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Delicado – Southwest spice, fresh and fast

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Delicado’s owner says even visiting Texans are taken with the authentic taste

Mia Stainsby
Sun

Owner/manager Jillian Daniels (left) and roll-up chef Tessa Goodwin hold up a veggie tortilla pie at Delicado’s restaurant on West Hastings. Photograph by : Bill Keay, Vancouver Sun

For a quick and easy downtown lunch, Delicado’s might hit the spot for those who like a taste of the Southwest. It’s a franchise operation that began in Nanaimo, spread to Victoria and Ucluelet and just recently hopped the strait to the mainland.

Cheerfully decked out in the sundrenched colours of that part of the U.S., the place is set up for both eat-in dining and take-out. Dishes are served up quickly — a plus for the office workers and Simon Fraser University campus types who come in for the hand-held roll-ups or plated enchiladas, burritos or tostadas. Expect a bit of heat. “It’s from the chipotle sauce we make here,” says owner Dawna Ferguson.

“Specialty” roll-ups include Mediterranean, Thai, and Middle Eastern flavours. They cost $6.50 to $10.95 — the latter is for a combo of burrito, enchilada and salad. While dishes do have somewhat of a fast-food feel, there’s no lack of fresh ingredients and a choice of eight salads as well as soups, made daily. There’s also a daily special, which can be something like a Mexican lasagne or a vegetarian pie.

“We’ve had people from Texas come in and scoff and say they were from the south. But they actually enjoyed the food,” says Ferguson.

And quelle surprise! The place is licensed. So if you want a beer, a glass of wine or a margarita with your meal, it’s possible.

Delicado’s has a West Hastings address but the street entrance is on Seymour Street.

Restaurant visits are conducted anonymously and interviews are done by phone.

DELICADO’S

510 West Hastings St., 604-682-7071, www.delicados-deli.com

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Tasty dishes come in threes at Yaletown spot

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Order lamb at Sanafir and you’ll get a triplet of plates with tastes of Asia, India and the Mediterranean

Mia Stainsby
Sun

At Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge the food and interior follow the ‘silk route’ in design and flavours.

Discreetly signed, the elegant new Sanafir is too cool to announce itself, but that didn’t help my friend locate the place. She arrived on an ultra-wet evening with her ultra-gorgeous new pumps baptized in a deluge of rain after tramping up and down the street in search of it. A supreme court judge, she showed professional equanimity in dealing with wet shoe distress. I, on the other hand, would later be found wet and near sobbing upon finding a parking ticket for an eight-minute offence.

Sanafir makes a bold move in an unlikely place, a street crowded with sex shops. “We’re confident in the direction it’s going,” says managing partner Peter Girges. “We have no problem being pioneers.”

Sanafir is run by Glowbal Restaurant Group, owners of Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar, Coast Restaurant and Afterglow Lounge — all graduates of the gruelling Yaletown survival test. Sanafir is by far their most sophisticated venture.

Judging by its looks, costs should have soared as high as the 50-foot ceiling (lots of head room here) but Girges says it came in under a million. “We’re good at putting restaurants together. That’s why we’re in business,” he says, buoyed by a traffic jam of people at Sanafir’s doors seven nights a week, mere weeks after opening.

The food and interior follow the “silk route” in design and flavour hits of Asia, India and the Mediterranean. Evoke International Design mixed a modernist sensibility with Middle Eastern accents. In the upstairs lounge area, there are king-sized “beds” dressed in dramatic pillows, but don’t go and get all sleazy on them, please.

The main floor offers comfortable banquette seating as well as uncomfortable ones at a long marble communal table, which might be fine for a glass of wine with a friend, but not so for dinner. They don’t offer to check coats so I, as well as two women seated next to me, sat uncomfortably on leather cube seats with purses and coats over our laps. The others finally asked to be moved. Maybe they found the beds upstairs.

The food is high concept and lots of work for the kitchen. Each order is a triplet affair, prepared three ways with flavours of India, Asia and the Mediterranean — like a flight of dishes, arranged on a wood tray. Most are $14 for the trio, which is not a bad deal considering the effort, but it’s hell for a critic trying to take notes. Order four tapas dishes and you’re looking at at 12 creations. Order dessert and we’re up to 15. (There was only one dessert trio when I visited, but more will be added.)

The menu (on Egyptian papyrus) opens to a flock of words and it’s difficult to focus with so much fluttering text. But the food, in most instances, is more than satisfying.

The lamb is excellent. Here’s the lamb lowdown: grilled lamb chop, napoleon of marinated eggplant, goat cheese and oven-dried tomato; braised lamb shank with vidalia onion confit, Singapore curry and green apple slaw; seared rare lamb sirloin over Thai vegetables with herb shallot vegetables.

Order the scallop dish and you’re looking at seared Indian five-spice scallop with mango chutney and tandoori foam; lettuce-wrapped sauteed scallops with hoisin and water chestnuts, ginger and garlic; scallops gently poached over fattoush salad with fennel scented phyllo cup.

Whew! See what I mean about the words? The dishes are all very nicely cooked, with complex (sometimes maybe too complex) flavours. It’s a demanding way of eating as every morsel deserves attention.

The other triplets are chicken, tuna, beef, prawn, salmon, pork and vegetarian. There’s a $17 option where you can choose three from a “chef’s selection.” (That chef, by the way, is Heath Cates, who has worked at Glowbal Grill, Raincity Grill, C, and Brix.)

Matching wines might be a little challenging with so many flavours going on but I notice there’s an extensive champagne list, with several available by the glass. The vegetarian and seafood dishes certainly would happily mingle with champagne.

The dessert trio, by the way, featured a delicious yogurt cheese cheesecake, a great idea. Chocolate sushi (rice pudding rolled inside chocolate “nori”) didn’t work for me, although my husband loved it, and a meringue with wine-soaked strawberries would have been perfect if the meringue bottom wasn’t quite as chewy.

You can think of restaurants like clothing. Some look good on you, others make you look frumpy. Sanafir makes you look good, even on the cube seat. The food’s interesting and the place is a great social scene.

Oh, and about that parking ticket? Lightning struck. When I went to pay by phone, a compassionate soul answered. (Yes, I said compassionate.) The eight-minute offence was waived. Glory be!

