Restaurants

Summer is finally here! Or at least that’s what this past weekend’s weather would have us believe. In honour of our upcoming sunshine, warm weather and happy people it’s time to reveal the best patios to make the most out of the summer months.

Urban Thai Bistro opened its doors as Yaletown’s first Thai restaurant back in 2000. Since then, the chef and staff have been bringing authentic and innovative Thai dishes to the neighbourhood. This week, Urban Thai Bistro
reopened after a renovation. The space has a new warmth, due to the rich gold walls and dark wood floor. Accents such as the numerous imported gold Buddhist statues give the space a whole new energy. The lighting is elegant
and the lounge is a perfect place to relax before hitting up the Yaletown nightlife scene.

Food is almost an afterthought at most pubs. Yes, there are pubs that treat food with the same importance as the drinks but for the most part, it’s usually a mix of generic burgers, sandwiches and maybe a bowl of pasta or two. When you’re drunk, either everything tastes good or you just want something big, greasy and covered in cheese. That isn’t to say that bars need to start serving fine dining plates with a pint. That would be equally weird as pub food should be simple and straight-forward but simple doesn’t mean it should be terrible.

Through Fall and Winter, Vancouver endures through a mild but seemingly endless period of grey skies. With the arrival of Spring, the city begins to awaken from its hibernation as it welcomes back the sun. As temperatures gradually rise and days become longer, locals begin searching for outdoor dining experiences in anticipation of summer.

This week’s Tangoo resto-cocktail hop includes a delight for dessert lovers. Prestons is the first stop for dinner & drinks followed by a private opening at Leonidas just for Tangooers. Tangoo is a fun and effortless way to connect with people, enjoy great food, and tour Vancouver’s dining gems. Enjoy the resto-cocktail hop experience with a three-course meal adventure across multiple handpicked venues all in the same night – just book online and show up. Tickets are $64.99 – dinner, drinks, taxes and tips included. Seating is limited, book now at tangoo.ca.

Vancouver is home to many amazing restaurant experiences.  However, a large number of them seem to be hidden from the public eye.  This problem presents itself as the catalyst for an up and coming company known as 604NomNom.  They’re committed to exposing Vancouver’s greatest eateries by creating unique videos to inspire your taste buds.  They’re officially launching on May 12, 2013 in the form of a YouTube channel.

Not many know where Sri Lanka is located on the world map. It is an island nation located off the southern tip of India. The ancestors of Sri Lankans were from India. Recent centuries brought the Dutch and a few other Europeans. You will find Canra Sri Lankan Plus, a taste of Sri Lanka, in International Village Mall/Tinseltown. It is in the food court on level two. Normally, food courts are not a culinary destination, but this place is truly an exception. The tastes are unique, yet will appeal to any eater. No worries about too much heat from curries and spices.

With the 2013 NHL Playoffs set to begin, many will be on the lookout to head to their local bar to catch the action. Earlier this year, we told you about the cheapest place to watch Vancouver Canucks games, now we bring you some of the best places to watch Canucks playoff games.

Porchetta is a buzzword in Vancouver’s culinary world. This fatty and moist boneless pork roast is traditionally stuffed with garlic, rosemary and fennel, and then carefully rolled and slowly cooked. Gastown definitely has the highest concentration of the pork dish around. Warning: porchetta is highly addictive. Read this article at your own risk.