Dining
inspired cuisine, connoisseur-worthy
coffee and the popular Liège waffles
with decadent toppings such as milk
chocolate lavender. $. B/L (daily). 780
Richards St. 604-879-3114. www.
medinacafe.com X Map 1: C6
Regional: Upscale fIVE SAILS RES-
TAURANT Award-winning cuisine and
spectacular views. Modern continental
classics inspired by Europe and the
West Coast. $$$. D (daily). Pan Pacific
Vancouver, 999 Canada Place Way.
604-844-2855. www.fivesails.ca X
Map 1: B6
Ice Ice Baby
When the temperature climbs, cool down with iced
tea from TWG Tea (page 98). Their refreshing collec-
tion includes thirst-quenchers such as Eternal Summer,
French Earl Grey, Sweet France and Pink Flamingo. And
each hand-sewn silk teabag is filled with the exquisite
hand-picked whole-leaf teas that TWG is known for.
There’s no better way to beat the heat.—Sheri Radford
taurant’s modern French menu may
include pan-seared Qualicum Beach
scallops or wild British Columbia
salmon. Afternoon tea on weekends.
Reservations advised. Valet parking.
$$$. B/L/D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su).
845 Hornby St. 604-608-5319. www.
wedgewoodhotel.com X Map 1: C5
craft beers and cocktails. Open late.
$-$$. L/D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 911
W. Pender St. 604-662-8866. www.
donnellygroup.ca Partial X Map 1: B6
Pub THE BLACKBIRD PUBLIC HOUSE
& OYSTER BAR A bright lifestyle hub
with two storeys, 70 labels of scotch,
billiards, shuffleboard and a barber-
shop. Craft beers and house cocktails
complement homestyle Pacific
Northwest creations. Sip a Something
Wicked at the second-floor bar
inspired by the bar in The Shining. Live
music after work M-F. $$. L/D (daily).
905 Dunsmuir St. 604-899-4456.
www.donnellygroup.ca X Map 1: B5 Regional: Casual CACTUS CLUB CAfE
West Coast and Patio, Where to Dine
Awards 2017. Best Chain, Vancouver
magazine 2017. Great vibe, mod decor
and globally inspired dishes. Come for
drinks or dinner. $$. L/D (daily). 1085
Canada Place. 604-620-7410. X Map
1: B6 588 Burrard St. 604-682-0933.
X Map 1: B5 1136 Robson St. 604-
687-3278. X Map 1: C5 357 Davie St.
604-685-8070. X Map 1: D5 1790
Beach Ave. 604-681-2582. X Map 1:
B3 575 W. Broadway. 604-714-6000.
X Map 1: F6 1530 W. Broadway. 604-
733-0434. www.cactusclubcafe.com
X Map 1: F3
Pub THE BUTCHER & BULLOCK Locals
love to unwind at this spacious pub,
popular for watching sporting events.
Modern pub food shares the menu with Brunch CAfé MEDINA Brunch, Where
to Dine Awards since 2015. Best
Brunch, Vancouver magazine 2017. This
bistro-style cafe serves Mediterranean-
Regional: Upscale GLOWBAL Flagship
location for the local restaurant group
is big and bustling. Local ingredients
are used when possible, but the cui-
sine spans the globe to include pastas,
steaks and a rare Japanese robata
grill. Private dining options and a
year-round patio. $$-$$$. L/D (daily).
Telus Garden, 590 W. Georgia St.
604-602-0835. www.glowbalgroup
.com/glowbal X Map 1: C6
Japanese GYU-KAKU JAPANESE BBQ
Take control of your meal and grill meat,
seafood or vegetables right at your
table. This hands-on dining experience
makes for a fun, casual date night. $$.
L/D (daily). G3-888 Nelson St. 604-
558-3885. X Map 1: C5 201-950 W.
Broadway. 604-558-3898. Map 1: F5
120-7971 Alderbridge Way. 604-558-
3837. www.gyu-kaku.com Map 3: C3
Regional: Upscale HAWKSWORTH
RESTAURANT Fine Dining, Where
to Dine Awards 2017. Best Upscale,
Vancouver magazine since 2011. Con-
temporary cuisine prepared with the
freshest local and Canadian ingredients
available. Boasts four distinctive dining
rooms, including a bar, lounge and el-
egant private room. $$$. B/L/D (daily),
brunch (Sa-Su). Rosewood Hotel
Georgia, 801 W. Georgia St. 604-673-
7000. www.hawksworthrestaurant
.com X Map 1: C5
Japanese JINYA RAMEN BAR This
California-based chain takes its ramen
seriously. The broth is simmered for
over 10 hours, and the handmade
noodles are aged for three days.
Choose from bowls like the black garlic
tonkotsu. Small plates, craft beers and
sake, too. $. L/D (daily). 541 Robson
fRESH fARE Looking for innovative, artisanal, sustainable cuisine? Farmer’s Apprentice
(page 104) has an ever-changing menu comprised of local ingredients delivered fresh daily.
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