Dining
1154 Robson St. 604-688-7338. www.
cincin.net Map 1: C5
tRaMOntO Take in stunning marina
views at this contemporary restaurant
located in the River Rock Casino Resort.
Choose from an extensive wine list and
enticing dishes like beef tenderloin and
lamb rack. $$-$$$. D (daily). 8811 River
Rd., Richmond. 604-247-8573. www.
riverrock.com/dining X Map 3: B3
Japanese
Floor-to-ceiling windows that let in an abundance of natural
light, wall after wall of premium teas stored in bright yellow
tins, tea-infused cocktails and mocktails—this is definitely
not your grandmother’s tea salon. The flagship North
American store for TWG Tea (page 70) opened downtown
last month, and it features more than 500 teas, along with a
food menu sure to get gastronomes atwitter. Tea is infused
into sauces, vinaigrettes, desserts, maracons and more, all
with delicious results. Whether you’re a fan of black, green,
white, oolong or all of the above, you’re sure to find exactly
your cup of tea.—SHeRI RaDfORD
VIJ’S ReStauRant Indian, Where to
Dine Awards since 2005. Vij’s superb,
innovative Indian fare evolves at whim,
with a menu that changes frequently.
Regulars rave over the lamb “popsicles.”
No reservations. $$-$$$. D (daily).
3106 Cambie St. 604-736-6664.
www.vijsrestaurant.ca X Map 4: D3
ItalIan
CaMPaGnOLO ROMa Casual bistro
with edgy decor created from recycled
woods. Features a heavily vegetarian
menu and nightly features made with
fresh local ingredients. $$. D (daily).
2297 E. Hastings St. 604-569-0456.
www.campagnoloroma.com Map 2: C3
CIaO BeLLa ItaLIanO RIStORante
anD PIanO BaR Choose from 120
pasta combinations, or veal, seafood
and vegetarian dishes. Elegant decor;
piano bar. Indulge in the three-course
dinner option, or come for live music
W-Su evenings. $$. L/D (daily). 703
Denman St. 604-688-5771. www.
ciaobellavancouver.ca X Map 1: B3
CIBO tRattORIa Traditional comfort
food and West Coast ingredients combine for a fresh take on dining. Boasts
an impressive glassed-in wine tower
with over 250 Italian and local wines
and the city’s only grappa bar. $$-$$$.
B/D (daily), L (M-F). Moda Hotel, 900
Seymour St. 604-602-9570. www.
cibotrattoria.ca X Map 1: C5
CInCIn RIStORante + BaR Italian,
Where to Dine Awards 2016. Italian
inspired wood-fired cucina serves
house-made pasta, alderwood
fire-grilled fish and meats. Desserts
made in-house daily. Pressed-to-order
cocktails at the expansive marble bar.
Reservations advised. $$-$$$. D (daily).
GYOZa KInG JaPaneSe IZaKaYa
Downtown hang-out serves fried
Japanese dumplings and oodles of
noodles. $. L/D (daily). 1508 Robson
St. 604-669-8278.www.gyokingroup
.com Map 1: B4
KOBe JaPaneSe SteaK anD SeafOOD HOuSe Canada’s first Japanese
steakhouse offers an array of steaks,
seafood and garden vegetables. Samurai-style chefs perform with flashing
blades as you watch. Reservations
advised. $$$. D (daily except holidays).
1042 Alberni St. 604-684-2451. www.
koberestaurant.com Map 1: C5
SHuRaKu SaKe BaR & BIStRO This
modern, hopping room serves creative
Japanese cuisine in a central downtown
location. Tapas-style plates for sharing,
such as tender BBQ pork ribs or specialty sushi rolls, are perfect for pairing
with sake from the extensive list. $. L/D
(daily). 833 Granville St. 604-6876622. www.shuraku.net X Map 1: C5
tOJO’S Tojo’s Great Canadian roll
introduces fresh Atlantic lobster to
house-smoked Pacific salmon. Other
specialties include deep fried stuffed
shiitake mushrooms and baked Cana-
SECOND CHANCE Missed happy hour? Yew’s (page 75) “reverse happy hour” from 8 to 11
p.m. is another opportunity to enjoy tasty cocktails and bites at affordable prices.
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PHOTO COuRTESy TWG TEA
top teas
Guu The imaginative menu at this
popular spot includes a puffed fish
cake, grilled scallops with garlic butter.
$-$$. L (M-Sa), D (daily). 838 Thurlow
St. 604-685-8817. X Map 1: C5 D
(daily). Guu with Garlic, 1698 Robson
St. 604-685-8678. Partial X Map 1:
B4 D (daily). 105-375 Water St. 604685-8682. Map 1: C6 L/D (daily).
M101-888 Nelson St. 604-899-0855.
X Map 1: C5 D (daily). 735 Denman St.
604-683-0735. Map 1: F4 L/D (daily).
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge
Way, Richmond. 604-295-6612.
www.guu-izakaya.com X Map 3: C3