Where Vancouver June 2018

Dining eLevaTed FLavours . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 new LooK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 CrusTaCean sensaTion . . . . . . . . 90 exPeCT The unexPeCTed . . . . . . . . 92 dim sum deLighTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 oCeanside esCaPe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 BoTTLed Bevvies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 hiT The deCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 FueL uP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 urBan oasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 we Be Jammin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 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 VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS Get behind-the-scenes access to vancou- ver’s craft-beer culture at three city breweries. Choose from walking tours or tours by van, including an option that provides a full meal. Private tours avail- able on request (year-round). $69-$89. Tu-Su. meets at waterfront Station, 601 w. Cordova St. 604-318-2280. www.vancouverbrewerytours.com map 1: B6 VANCOUVER FOOD TOUR Culinary tours guided by passionate foodies, Top choices at The Flying Pig include wine-braised beef short ribs (front), arugula and watercress beetroot salad (centre) and seafood pappardelle (back) Elevated Flavours There’s much more than bacon on the menu at The Flying Pig (page 98), a trio of laid-back bistros that celebrate local and pan-Canadian tastes. Fave plates range from Salt Spring Island mussels to blackened steelhead trout with prawn-and-chorizo ragu to prime- cut steaks with brandy peppercorn sauce. “Appy Hour” is a popular daily draw, with an array of menu items on offer as well as smartly picked wines and beers. —Tim Pawsey including writers, chefs and bartenders. Experience authentic, artisanal fare and hidden restaurant gems throughout vancouver’s most vibrant neighbour- hoods (year-round). Reservations required. $80-$115. 778-228-7932. www.vancouverfoodtour.com Partial X A WOK AROUND Culinary and cultural walking tours of vancouver’s China- town or Granville Island Public market. Stroll through specialty shops and a classical Chinese garden, view his- torical buildings and enjoy a dim sum lunch. or sample your way through a guided tour of Granville Island’s bus- tling indoor market (year-round). $50- $80. daily, rain or shine. Call to reserve 72 hours in advance: 604-736-9508. www.awokaround.com SPECIAL EVENTS VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK Showcase for local and interna- tional artisanal beer from more than 100 breweries and cideries. Enjoy music, food and craft beer at events around the city (to Jun 3). www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com FOOD CARTS & SEASONAL Check streetfoodapp.com/vancouver for hours and locations. PICNIX dine alfresco without the fuss. This zero-waste picnic service provides a wooden basket on wheels packed with a six-course tapas-style meal. Fresh, handmade offerings in- clude seasonal salads, charcuterie and ARChIE & ThE gANg Want to catch a glimpse of the Riverdale cast? They’ve been spotted walking and biking on the seawall and indulging in doughnuts at Cartems (page 95). 86 where.ca June 2018 dInInG TouRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SPECIAL EvEnTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Food CARTS & SEASonAL . . . . . . . 86 ALBERnI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 CHInATown/RAILTown . . . . . . . . 88 CoAL HARBouR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 CommERCIAL dRIvE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 dAvIE vILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 dEnmAn & STAnLEY PARK . . . . . . . 94 downTown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 EAST vAnCouvER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 FAIRvIEw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 GASTown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 GRAnvILLE ISLAnd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 KITSILAno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mAIn STREET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 noRTH SHoRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 oLYmPIC vILLAGE/CAmBIE . . . . . .102 ouTLYInG AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 RICHmond/AIRPoRT . . . . . . . . . . . .103 SouTH GRAnvILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 STAdIum dISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 wEST End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 YALETown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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