SANAFIR

Overall: 4

Food: 4

Ambience: 4

Service: 3 1/2

Price: $$

1026 Granville St. , 604-678-1049. Open 5 to midnight, Monday to Sunday.

Restaurant visits are conducted anonymously and interviews are done by phone. Restaurants are rated out of five stars.

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Restaurants Patio and Water Dining

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

Water Views: Is it any wonder we have our reputation as Lotuslanders? The Sun’s Mia Stainsby takes a look at our collection of lazy-making patios and our bonanza of waterside ones.

Mia Stainsby
Sun

Lift Bar and Grill

333 Menchions Mews, 604-689-5438

Day or night, a million-dollar view from the two patios hovering over Coal Harbour.

Go Fish

1505 West First Ave., 604-730-5040

There’s no inside here — just an outside catering truck with some seating just above Fisherman’s Wharf across from Granville Island.

Bridges

1696 Duranleau St., 604-687-4400

Patio off the upstairs fine dining area and a sprawling wooden deck overlooking False Creek off the bistro downstairs.

Seawall Bar and Grill

Westin Bayshore Hotel

1601 Bayshore Drive, 604-682-3377

A beer, a light nosh, a great view of Coal Harbour seawall action.

1661 Granville St., 604-646-4668

Lures a hip, tony crowd. Covered patio for sunset watching.

The Galley Patio & Grill

1300 Discovery St., 604-222-1331

A sand-ridden flip-flop kind of spot, commanding a panoramic sweep of water, downtown, mountains. As casual as you can get.

The Mill Marine Bistro,

Bar & Dock

1199 West Cordova St., 604-687-6455

In a nutshell — ahhhh! Patio segues to lawns, sea wall, Coal Harbour, mountain view.

Monk McQueens

601 Stamp’s Landing, 604-877-1351

Getting a somewhat tired, but the patio boasts a great view over False Creek.

Cannery Seafood Restaurant

2205 Commissioner St., 604-254-9606

In the midst of a working harbour, a unique West Coast spot for high-end dining.

Backstage Lounge

Granville Island Stage

1585 Johnston St. 604-687-1354

A small, quiet spot on Granville Island. Nightly music.

Sandbar

1535 Johnston St., 604-669-9030

Tucked under the Granville St. Bridge, overlooking False Creek.

Raincity Grill

1193 Denman St., 604-685-7337

Catch the buzz off English Bay and grab an eyeful of sunset.

Watermark on Kits Beach

1305 Arbutus St., 604-738-5487

Spectacular view over Kits Beach, especially in daylight. Even better — no smoking!

Pacific Crab Co.

1184 Denman St., 604-633-CRAB

Second storey, narrow patio overlooking Denman St. and out to English Bay.

Provence Marinaside

1177 Marinaside Cresc., 604-681-4144

Mediterranean cuisine along a piece of earth not unlike the Riviera.

Ocean 6 Seventeen

617 Stamp’s Landing, 604-879-6178

Best-ever sunsets from this intimate patio across from a marina. Good food, too.

Spotted Prawn

1055 West Hastings St., 604-646-0667

Tucked on the backside of a downtown office tower, panorama of mountains, water and North Shore.

The Quay

1137 Marinaside Cresc., 604-683-5335

Off False Creek. Lively groups in party mode.

Fiddlehead Joe’s

1012 Beach Ave., 604-688-1969

Ideal for lazy Sunday brunches as rollerblading, cycling, walking world pass by your seawall table.

Cardero’s Restaurant

and Marine Pub

1583 Coal Harbour Quay, 604-669-7666

Its stick legs wade into Coal Harbour and you’re suspended above water. Casual, easygoing spot.

Milestones

1210 Denman St., 604-662-3431

Go early to score these front-row seats to English Bay.

Free House

1780 Davie St., 604-801-6681

A compact spot with the same great views as Milestones, next door.

Tantra Lounge and Grill

123 Carrie Cate,

North Vancouver, 604-904-3045

The second-floor patio of the Lonsdale Quay Hotel looks across the inlet to downtown Vancouver.

The Boat House

1795 Beach Ave., 604-669-2225

900 Quayside Dr., New Westminster, 604-525-3474

8331 River Rd., Richmond, 604-273-7014

6695 Nelson Ave., West Vancouver,

604-921-8188

14935 Marine Dr., White Rock,

604-536-7320

It’s not called The Boat House for nothing. They all have skookum water views.

Vera’s Burger Shack

Dundarave Beach, West Vancouver

604-221-8372

There’ a small patio at this beach concession stand but why bother when the beach is but a few steps away.

Flying Beaver

4760 Inglis Dr.

Richmond, 604-273-0278

Flying Beaver seaplanes land on the Fraser right by the patio. Extremely cool.

Beach House at Dundarave Pier

150 — 25th St.

West Vancouver, 604-922-1414

Great Gatsby scenics with cruise ship sailpasts in summer months. Adjacent to seawall, beach and park.

Beachside Cafe

1362 Marine Dr.

West Vancouver, 604-925-1945

A small but refreshing patio with glimpses of Ambleside Beach and beyond.

Tramonto

River Rock Casino

8811 River Rd.

Richmond, 604-247-8900

Right under a flight path to YVR. See the planes, boats and cars, zooming about from this spot on an arm of the Fraser River.

Pajo’s

2800 Murray St.

Port Moody, 604-469-2289

Third and Bayview St. wharf

Steveston, 604-272-1588

Fish and chip stands with tables by the water.

Arms Reach

4390 Gallant Ave.,

North Vancouver, 604-929-7442

Choice spot, under bright yellow umbrellas, view of Deep Cove.

Cascades Lounge

Pan Pacific Hotel

999 Canada Place, 604-895-2480

Food, drink and spoiled-rich feel. Stanley Park, mountains over yonder.

Gramercy Grill

2685 Arbutus St., 604-730-5666

A petite gardeny patio in a neighbourhood that’s short on al fresco spots.

Ocean Club Restaurant

and Lounge

106-100 Park Royal South

West Vancouver, 604-926-2326

Cool sophistication for West Van suburbanites.

Pelagos Restaurant

2728 O’Hara Lane

Surrey, 604-538-6102

Who would have thunk it? A seaside patio in Surrey. Greek food.

