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Abigail’s Party

1685 Yew Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca | A fun, casual, and smart-looking neighbourhood favourite solidly underwritten by the expertise of executive chef Tina Fineza. Her menu focuses on…EXPLORE ABIGAIL’S PARTY

wertAdesso Bistro

1906 Haro Street, Vancouver, BC | 604.568.9975 | adessobistro.net | A Ligurian-concept restaurant owned by Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi, Adesso Bistro is now open in its new space at 1906 Haro Street…EXPLORE ADESSO BISTRO

DSC_4396Alibi Room

157 Alexander St | Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-623-3383 | Alibi.ca | In the summer of 2006, after working under the previous ownership for over seven years, Nigel Springthorpe with his sister-in-law Raya Audet, decided…EXPLORE ALIBI ROOM

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4222 Village Square | Whistler | MAP | 604-932-4540 | www.araxi.com | A crossroads of mountain elegance and approachable dining in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi enjoys a long-held international reputation for excellence in…EXPLORE ARAXI

img_6851Au Petit Chavignol

843 East Hastings St. | Vancouver | MAP | 604-255-4218 | aupetitchavignol.com | In March of 2009, Alice and Allison Spurrell, owners of les amis du FROMAGE, along with Joe Chaput, opened the doors to Au Petit…EXPLORE AU PETIT CHAVIGNOL

_MG_8273Beachside Forno

1362 Marine Dr. | West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-926-3332 | BeachsideForno.com | This waterside location on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver offers a comfortable, coveted setting overlooking beach, ocean, mountains…EXPLORE BEACHSIDE FORNO

bearfootcellar_1Bearfoot Bistro

4121 Village Green, Whistler | MAP | 604-932-3433 | www.bearfootbistro.com | At the legendary Bearfoot Bistro, every night is a celebration of sophisticated culinary wizardry and magical joie de vivre…EXPLORE BEARFOOT BISTRO

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941 Davie St. Vancouver | MAP | 604-683-1246 | www.bin941.com | Chef/owner Gord Martin created Bin 941 tapas parlour to reflect a Barcelona-styled wine and tapas bars, uniquely designed for Vancouver. Following its recognition…EXPLORE BIN 941

Bin942-Lounge_p3Bin 942 Tapas Parlour

1521 West Broadway, Vancouver | MAP | 604-734-9421 | www.bin941.com | Shortly after opening the critically acclaimed and award-winning Bin 941, Chef Gord Martin opened Bin 942 just across the Granville St. bridge…EXPLORE BIN 942

Bishop’s

2183 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-738-2025 | www.bishopsonline.com | Tucked away on West 4th in Kitsilano is a legendary restaurant with a big reputation. For more than 20 years John Bishop has led the field in…EXPLORE BISHOP’S

Bistrot Bistro

1961 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-732-0004 | www.bistrotbistro.com | Warmly received by a city with no shortage of choice for their dining dollars, Bistrot Bistro teems with energy every night…EXPLORE BISTROT BISTRO

Food-Shot---Steak-Tartare-#Bistro Pastis

2153 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver | MAP | 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com | Bistro Pastis is as close as you can get to Paris without a plane ticket. The menu features classic bistro fare served with a…EXPLORE BISTRO PASTIS

bluebuttonBlue Water Cafe

1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-8078 | www.bluewatercafe.net | An anchor in Vancouver’s culinary landscape, Blue Water Cafe is recognized as the City’s definitive destination for seafood…EXPLORE BLUE WATER CAFE

Boneta

1 West Cordova, Vancouver | MAP | 604-684-1844 | www.boneta.ca | Our seasonal menu, updated weekly, offers modern European comfort food paired with a beautifully chosen wine list and classic custom cocktails…EXPLORE BONETA

“C” Restaurant

2-1600 Howe St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com | An exquisite waterfront setting and graceful, choreographed service compliment the top-quality seafood served at C, making for an…EXPLORE “C” RESTAURANT

Cabana Grille

3799 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna | MAP | 250-763-1955 | www.cabanagrille.com | Cabana Grille is a globally inspired, locally created upscale eatery owned and operated by three local restaurateurs…EXPLORE CABANA GRILLE

