Dining
Tasty Tomes
Looking for a scrumptious souvenir? You can’t go wrong with these new books for
cooks, available at local bookstores (page 28).—Sheri Radford
Home and Away: Simple,
Delicious Recipes Inspired by
the World’s Cafés, Bistros, and
Diners by Darcy and Randy
Shore (Arsenal Pulp Press):
The husband-and-wife duo
lives on BC’s Sunshine Coast.
Their book, based on years of
globetrotting, includes recipes
from Asia, Africa, Europe,
North America and South
America, as well as interviews
with prominent chefs such
as Vikram Vij (owner of Vij’s,
page 104) and Dale MacKay.
go for hummus and dips to take home.
Delivery available. $. L/D (daily). 2280
Commercial Dr. 604-252-3957. X Map
4: D4 1488 W. 11th Ave. 604-733-2211.
www.jam-jar.ca Map 4: D3
Thai KIN KAO This minimalist space
serves authentic Thai cuisine, crafted
from fresh local ingredients and
imported Thai spices. Everything from
the stir-fried pork belly to the red curry
duck is cooked fresh daily. Accompany
your meal with a local craft beer. $-$$.
L (Tu-Sa), D (M-Sa). 903 Commercial
Dr. 604-558-1125. www.kinkao.ca X
Map 4: D4
The Preservatory: Seasonally
Inspired Recipes for Creating
and Cooking with Artisanal
Preserves by Lee Murphy
(Appetite by Random House):
Murphy is the owner of Vista
D’oro Farms & Winery (page
104) and The Preservatory.
Her lushly photographed book,
organized by season, includes
55 recipes for artisanal pre-
serves as well as 45 recipes
for dishes that use preserves,
including Glazed Country Ham
with Jam-Baked Beans.
DAVIE VILLAGE
Tapas BIN 941 Diminutive dishes are
packed with flavour at this trendy and
popular tapas and wine bar, where
menu items change regularly. $$. D
(daily). 941 Davie St. 604-683-1246.
www.bin941.com X Map 1: D4
Greek STEPHO’S SOUVLAKI GREEK
TAVERNA One of the city’s best
dining bargains and a neighbourhood
favourite. Menu features souvlaki,
calamari and steamed clams. $. L/D
(daily). 1124 Davie St. 604-683-2555.
Partial X Map 1: C4 1359 Robson St.
604-685-9977. Map 1: B4
It All Begins with Food:
From Baby’s First Foods to
Wholesome Family Meals: Over
120 Delicious Recipes for Clean
Eating and Healthy Living by
Leah Garrad-Cole (Appetite
by Random House): Whistler
resident Garrad-Cole is also
the founder of the Love Child
Organics brand of food for
babies and children. Her book
includes kid-approved reci-
pes such as Omega Monkey
Milkshake and Overnight
Strawberry Cocoa Oatmeal.
Japanese SUSHI BAR MAUMI This
diminutive adults-only sushi bar is
known for its fiercely authentic Japa-
nese omakase, or chef-selected tasting
menu. Fish is flown in from Japan, and
counter seating puts the chef’s master-
ful skills front and centre. Reservations
required. $$. D (M-Sa). 1226 Bute St.
604-609-2286. Map 1: E1
Dessert TARTINE BREADS & PIES
In addition to pies like banana but-
terscotch cream and chocolate pecan,
grab a sandwich—try brie with fig jam
and arugula—served on house-baked
bread. 1069 Davie St. 604-685-
QUICK BITES If you’re a fan of artisan breads baked daily, as well as soups, sandwiches,
salads and sweets, then head to Railtown Cafe (page 97).
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