Brave the placards and see why food-lovers are in an uproar over this menu which blurs the lines between fine dining/casual and Asian/European cooking styles. [Eater 38 Member]
At Beaucoup Bakery, the pastries are pretty solid (the plain croissant scores high on my scrutiny test, and the pine nut croissant is impressive), and the tarts are works of art.
Order their insanely good Porchetta sandwich. Juicy tender pork and crunchy skin spangled with house-made salsa verde and stuffed into a fresh-baked ciabatta roll. [Eater 38 Member]
Prepared to be blown away by the purity of flavours and complexity of textures. Try the intense espresso, distinctly peaty, Ileach Cask-strength Scotch and chocolate gelato. Read more.
For a true taste of Canadian cuisine, try one of the poutine dishes. And it only counts if it's after midnight.
At Cartems Donuterie, it’s hard to choose just one donut, but consider the Maple Glaze, a yeast donut that’s not overly sweet, and buoyed by walnuts that are smoked and spiced on site.
Pie & Chai. Winning combo. All locally produced and organic ingredients.
Get any sushi, plus the eggplant nasu dengaku. Show up as early as possible, or prepare for a wait.
Modern Chinese brasserie gems from Keev Mah and Scott Korzack paired with truly innovative cocktails make this a must-visit spot in Gastown. Nibble on chicken skins and radish cakes. [Eater 38 Member]
