Primary Sites:
Au Bar ****
Upscale and sophisticated, Au Bar actually restricts the ages of their patrons to 23 and older, except on Wednesdays when those 19 to 22 are welcome.
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Bins of great food and fun *** 1/2
Vancouver is loaded with good restaurants, but only a few can be categorized as "unique with character", the two "Bins" are no doubt the leaders in this category.
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Dentry's Irish Grill *** 1/2
The sign on the foyer's countdown clock says: "One St. Patrick's Day, 364 practice days."
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Diva at the Met ****
Still going strong, despite the departure of Executive Chef Michael Noble for Calgary -- try the cheese plate and enjoy Chef Andrew Springer's signature Queen Charlotte scallops.
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Duke of Wellington Neighbourhood Pub ****
Pool table, Keno, Pull-tabs, Video golf, Video car racing, Toy machine
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DV8 Lounge ****
Live local band each Wednesday night (9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.)
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Garber Gastronomic: Top Table is truly top-notch *****
Jack Evrensel's Top Table restaurants are -- in our considered opinion -- the very best group of fine dining establishments in the entire region. Five stars to each!
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Indigo Bistro in the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel *
Being here is like actually being in an art picture. Indigo's colourful décor features tapestries, artworks by local artists and artisans (paintings and blown glass), wood floors and white table linens. The lunch menu changes every Monday, affording something new and different each week. And the bar offers over 40 single- and double-malt scotches, with a wine list of over 150 wines ranging from $30 to $750 per bottle.
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O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar for January *
Here's the entertainment schedule at O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar for January 2003. Featured Performers. Please note: no cover charge!
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The Tasting Bar at Lumière *****
Author: Review by Nathan Fong
2551 West Broadway
Vancouver
604.739.8185
604.739.8139
Star rating: 5
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Up n'Down on Richards Street gets a blast from a customer *
Kimberley G. writes: "I just spent a few hours at Up n'Down (formerly Ballantyne's) on Richards Street, in Vancouver.
"Gotta say, 'Won't go back.'
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Secondary Sites:
Area 51 Night Club ****
It's a long and impressive list of talent that has graced the stage here, including the Matthew Good Band, Headstones, 54-40, The Tea Party, et al.
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Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar (Fong review) *
(Unrated)
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Fluid Lounge and Restaurant *
Went out of business and burned a great many suppliers, when they declared bankruptcy. Shame!
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Mark James: Any way you look at it. . . *
...some of our favourite hangouts are Mark James restaurants & brewpubs
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Mosaic Bar and Grille *****
Esther Kwok reviews this new incarnation of previous in-house restaurants at the Vancouver Hyatt, and gives it an unprecedented...FIVE STARS!
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West Restaurant and Bar (Esther Kwok review) *
(Unrated)
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