Where Vancouver June 2017 | Page 86

Dining
New Brews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
KiNg of Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Alfresco AsceNt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
A sweet story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
tAsty tomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ice ice BABy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
tAstes liKe Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
rocKiN’ rAmeN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
NortH of roBsoN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
DiNiNg tours & CLasses . . . . . . . . 86
sPeCiaL eveNts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
FooD Carts & seasoNaL . . . . . . . 88
aLberNi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
ChiNatowN/raiLtowN . . . . . . . . 88
CoaL harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
CoMMerCiaL Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Davie viLLage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
DeNMaN & staNLey ParK . . . . . . . .95
DowNtowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
east vaNCouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fairview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
gastowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
graNviLLe isLaND . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
KitsiLaNo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
MaiN street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
North shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
oLyMPiC viLLage/CaMbie . . . . . .103
outLyiNg areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
riChMoND/airPort . . . . . . . . . . . 104
south graNviLLe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
staDiuM DistriCt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
west eND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
westsiDe/ubC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
yaLetowN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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).
$39-$149. Leaves from vancouver.
778-855-9453. www.swallowtail.ca
VANCOUVER FOODIE TOURS Learn
about food history and sample award-
winning vancouver cuisine on walking
tours that explore the best of granville
island Public Market, gastown, food
carts and gourmet destinations.
sample a few of the unique
beers at Andina Brewing
New Brews
the latest addition to the city’s burgeoning beer scene,
andina brewing (page 98) makes beer with a differ-
ence. the amaya family, who hail from Columbia, take
great pride in blending their native culture with that of
their adopted home. the brewery is the first in Canada
to use Patagonia Malt—and the results are impressive:
totuma, a well-balanced, refreshing Kölsch; the heart-
ily hopped but also gently honeyed Monita blonde iPa;
Melcocha andean Mild ale, with a hint of molasses;
and easy-drinking, copper-toned and malty ay ay ay.
sample them all and more, including wines and cock-
tails in the tasting lounge, which also serves excellent
Columbian bites. Don’t overlook the revolving selec-
tion of ceviches, with plantain chips. vivid yellow, with
its 18-m- (60-ft-) tall mural of “La Pola” girl, andina’s
building is hard to miss—and already a popular east
van landmark.—Tim Pawsey
$50-$80. 604-295-8844 or toll-free
1-877-804-9220. www.foodietours.ca
X map 1: B5
SPeCIal eVeNTS VANCOUVER CRAFT bEER WEEK
events around the city showcase craft
beer from more than 100 local and in-
ternational breweries (to Jun 4). www.
vancouvercraftbeerweek.com
CANADIAN TAbLE DINNER SERIES
gather friends and family to enjoy a
seasonal market-fresh dinner prepared
before you by top bC chefs. Dinner is
complemented with wine pairings (Jun
19). $99-$149. edible Canada, 1596
Johnston st. 604-558-0040. www.
ediblecanada.com map 6: B3 YVR FOOD FEST Celebrate vancou-
ver’s food scene with a series of events,
such as the street Food showdown,
which features some of the city’s tasti-
est food carts, or gather, a longtable
dinner (Jun 29-Jul 3). 215 w. 1st ave.
www.yvrfoodfest.com map 1: e6
bEST OF bRUNCH Heritage Asian Eatery (page 90) recently added weekend brunch to its
menu. Try the benny bowls featuring lamb, pork belly, Peking duck or shiitake mushrooms.
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where.ca
June 2017
this directory includes editors’ recom-
mendations and regular advertisers. Most
restaurants accept major credit cards.
average price of entrées: $-up to $15,
$$-from $15 to $30, $$$-over $30. Call for
hours and reservations. Map coordinates
refer to the maps on pages N8-N14.