Dining
Open-concept kitchen with dine-in or take-out service . Check out the retail wall for even more Thai-specific products . $. L / D ( daily ). River Market at Westminster Quay , 116-810 Quayside Dr ., New Westminster . 604-553-3855 . www . longtailkitchen . com X Map 2 : D4
Winery VISTA D ’ ORO FARMS & WIN-
ERy A unique blend of handcrafted wines , including pinot noir and d ’ oro , as well as orchard fruits and preserves , all of which can be sampled in the tasting room . Open Th-Su . 346 208th St ., Langley . 604-514-3539 . www . vistadoro . com Map 2 : G6
North of Robson
Some of the city ’ s best tastes are found just a block or two off Robson Street . For elevated French bistro fare , wander north to Melville , to Tableau Bar Bistro ( pictured ; page 92 ) for onion soup , moules frites , chicken supreme and addictive mushrooms on toast in an authentic setting . A block north on Denman , Nook ( page 95 ) is a popular haunt for Italian fare with fresh pasta made daily , plus pizza , good charcuterie and smart wines . Or , for excellent ramen , head to Marutama ( page 106 ), a bustling spot a few steps along Bidwell , where fans return for the flavourful house chicken broth and especially the tamago original bowl . Order it mild or , for purists , robustly spiced .— Tim Pawsey
Brewery STEEL TOAD BREWPUB & DINING HALL The ceilings are high , the TV is massive — 6 m ( 19 ft )— but retractable , and the brewery is centre stage in this restored steel foundry . Five house-brewed beers and a list of carefully curated bottles complement oven-fired pizzas , steaks and more . $$. L / D ( daily ) brunch ( Sa-Su ). 97 E . 2nd Ave . 604-709-8623 . www . steeltoad . ca Partial X Map 1 : E7
Thai U & I THAI Fresh herbs , fromscratch sauces and pure coconut go into the authentic Thai fare , including the signature Pad Thai and an array of curry dishes . Gluten-free and vegetarian options available . $$. L / D ( daily ). 3364 Cambie St . 604-875-6999 . www . uandithai . com X Map 4 : E4
Indian VIJ ’ S RESTAURANT Indian , Where to Dine Awards since 2005 . Vij ’ s superb Indian fare evolves at whim , with a menu that changes frequently . Regulars rave over the lamb “ popsicles .” Wonderful vegetarian dishes , too . No reservations . $$ - $$$. D ( daily ). 3106 Cambie St . 604-736-6664 . www . vijsrestaurant . ca X Map 4 : D3
OUTLYING AREAS Thai LONGTAIL KITCHEN Street food served on the bank of the Fraser River .
RIchmONd / AIRpORT Regional : Upscale GLOBE @ yVR Right in Vancouver International Airport , you can feast on a seasonally changing menu while taking in panoramic views of the North Shore mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows . Daily afternoon tea . $$ - $$$. B / L / D ( daily ). The Fairmont Vancouver Airport , 3111 Grant McConachie Way , Richmond . 604-248-3281 . www . fairmont . com / vancouverairport X Map 7
SOUTh GRANvILLE
Dessert BEAUCOUP BAKERy & CAFÉ Delightful shop offers a rotating selection of French-inspired pastries , including croissants , scones , tarts and éclairs . The peanut butter sandwich cookie is to die for . $. Open Tu-Su . 2150 Fir St . 604-732-4222 . www . beaucoupbakery . com Map 1 : F3
Regional : Upscale FARMER ’ S APPREN-
TICE Ultra-modern and ultra-local , the sustainable farm-to-table cuisine syncs up with the changing seasons . The prix fixe menus — omnivore and vegetarian — are served by the chefs themselves in an intimate space with just a dash of kitsch . $$ - $$$. L ( Tu-F ), D ( M-Su ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 1535 W . 6th Ave . 604-620-2070 . www . farmers apprentice . ca X Map 1 : F3
Regional : Upscale WEST RESTAU- RANT + BAR Contemporary dining room features selections from the region ’ s land and sea . Main plates boast a distinctive West Coast spin . Appetizers , tasting menus , housemade desserts and pressed-to-order cocktails . Reservations advised . $$$. L ( M-F ), D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 2881
PERFECT PIZZA Indulge in an authentic Neapolitan pizza — with its characteristic crisp and slightly charred crust that is soft and moist in the centre — at Famoso ( page 92 ).
PhOTO By KK LAW
104 where . ca June 2017