3099 Corvette Way, Richmond Tel: 604-303-6565 Web: http://www.westinvancouverairport.com/dining Twitter: n/a Advice: Complimentary valet parking available, offers a 5, 7, and 9 tasting menu. Located inside The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel. The room was modern and colourful which was…
3778 Sexmith Road, Richmond Tel: 778-296-3779 Web: http://www.gmenramen.com/ Advice: Don’t go with a large group, best to dine solo or with one other to ensure you get seated in a reasonable amount of time. Closed Wednesdays. One of the more…
7215 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-327-8900 Web: http://www.originaltandoori.com/pdf/MenuVcr.pdf Twitter: n/a Advice: Reservations suggested. With many Indian restaurants on this stretch of Main Street, finding the best one can daunting. The other night my friend Debby and I dined at this…
Here is a primer on how to choose the best restaurants in Vancouver for Dine Out that runs January 24 – February 6th. You may want to listen to my segment on CBC The Early Edition when I talked in…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2 Water Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-681-5411 Web: http://www.peckinpahbbq.com Twitter: @peckinpahbbq Advice: Open daily, no reservations, Take out window. I have always loved barbq, with many visits to Arizona and Texas over the years and enjoying…
3296 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-251-1122 Web: http://www.pooritalian.com/ Twitter: n/a Advice: Reservations suggested, free parking. My friend Ajay joined me for a delightful dinner recently at this Eastside Italian, within minutes I noticed friends Rick and Kathleen being seated…
6113 Fraser Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-322-3086 Web: http://www.pinpinrestaurant.com Twitter: n/a Advice: No reservations, note that your whole party must be present to be seated. A group of my friends joined me for dinner where our Filipino friend Jay lead us…
1 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Tel: 604-924-4444 Web: http://www.quattrorestaurants.com/gindex.html Twitter: @GustoDiQuattro Advice: Reservations suggested. Romantic hideaway by night, a place to escape by day, this fine dining contemporary Italian gem is located minutes away from the northshore seabus terminal. I…
3755 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-568-8538 Web: http://www.boblikesthaifood.com Twitter: @boblikethaifood Advice: no liquor license (one day soon). Cash only. I had been very curious, as the name of the restaurant was so different, I was curious to meet Bob as…
On November 18th I attended the Flavours of Italy Gala tasting & dinner held at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. This 8th annual dinner event was hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce Western Canada and featured over 100 Italian wines…
I am one of those lovers of Sweeney`s lunchtime sandwiches, recently I heard Chef Glenn Saunders started cooking dinner and the menu was his take on rustic home cooking, I had to try some dishes and that I did last…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 4851 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-873-3328 Web: www.aupetitcafe.com Twitter: n/a Advice: No reservations, prepare to stand in a line-up during peak periods. There are a few different sauces on each table, use their Hoisin sauce…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 447 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-759-0819 Web: www.theheritagegrill.com Advice: live music nightly with all sorts of music from jazz to chamber to world. This vibrant restaurant was a delight on a recent visit…
217 Carrall Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-568-1701 Web: http://www.labattoir.ca/ Twitter: @ LABATTOIR_VAN Advice: No reservations, try to sit by the bar if you are having drinks or in the atrium if you are having dinner. After attending the opening party a…
132 West 16th Street, North Vancouver Tel: 604-980-7373 Web: n/a Twitter: n/a Advice: Off the beaten track and well worth checking out. A group of my friends and their friends had dinner last week at Cazba, where our Persian friend…
1535 Johnston Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-669-9030 Web: http://www.vancouverdine.com/theSandbar0experience.aspx Twitter: @The_Sandbar Advice: Sushi bar is on the main level, dining rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd levels. On Granville Island, with an entrance that is a bit hidden, you’ll…
2001 McCallum Road, Abbotsford Tel: 604-855-3545 Web: http://www.restaurant62.ca Twitter: @Restaurant62 Advice: Reservations are a good idea. 3 course prix-fixe menu only $24. I went on an excursion to Abbotsford to visit a couple of eco farms and to have dinner…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1876 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-730-0321 Web: http://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca Twitter: @flatbreadco Advice: Sundays & Mondays go with your kids. This has been a favourite of mine for organic pizza in the city since they opened….
428 Carrall Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-568-5882 Web: http://calabashbistro.com/ Twitter: @calabashbistro Advice: Nominal charge of $1 for the dipping sauces. The best place to sit would be downstairs if space permits. Loved the vibe and the Caribbean flavours in the food and…
4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC (located inside the Four Seasons Resort) Tel: 604-966-5280 Web: www.fourseasons.com/whistler/dining Twitter: FSWhistler Advice: Make an advance reservation for dinner. I went on an excursion to Whistler recently and to have dinner at Sidecut, the server…
8811 River Road, Richmond Tel: 604.247.8573 Web: http://www.riverrock.com/dining/tramonto/ Twitter: @Riverrock Advice: Private dining room that comfortably seats 16 guests. Park for free in the casino parkade. Located upstairs inside the RiverRock Hotel & Casino. I dined here recently with a…
UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2059 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-734-4990 Web: http://yujis.ca/ Advice: Bring a friend so you can share the dishes. Brown rice can be requested for the sushi. Found a gem, I had a heard…