The Fairmont Waterfront
A hotel that feels more like a resort, with gorgeous views of the harbor. The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC VC6 3L5; (+1) 604-691-1991
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Nicli Antica Pizzeria
Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with love in an Acunto oven from Naples. Nicli Antica Pizzeria 62 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K3; (+1) 604-669-6985
L’Abattoir
Chef Lee Cooper’s French dishes are sophisticated and ultra-fancy; the Gastown destination would make for a romantic evening out. The restaurant was built in the 19th Century and is the site of Vancouver’s first jail. Originally buttressed to the city’s main butchery and meat packing district, the name L’Abattoir pays homage to the neighborhood’s colourful past. … Continued
Robson Street
A stretch of commercial buildings and shopping boasts great Japanese izakaya (pub) establishments like Hapa (1479 Robson Street, Vancouver – (604) 689-4272). Robson Street Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
Chinatown street food, served with a witty twist in a hipster room. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie 163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3; (+1) 604-688-0876
Vancouver’s Granville Market a Foodie Mecca
It’s bad enough Chicago doesn’t have a yearround market, at least like they do in Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Toronto. But when I saw the bustling Public Market on Granville Island, in an old fishing supply warehouse in the heart of Vancouver, I realized – yet again – that Chicago is light years away from … Continued
Izakayas Are Among Many Vancouver Originals
Chicago restaurateurs have been trying – in vain – to jump-start the izakaya trend here, but it hasn’t worked, at least not yet. These Japanese pubs are more lively than the typical sushi joint, with boisterous crowds, excellent sake and beer lists, and food options that go far beyond spicy tuna rolls. Masu Izakaya … Continued