Dining duck tasting menu . $$$. L / D ( daily ). Parq Vancouver , 39 Smithe St . 778- 370-8500 . www . parqvancouver . com X Map 1 : D6
Urban Oasis
Raise a glass to balmy weather at Reflections ( page 88 ), an elevated plein air escape tucked away on the inner courtyard of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia ’ s fourth floor . Lush foliage confirms its oasis-like status , the perfect place to sip prosecco or craft cocktails — like the Secret Garden Fizz with gin , pineapple and rosemary syrup . What ’ s on the plate is just as refreshing : a seasonal array of tapas-style dishes that celebrate the Pacific Northwest , such as local BC cheese and charcuterie . The great outdoors just got a little greater .
— Jill Von Sprecken
seasons . The prix fixe menus — omnivore and vegetarian — are served by the chefs themselves in an intimate space with just a dash of kitsch . $$ - $$$. L ( Tu-F ), D ( M-Su ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 1535 W . 6th Ave . 604-620- 2070 . www . farmersapprentice . ca X Map 1 : F3
Vegetarian HEIRLOOM This restaurant offers a variety of inventive vegetarian and gluten-free dishes , all made in-house . Try the avocado frites and the yam gnocchi . $ - $$. B / L / D ( daily ). 1509 W . 12th Ave . 604-733- 2231 . www . heirloomrestaurant . ca X Map 4 : D3
Regional : Upscale WEST RESTaU- RanT + BaR Best of Award of Excellence , Wine Spectator perennial winner . Contemporary dining room features selections from the region ’ s land and sea . Main plates boast an array of seafood and meats with a distinctive West Coast spin . Appetizers , tasting menus , house-made desserts and pressed-toorder martinis and cocktails . Reservations advised . $$$. L ( M-F ), D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 2881 Granville St . 604- 738-8938 . www . westrestaurant . com X Map 4 : D3
Stadium diStrict Chinese 1886 Elegant fine-dining destination named for the year that Vancouver ’ s Chinatown was founded . Find dishes inspired by the cuisines of Szechuan , Shanghai , Canton and Hunan , including dim sum and a Peking
Coffee / Tea CaTFÉ Purchase drinks and snacks from the cafe before visiting up to 12 adoptable rescue cats in a feline-friendly open space filled with climbing areas , scratching posts and toys galore . Gift shop sells cat-themed goods and upscale pet products and accessories . Open F-W , closed Th to bring in new cats from the BC SPCA . One-hour visit : $ 5 with cafe purchase , $ 8 without . Maximum 16 guests . Reservations recommended . 2nd Floor , International Village Mall , 88 W . Pender St . www . catfe . ca Map 1 : C7
European CHaMBaR RESTaURanT European , Where to Dine Awards 2007-2017 . You might come to this Belgian restaurant for the moulesfrites ( three ways , no less ), and you ’ ll likely stay for the atmosphere . Enjoy beer or cocktails at the bar or the lamb shank in the restaurant . $$$. B / L / D ( daily ). 568 Beatty St . 604-879-7119 . www . chambar . com X Map 1 : C6
Seafood FannY BaY OYSTER BaR Sustainable Seafood Award , Where to Dine Awards 2018 . The famed seafood supplier ’ s first restaurant offers tide-to-table , Ocean Wise – certified seafood fresh from the Pacific , right in the heart of the Stadium district . Snack on raw oysters , ceviche or crab cakes , and wash it all down with a cocktail or local beer . Shellfish market on site . $ - $$. L / D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 762 Cambie St . 778-379-9510 . www . fannybayoysters . com X Map 1 : C6
Brunch JaM CaFE Join the brunch crowd at this eclectic all-day breakfast spot . Sit below Canadiana knickknacks to enjoy bright , flavourful options like pulled-pork pancakes , fried chicken – topped French toast or unique sandwiches . Wash it all down with a Caesar cocktail or mimosa . $. B / L ( daily ). 556 Beatty St . 778-379- 1992 . www . jamcafes . com / vancouver Map 1 : C6
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aLL In THE FaMILY On Jun . 8 , Boulevard ( page 95 ) teams up with the father-daughter duo behind Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars for the intimate Generations Wine Dinner .
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