Campagnolo

1020 Main St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-484-6018 | www.campagnolorestaurant.ca | Campagnolo offers affordable, casual Italian dining in a warm and welcoming space. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef…EXPLORE CAMPAGNOLO

cascade_1Cascade Room

2616 Main Street, Vancouver, BC | 604.709.8650 | www.thecascade.ca | The Cascade Room was created as a simple nod to the British Pub. Chef Travis Williams offers a menu with straightforward and…EXPLORE THE CASCADE ROOM

Chambar

562 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604- 879-7119 | www.chambar.com | Chef Nico Schuerman and his wife Karri have brought to life their dream of opening a restaurant where guests can experience fine dining in a…EXPLORE CHAMBAR

Charm Modern Thai

1269 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-9339 | www.charmmodernthai.com | Be charmed at Vancouver’s first and only Asian themed resto-bar located in Yaletown, leading the way delivering a…EXPLORE CHARM MODERN THAI

crd_4535Cioppino’s & Enoteca

1133 & 1129 Hamilton St. | MAP | 604-688-7466 | cioppinosyaletown.com | Let Pino surprise and refresh your palate with “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking that emphasizes the use of only the freshest of…EXPLORE CIOPPINO’S

Cibo Trattoria

900 Seymour St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-602-9570 | www.cibotrattoria.ca | Located adjacent to the lobby of the Moda Hotel and steps away from the Orpheum Theatre, Cibo Trattoria specializes in Italian-inspired…EXPLORE CIBO TRATTORIA

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1154 Robson Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-7338 | www.cincin.net | A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its…EXPLORE CINCIN RISTORANTE

4317619169_cb3bc1c30c_zCorner Suite

850 Thurlow St, Vancouver | 604-569-3415 | thecornersuite.com | The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe is a decadently fun, yet accessible restaurant and bar just off Robson at 850 Thurlow in Vancouver. Open 7 days and…EXPLORE THE CORNER SUITE

_DSP9026Crave On Main

3941 Main St., Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-872-3663 | CraveRestaurants.com/main | Crave on Main, in the trendy and upcoming Main Street neighbourhood, attracts guests from all locales. The small and intimate interior combines…EXPLORE CRAVE ON MAIN

Cru Restaurant

1459 West Broadway, Vancouver | MAP | 604-677-4111 | www.cru.ca | Cru is a modern yet relaxed intimate space, located in the South Granville gallery and shopping neighborhood. The stars of this show are…EXPLORE CRU RESTAURANT

DB Bistro Moderne

2551 West Broadway, Vancouver | MAP | 604-739-7115 | www.dbbistro.ca | A contemporary bistro where traditional French cuisine meets the flavors of British Columbia. Chefs Daniel…EXPLORE DB BISTRO MODERNE

cms_090610_642Elixir Bistro

350 Davie St, Vancouver | MAP | 604-642-0557 | www.elixirvancouver.ca | French Bistro meets affordable Yaletown glamour in Elixir. Recognized as the bronze recipient for casual French cuisine at the coveted…ELIXIR BISTRO

_MG_4849FRAICHE RESTAURANT

2240 Chippendale Rd, West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-925-7595 | Official Website | The team behind Fraîche strives to create an exceptional dining experience of both calibre and comfort – their mission is to create…EXPLORE FRAICHE RESTAURANT

george-exterior-oneGeorge Ultra Lounge

1137 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-628-5555 | www.georgelounge.com | George Ultra Lounge is the Godfather of Vancouver’s cocktail culture. Modeled in the London style, George pioneered the…EXPLORE GEORGE ULTRA LOUNGE

gr-1Granville Room

957 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-633-0056 | www.granvilleroom.ca | An oasis of good taste and casual elegance in the Entertainment District, the Granville Room may just be the least talked…EXPLORE THE GRANVILLE ROOM

Gusto di Quattro

1 Lonsdale, North Van | MAP | 604-924-4444 | www.quattrorestaurants.com | Translated, Gusto di Quattro means, a taste of Quattro, and Gusto is just that. A North Shore favorite since opening in 2000, the…EXPLORE GUSTO DI QUATTRO

habit_9Habit Lounge

2610 Main St. | 604-877-8582 | www.habitlounge.ca | Serving Main Street proudly since 2005, Habit is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a setting reminiscent of a 1970’s Canadian Rec Room, Chef Tristan Burley has…EXPLORE HABIT LOUNGE

