Lil Pig Lil Pig is taking a deliberate approach. The restaurant’s soft opening is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, giving the team a chance to test drive the menu and service with a limited audience. Two days later. Friday, June 5, it will host its grand opening, when regular hours kick in and the full concept is unveiled. According to the official site, the rotisserie and smokehouse will be open noon, 9 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and Sunday, with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For Vancouver food fans, these dates can’t come soon enough.

What’s on the Menu?

At the heart of Lil Pig Lil Pig is, of course, the meat. The kitchen is anchored by a rotisserie and smoker, and the Rushes emphasize that the menu centers on heritage pork and free‑range chicken. They’ll source humanely raised, antibiotic‑free animals, including heritage breeds like Duroc, Berkshire, Red Wattle and Washington‑raised Mangalitsa, prized for their depth of flavor and generous fat content.

During the soft opening, diners can expect a concise menu featuring slow‑spun rotisserie meats and house‑smoked cuts such as porchetta, pork belly brisket and spare ribs. Head chef Ryan Slattery, whose résumé includes stints at notable East Coast restaurants, will also offer rotisserie chicken brined and finished over a live flame, with portions available by the quarter, half or whole. Everything, bread, sauces, rubs and sides, is made from scratch to showcase the flavors of the meat.

A Pour House With 24 Taps

The “pour house” component is more than marketing. Lil Pig Lil Pig plans to feature 24 taps pouring craft beer, cider, Northwest wines and draft cocktails. The Rushes will fill the bar with spirits from their own award‑winning 3 Howls Distillery alongside other regional producers, and a bottle shop will let guests take their favorite libation home. Non‑alcoholic options such as kombucha, cold brew and creative mocktails mean there’s something for everyone. A walk‑up counter format will keep prices accessible and encourage casual, communal dining.

Why Vancouver Is Excited

The closure of 3 Howls Remedy House left locals wondering what would fill the historic Main Street space. By championing heritage animals, live‑fire cooking and house‑made everything, Lil Pig Lil Pig promises to be both familiar and innovative. Its menu of smoked pork, rotisserie chicken, porchetta, pastrami and rotating taps has caught the attention of Vancouver’s food community. Early previews describe the concept as “a modern rotisserie, smokehouse and pour house” with slow‑spun meats, house‑smoked pork, porchetta, house‑made bread and sauces, and a focus on Washington beer, wine and spirits. In a region that appreciates craft and quality, those offerings are reason enough to mark calendars for June 3 and June 5.

Community Centered Dining

Brandon Rush has noted that the restaurant will operate with a walk‑up counter, allowing diners to eat on site or purchase meat by the pound for take‑out. This flexible format, paired with a diverse tap list and tasting flights, is designed to make Lil Pig Lil Pig a neighborhood gathering place. The team also plans monthly supper clubs pairing four courses with regional spirits and wines, giving chef Ryan Slattery and the bar program a chance to showcase seasonal creativity.

Vancouver’s anticipation for Lil Pig Lil Pig is building, and with good reason. Its focus on heritage pork, live‑fire rotisserie chicken, house‑made everything and a deep tap list sets it apart from other local offerings. The upcoming soft opening on June 3 will be the first chance for diners to experience the smokehouse’s vision, and the grand opening on June 5 will formally introduce Vancouver to a new community hub. Keep an eye on Main Street, this pour house has yet to light its smoker, but the excitement is already swirling.