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Diva at the Met
645 Howe St, Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver, BC V6C 2Y9 · 604-602-7788
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The outstanding presentation of mouthwatering Pacific Northwestern fare deserves a standing ovation at Diva where locals and tourists flock to enjoy some of the best the region has to offer. The multi-level dining room is excellent for people watching, but you'll want to keep your full attention on such items as farm fresh BC eggs turned into a rainbow frittata with oyster mushrooms, spinach and sweet potatoes or the citrus and sundried cranberry french toast with apple maple butter. If you can't get enough, lunch and dinner are available as well.
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Go Fish!
1505 W 1st Ave, Fisherman's Wharf, Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8 · 604-730-5040
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KITSILANO. This brilliant blue corrugated steel shack beside False Creek regularly puts out a variety of fried fish including cod, salmon and halibut, accompanied by crispy chips and a tangy slaw with a hint of Asian dressing. On any given day you'll find devotees lining up to order and sit at the outdoor picnic tables that create the "dining room," even when the temperature dips. The secret? The light, non-greasy batter uses local beer from the Granville Island Brewery and the fish are so fresh they're practically still flopping.
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Hapa Izakaya
1479 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G · 604-689-4272
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WEST END. Chic, hip and well-priced define Hapa Izakaya which is fast becoming a West End fixture. Enter the dining room whose sleek black-on-black decor defines Asian modern and deposit your shoes into clever little boxes to sit Japanese style (albeit through a cutout under the table). Order up some sake from the extensive list or sample a martini. This is a place well-suited to share entrees which range from traditional sushi selections to the more inventive cod roe gratin. Save room for the equally creative desserts such as annin tofu and almond-scented coconut and milk pudding, topped with maple syrup.
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Hermitage
1025 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A9 · 604-689-3237
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DOWNTOWN. Scallops, sweetbreads, veal cheek, rack of lamb and steak tartare are just a few of the selections created by master chef Hervé Martin and served in traditional French style. A critically acclaimed wine list boasts exclusive wines from the family winery in Chamilly, France. On a fair evening, enjoy your dinner on the private courtyard patio, or when a chill is in the air, cozy up to the crackling fireplace as you tuck into a dessert to cap off your memorable meal.
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Hon's on Robson
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1339 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5 · 604-685-0871
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DOWNTOWN. Noted for its Chinese "comfort food," this long-time Vancouver favorite is well regarded for its wontons, Japanese noodle dishes, pot sticker dumplings (fried or steamed), and barbecued beef. More than 90 soups are featured on the extensive menu. Meals are prepared in an open kitchen to allow to diners look on. There is special separate vegetarian cooking section to ensure the meat is kept away from the veggies.
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WEST END. A sophisticated yet casual West End restaurant with amazing views of English Bay and Stanley Park. The Pacific Northwest tastes extend to both the menu and the wine list. The creative cuisine takes advantage of fresh local ingredients and features organic vegetables, artisanal cheeses and salmon fished specifically for the restaurant. Opportunities to taste a variety of eclectic items are provided by early bird specials and also the "spoons" – small servings of ceviche, tataki or salads. Save room for blueberry pie when it is in season.
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Want to feel like you've turned the corner and landed in Paris? Seek out this little cafe right in the middle of the French Cultural Center and your wallet will thank you in more ways than one. No airfare for starters and a great value on well-prepared dishes. You'll need a rudimentary knowlege of French to make a selection from a menu that includes classics such as carnard confit and lapin grille entrees and for dessert crème brulée du jour or decadent gâteau ganache. The changing weekly table d'hôte is also a great deal.
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KITSILANO. A lively and cheerful '50's diner-style café offering enormous old-fashioned breakfasts that feature pancakes, waffles, French toast, home fries, omelets, granola and a variety of egg dishes made with fresh local BC eggs. The popular Sunday brunch is not to be missed but be prepared to wait; locals start lining up early.
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Tropika
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1128 Robson St, between Bute St and Thurlow Sts, Vancouver, BC V6E · 604-737-6002
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DOWNTOWN. Stick puppets with dramatically painted faces share wall space with pierced tin light sconces and carved wood panels. The rainbow of curries, lobster flavored Tom Yung Kung soup, and a signature crab leg dish also vye for attention on a long list of Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai dishes at each of Tropika's three locations. For the adventurous gourmand, spicy chicken feet or Daulat Tuanku beg to be sampled. Lychees and jackfruit make an appearance on the dessert menu alongside ice cream.
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Villa del Lupo
869 Hamilton St, between Robson and Smithe Sts, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R7 · 604-688-7436
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Grace and elegance define the atmosphere in this fine dining Italian restaurant set in a late 19th-century Victorian home. Candlelight sets off the remarkable cuisine that hails from a variety of regions in Italy and features the house specialty, osso buco, in a sauce of tomatoes, red wine, cinnamon and lemon. Another tempting entree is the potato gnocchi with Italian sausage. Reservations recommended.
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