Hart House

6664 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | 604-298-4278 | www.harthouserestaurant.com | Although it is close to the bustle of the city, visitors find that coming to Hart House is like returning to a simpler time…EXPLORE HART HOUSE

DSC_5936_2Keefer Bar

135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC | 604-688-1961 | www.thekeeferbar.com | The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are…EXPLORE THE KEEFER BAR

lb_interior1La Brasserie

1091 Davie St.,Vancouver, BC | 604-568-6499 | LaBrasserieVancouver.com | La Brasserie is a 35-seat Franco-German restaurant situated in the heart of Vancouver’s West End. Brothers Michael and…EXPLORE LA BRASSERIE

La Buca

4025 MacDonald St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-6988 | www.labuca.ca | La Buca focuses on regional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and homemade flavours. The dishes at La Buca are inspired by…EXPLORE LA BUCA

AndreyDurbachAction02L’Altro Buca

1906 Haro St, Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-683-6912 | www.altrobuca.ca | L’Altro Buca is located in the former Parkside location in Vancouver’s beautiful west end. Owned and operated by the chef and business partner team of…EXPLORE L’ALTRO BUCA

latitude_9059Latitude

3250 Main St., Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-875-6246 | www.latitudeonmain.com | Latitude is a 46 seat restaurant and wine bar in the heart of the vibrant Main Street neighbourhood. Presented by the former owners of…EXPLORE LATITUDE

houseLe Gavroche

1616 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC | 604-685-3924 | www.legavroche.ca | MAP | Le Gavroche is one of Vancouver’s longest standing fine-dining establishments, offering classical French cuisine in a relaxed and intimate…EXPLORE LE GAVROCHE

Lumiere

2551 West Broadway, Vancouver | MAP | 604-739-8185| www.lumiere.ca | Long considered one of Vancouver’s finest dining destinations, Lumière is an eclectic blend of European sophistication and modern French cuisine…EXPLORE LUMIERE

Nu Restaurant

1661 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-646-4668 | www.whatisnu.com | Food, view, casual elegance; NU Restaurant + Lounge is Vancouver’s best waterfront location, literally perched above the water, with sweeping views of…EXPLORE NU RESTAURANT

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1938 W. 4th Ave Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca | Maenam brings a world-class Thai dining experience to Vancouver. Chef Angus An creates the perfect balance of flavours using recipes and…EXPLORE MAENAM

Medina Cafe

556 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-879-3114 | www.medinacafe.com | A quaint cafe next door to popular night time hang out Chambar, Medina serves tasty and affordable breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes created…EXPLORE MEDINA CAFE

miku-space-01-low-resMiku Restaurant

1055 West Hastings, Vancouver | MAP | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com | Fresh ingredients, global inspiration and artful presentation are the benchmarks of Miku Restaurant’s outstanding, innovative cuisine…EXPLORE MIKU

3825439756_94d0bb9f33_oMis Trucos

1141 Davie St. Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604.566.3960 | www.mistrucos.ca | Mis Trucos is a modern Mediterranean tapas bar set in a character house in the heart of the Davie St. shopping district…EXPLORE MIS TRUCOS

bar-smallNew Bohemian

3162 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC | 604-736-7576 | www.thenewbohemian.ca | The New Bohemian is committed to the idea that fresh, local products from our kitchen and bar produce a better dining experience! We source local…EXPLORE THE NEW BOHEMIAN

Pied-a-Terre

3369 Cambie St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-873-3131 | www.pied-a-terre-bistro.ca | At Pied-à-Terre, classic French dishes are anything but rustic. Enjoy a traditional prix fixe bistro lunch or linger late into the evening over…EXPLORE PIED-A-TERRE

Quattro on Fourth

2611 West 4th, Vancouver | MAP | 604-734-4444 | www.quattrorestaurants.com | Quattro on Fourth opened in 1994 to unanimous critical acclaim and the awards continue. Year after year being recognized…EXPLORE QUATTRO ON FOURTH