OASIS SPOTS

Parkside

1906 Haro St., 604-683-6912

Elegant courtyard garden patio in green residential neighbourhood.

Hart House

6664 Deer Lake Avenue

Burnaby, 604-298-4278

Behind a manor house overlooking a manicured lawn and views of Deer Lake.

Crave

3941 Main St., 604-872-3663

Large, attractive patio at the back as well as two tables on sidewalk mini-patio.

Kingston Taphouse and Grill

755 Richards St., 604-681-7011

Pair of chic patios on two levels. Fountain, fireplace,rooftop bar.

Dundarave Fish Market

2423 Marine Dr

604-922-1155

Quaint, villagey feel. Sidewalk patio.

The Naam

2724 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-7151

Peaceful hideaway patio on busy Fourth Avenue.

Chi Restaurant and Lounge

1796 Nanaimo, 604-215-0078

An oasis of taste on a dull stretch of Nanaimo Street.

Chai

2nd floor, 3239 West Broadway,

604-734-5881

Ayurvedic food. Terrace surrounded by faux forest mural.

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby, 604-688-2233

Off the steps of the stately VAG building, a chic downtown getaway.

Cafe Il Nido

780 Thurlow St., 604-685-6436

A European-feel courtyard cafe in the Manhattan Building complex.

Fish House in Stanley Park

8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604-681-7275

Scores Stanley Park as a backdrop.

Senova

1864 West 57th Ave., 604-266-8643

Ingenious use of the space between buildings. Feels appropriately Mediterranean.

Sequoia Grill

Ferguson Point

Stanley Park Drive, 604-669-3281

Can be touristy but it’s romantic and lovely as all get-out.

The Tomahawk

1550 Philip Ave.

North Vancouver, 604-988-2612

Nine tables with umbrellas and chairs surrounded by trees.

Altitudes Bistro

Grouse Mountain Resorts

6400 Nancy Greene Way

North Vancouver, 604-984-0661

The 3,700 ft.-high perch atop Grouse Mt. gives a bird’s eye view on clear days. On cloudy ones? Not so good.

Bacchus Bistro

Domaine de Chaberton Winery

1064 — 216th St.

Langley, 604-530-9694

Set next to the vineyard. Great French bistro food, fresh country air, a nice getaway.

URBAN

Brix

1138 Homer St., 604-915-9463

Enchanting courtyard space in Yaletown brick-surround.

Cincin Ristorante

1154 Robson St., 604-688-7338

Set on second floor above a river of shoppers on the street below. Cocooned in a garden.

Il Giardino

1382 Hornby St., 604-669-2422

The name means ‘garden’ and that’s because of the patio.

Smoking Dog

1889 West First Ave., 604-732-8811

Streetside patio in the Kitsilano hub-bub.

Irish Heather

217 Carrall St., 604-688-9779

Small, lively funky and fun patio at the back of the restaurant.

Yaletown Brewing Co.

1111 Mainland Street, 604-681-2739

It might be just a bunch of tables out front, but it’s a crowd pleaser for people watching. Always busy.

Blue Water Cafe and Raw Bar

1095 Hamilton St., 604-688-8078

White table cloths, fine wine, and Yaletown vibes and fine food, al fresco.

Water St. Cafe

300 Water St., 604-689-2832

Could be a cafe in Italy. Cobblestoned street, charming old building.

River’s Reach Pub

320 Sixth St.

New Westminster, 604-777-0101

A table by the riverrock fireplace; a beer, a burger, life’s good.

Earl’s Restaurants

3850 Lougheed Highway

Burnaby, 604-205-5025

6339 — 200th St.

Langley, 604-534-8750

2850 Shaughnessy St.

Port Coquitlam, 604-941-1733

5300 No. 3 Rd.,

Richmond, 604-303-9702

7236 — 120th St.

Surrey, 604-501-2233

1767 — 152nd St.

Surrey, 604-536-8700

303 Marine Dr.

North Vancouver, 604-984-4341

901 West Broadway, 604-734-5995

Most of the Earl’s Restaurant patios have gone tropical, some with wicker, banana plants, tiki torches and tropical cocktails.

Cactus Club

1530 West Broadway, 604-733-0434

110 –101 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam, 604-777-0440

855 Main St., Village at Park Royal, 604-922-1707

These Cactus Clubs can boast about their patios.

ROOFTOP GEMS

Yoshi on Denman

689 Denman St., 604-738-8226

It overlooks busy Georgia Street, but beyond the traffic, you take in Stanley Park and Coal Harbour.

Joe Fortes Seafood

and Chop House

777 Thurlow St., 604-669-1940

Roof garden patio on two levels, one covered, the other not. Lots of greenery and flowers.

Tanpopo

1122 Denman St., 604-681-7777

High above the throngs on Denman, a wide-open patio for nibbling sushi and slurping noodles.

Savory Coast

Upstairs, 1133 Robson Street, 604-642-6278

A nice escape from Robson Street.

Davie Village Cafe

1141 Davie St., 604-228-1819

Shame the rooftop patio in front won’t be finished this summer but there’s a big, gardeny, private one at the back.

Jupiter Cafe

1216 Bute St., 604-609-6665

Funky and casual, gay and straight, this West End patio is a refuge from the bustling Davie Street.

Handi Cuisine of India

1340 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, 604-925-5262

This must be the only Indian restaurant in the Lower Mainland with a spectacular view. Wide angle view of ocean and cruiseships in summer.

Saltaire

235 — 15th St.

West Vancouver, 604-913-8439

Sweeping view of the water and Stanley park from this swish rooftop. Teak furniture, blue umbrellas and live music sometimes.

OASIS SPOTS

Parkside

1906 Haro St., 604-683-6912

Elegant courtyard garden patio in green residential neighbourhood.

Hart House

6664 Deer Lake Ave.

Burnaby, 604-298-4278

Behind a manor house overlooking a manicured lawn and views of Deer Lake.

Crave

3941 Main St., 604-872-3663

Large, attractive patio at the back as well as two tables on sidewalk mini-patio.

Kingston Taphouse and Grill

755 Richards St., 604-681-7011

Pair of chic patios on two levels. Fountain, fireplace,rooftop bar.

