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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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*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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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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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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Dubrulle in the Park *
Already an important tourist attraction for visitors,
Vancouverites will be delighted to have a reason to rediscover this lovely
historic building, a complement to both the culinary school and the park.
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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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Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar **** 1/2
Myriad dining experiences can be found in this 100-person restaurant. If high-energy ambiance and creative food is your mandate for a fun night out, Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar in Yaletown is the destination of choice. Superior wine list and service.
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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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Kingston Taphouse & Grill *
A well-priced fresh menu and sumptuous desserts. Big room. Pay-per-views in season. (Unrated.)
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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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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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Quattro at Whistler ****
Regrettably. . .closed!
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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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Sheraton Wall Centre Valentine's menu 2006 *****
A great choice for romantic dining or impressing a client. Vancouver, BC.
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Special Occasion Brunch at the Garden Terrace, Four Seasons Vancouver *
The gardeners are busy planting primroses and spring blooms among the indoor greenery at the Garden Terrace at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver in time for upcoming Easter and Mother's Day brunch celebrations.
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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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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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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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Araxi review (by Anne Garber) *
(Unrated)
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Black & White Party *
This super annual event is the brainchild of evalu8.org's own Deborah Faurot. Designed to boost your social and business networking options, and mega-FUN, besides. Scheduled for right-after-work on November 10, so that you can sleep late the next day (which is a holiday).
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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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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 *
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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Coco Pazzo **** 1/2
When he opened it in March 2001, chef and owner Ken Bogas brought 28 years experience to Coco Pazzo, with stops at Saltimboca and Mangiamo.
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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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Garber on Business: Business dinner? Don't whine about wine *
No longer does the haughty sommelier at Le Cavalier Réstaurant Français glare down his well-trained nose and impatiently finger his goûte-vin as he debates how to intimidate you into buying a more expensive wine . . . have things changed in wine snob circles?
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Sequoia Restaurants *
Unrated
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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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West Restaurant and Bar (Esther Kwok review) *
(Unrated)
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Wild Rice **** 1/2
117 West Pender Street
Vancouver
The Chinese or Lunar New Year roves the calendar between mid-January and mid-February. Once in awhile it bumps up against one of the most celebrated days in the western calendar — Valentine’s Day.
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