BRUNCH DE DUTCH PANNEKOEK HOUSE Smiles are as generous as the portions . Dig into omelettes , scrambles and thicker-than-crepes pannekoeken . $. B / L ( daily ). 1-1725 Robson St . 604-687-7065 . Map 1 : A4 Vancouver Convention Centre West , 60-1055 Canada Place . 604-647-7530 . X Map 1 : B6 410 W . 2nd Ave . 604-569-0477 . Map 1 : F6 3192 Oak St . 604-732-1915 . www . dedutch . com Map 4 : E3
CAfé MEDINA Brunch , Where to Dine Awards 2016 and 2015 . This quaint bistro-style cafe serves Mediterraneaninspired cuisine , connoisseur-worthy coffee and the popular Liège waffles with decadent toppings such as milk chocolate lavender . $. B / L ( daily ). 780 Richards St . 604-879-3114 . www . medinacafe . com X Map 1 : C6
Cafes & BistRos BEL CAfé This modern space houses delicious bistro items prepared by celebrated chef David Hawksworth and his team , including sandwiches , buttery croissants and macarons . Coffee , tea , wine and cocktail lists . $ - $$. B / L / D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). Rosewood Hotel Georgia , 801 W . Georgia St . 604-673- 7000 . www . belcafe . com X Map 1 : C5
EDIBLE CANADA AT THE MARKET Full-service bistro celebrates the best in BC and Canadian cuisine , with fresh ingredients and artful presentation . Also a retail space with artisanal foods and unique kitchen wares . Sign up for a culinary tour . $$. L ( M-F ), D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa-Su ). 1596 Johnston St . 604-682-6681 . www . ediblecanada . com X Map 6 : B3
MEAT & BREAD Join the lunch gang for a fabulous porchetta sandwich at the long communal table . This funky joint also features daily sandwich specials , soup and salad . Beer , cider and wine available . $. L ( M-Sa ). 370 Cambie St . 604-566-9003 . X Map 1 : C6 L ( M-F ). 1033 W . Pender St . www . meatand bread . ca X Map 1 : B5
CasUal EARLS KITCHEN + BAR At this kidfriendly hang-out , the international menu boasts thin-crust pizza , chicken curry and vegetarian plates . $$. L / D ( daily ), brunch ( Sa , Su , holiday M ). Earls Yaletown , 1095 Mainland St . 604-688-4990 . X Map 1 : D5 Earls on Top , 1185 Robson St . 604-669- 0020 . X Map 1 : B4 1601 W . Broadway . 604-736-5663 . X Map 1 : F3 Earls Paramount , 905 Hornby St . 604-682- 6700 . www . earls . ca X Map 1 : C5
JAPADOG Food Cart , Where to Dine Awards 2016 . Innovative hot dogs heaped with Japanese toppings such as wasabi , seaweed and teriyaki . Also serves regular hot dogs for the less adventurous . $. Open daily . 530 Robson St . 604-569-1158 . Map 1 : C5 McArthurGlen , 7899 Templeton Station Rd ., Richmond . 604-322-6465 . Map 3 : B3 Three cart locations open daily if not raining : corner of Burrard St . and Smithe St .; corner of Burrard St . and Pender St ; and outside Waterfront Station . www . japadog . com X Map 1 : C5 / B5
MAMIE TAYLOR ’ S Adventurous twists on familiar American cuisine . Highceiling heritage building has exposed brick and taxidermy hung on the walls to add a masculine aura to the space .
$$. D ( daily ). 251 E . Georgia St . 604- 620-8818 . www . mamietaylors . ca X Map 1 : D8
THE RED WAGON Eastside diner serves unique items such as pulledpork pancakes with Jack Daniels maple syrup , all day . Sandwiches , soups and French bistro classics round out the menu . $. B / L / D ( daily ). 2296 E . Hastings St . 604-568-4565 . www . redwagoncafe . com X Map 2 : C3
CHiNese BAO BEI CHINESE BRASSERIE Chinese , Where to Dine Awards 2016 . Best Gastown / Chinatown , Vancouver magazine since 2014 . This vintageinspired restaurant offers up traditional Chinese food with a twist , including mantou , a steamed bun filled with braised short rib , peanuts and hoisin . $ - $$. D ( daily ). 163 Keefer St . 604- 688-0876 . www . bao-bei . ca Map 1 : C7
PINK PEARL CHINESE SEAfOOD
RESTAURANT This classic Chinese restaurant offers an easy-to-read menu with dozens of selections : dim sum , live seafood in tanks , chicken , duck and other fare . $. B / L / D ( daily ). 1132 E . Hastings St . 604-253-4316 . www . pinkpearl . com X Map 2 : D3
Coffee & tea REVOLVER COffEE Best Coffeehouse , Vancouver magazine 2016 and 2015 . This brew bar is run by a family passionate about coffee . The bean selection varies weekly with roasters chosen by a blind taste test . $. Open M-Sa . 325 Cambie St . 604-558-4444 . www . revolvercoffee . ca Map 1 : C6
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Due South
For the best down-home Southern fare this side of the Bayou , head to Mamie Taylor ’ s ( listed above ). The walls of this hip Chinatown eatery are adorned with a formidable collection of taxidermy , while the menu is decked out with classic American dishes . You can ’ t go wrong with the finger-licking-good fried chicken with chilli-honey drizzle , or the blissfully addictive ham grenades ( pictured ). The restaurant is named for a classic cocktail — and a turn-of-thecentury opera singer — so don ’ t miss the namesake tipple or the Talladega Nights Julep . It ’ s southern hospitality at its best .— JILL VON SPRECKEN
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