Japanese TOJO’S Tojo’s Great Cana-
dian roll introduces fresh Atlantic lob-
ster to house-smoked Pacific salmon.
Other specialties include deep fried
stuffed shiitake mushrooms and baked
Canadian sablefish. $$-$$$. D (M-Sa).
1133 W. Broadway. 604-872-8050.
www.tojos.com X Map 1: F4
Gastown
Pan-Asian BAO DOWN Asian street
food in a fun environment. Specializes in
bao, an Asian-style taco on a steamed
bun. Try the Jaws, with coconut-crusted
catfish and Thai vinaigrette. Sand-
wiches, kimchi fries and salads, too.
Vegetarian and vegan options. $. L/D
(daily). 12 Powell St. 778-379-3611. X
Map 1: C7 Bao Down Gastropub + Raw
Bar: 115 W. 2nd Ave. 604-620-5226.
www.baodown.net Map 1: E7
Pub THE IRISH HEATHER Enjoy a pint
of Guinness and authentic Emerald Isle
fare such as pot pies. Be sure to visit
Shebeen, a 19th-century-style coach
house with a huge selection of whiskies,
located out back. $-$$. L/D (daily).
210 Carrall St. 604-688-9779. www.
irishheather.com X Map 1: C7
Regional: Upscale L’ABATTOIR Best
Gastown/Railtown, Vancouver maga-
zine 2017. French-influenced West
Coast fare is served in this rustic dining
room, the site of Vancouver’s first jail.
Dishes may include smoked duck breast
with blackberry. $$$. D (daily), brunch
(Sa-Su). 217 Carrall St. 604-568-1701.
www.labattoir.ca X Map 1: C7
Mexican LA MEZCALERIA Best Latin,
Vancouver magazine 2017. Order a flight
of tequila and savour some traditional
botanas at Canada’s first Mezcal bar.
Latin-themed, casual and friendly. $.
B/L/D (Tu-Su), brunch (Sa-Su). 68 E.
Cordova St. 778-379-6447. Map 1: C7
1622 Commercial Dr. 604-559-8226.
www.lamezcaleria.ca X Map 4: D4
Cafe/Bistro MEAT & BREAD Join the
lunch gang for a fabulous porchetta
sandwich at the long communal table.
This funky joint also features daily
sandwich specials, soup and salad.
Beer, cider and wine available. $. L
(M-Sa). 370 Cambie St. 604-566-
9003. X Map 1: C6 L (M-F). 1033 W.
Pender St. www.meatandbread.ca X
Map 1: B5
Juice NECTAR JUICERY This stylish
juice bar offers seasonally influenced
cold-pressed juices and hydrators
designed to detoxify the body. $. Open
daily. 102 W. Hastings St. 778-379-
7589. X Map 1: C7 Food cart open daily
in summer: 692-698 Granville St. www.
nectarjuicery.com X Map 1: C5
Pub POURHOUSE This Gastown spot
offers up creative cocktails at the long
bar and elegantly presented comfort
dishes on the menu. Live jazz Su. $$.
L (M-F), D (daily). 162 Water St. 604-
568-7022. www.pourhousevancouver
.com Partial X Map 1: B7
Dessert PUREBREAD Sweet and
savoury treats with vegan and flour-free
options. Pouring Stumptown coffee
from Portland and local Namasthé teas.
A wide range of breads baked daily, in-
cluding lavender rosemary. Open daily.
159 W. Hastings St. 604-563-8060.
www.purebread.ca X Map 1: C6
Coffee/Tea REVOLVER COFFEE This
brew bar is run by a family passionate
about coffee. The bean selection varies
weekly with roasters chosen by a blind
1588 Robson Street
11.30 AM to 10 PM
June 2017
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