Quattro at Whistler

4319 Main Street, Whistler | MAP | 604-905-4844 | www.quattrorestaurants.com | When Quattro at Whistler opened in 1996, Fourth Avenue regulars were delighted that “their restaurant” had opened…EXPLORE QUATTRO AT WHISTLER

Raincity Grill

1193 Denman St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-685-7337 | www.raincitygrill.com | Since 1992, Raincity Grill has defined Pacific Northwest cuisine, showcasing the unique ingredients of our local waters and…EXPLORE RAINCITY GRILL

RauDZ-table-&-open-kitchenRauDZ Regional Table

1560 Water Street, Kelowna, BC | MAP | 250-868-8805 | www.raudz.com | Our philosophy is simple…support local, buy local, eat and drink local. We are committed to our community, our suppliers, our environment and to you…EXPLORE RauDZ

Red-Card-Room-4Red Card Sports Bar

900 Seymour Street | 604-689-4460 | Vancouver | MAP | redcardsportsbar.ca | With inspired Italian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients to the highest standards and a beautifully-restored heritage…EXPLORE RED CARD SPORTS BAR

refineryRefinery, The

1115 Granville, Vancouver | MAP | 604-687-8001 | therefineryvancouver.com | Granville’s newest hotspot, designed by Vancouver based M-Studio is Vancouver’s best way to experience a new world…EXPLORE THE REFINERY

fuelRefuel

1944 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com | Accomplished Restaurant Owners Robert Belcham and Tom Doughty of the critically acclaimed Fuel and Campagnolo Restaurants…EXPLORE REFUEL

BLPS001Relish GastroPub & Bar

888 Nelson Street. Vancouver BC | 604-669-1962 | www.relishthepub.com | Relish GastroPub & Bar is a relaxed and unpretentious neighborhood gastropub that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but is serious about great food…EXPLORE RELISH

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Blood Alley, Gastown, Vancouve | MAP | 604-633-1912 | www.salttastingroom.com | Recently praised by Bon Appetit magazine, Salt Tasting Room is a dynamic charcuterie and wine room with exposed brick…EXPLORE SALT TASTING ROOM

Tapenade-1Tapenade Bistro

3711 Bayview St, Richmond, BC | MAP | 604-275-5188 | Tapenade.ca | Tapenade has earned the reputation of being an exceptional neighbourhood bistro with great food, outstanding service and…EXPLORE TAPENADE BISTRO

qergqr45gTwisted Fork Bistro

1147 Granville St, Vancouver | MAP | 604-568-0749 | twistedforkbistro.ca | Twisted Fork is classic French dining made simple, all the flavours, all the tender care, but with a little less fuss…EXPLORE TWISTED FORK BISTRO

2-chefs-artworkTwo Chefs And A Table

305 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | MAP | 778- 233-1303 | twochefsandatable.com | With one eye on the wonders of its spectacular setting and the other turned to the bustle and cosmopolitan energy of the city…EXPLORE TWO CHEFS & A TABLE

UVA_11Uva Wine Bar

900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-632-9560 | www.uvawinebar.ca | Enticing cocktails, refined wines, eclectic import beers — Uva Wine Bar, located adjacent to the Moda Hotel, is Downtown Vancouver’s newest enclave for…EXPLORE UVA

westbuttonWest Restaurant

2881 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604 738 8938 | www.westrestaurant.com | Recognized as the “jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown,” West’s outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has…EXPLORE WEST

Photo---Wild-Rice-,-Back-MeWild Rice

117 West Pender | Vancouver, BC | 604-642-2882 | wildricevancouver.com | Wild Rice began as a simple thought from Andrew Wong. His wish was to create a socially conscious restaurant serving local cuisine with influences from…EXPLORE WILD RICE

wergYEW Restaurant + BAR

791 West Georgia Street | Vancouver, BC | 604.692.4939 | Website | Dine and unwind at YEW restaurant + bar, with its West Coast urban vibe that feels both cool and inviting – a rare combination…EXPLORE YEW RESTAURANT + BAR