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Dining
Seafood JOE FORTES SEaFOOD & CHOP HOUSE San Francisco-style restaurant features an oyster bar . Daily chef ’ s creations , plus 50 kinds of fresh fish and premium oysters and over 200 wines on the award-winning wine list . Heated Rooftop Sports Garden , open in summer . Live entertainment daily . Reservations suggested . Valet parking evenings and weekdays . $$$. L ( M-F ), D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 777 Thurlow St . 604-669-1940 . www . joefortes . ca Partial X Map 1 : B5

New Look

Parallel 49 ( page 94 ) is an East Van institution , thanks to an ever-evolving roster of beers with eye-catching labels and clever names to match . Now there ’ s another reason to visit : the brand-new taproom . Hop-heads will find 40 of the brand ’ s brews on tap — including picks like Wobblypop Pale Ale or Trash Panda IPA — a street-side patio , and an industrial-chic vibe . Inside , a graffitied food truck turns out perfect beer pairings like jalapeñocheddar wings , waffle fries with cilantro mayo , and a beer brat with spiced ketchup . We ’ ll drink to that ( not that we need encouragement ).— Jill Von Sprecken
cheesecake . Vegetarian option . Blankets , sun umbrella and outdoor games included . Pick up in Stanley Park ( to Oct ). 778-889-7706 . www . picnix . ca
REFLECTIONS This elegant hideaway is in a fourth-floor outdoor courtyard with fire pit , private cabanas and teak couches . The West Coast menu includes tapas , salads and luscious desserts , plus cool cocktails ( to Oct ). $ - $$. L / D ( daily ). Rosewood Hotel Georgia , 801 W . Georgia St . 604-682- 5566 . www . rosewoodhotels . com X Map 1 : C5
TaCOFINO ’ S PINK TRUCK This funky truck brings a bite of homemade Baja to the downtown core . The pork gringas , fish tacos and crispy chicken burritos are not to be missed . Vegan , gluten-free and vegetarian options available . $. L ( M-Th ). Howe St . at Robson . 604-253-8226 . www . tacofino . com X Map 1 : B5
ALberni Steakhouse BLaCK + BLUE This glamorous steakhouse features a meat aging cellar with Himalayan rock salt bricks that absorb moisture , making meat more tender and flavourful . Menu features premium beef including Wagyu from Japan . Heated rooftop patio boasts a dedicated bar and kitchen . $$ - $$$. L / D ( daily ). 1032 Alberni St . 604-637-0777 . www . glowbalgroup . com / blackblue X Map 1 : B5
Chinese KIRIN RESTaURaNT In this venerable spot with elegant decor , fresh-from-the-tank seafood is a specialty , and the dim sum delights . $$$. L / D ( daily ). 1172 Alberni St . 604-682- 8833 . X Map 1 : B5 201-555 W . 12th Ave . 604-879-8038 . X Map 2 : D2 7900 Westminster Hwy ., Richmond . 604-303-8833 . X Map 3 : C3 350 Gifford St ., New Westminster . 604- 528-8833 . www . kirinrestaurants . com X Map 2 : E4
Dessert THIERRY Dessert , Where to Dine Awards 2018 and 2017 . Chocolates and pastries are the specialty of three-star Michelin chocolatier Thierry Busset . Sweet creations served alongside ice creams and sorbets , espressos , wines , spirits and lunch items . Dine indoors or on the heated patio . $. Open late daily . 1059 Alberni St . 604-608- 6870 . www . thierrychocolates . com X Map 1 : B5
ChinAtown / rAiLtown Italian aSK FOR LUIGI The small , simple menu at this Italian haunt matches the small , cozy space . Made-in-house pasta and antipasti dishes are on the menu , served in a wood-panelled and checker-tiled room . Rotating wine list . $$. L ( Tu-F ), D ( Tu-Su ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 305 Alexander St . 604-428- 2544 . www . askforluigi . com Map 1 : C8
Chinese BaO BEI CHINESE BRaSSERIE Chinese , Where to Dine Awards 2018 . Best Chinatown , Vancouver magazine since 2014 . This vintage-inspired restaurant offers up traditional Chinese food with a twist , including mantou , a steamed bun filled with braised short rib , pickled cucumber , peanuts and hoisin . $ - $$. D ( daily ). 163 Keefer St . 604-688-0876 . www . bao-bei . ca Map 1 : C7
PRETTY PaTIOS On sunny days , get a little vitamin D with your meal by grabbing a table on the bustling patios at Tap & Barrel ( page 92 ) and Dockside Restaurant ( page 99 ).
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