Dundarave Fish Market

2423 Marine Dr

604-922-1155

Quaint, villagey feel. Sidewalk patio.

The Naam

2724 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-7151

Peaceful hideaway patio on busy Fourth Avenue.

Chi Restaurant and Lounge

1796 Nanaimo, 604-215-0078

An oasis of taste on a dull stretch of Nanaimo Street.

Chai

2nd floor, 3239 West Broadway,

604-734-5881

Ayurvedic food. Terrace surrounded by faux forest mural.

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby, 604-688-2233

Off the steps of the stately VAG building, a chic downtown getaway.

Cafe Il Nido

780 Thurlow St., 604-685-6436

A European-feel courtyard cafe in the Manhattan Building complex.

Fish House in Stanley Park

8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604-681-7275

Scores Stanley Park as a backdrop.

Senova

1864 West 57th Ave., 604-266-8643

Ingenious use of the space between buildings. Feels appropriately Mediterranean.

Sequoia Grill

Ferguson Point

Stanley Park Drive, 604-669-3281

Can be touristy but it’s romantic and lovely as all get-out.

The Tomahawk

1550 Philip Ave.

North Vancouver, 604-988-2612

Nine tables with umbrellas and chairs surrounded by trees.

Altitudes Bistro

Grouse Mountain Resorts

6400 Nancy Greene Way

North Vancouver, 604-984-0661

The 3,700 ft.-high perch atop Grouse Mt. gives a bird’s eye view on clear days. On cloudy ones? Not so good.

Bacchus Bistro

Domaine de Chaberton Winery

1064 — 216th St.

Langley, 604-530-9694

Set next to the vineyard. Great French bistro food, fresh country air, a nice getaway.

URBAN

Brix

1138 Homer St., 604-915-9463

Enchanting courtyard space in Yaletown brick-surround.

Cincin Ristorante

1154 Robson St., 604-688-7338

Set on second floor above a river of shoppers on the street below. Cocooned in a garden.

Il Giardino

1382 Hornby St., 604-669-2422

The name means ‘garden’ and that’s because of the patio.

Smoking Dog

1889 West First Ave., 604-732-8811

Streetside patio in the Kitsilano hub-bub.

Irish Heather

217 Carrall St., 604-688-9779

Small, lively funky and fun patio at the back of the restaurant.

Yaletown Brewing Co.

1111 Mainland Street, 604-681-2739

It might be just a bunch of tables out front, but it’s a crowd pleaser for people watching. Always busy.

Blue Water Cafe and Raw Bar

1095 Hamilton St., 604-688-8078

White table cloths, fine wine, and Yaletown vibes and fine food, al fresco.

Water St. Cafe

300 Water St., 604-689-2832

Could be a cafe in Italy. Cobblestoned street, charming old building.

River’s Reach Pub

320 Sixth St.

New Westminster, 604-777-0101

A table by the riverrock fireplace; a beer, a burger, life’s good.

Earl’s Restaurants

3850 Lougheed Highway

Burnaby, 604-205-5025

6339 — 200th St.

Langley, 604-534-8750

2850 Shaughnessy St.

Port Coquitlam, 604-941-1733

5300 No. 3 Rd.,

Richmond, 604-303-9702

7236 — 120th St.

Surrey, 604-501-2233

1767 — 152nd St.

Surrey, 604-536-8700

303 Marine Dr.

North Vancouver, 604-984-4341

901 West Broadway, 604-734-5995

Most of the Earl’s Restaurant patios have gone tropical, some with wicker, banana plants, tiki torches and tropical cocktails.

Cactus Club

1530 West Broadway, 604-733-0434

110 –101 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam, 604-777-0440

855 Main St., Village at Park Royal, 604-922-1707

These Cactus Clubs can boast about their patios.

ROOFTOP GEMS

Yoshi on Denman

689 Denman St., 604-738-8226

It overlooks busy Georgia Street, but beyond the traffic, you take in Stanley Park and Coal Harbour.

Joe Fortes Seafood

and Chop House

777 Thurlow St., 604-669-1940

Roof garden patio on two levels, one covered, the other not. Lots of greenery and flowers.

Tanpopo

1122 Denman St., 604-681-7777

High above the throngs on Denman, a wide-open patio for nibbling sushi and slurping noodles.

Savory Coast

Upstairs, 1133 Robson Street, 604-642-6278

A nice escape from Robson Street.

Davie Village Cafe

1141 Davie St., 604-228-1819

Shame the rooftop patio in front won’t be finished this summer but there’s a big, gardeny, private one at the back.

Jupiter Cafe

1216 Bute St., 604-609-6665

Funky and casual, gay and straight, this West End patio is a refuge from the bustling Davie Street.

Handi Cuisine of India

1340 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, 604-925-5262

This must be the only Indian restaurant in the Lower Mainland with a spectacular view. Wide angle view of ocean and cruiseships in summer.

Saltaire

235 — 15th St.

West Vancouver, 604-913-8439

Sweeping view of the water and Stanley park from this swish rooftop. Teak furniture, blue umbrellas and live music sometimes.

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New restaurant “ZATA” rating system for Vancouver Restaurants

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

PETER WILSON
Sun

MARK VAN MANEN/VANCOUVER SUN Nu Restaurant manager Leonard Nakonechny says he can now spot trends early and adapt by comparing sales data marketing and input costs.

