Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Vancouver, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Going Out
Vancouver has shaken off its reputation as a fresh faced, early to bed city, more concerned about getting on the slopes and trails the next morning than about eking out the evening at a... read more
Cuisine List & Top Picks
Cuisine List – Quick Reference
African p.426
American p.426
Brunch p.427
Caribbean p.427
Chinese p.428
European p.429
Fish & Chips p.429
French p.430
Greek p.432
Indian p.433... read more
Eating Out
Until recently Vancouverites have been able to leave their dining selection to the last minute, but word has now spread that Vancouver has got some seriously hot tables and... read more
Local Cuisine
With Vancouver being such a marvellously multicultural destination, its flavours are deliciously varied. New residents eager to taste cuisine from home might enjoy a feast of reasonably... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
There is a wide variety of food delivery options across town. Restaurants specialising in Asian food often offer home delivery, so when you crave Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese,... read more
Hygiene
Most Vancouver outlets are extremely hygienic. Restaurants and bars legally have to be smoke-free, although some clubs still have separate smoking rooms. Those working in restaurants are... read more
Special Deals & Theme Nights
Dine Out Vancouver, co-ordinated by Tourism Vancouver (www.tourismvancouver.com), is the city’s annual restaurant event. It debuted in 2003 and showcases many of the city’s most exciting... read more
Tax & Service Charges
The majority of menu prices do not include tax. Food items are subject to a 5% goods and services tax, marked on your bill as GST. In BC, alcohol is subject to a 10% provincial liquor... read more
Tipping
Tipping is expected in Vancouver’s restaurants and bars. For good service, 15% to 20% is a fair amount to add; more if service is truly excellent. Restaurants often divide tips between... read more
Independent Reviews
All reviews in this book have been conducted by writers based in Vancouver eager to provide a wide-ranging assortment of the best the city has to offer. Each entry aims to provide an... read more
Latest Reviews
PULSE Nightclub
Vancouver's newest and gay nightclub,... read more
Sanafir
Named after a small town on the legendary Silk Road, opulent Sanafir is where Vancouver’s bright and...
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The Flying Tiger
A tantalising array of reconstructed Asian street food decorates a stellar menu at swanky West Side dining...
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