Dining
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this directory includes editors ’ recommendations and regular advertisers . most restaurants accept major credit cards . Average price of entrées : $ -up to $ 15 , $$ -from $ 15 to $ 30 , $$$ -over $ 30 . Call for hours and reservations . map coordinates refer to the maps on pages N8-N14 .
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A new generation of chefs is pushing the boundaries of traditional cuisines . At downtown ’ s Heritage Asian Eatery ( pictured ; page 73 ), regulars revel in Felix Zhou ’ s breakfast crêpes such as shiitake mushroom or pork jowl , as well as a plethora of bao , rice bowls and salads . On Main Street , Clement Chan ’ s minimalist but cozy Torafuku ( page 73 ) uses local ingredients in cheekily named plates such as Rye So Messy ( chicken wings ) and Quack Addict ( barbecue-duck spring rolls ). In Chinatown , Tannis Ling ’ s Bao Bei ( page 65 ) rocks modern small plates with Taiwanese , Sichuan and Shanghainese influences , plus savvy wines and cocktails . Meanwhile , Kissa Tanto ( page 71 ), Ling ’ s Japanese-Italian collab with business partner and chef Joel Watanabe , looks to be the most popular table in town .— TIm PAWSEY
DINING TOURS THE DIRTY APRON COOKING
SCHOOL Choose from a range of onetime hands-on classes . learn how to prepare dishes and then enjoy a glass of wine as you dine on your creations . Adjacent Cook shop stocks the tools and food used in the classes . Classes start at $ 170 . 540 beatty st . 604-879- 8588 . www . dirtyapron . com map 1 : C6
VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS get behind-the-scenes access to vancouver ’ s craft-beer culture while you taste your way through three city breweries . Private tours available . $ 79 . th-su . meets at waterfront station , 601 w . Cordova st . 604-318-2280 . www . vancouverbrewerytours . com map 1 : B6
VANCOUVER FOODIE TOURS learn about food history and sample awardwinning vancouver cuisine on walking tours that explore the best of granville island Public market , food carts and gourmet destinations . $ 50- $ 80 . 604- 295-8844 or toll-free 1-877-804- 9220 . www . foodietours . ca X map 1 : B5
SPECIAL EVENTS DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL
2017 this annual event tempts tastebuds with some of the city ’ s top restaurants offering three-course menus at a fixed price of $ 20 , $ 30 or $ 40 . wine pairing also available . Culinary events include lectures , tastings and more ( Jan 20-feb 5 ). reservations start Jan 9 . www . dineoutvancouver . com
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE
FESTIVAL this year ’ s regional theme is wines from Canada . more than 180 wineries from 16 countries will participate in tastings , seminars and events ( feb 11-19 ). Call for ticket prices . various venues . tickets 1-877-321-3121 . www . vanwinefest . ca
Cool Collab On Jan . 11 , Campagnolo Roma ( page 72 ) and Odd Society ( page 70 ) team up for an evening of rustic cuisine from Rome and expertly designed cocktail pairings .
Photo by Amy ho
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