More than 500 retailers and restaurateurs across British Columbia will soon be asking themselves a simple question each week:
   What’s my Zata?
   Their Zata score — of one to 10, with the average being five — will show small- to medium-sized businesses in retail and hospitality just how they’re doing against their direct competitors.
   Using an online data network, furniture stores will be able to see where they rate in sales against other furniture stores in the same geographic area. And the same will be true of casual-dining restaurants.
   These Zata scores will give smaller businesses a sales intelligence and benchmarking tool previously only available to the likes of big box retailers.
   The BC Restaurant and Food Services Association, which already has 55 members up and running with the system, and Retail BC, which will launch Zata this summer, developed the service in partnership, using technology developed by Vancouver’s Vivonet Inc.
   “We constantly get phone calls from our members saying, ‘I know how I’m doing, but how is everybody else doing out there?’ ” said Sonja Kennedy, Retail BC’s marketing manager. “Now they’ll have an actual tool to show them how they’re performing against their neighbour.”
   Kennedy said they’re hoping that at least 500 of their members will start using Zata within a year.
   The data gathered is kept securely, and no business can see the actual details of another business’s sales or growth.
   Restaurant association president Ian Tostenson said that the 55 restaurants testing the system are thrilled with the information they’re getting.
   “I came from the wine industry, where they have incredible market statistics that drive the business,” said Tostenson. “The restaurant industry really didn’t have that available, and what was available was historic in nature, and not very timely.”
   Tostenson said that his organization, which offers the service free to its members, is encouraging restaurateurs to enter their data weekly.
   “I believe that Zata is the first step to get restaurants to the next stage in preparing us for 2010,” said Tostenson, who added that he has hundreds of members waiting to try Zata.
   Leonard Nakonechny, general manager of both Nu Restaurant and C restaurant in Vancouver, said that he can now spot trends early and adapt his business by comparing sales data, marketing and input costs against his local competition.
   The development of Zata happened as what Vivonet’s Brad Brooks, director of Zata, terms “a little bit of groupthink.”
   He was meeting with the restaurant and food association about another matter, and the group told him what they needed was more intelligence about what was happening in the marketplace.
   “We went forward and developed a project for them,” said Brooks. “At the same time, we had a discussion with Retail BC.”
   Brooks said that members simply have to enter their sales and transaction numbers each week, and Zata looks after the rest.
   “There’s about 114 calculations that take place in order to give a restaurant or a retailer a look at how they’re doing in terms of the rest of the marketplace.”
How Zata works
   Each week, retailers and restaurants enter their sales and transaction information into a secure website.
   The Zata — a number from one to 10, with five being average — is calculated, comparing retailers in specific fields and geographic areas with one another.
   An overall Zata score of three indicates the business is performing in the bottom 30 per cent. A Zata of eight indicates that the business is in the top 20 per cent.
   Zatas are also provided to the retailer or restaurateur for changes in sales growth, sales per square foot and sales per transaction (such as average customer bill in a restaurant).
   Other information that can make up a Zata includes cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales, and cost of labour as a percentage of sales.
   Tracked, too, are weekly rankings, average Zata, and variance between the current and average Zata.
   All this information is kept strictly confidential and away from the eyes of competitors.

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Restaurant listings For June 1, 2006

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Critic’s Picks

Sun

A list of restaurants recommended and anonymously visited by Sun restaurant critic Mia Stainsby. Prices are per couple for three courses, with a glass of wine each, before tip and taxes.

$ means $50 or less

$$ means $50 to $100

$$$ means more than $100

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WEST COAST

Aurora Bistro The first fine dining room on Main St. Inventive food, hip spot. 2420 Main St., 604-873-9944. $$

Bishop’s Consistently one of the city’s best. Almost 100 per cent organic foods. 2183 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-2025. $$$

Bin 941 Tapas bar in tiny eclectic space. 941 Davie St., 604-683-1246. $$/$$$

Bin 942 Creative, delectable tapas dishes. 1521 West Broadway, 604-734-9421. $$/$$$

Bridges For fine dining, head upstairs, and for casual, try the downstairs bistro. 1696 Duranleau, 604-687-4400. $$/$$$

Brix Large tapas selection, 60 wines by the glass. 1138 Homer St., 604-915-9463. $$/$$$

Chartwell Beautiful food, wonderful service. Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St. 604-689-9333. $$$

Cru Blurs the lines of fine dining, lounge and bistro. Lovely “small plates” or a four-course prix fixe. 1459 West Broadway, 604-677-4111. $$

Diner Great comfort food in contemporary setting. 1269 Hamilton St., 604-444-4855. $/$$

Diva at the Met High-end food, gorgeously presented. Metropolitan Hotel, 645 Howe St., 604-602-7788. $$$

Feenie’s Comfort food with a modern tweak and quality ingredients. 2563 West Broadway, 604-739-7115. $/$$

Fiction Young crowd, great tapas dishes. 3162 West Broadway, 604-736-7576. $$

Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar Hip, happening destination. Creative chef. 1079 Mainland St., 604-602-0835. $$

Lift Bar and Grill Gorgeously perched over Coal Harbour. Sibling to Monk McQueen’s. 333 Menchions Mews, 604-689-5438. $$$

Lucy Mae Brown Intimate space, assertive dishes. 862 Richards St., 604-899-9199. $$

Lumiere Tasting Bar The casual sidekick to famous sibling, Lumiere, next door. 2551 West Broadway, 604-739-8185. $$/$$$

Nu A sophisticated version of casual dining. Beautiful flavours, great atmosphere. 1661 Granville St., 604-646-4668. $$

Parkside Handsome room in residential West End, richly flavoured food. Great spot. 1906 Haro, 604-683-6912. $$/$$$

Raincity Grill A Vancouver moment by English Bay. Regional food. 1193 Denman St., 604-685-7337. $$$

Rare An impressive, unique menu. There’s passion here. 1355 Hornby St., 604-669-1256. $$$

Show Case West Coast menu that doesn’t shy from adventure. Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, 1128 West Hastings St., 604-639-4040. $$$

Watermark Stunning Kits Beach view, sexy architecture, casual food. 1305 Arbutus St., 604-738-5487. $$

West Vies for best restaurant in the city. 2881 Granville St., 604-738-8938. $$$

ITALIAN

Adesso Neighbourhood Italian spot with light, elegant food. 2201 West First Ave., 604-738-6515. $$

Amarcord Food from the Bologna and Emilia Romagna area of Italy, elegantly presented. Clear, natural flavours. 1168 Hamilton St., 604-681-6500. $$

Borgo Antico Tuscan looks. Fine Italian food. 321 Water St., 604-683-8376. $$/$$$

CinCin Restaurant and Bar Seasonal menu with wood-fired dishes. Notable desserts. 1154 Robson St., 604-688-7338. $$/$$$

Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill Fine Italian cuisine with a light touch. 1133 Hamilton St., 604-688-7466. $$$

Don Francesco Ristorante Romantic, classic Italian restaurant with heart. 860 Burrard St., 604-685-7770. $$$

Il Giardino “New Italian” food, light with exotic elements. Big on game. 1382 Hornby St., 604-669-2422. $$$.

