Where Vancouver July 2018

Dining local chic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 field day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 best of bc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 divine desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 essence of provence . . . . . . . . . . 106 5 sweet spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 This directory includes editors’ recom- mendations and regular advertisers. Most restaurants accept credit cards. Average price of entrées: $-up to $15, $$-from $15 to $30, $$$-over $30. Map coordinates refer to the maps on pages N8-N14. DiNiNg Tours & ClAsses . . . . . . . . 94 speCiAl eveNTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 fooD CArTs & seAsoNAl . . . . . . . 96 AlberNi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ChiNATowN/rAilTowN . . . . . . . . 96 CoAl hArbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 CoMMerCiAl Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 DAvie villAge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 DeNMAN & sTANley pArk . . . . . . . 101 DowNTowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 eAsT vANCouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 fAirview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 gAsTowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 grANville islAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 kiTsilANo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 MAiN sTreeT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 NorTh shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 olyMpiC villAge/CAMbie . . . . . . .111 riChMoND/AirporT . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 souTh grANville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 sTADiuM DisTriCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 wesT eND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 yAleTowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 DINING TOURS & ClaSSeS SWALLOW TAIL TOURS gourmet guide to bC’s delicacies. from mush- room hunting to boutique winery visits, this company offers a truly unique culinary experience (year-round). $49-$200. leaves from vancouver. 778-855-9453. www.swallowtail.ca VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS get behind-the-scenes access to vancouver’s craft-beer culture at three city breweries. beer aficionados can choose from walking tours or tours by van, including an option that provides a full meal (year-round). private tours available on request. $69-$89. Tu-su. Meets at waterfront station, 601 w. Cordova st. 604-318-2280. www. vancouverbrewerytours.com Map 1: b6 Local Chic Tucked away off the Jw Marriott parq vancouver lobby, honey salt (page 112) blends local fare with sub- tle flair. Chef kim Canteenwalla and his wife, elizabeth blau, who own the airy and modern restaurant, follow a sustainable farm-to-table mantra. The dinner menu romps through sizzling garlic shrimp with green garlic butter and szechuan chilli, and grilled black cod with granville island chowder, to a well-packed bC tuna poke, and toothsome grilled iberico pork secreto with smoked egg aioli and patatas bravas.—Tim Pawsey VANCOUVER FOOD TOUR stylish, informative culinary tours guided by passionate foodies, including writ- ers, chefs and bartenders. Discover hidden restaurant gems throughout vancouver’s most vibrant neighbour- hoods (year-round). reservations required. $80-$115. 778-228-7932. www.vancouverfoodtour.com partial X SPeCIal eVeNTS BREWERY & THE BEAST A meat- eater’s heaven! This celebration of sustainable meat has top vancouver chefs barbequing at an outdoor culinary event. wash down grilled goodness with a selection of bC beer, wine and cider while enjoying live music (Jul 29). $99.95. 1-4 pm. Concord pacific lot, 88 pacific blvd. www.breweryandthebeast.com X Map 1: d7 DINNER IN THE SKY A massive open-air lift raises guests 30 m (100 ft) above the city for a luxury dining experience and 360-degree views of vancouver’s skyline, mountains and ocean (to Jul 29). kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $299-$569. 415 w. esplanade, North vancouver. 604-451-1600. www.dinnerintheskycanada.com X Map 2: c3 NO. 1 GAOLER’S MEWS once a month, this restaurant-within-a-restaurant offers an exclusive chef’s table experi- ence for eight guests. The multi-course tasting menu is prepared by celebrated chefs and sommeliers from neighbour l’Abattoir. reservations required (Jul 27). $275. 1 gaoler’s Mews. 604- 568-1701. www.gaolersmews.com Map 1: c7 SWEET TREATS Drop by Yew Seafood + Bar (page 104) for delectable desserts like the Hazelnut Rocher 2.0, a praline chocolate mousse that’s flambéed tableside. 94 where.ca July 2018

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