Dining
items to salivate over include pizzas,
pot pies and veggie rolls. $. B/L (daily).
633 E. 15th Ave. 604-876-4114. www.
glutenfreeepicurean.ca Map 2: D3
French LEs FAUX BOURGEOIs Enjoy
gourmet dishes such as canard confit
and portobello mushroom parmentier,
followed by a sweet serving of milk
chocolate mousse. $$. D (daily). 663
E. 15th Ave. 604-873-9733. www.
lesfauxbourgeois.com X Map 4: D4
Bottled
Bevvies
Consider it the recipe for
a perfect summer’s after-
noon: take assorted West
Coast dishes, serve them
on a sunny waterfront
patio and sprinkle liberally
with creative cocktails.
The new Earls (page 106)
at Ambleside Beach is the
only place you can find
these fun new cocktails,
which are bottled behind
the bar each day. Raise
a glass to the Banana
Daiquiri, Corpse Reviver,
Melon Ball, El Diablo and
Ward 8. Cheers!
—Sheri Radford
Seasonal garden patio. $$. L (M-F),
D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 2297 E.
Hastings St. 604-569-0456. www.
campagnoloroma.com Map 2: C3
Gluten-Free THE GLUTEN FREE
EPICUREAN Bright, airy space with
vintage decor and tiered trays of 100%
gluten-free treats such as cookies,
cakes, brownies and bars. Don’t have
a sweet tooth? Don’t worry. Savoury
Chinese PINK PEARL CHINEsE sEA-
FOOD REsTAURANT This classic Chi-
nese restaurant offers an easy-to-read
menu with dozens of selections: dim
sum, live seafood in tanks, chicken,
duck and other fare. Ample seats
and free parking. $. B/L/D (daily).
1132 E. Hastings St. 604-253-4316.
www.pinkpearl.com X Map 2: D3
Fairview
Regional: Casual sALMON N’ BAN-
NOCK BIsTRO Casual dining room
with dishes inspired by First Nations
culinary traditions, like the homemade
bannock bread. Uses certified organic
meats and wild local fish. Try the salm-
on and bannock burger or the game
sampler. $$. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 1128
W. Broadway. 604-568-8971. www.
salmonandbannock.net X Map 1: F4
Japanese TOJO’s Tojo’s Great Cana-
dian roll introduces fresh Atlantic lob-
ster to house-smoked Pacific salmon.
Other specialties include deep fried
stuffed shiitake mushrooms and baked
Canadian sablefish. $$-$$$. D (M-Sa).
1133 W. Broadway. 604-872-8050.
www.tojos.com X Map 1: F4
Brunch YOLKs The bricks-and-mortar
locations of the popular food cart
offer a build-your-own brunch: pick
the sauces, toppings and breads your
free-range poached eggs come with.
Daily specials and non-eggs Benedict
options, too. $$. Brunch (daily). 546
W. Broadway. 604-559-9655. Partial
X Map 1: F6 1298 E. Hastings St. 604-
428-9655. www.yolks.ca X Map 2: C2
Gastown
European BAUHAUs European,
Where to Dine Awards 2018. This
award-winning restaurant is known
for its modern take on German cuisine
and seasonal six-course tasting menu.
Cutting-edge techniques and fresh
flavours shine in dishes ranging from
pork roast to schnitzel. $$$. L (M-F),
D (daily). 1 W. Cordova St. 604-974-
1147. www.bauhaus-restaurant.com
X Map 1: C7
Caribbean CALABAsH BIsTRO Treat
yourself to sweet salads, savory curries
and original cocktails at this Carib-
bean joint hosting weekly live reggae,
hip-hop and funk performances. DJs
on weekends. $-$$. D (Tu-Su), brunch
(Sa-Su). 428 Carrall St. 604-568-
5882. www.calabashbistro.com X
Map 1: C7
seafood COQUILLE FINE sEAFOOD
Nautical decor and plush curved
banquettes are a casually elegant
backdrop to seafood platters, small
plates and fresh-shucked oysters
from BC and beyond. Craft beer,
cocktails, and local and international
wines, too. $$-$$$. L/D (daily). 181
Carrall St. 604-559-6009. www.
coquillefineseafood.com X Map 1: C7
Tapas THE DIAMOND AT MAPLE
TREE sQUARE Overlooking Gastown’s
Gassy Jack statue, this restaurant
evokes a Prohibition-era feel. Serves
a small selection of full-flavoured,
Latin-inspired small plates with
original cocktails to match. $. D
(Tu-Su). 6 Powell St. 604-568-8272.
www.di6mond.com Map 1: C7
Cafe/Bistro THE FLYING PIG This
chef-owned restaurant quickly gath-
ered a following. Delicious assortment
of dishes, including the signature
braised short rib, with many wines
available by the glass. Daily happy
hour. $-$$. L/D (daily), brunch (Sa-
Su). 102 Water St. 604-559-7968. X
Map 1: C7 1168 Hamilton St. 604-568-
1344. Map 1: D5 127 W. 2nd Ave. 604-
569-1111. www.theflyingpigvan.com
X Map 1: E7
Pub THE IRIsH HEATHER Pub Fare,
Where to Dine Awards 2018. Enjoy
a pint of Guinness and authentic
Emerald Isle fare such as pot pies.
Vegetarian options. Be sure to visit
Shebeen, a 19th-century-style coach
house with a staggering selection of
whiskies, located out back. $-$$. L/D
(daily). 210 Carrall St. 604-688-9779.
www.irishheather.com X Map 1: C7
FATHER’s DAY Give your dad the gift of dessert with Thierry’s (page 88) Father’s Day cake,
a blissful treat made of chocolate mousse, sponge and ganache layered with orange crémeux.
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