Incendio Great wood-oven pizzas, robust lineup of pastas. 103 Columbia St., 604-688-8694. $/$$

Incendio West Same as above, but in modern digs. 2118 Burrard St., 604-736-2220. $/$$

La Terrazza Knock-out looks, intelligent and friendly staff, traditional Italian food. 1088 Cambie St., 604-899-4449. $$$

Lombardo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Serving pizza lovers for years. 1641 Commercial Dr., 604-251-2240. $

Quattro on Fourth An Italian restaurant with flair. 2611 West Fourth Ave., 604-734-4444. $$/$$$

CHINESE

Hon’s Wun-Tun House Slurp noodles and chomp on delicious potstickers. Huge menu. 1339 Robson St., 604-685-0871. $

Imperial Seafood Fine Cantonese food, (expensive) in the lovely Marine Building. 355 Burrard St., 604-688-8191. $$$

Kirin Seafood Exquisite Cantonese food. City Square, 555 West 12th Ave., 604-879-8038. $$$

Pink Pearl It’s been around forever and is still a going concern. 1132 East Hastings St., 604-253-4316. $

Sun Sui Wah Cantonese cuisine with light, finely tuned flavours. 3888 Main St., 604-872-8822. $$

Szechuan Chongqing An institution for those who love the incendiary fare. 2808 Commercial Dr., 604-254-7434. $$

Wild Rice Modern Chinese food in a sophisticated, hip setting. 117 West Pender St., 604-642-2882. $$

JAPANESE

1215 Japanese tapas. Experimentation rules in the kitchen. 1215 Davie St., 604-633-1215. $/$$

Ajisai Sushi Bar Small neighbourhood spot with sushi that sings. 2081West42nd Ave., 604-266-1428. $

Bistro Sakana Exciting Japanese food with French and Italian curve balls. 1123 Mainland St., 604-633-1280. $$

Black Tuna Tapas style Japanese dishes, sushi, lovingly cooked. 202 — 1184 Denman St., 604-408-7557. $$

Chopstick Cafe/Shiru-Bay Great atmosphere, intriguing izakaya food, budget prices. 1193 Hamilton St., 604-408-9315. $$

En Japanese Restaurant Bucks the usual conformity of Japanese restaurants. Splendid food. 2686 Granville St., 604-730-0330. $$

Gyoza King Gyozas reign supreme. Open late. 1508 Robson St., 604-669-8278. $

Hapa Izakaya Young and stylish; great izakaya-style Japanese food. 1479 Robson St., 604-689-4272. $/$$

Japone Wonderfully inventive dishes on the ‘chef’s specials’ menu. 8269 Oak St., 604-263-6708. $$

Sushi Wabi Sabi Exciting contemporary Japanese food. 4422 West 10th Ave., 604-222-8188. $$

Tojo’s Restaurant The topper in this category. Japanese food at its best. 202 — 777 West Broadway, 604-872-8050. $$$

Toshi Sushi Tiny place always packed for the fresh, tasty sushi. 181 East 16th Ave., 604-847-5173. $/$$

Yuji’s Expect the unexpected. Food takes some creative turns. 2059 West Fourth Ave., 604-734-4990. $$

Zest Japanese Cuisine Grazing style modern Japanese menu in cool modern room. 2775 West 16th Ave., 604-731-9378. $$

FRENCH/BELGIAN

Bacchus Restaurant Some classics, some nouveau. Expect the best. Wedgewood Hotel, 845 Hornby St., 604-689-7777. $$$

Cafe de Paris Traditional French bistro. Lots of character. 751 Denman St., 604-687-1418. $$

Cassis Bistro Low budget but mod interior. Delicious traditional French bistro fare. Good value. 420 West Pender St., 604-605-0420. $$

Chambar Modern Belgian food. Hot hipster scene. Chef has cooked in a three-star Michelin restaurant. 562 Beatty St., 604-879-7119. $$

Elixir French brasserie in Yaletown; bistro food, haute quality. 322 Davie St., 604-642-0557. $$/$$$

Le Crocodile Refined French with incredible wines to boot. 909 Burrard St., 604-669-4298. $$$

Le Gavroche French food in a charming old house. 1616 Alberni St., 604-685-3924. $$$

The Hermitage Beautifully controlled classic French cooking. Quiet atmosphere. 1025 Robson St., 604-689-3237. $$$

Lumiere Chef Rob Feenie redefines restaurants in Vancouver. Tasting menus. 2551 West Broadway, 604-739-8185. $$$

Mistral Authentic Provencal food cooked by former Michelin chef. 2585 West Broadway, 604-733-0046. $$

Pastis French bistro with a lightness of being. 2153 West Fourth Ave., 604-731-5020. $$/$$$

Salade de Fruits Very good value French country bistro. 1551 West Seventh, 604-714-5987. $$

The William Tell A Swiss-French restaurant. Service excels. Georgian Court Hotel, 773 Beatty St., 604-688-3504. $$$

GREEK

Apollonia Well-prepared Greek food and very good pizzas. 1830 Fir St., 604-736-9559. $/$$

Kalamata Greek Taverna A popular souvlaki stop dressed in the familiar white and blue. 478 West Broadway, 604-872-7050. $$

The Main Friendly, funky spot. Wonderful roast lamb. 4210 Main St., 604-709-8555. $$

Maria’s Taverna Friendly service. 2324 West Fourth Ave., 604-731-4722. $$

Simpatico Thirty-plus years old; traditional Greek restaurant with the addition of good pizzas. 2222 West Fourth Ave., 604733-6824. $/$$

Stepho’s Nightly lineups because of low prices. 1124 Davie St., 604-683-2555. $

INDIAN

Akbar’s Own Mogul-style Indian cuisine. 1905 West Broadway, 604-736-8180. $$

Chutney Villa South Indian cuisine, with dosas, idli and vadas. 147 East Broadway, 604-872-2228. $/$$

Clove An alternative Indian restaurant, funky, cheap beyond belief. 2054 Commercial Dr., 604-255-5550. $

Clove Upscale sibling to Clove on Commercial. Modern Indian cuisine. 735 Denman St., 604-669-2421. $/$$

