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Capones at-a-glance ****
Everything you need to know about Capones -- menus, links, specials -- at a glance!
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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.
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Congrats to Pajo's for reaching a Milestone Birthday *
We're so proud of you, Pat! And Pajo's is evalu8.org's favourite Fish & Chips place, so we're delighted you are still with us. May you have many more sunny days on the water!
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Diva at the Met: Patio Dining at its Best *
Sit pretty on Diva at the Met's sidewalk patio and sip and nosh with the hip downtown crowd. Between 4 and 7 pm daily, Diva offers her new patio menu at half price for those movers and shakers winding down for the day.
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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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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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Provence Marinaside (Provence 2) ****
Perhaps the most wonderful taste of the summer, the Provence Marinaside is a beautiful venue delighting diners with the wonderful flavours of the season, the south of France and the Pacific Northwest.
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The Sandbar ****
If there's a single word that comes to mind when describing the interior of the Sandbar, it's "impressive." Vaulted ceilings, great, diffused lighting, pretty peek-a-boo vistas, gorgeous hangings (like the one shown here) and lots of natural wood and space combine to create an open and inviting environment. Comfortable, too, especially if you get one of the banquette booths.
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Umberto's Five-star Italian Cuisine *****
Umberto's restaurants have something for every palate -- and as if that weren't enough, there's the possibility of cooking classes in Tuscany...at Umberto's Villa Delia!
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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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Araxi review (by Anne Garber) *
(Unrated)
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Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club (Kwok review) ****
Capones, long known for providing fantastic jazz north of the Mason Dixon line, also provides very good fare for jazz and non-jazz aficionados alike. A more-recent review has been written by Food Editor Anne Garber.
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CinCin *****
CinCin has received many notable honours for wine list, cuisine and overall ambience. Over 10 years of an ambitious and accomplished restaurant repertoire keep the local and international clientele (and visiting celebrities) returning again and again.
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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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Feenie's now open ****
Yes, "Feenie-weenie" as his friends used to call him, has finally, officially opened his wonderful lo-dough, hi-retro eatery at the other end of the Lumiere flagship block, right across from the White Spot, where Chef Feenie has been known to eat a hamburger or two, himself.
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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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Mas' Clubhouse Restaurant ****
Now here’s a find: a restaurant that’s just as appropriate for budget-conscious families as it is for always-broke students, with very affordable (and generous) menu selections, friendly service…and good food! And surprise of surprises, not only does The Clubhouse offer many, many Japanese dishes, but the specials list often includes burgers and omelettes. Our favourite inexpensive sushi joint. We followed Chef Mas from his former digs at The Eatery and have been loyal customers ever since. Superb! And now open for weekday lunches.
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Rossini's *
(Sorry -- now closed!)
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Sequoia Restaurants *
Unrated
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