Juice THE JUICERY CO. Cold-pressed
organic juices and nut mylks, plus
monthly workshops and community
events. $. Open daily; closed holidays.
3570 W. 4th Ave. 604-558-4131. X
Map 4: D2 254 E. 1st St., North Van-
couver. 604-770-3131. X Map 4: C4
3130 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver.
604-971-5131. www.thejuiceryco.ca
Map 4: B4
Mexican LAS MARGARITAS No
preservatives or additives are used
in the innovative dishes, inspired by
the cantina-style menus of northern
Mexico, Baja and southern California.
Try the salmon burrito with a chipotle
cream sauce. Huge tequila selection,
kids’ menu, vegetarian choices, large
outdoor patio. $-$$. L/D (daily). 1999
W. 4th Ave. at Maple. 604-734-7117.
www.lasmargaritas.com X Map 1: E2
Thai MAENAM Best Thai, Vancouver
magazine since 2010. Inventive Thai
dishes use local ingredients and nod
to traditional recipes. Order a stir-fry
or curry and a well-crafted cocktail to
match. $$. L (Tu-Sa), D (daily). 1938
W. 4th Ave. 604-730-5579. www.
maenam.ca X Map 1: E2
Regional: Upscale MISSION Top Chef
Canada alumnus Curtis Luk’s unfussy
menu highlights the best of the season,
with local and sustainable items at the
fore. À la carte menu available, but
the tasting menus—vegetarian and
regular—steal the show. Wine pairings.
Innovative cocktail program. $$-$$$. D
(W-M). 2042 W. 4th Ave. 604-739-
2042. www.missionkits.ca Map 1: E2
Juice OLIVE + RUBY CAFÉ This vibrant
cafe is as appealing to the eye as it is to
the taste buds. Stylish decor, suspend-
ed wicker chairs and communal-style
seating make it a cozy hideaway, while
wholesome goodies, cold-pressed
juices and “things on toast” leave you
craving seconds. $. Open daily. 2839
W. Broadway. 604-801-9600. www.
oliveandrubycafe.com X Map 4: D3
Japanese TEMAKI SUSHI Special-
izing in omakase, with sashimi and
nigiri flown in fresh from Japan, this
warm contemporary space is great
for groups of up to 20 people. Reserve
your seat at the sushi bar, an island
in the middle of the dining room, to
watch the chefs work their magic. $$.
L/D (M-Sa). 2-2156 W. Broadway.
604-738-4321. www.temakisushi.ca
X Map 4: D3
UNIQUELY WEST COAST
DISTINCTIVELY CASUAL URBAN DINING
333 MENCHIONS MEWS, VANCOUVER
( 604 ) 689 5438 | liftbarandgrill.com
June 2017
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