Though I'm trying to save money, I do end up eating out a lot. There are so many new ones in Vancouver all the time, that I hardly ever eat at the same place twice! Here are my fave dining spots I've tried in Vancouver in the past year or so.
1. Chow in South Granville
Great service, great tasty food. You might look at the menu items and think "WTF"? Just talk to your server and take their recommendations. If you're walking on Granville - watch carefully as it's a hidden spot that's easy to miss.
2. Market in the new Shangri-La Hotel
Went here for lunch the other day with girls from DNA. 3 course lunch for $28. Pricier than a normal lunch, but fantastic flavors if you're looking for a nice place to take staff or clients. Try the tuna tartar on their appetizer list and beef tenderloin for mains. And if you have a group of 8 - ask for the private room in the back. It gets noisy in the main part of the restaurant, so it's nice to have the quiet of this private room.
3. Hapa Izakaya - Kits Beach location
Best fusion Japanese in town. Since we don't have Nobu or Koi in Vancouver, go here. Not as expensive! So flavorful and interesting blends. Another option is Kingyo in the West End - very similiar, copycat restaurant.
4. Italian Kitchen - Downtown location
OK, this is one spot I go to repeatedly. Love the atmosphere and food. Not your mama's Italian restaurant, but modern and tasty. My fave is always the beef carpaccio pizza... mmmmm...!
5. Cobre in Gastown
If you're a Vancouverite, you won't mind the streets of Gastown, but I'm always weary to take out of towners there. If you do get to the trendiest neighborhood for new restaurants these days, definitely check out Cobre. Not as good as Asia de Cuba, but worth checking out. Interesting blends of flavors and a surprisingly quiet environment to sit back and enjoy the company of friends.
1. Chow in South Granville
Great service, great tasty food. You might look at the menu items and think "WTF"? Just talk to your server and take their recommendations. If you're walking on Granville - watch carefully as it's a hidden spot that's easy to miss.
2. Market in the new Shangri-La Hotel
Went here for lunch the other day with girls from DNA. 3 course lunch for $28. Pricier than a normal lunch, but fantastic flavors if you're looking for a nice place to take staff or clients. Try the tuna tartar on their appetizer list and beef tenderloin for mains. And if you have a group of 8 - ask for the private room in the back. It gets noisy in the main part of the restaurant, so it's nice to have the quiet of this private room.
3. Hapa Izakaya - Kits Beach location
Best fusion Japanese in town. Since we don't have Nobu or Koi in Vancouver, go here. Not as expensive! So flavorful and interesting blends. Another option is Kingyo in the West End - very similiar, copycat restaurant.
4. Italian Kitchen - Downtown location
OK, this is one spot I go to repeatedly. Love the atmosphere and food. Not your mama's Italian restaurant, but modern and tasty. My fave is always the beef carpaccio pizza... mmmmm...!
5. Cobre in Gastown
If you're a Vancouverite, you won't mind the streets of Gastown, but I'm always weary to take out of towners there. If you do get to the trendiest neighborhood for new restaurants these days, definitely check out Cobre. Not as good as Asia de Cuba, but worth checking out. Interesting blends of flavors and a surprisingly quiet environment to sit back and enjoy the company of friends.
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