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Vancouver’s ethnically diverse culture shines through in its multicultural cuisine – a flavorful fusion of African/Indian, Greek/Italian, and Mediterranean/French, as well as fresh seafood, can be found on nearly every menu. Chefs come to Vancouver from all around the globe, and each brings his or her own culinary heritage and tradition to the fresh seafood and bold flavors of Vancouver’s traditional West Coast cuisine, creating a uniquely flavorful blend that makes the Vancouver cuisine renowned around the world.
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
Using only local organic ingredients, the Farmer’s Apprentice Restaurant serves a delicate balance of unique and flavorful food and wine selections with a comfortable and enjoyable ambiance.
Kingyo Izakaya
Arrive early to snag one of only 10 Deluxe Bento Boxes made daily that let you enjoy all of the menu’s highlights in one meal. If you happen to be near Kingyo Izakaya near dinner time, take advantage of the lively ambiance and delicious menu items that change daily. Some of the menu favorites include crispy chicken karaage and tuna tataki.
Granville Island Public Market
An especially popular spot for tourists, the Granville Island Public Market features a myriad of delightful delicacies of all kinds. Pick and choose delicious items from popular spots like Oyama Sausage Co, featuring mouthwatering salami and cheese selections; Terra Bread with fresh-made baguettes; or fresh doughnuts at Lee’s. Visit as many of these equally delicious vendors as you like and hand-select all your favorite items to create the ultimate waterfront picnic.
Forage
The ideal mix of sustainable efforts – such as serving locally-farmed and foraged menu items and a zero-landfill waste record – with sincere hospitality and topnotch service, make Forage an amazing and eco-friendly place to eat. Try the Turtle Valley Bison sirloin or the Whittaker’s nettle farro grain risotto.
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Unpretentious, yet fresh, local and sustainable, Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House makes dining on a budget into a delicious, family-fun event. Joe’s is a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, or head there to meet some locals for happy hour oysters and sliders on the rooftop patio. Some menu favorites include the fresh-shucked B.C. oysters, buttery miso-marinated sablefish, and fresh fried crisp calamari.
Heritage Asian Eatery
Chef Felix Zhou was trained in high-end restaurants but decided to forego fine dining for comfort food and now brings his unique talent to Heritage Asian Eatery. Offering deceptively simple menu items featuring casual Asian fare with vegetarian options, this Vancouver highlight is a must-visit.
Hawksworth Restaurant
If fine dining is part of the Vancouver experience you’re looking for, dress up and go in style to chef David Hawksworth’s white tablecloth and crystal chandelier ambiance. Serving expertly and effortlessly delectable west coast cuisine fused with Asian flavors and a modern twist, Hawksworth is a dining experience all its own.
Nemesis Coffee
Nemesis Coffee serves more than your typical coffee-shop bites, with a menu of fresh sandwiches, salads, and a fun twist on a crispy duck waffle dish. The staff are genuine, pleased to serve, and eager to guide you through their menu of espresso and coffee roast flavors.
The Red Wagon Cafe
Stop in for a hearty breakfast and friendly service at the Red Wagon Café. Try a Bailey’s-spiked coffee with your Supertrucker breakfast that includes fluffy pancakes with Jack Daniel’s-infused maple syrup
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