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Chambar

The Chambar   562 Beatty Street (Crosstown), Vancouver BC. 604.879.7119 Website The Chambar bills itself as fine dining without pretension. Fine, yes. Without pretension…not exactly. Chambar is trying hard to make fine European dinning appealing to the young and hip. Now, … Continue reading

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Samba’s

Samba’s Brazilian Steakhouse 1122 Alberni St, Vancouver (downstairs) 604.696.9888 Website Really, is there anything better than having meat carved off a skewer at your table? I’m hard pressed to think of anything more lavish. This lively latin restaurant really goes all … Continue reading

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Miko Sushi

Miko Japanese Sushi Restaurant Address: 1335 Robson St, Vancouver Tel: 604.681.0339 Miko is more traditional than other Japanese restaurants in the area — a definite call out to Japan, and less of a holler to Japanese-Canadian. Echoes of tradition strike … Continue reading

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The Winking Judge

The Winking Judge Pub 888 Burrard (at the corner of Smithe), Vancouver 604.684.9465 Website The decor at the Winking Judge might be a muddled mash up of leather and mirror balls, but the service and food help make up for … Continue reading

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Cafe Crepe

Cafe Crepe Address: 874 Granville (at Smithe), next to the Commodore. The Granville location of Cafe Crepe is really hit and miss. Somethings are great and a really good deal — other things make me wonder why this place is so … Continue reading

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Cincin

CinCin (no fighting, it’s pronounced Chin-chin). 1154 Robson St. (between Thurlow and Bute, upstairs)  Vancouver, B.C. 604.688.7338 Website Basically, if you can afford it – go. You won’t be disappointed by this perfect combination of lovely ambiance, succulent food, and remarkable service at … Continue reading

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Kadoya

Kadoya Japanese Sushi 1036 Davie St (just West of Burrard), Vancouver, BC . /also at 1184 Denman 604-608-1115 /604.609.9999 Kadoya is a fantastic little japanese place with a large menu. The menu includes all sorts of regular item for a reasonable price … Continue reading

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