Maurya Fine Indian food in glam surroundings. 1643 West Broadway, 604-742-0622. $$$

Rangoli Vij’s casual and take-out next-door sidekick. Impressive. 1488 West 11th Ave., 604-736-5711. $

Vij’s Dishes are a symphony of wondrous flavours. 1480 West 11th Ave., 604-736-6664. $$

Yogi’s Hip, contemporary Indian food, perfect for The Drive. 1408 Commercial Dr., 604-251-9644. $

SOUTHEAST ASIAN

Banana Leaf Homestyle Malaysian food. 820 West Broadway, 604-731-6333 and 1096 Denman St., 604-683-3333. $$

Chi Modern take on Malaysian and Thai cuisines. 1796 Nanaimo St., 604-215-0078. $$

Kedah House Halal Restaurant Malaysian food with a light, nimble touch. 5750 Fraser St., 604-325-9771. $

Monsoon An “East-West” brasserie with tropical Asian dishes, loads of atmosphere. 2526 Main St., 604-879-4001. $$

Montri Thai Restaurant Some of the best Thai food in the city. 3629 West Broadway, 604-738-9888. $$

Phnom Penh Largely Cambodian but includes Chinese and Vietnamese flavours. 244 East Georgia St., 682-5777. $

Pondok Authentic Indonesian dishes, freshly cooked. 2781 Commercial Dr., 604-872-8718. $$

Simply Thai On the A-list for Thai food. 1211 Hamilton St., 604-642-0123. $$

SEAFOOD

Bluewater Cafe and Raw Bar Handsome spot. Impressive seafood, impressive wine list. 1095 Hamilton St., 604-688-8078. $$$

C Chef Robert Clark takes seafood to a new level. 1600 Howe St., 604-681-1164. $$$

Cannery Seafood Fine dining in rustic nautical decor on working waterfront. 2205 Commissioner St., 604-254-9606 $$$

Coast Restaurant Yaletown chic, shares kinship with Glowbal Grill and Satay. Seafood emphasis. 1157 Hamilton St., 604-685-5010. $$$

Fish Cafe Unpretentious, straight-ahead seafood at bargain prices. 2053 West 41st Ave., 604-267-3474. $

Fish House in Stanley Park Bold and imaginative seafood dishes by the creative Karen Barnaby. 8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604-681-7275. $$$

Go Fish Fab fish and chips and much more, dished out of a catering truck, made with fish from the adjacent Fisherman’s Wharf. 1505 West First Ave., 604-730-5040. $

Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House Fresh shucked oysters, cedar plank salmon, grilled chops. High energy. 777 Thurlow St., 604-669-1940. $$$

Rodney’s Oyster House Specializes in very fresh shellfish and oysters. 1228 Hamilton St., 604-609-0080. $$

AMERICAN

Memphis Blues Barbecue House Slow-cooked, southern style BBQ. Delish. 1465 West Broadway, 604-738-6806; 1342 Commercial Dr., 604-215-2599. $

VEGETARIAN

Bo Kong Buddhist-based menu using very fresh ingredients. Mild flavours. 3068 Main St., 604-876-3088. $

Habibi’s Lebanese food. Not the same old, same old. 1128 West Broadway, 604-732-7487. $

The Naam Wide variety of vegetarian fare. Quiet patio in summer. 2724 West Fourth Ave., 604-738-7151. $

Om Vegetarian Flavourful, fresh Buddhist-based vegetarian food. 3466 Cambie St., 604-873-6878. $

LATIN AMERICA

Banano’s No-frills Venezuelan/Colombian cafe. Delicious arepas. 1223 Pacific Boulevard, 604-408-4228. $

Baru Casually chic South American food for discerning diners. 2535 Alma St., 604-222-9171. $$

Century Restaurant and Bar Modern Latin food, the best in town. Great space. 432 Richards St., 604-687-1280. $$/$$$

Havana Cuban food, tweaked for Commercial Drive. 1212 Commercial Dr., 604-253-9119. $

Latin Quarter Mexican and Mediterranean tapas dishes as well as music in the evenings. 1305 Commercial Dr., 604-251-1144. $$

Lolita’s South of the Border Cantina Casual Mexican food with sparkle. Lots of buzz in the room. 1326 Davie St., 604-696-9996. $$

Mexico Sabroso A slice of Mexico. Very inexpensive, authentic Mexican cafe. 440 West Hastings St., 604-688-7426. $

Rinconcito Salvadorean Restaurant Fresh Salvadorean cuisine. Lovely pupusas. 2062 Commercial Dr., 604-879-2600. $

Tio Pepe’s Yucatan food, nicely prepared. 1134 Commercial Dr., 604-254-8999. $

MEDITERRANEAN

Circolo Italian, French, and a little bit of New York. Awesome wine list. 1116 Mainland, 604-687-1116. $$$

Provence Mediterranean Grill The menu is a marriage of French and Italian. Lovely flavours. 4473 West 10th Ave., 604-222-1980 and 1177 Marinaside Cres., 604-681-4144. $$

EASTERN EUROPEAN, CENTRAL ASIAN

Accent Eastern European, French, Russian accents on a continental theme. 1967 West Broadway, 604-734-6660. $$

The Budapest Big doses of Hungarian comfort. Smouldering goulash soup. 3250 Main St. 604-877-1949. $

Rasputin Large selection of vodkas, wonderful live music and dishes such as grilled Georgian cornish game hen. 457 West Broadway, 604-879-6675.$$

NORTH SHORE

Beach House at Dundarave Pier Spectacular setting for brunch by Dundarave Beach. West Coast cuisine. 150 25th St., West Van, 604-922-1414. $$$

Beach Side Cafe Elegant room, summer patio, fine Italian cuisine. 1362 Marine Dr., West Van, 604-925-1945. $$$

Bistro 1734 Traditional French bistro food in warm, friendly setting. 1734 Marine Dr., West Van, 604-922-8198. $$

Bravo Cucina Traditional Italian, cooked with care. 1209 Lonsdale Ave., North Van, 604-985-3006. $$

Brown’s Restaurant and Bar Casually chic and bustling bistro with burgers, rice bowls, entrees. 1764 Lonsdale Ave., North Van, 604-929-5401. $/$$

