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* Deuce (Garber review) *****
Smaller portions -- somewhere between tapas and full entrée size -- and an open and airy environment make Executive Chef Courtney Burnham's Deuce worth a visit to North Van's Upper Lonsdale. Five stars.
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Chili Club Thai Restaurant *** 1/2
My favourite story About reviewing the Chili Club is that I once dined in the Vancouver location on a Wednesday, then flew to Hong Kong and dined in that location on the Saturday of the same week Just to check the consistency, you understand.
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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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Food That Says 'Vancouver' *
. . .and where to eat it. . .
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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver announces new chef, menus *
"The family that dines together, thrives together" could be the adage for a new menu that emphasizes group dynamics in the Garden Terrace, the central restaurant and lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.
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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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Gusto di Quattro ****
North Vancouver's Quattro -- New review should be posted in Spring or Summer, 2004.
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Il Giardino di Umberto Ristorante *****
Il Giardino is definitely a see-and-be-seen meeting place. You'll spot movie personalities, social luminaries VIPs and smartly dressed "ladies who lunch." And of course, lots of business types, heads close together talking sotto voce. Why, the deals that have been finessed here have kept Vancouver ticking like a clock for years.
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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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J.J.'s Fine Dining (JJ's) ****
One of those well-known "secrets" in town, JJ's closed for massive renovations, which were completed late in the year 2000. Gone are the old velvet draperies; the new look is light, bright and elegant.
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La Belle Auberge Restaurant **** 1/2
Erected in 1902, the building that houses La Belle Auberge is an official Heritage house, and for 20 years chef/owner Bruno Marti has wowed British Columbians with his ever-changing French cuisine menus and fine dining ambience. Like going home for a very nice dinner, the restaurant is comprised of five rooms -- each decorated differently, but all furnished with beautiful antiques. When asked if there is an interesting view from the restaurant, Mr. Marti replied that the view is on the plate.
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Lumiere (Lumière) *****
Undoubtedly Vancouver's best stand-alone restaurant, Lumière offers an environment of both luxury and restraint. Chef Robert Feenie presides, and Executive Chef Daren Bergeron adds all the wisdom of a Quebec culinary heritage -- with modern innovations.
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Maurya Indian Cuisine **** 1/2
Incredibly impressive food, service and atmosphere -- our new favourite Indian restaurant.
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Morton's of Chicago ****
Morton's of Chicago is a meat-eater's paradise, set up in the tradition of the classic men's club. What you expect is what you get: High quality, costly and large American-style steaks, served in an atmosphere that is both refined and impressive. Sinatra croons in the background. Morton's signature cast-iron pig lamps adorn the tables. Professional wait-staff and cooks seem trained to carry out their duties with almost military precision. There are some 54 Morton's around the world and they conform to the same performance template exactly. Their prize martini, for instance, derives from an in-house competition won by the bartender from their Georgetown location; hence the Georgetown martini, with precisely the same recipe and execution in any Morton’s you might visit. Five different cuts of steaks, range from $38 to $46. U.S. rib lamb chops are $43, broiled centre-cut swordfish steak with sauce Bernaise is $30, and farmed salmon fillet will run you $26. Everything -- side dishes included -- is à la carte.
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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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Pastis **** 1/2
Author:Reviewed by Anne Garber
2153 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver
604.731.5020
4-1/2 stars
Beautiful and understated, Pastis will seduce you with its fine bistro cuisine and attentive, professional service.
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Quattro at Whistler ****
Regrettably. . .closed!
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Quattro on Fourth ****
New review coming in Spring or Summer, 2004
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Savory Coast Cucina Mediterranea (Garber review) *****
If it's elegant comfort food you seek, we can think of no better place in town (or without exaggeration, in virtually any place we've travelled) than Romy Prasad's new digs. 5/5 stars.
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The Evolution of Ouest (to West) *
Ouest has reappeared with a new look and a new name -- or at least a new version of the old name: Ouest became West.
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The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver presents their new culinary service *
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver presents their new culinary service at The Carvery and 900 West Lounge, December 4, 2003, Vancouver, BC
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Trinity Tasting Menu in Chartwell offers all-out luxury *
For the month of February, Chartwell Restaurant Chef Michael Brough pulls out all culinary stops to create his Trinity Tasting Menu, featuring the premium ingredients of caviar, truffles and Quebec foie gras.
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Vij's **** 1/2
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Vistas Revolving Restaurant ****
Originally opened as the Top of the Inn Restaurant in '75, this restaurant has undergone renos, re-namings, closings, and re-openings to re-emerge and reinvent itself in 2002 as Vistas Revolving Restaurant, the ideal combination of excellent cuisine, elegant atmosphere and panoramic views. Naturally tourists will flock here, but Lower Mainland residents are sure to designate Vistas as the special occasion restaurant. One complete 360° revolution of the restaurant takes about an hour, affording diners plenty of time to take in the amazing scenery of Coal Harbour, East Van, Burnaby, Richmond and Tsawwassen, UBC, the West End, and Stanley Park.
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*Hotel Confidential: Hyatt Regency Vancouver *****
Recently refurbished at a cost of $18 million, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is one of Vancouver's finest hotels -- and it boasts an on-site restaurant (Mosaic Bar & Grill) that has earned evalu8.org's highest rating.
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Araxi Restaurant and Bar *
(unrated)
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Araxi review (by Anne Garber) *
(Unrated)
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Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar (Fong review) *
(Unrated)
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Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club (Garber review) ****
Besides the changes in Yaletown over the years, Capones owner, Rob Gietl proved to be something of a visionary, bringing his own changes to the restaurant and club aspects of the establishment. A more-recent review has been written by Food Editor Anne Garber.
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Chartwell: April is for Asparagus... Halibut & Morels *
For the month of April at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Chartwell
Restaurant Chef Michael Brough has focused on the spring season's most
anticipated premium products: asparagus, fresh halibut and morels.
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CIN CIN adds world-class pastry chef to international reputation **** 1/2
Thierry Busset, the man Gordon Ramsay called "the best pastry chef in London." comes to CinCin from sister restaurant Ouest, on Granville Street.
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CinCin *
Unrated
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CinCin (reviewed by Anne Garber) *
There's that wonderful element of surprise (an expectation always fulfilled) that Chef will deliver some ultimate culinary triumph, and our most recent visit to CinCin was no exception.
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CinCin Ristorante (reviewed by Anne Garber) *
(Unrated)
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Sequoia Restaurants *
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West Restaurant and Bar (Esther Kwok review) *
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