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8Jan/100

West Restaurant

West Restaurant

1154 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-688-7338
Fax: 604-688-7339

http://www.westrestaurant.com/

Dining Room + Bar: Nightly from 5.30 - 11pm Lunch: 11.30am - 2.30pm, Monday - Saturday

Valet: 7 nights a week

Recognized as the "jewel in Vancouver's culinary crown," West's outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has garnered much critical acclaim, including four consecutive wins as Restaurant of the Year by the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, a prestigious four star rating by Mobil Travel Guide, and recognition as one of the "ten of the best, worldwide" by UK's Sunday Independent.

Pristine local ingredients are sourced by Executive Chef Warren Geraghty to deliver superbly conceived dishes offering modern interpretations of classics. Pastry Chef Rhonda Viani conjures equally compelling desserts. Exuding energy and action, the kitchen offers two ‘chef's tables’ that render an up–close culinary theatre experience.

Maitre 'D, Brian Hopkins gracefully choreographs West's prized service team in the elegant dining room highlighted by a magnificent, temperature-controlled wall of wine. West's extensive wine collection is an ever-evolving list of acclaimed Old World producers, rare finds and exciting New World vintners. At the gleaming cherrywood bar, martinis and cocktails are composed of pressed-to-order juices, fresh herbs and creative infusions by award-winning mixologist David Wolowidnyk.

West is located in Vancouver's chic South Granville neighborhood (just five minutes from the downtown core).

8Jan/100

CinCin Ristorante + Bar

CinCin Ristorante + Bar

1154 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-688-7338
Fax: 604-688-7339

http://www.cincin.net/

italian inspired wood fired cucina

Restaurant + Bar: 5pm until midnight. Late Menu: 11pm until midnight

A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its contemporary Italian menu and award-winning wine cellar. The elegant marble bar is a central feature, accented by stone walls hung with original artworks, and punctuated with tall arched windows that open onto a secluded terrace. Housed in the private dining room, part of CinCin's value-driven wine collection is on display: deep and global with rare vintages, boutique finds, and an extensive half-bottle selection.

An ingredient-driven, seasonal focus sets the tone for our menu, with distinctive dishes embracing the traditions of Italy. Outstanding desserts and baked goods demonstrate the Michelin star-studded pedigree of pastry chef Thierry Busset.

Restaurant Director Ricardo Ferreira and his service team choreograph unrivalled dining experiences, committed to their exemplary wine program and his own industry-leading service standards.

8Jan/100

Blue Water Cafe

Blue Water Cafe

1095 Hamilton St. Vancouver, B.C.

Phone: 604.688.8078

http://www.bluewatercafe.net

Celebrating Our Ocean's Harvest

An anchor in Vancouver’s culinary landscape, Blue Water Cafe is lauded as the City’s definitive destination for seafood.

Executive Chef Frank Pabst is known for his innovative and brilliantly executed West Coast plates, insisting on using seafood from wild and sustainable harvest. At the raw bar, cut master Yoshi Tabo has his own dedicated following for his expert sushi and sashimi.

Enhanced by the intuitive service from Stephan Cachard’s dedicated team, the dynamic dining room provides action views of the opposing 'East meets West' kitchen and raw bar. The sweeping main bar leads out to the heated patio and the private wine room holds the extensive award-winning wine and bubble selection

Housed in a handsome brick and beam heritage warehouse conversion, Blue Water Cafe is in the heart of historic Yaletown, the city’s vibrant and hip neighborhood.

Dinner: 5pm till 11pm, Late Menu till Midnight Bar: 5pm till 1am Valet Service: Mon - Sun from 5pm