Dundarave Fish Market Charming spot; fabulous seafood from the adjoining fish market. 2419 Marine Dr., West Van, 604-922-1155. $

Gusto Di Quattro Cosy, warm. Italian food. 1 Lonsdale Ave., North Van, 604-924-4444 . $$/$$$

La Regalade A truly, deeply French bistro. Wonderful atmosphere. 2232 Marine Dr., West Van, 604-921-2228. $$/$$$

Mythos Whitewashed walls, azure blue trim say “sun-drenched Greece.” 1811 Lonsdale Ave., North Van, 604-984-7411. $$

Nobu Tiny, with just enough room to make the lovely sushi. 3197 Edgemont Blvd.,North Van., 604-988-4553. $

Ocean Club Chic Yaletown-style lounge and restaurant. Food is imaginative and yummy. 100 Park Royal South, West Van, 604-926-2326. $$

Palki An Indian restaurant with a good grip on the spices. Fresh ingredients. 116 East 15th St., North Van, 604-986-7555. $$

Saltaire Gorgeous roof patio. Good value West Coast food. 2nd floor – 235 15th St., West Van, 604-913-8439. $$

Zen Japanese Restaurant Creative kitchen, quality ingredients. Good sake list. 2232 Marine Dr., West Van, 604-925-0667. $$/$$$

BURNABY/NEW WEST

Anton’s Gargantuan portions of pasta. No reservations. 4260 Hastings St., Burnaby, 604-299-6636. $$

Boat House Conservative seafood menu. Restaurant overlooks Fraser River. 900 Quayside, New Westminster, 604-525-3474. $$

Bombay Bhel Lovely Indian food. Menu features Mumbai-style snacks. 4266 Hastings St., 604-299-2500. $/$$

The Hart House In Tudor mansion. Exacting West Coast fare. 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-298-4278. $$$

Orange Room Casual tapas. International flavours. 620 Sixth Ave., New Westminster, 604-520-6464. $$

Pear Tree Small menu, sublime continental food. 4120 Hastings St., Burnaby, 604-299-2772. $$$

Taverna Greka Greek cuisine. View of Fraser River. 326 Columbia, New Westminster, 604-526-6651. $$

Vassili Souvlaki Greek Taverna Traditional Greek foods with no reticence when it comes to portions. 6558 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-434-0626. $$

COQUITLAM, POCO, PORT MOODY

Joey Tomato’s Mediterranean Grill Casual family retaurant. 550 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, 604-939-3077

John B Pub Above-average pub food. 1000 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, 604-931-5115. $$

Kirin Seafood Restaurant Chinese food for the discriminating palate. 2nd floor, Henderson Place, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, 604-944-8833. $$/$$$

Pasta Polo Organic wheat pastas, pizzas. Family restaurant. 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, 604-464-7656. $/$$

RICHMOND

Also Lounge and Restaurant A blend of Italian/French with Asian accents and high-end presentation. 4200 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-303-9906. $$

Big River Brewing Co. Pub, serving casual food. 14200 Entertainment Blvd., Richmond, 604-271-2739. $/$$

Bo Kong Restaurant Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. No alcohol. 8100 Ackroyd Rd., Richmond, 604-278-1992. $

The Flying Beaver Bar Funky bar overlooking the Fraser River. 4760 Inglis Dr., Richmond, 604-273-0278. $/$$

Globe at YVR Impressive food, sleek contemporary decor with view of U.S. arrivals terminal. Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver Airport, Richmond, 604-248-3281. $$$

Hon’s Wun-Tun House Noodles and delicious pot stickers, panfried or steamed. 4600 No. 3 Road, Richmond, 604-273-0871. $

Quilon Restaurant Southern Indian cuisine with notably delicious dosas. 6030 No. 3 Road, Richmond, 604-303-0011. $$

The Rainbow Vegetarian Restaurant Deliciously prepared vegan and vegetarian Buddhist Chinese food. 8095 Park Road, Richmond, 604-273-7311. $

Shanghai River Shanghai style cuisine. Dumplings and noodles made in open kitchen. 7831 Westminster Highway, 604-233-8885. $$

Shiang Garden Part of a successful Taiwanese restaurant chain. Impressive seafood. 2200 — 4540 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-273-8858. $$

Sun Sui Wah Impressive way with seafood. 4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-273-8208. $$

Zen Fine Chinese Cuisine Multi-coursed tasting menus and personalized dinners. Excellent. 2015 — 8580 Alexandra Rd., Richmond, 604-233-0077. $$$

SURREY, WHITE ROCK, DELTA, TSAWWASSEN

Big Ridge Brewing Co. A Mark James restaurant and brew-pub. Families welcome. 15133 Hwy. 10, Surrey, 604-574-2739. $$

Crescent Beach Bistro Rustic country spot. Straight ahead food. 12251 Beecher St., 604-531-1882. $$

Giraffe Charming place, eclectic West Coast menu. 15053 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-538-6878. $$/$$$

Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club West Coast cuisine. Hazelmere Golf and Tennis Club, 18150 — Eighth Ave., Surrey, 604-538-1212 $$/$$

La Belle Auberge In a heritage house in Ladner. Sublime French food. 4856 48th Ave., Ladner, 604-946-7717. $$$

Northview Golf and Country Club High-end dining, nestled amid acres of golf fairways. 6857 168th St., Surrey, 604-574-0324. $$$

Pearl on the Rock Modern Pacific Northwest cuisine with emphasis on seafood. Delicious fare. 14955 Marine Dr., White rock. 604-542-1064. $$$

Uli’s Restaurant Continental cuisine on busy restaurant strip. Water view. 15021 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-538-9373. $$

FRASER VALLEY

Bacchus Bistro At Domain de Chaberton Estate Winery. Limited hours. Mediterranean food. 1064 — 216th St., Langley. 604-530-9694. $$

Bravo Bistro Swish little bistro, run by former Delilah’s restaurant veterans. 46224 Yale Rd., Chilliwack. 1-604-792-7721. $$

The Seasonal Experience Adrian Beaty runs an ambitious kitchen with a Throw Away the menu option. 20226 Fraser Highway, Langley, 604-514-1311. $$

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