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Dining TasTy Tomes Looking for a scrumptious souvenir? Head to Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks (page 18) or other local bookstores (page 18), and get cooking.—ShERI RADFORD The Holy Crap Cookbook by Corin Mullins with Claudia Howard (Douglas & McIntyre): Local couple Corin and Brian Mullins created Holy Crap, the World’s Most Amazing Cereal because they wanted delicious, nourishing food that wouldn’t trigger Brian’s allergies. Building on their healthy-but-tasty philosophy, this cookbook is filled with plant-based, glutenfree recipes. Continued from page 65 CONTINENTAL TOP OF VANCOUVER REVOLVING RESTAURANT Views come with the menu at the top of Harbour Centre, 169 m (553 ft) above the city. The menu features steak, seafood and poultry dishes, including Pacific salmon and roast duck. International wine selection. $$$. L/D (daily). 555 W. Hastings St. 604-669-2220. www.topofvancouver.com Partial X Map 1: B6 TWG TEA Part restaurant, part tea room, part shop (with more than 500 types of loose-leaf tea available), this bright room serves dishes that use tea in inventive ways. Don’t miss the teainfused cocktails. $$. B/L/D (daily). 1070 W. Georgia St. 604-692-0071. www.urbantea.com X Map 1: B5 Earls The Cookbook: Eat a Little. Eat a Lot. 110 of Your Favourite Recipes (Appetite by Random House): The first cookbook from Earls (page 65) is bursting with easy-to-follow recipes for all your favourite restaurant dishes, such as spinach artichoke dip, braised beef short ribs, Thai green curry with chicken, warm gingerbread cake and the ever-popular chicken, fig and brie sandwich. DEssErTs BEAUCOUP BAKERY & CAFÉ Delightful shop offers a rotating selection of French-inspired pastries, including croissants, scones, tarts and éclairs. The peanut butter sandwich cookie is to die for. $. Open Tu-Su. 2150 Fir St. 604-732-4222. www.beaucoupbakery.com Map 1: F3 LADURÉE World renowned French patisserie dates back to 1862, and flies in the signature macarons from France. Viennoiseries, sweets and savoury treats, too. Sample pastries in the tea salon, or take a luxurious gift box to go. The boutique carries a selection of jams, candles and home fragrances. $-$$. Open daily. 1141 Robson St. 604-336-3030. www.laduree.com X Map 1: B5 Vij’s Indian: Our Stories, Spices and Cherished Recipes by Meeru Dhalwala and Vikram Vij (Penguin Random House): The dynamic duo behind awardwinning restaurants Vij’s (page 72) and Rangoli (page 71) present 80 original recipes, including mildly curried beef short ribs, lamb “popsicles” with garlic and ricotta-fenugreek topping, and chickpea and sprouted lentil cakes. DIsTILLErIEs, BrEwErIEs & wINErIEs 33 ACRES BREWERY Family-owned and operated microbrewery, committed to maintaining small-scale batches of high-quality product. Seasonal options are served in tasting room. Growler filling station. Open daily. 15 W. 8th Ave. 604-620-4589. www.33acresbrewing.com X Map 1: F7 ODD SOCIETY DISTILLERY Unique small-batch distillery for spirit-lovers. Their East Van Vodka uses 100% BC malted barley, tempered to crispness by hand. Further delights include Wallflower Gin and crème de cassis. Sip signature cocktails in the tasting lounge, take a tour or buy a bottle. Open Th-Su. 1725 Powell St. 604-716-6745. www. oddsocietyspirits.com Map 2: C3 Cheers! Canada’s 150th birthday is celebrated in style at the 39th Vancouver International Wine Festival (Feb. 11 to 19; page 62), which features over 75 wineries from across the nation. 70 where.ca January-February 2017