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Since 1907 South Granville has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most prestigious shopping districts. Eleven stylish blocks of exclusive shops, world class dining, classic and contemporary theatre, some of the West Coast’s best art galleries, some of Vancouver’s finest antiques and jewelry stores and a collection of the most exclusive furniture and lifestyle stores in the Lower Mainland.

We're unique and we invite you to come and share the fun, the food and the fabulous people who live, work and shop here. Together, they've created something truly beyond the ordinary.

"One of the most interesting things you can do... is stroll down what they call gallery row on South Granville in Vancouver."
The Vancouver Sun




Daniel le Chocolat Belge is just one of the many shops you will experience on South Granville [ see more ]

Vancouver's best restaurants awards announced
April 15, 2008 (Mia Stainsby, Vancouver Sun)

Vancouver Magazine's 2008 Restaurant Awards were announced today in what might be considered the city's culinary Oscars.

And in keeping with the metaphor, the Oscar for "Best Picture" goes to West, which took top spot for Restaurant of The Year. Judges said "the restaurant gives a nod to trends but is never dictated by them."

David Hawksworth, who was the chef through 2007 (the period which the award covers) handed over the kitchen to Warren Geraghty last February.

Judges, comprised of local food and restaurant journalists gave kudos to the leadership behind West owner Jack Evrensel: "Guided by the steady vision of Jack Evrensel, there's little doubt that Vancouver's favourite room will make the transition between accomplished chefs with ease."

South Granville restaurants
& staff among the best

April 14, 2008 (Vancouver) - Vancouver Magazine's 19th Annual Restaurant Awards were announced today; definitive recognition of the chefs, the rooms, and the ingredients that matter in 2008.

Among the top winners are:

Restaurant of the Year
Gold Winner: West

(2881 Granville Street, 604-738-8938)
Judges' Comments: "Nodding to trends but never being dictated by them," said one. The smooth transition from David Hawksworth to Warren Geraghty demonstrated what a fine job Hawksworth had done training his kitchen staff: "Guided by the steady vision of Jack Evrensel, there’s little doubt that Vancouver’s favourite room will make the transition between accomplished chefs with ease."

Best New Fine Dining
Silver Winner: Chow

(3121 Granville Street, 604-608-2469)
Judges' Comments: Chef JC Poirier impresses with dishes like Sloping Hills organic pork with sunchoke purée, house-made gnocchi, and chestnut jus.

Best Service
Gold Winner: West

(2881 Granville Street, 604-738-8938)
Judges' Comments: "So smoothly executed, you don't even know how they did it until you realize you're not walking out of the restaurant, you're floating."

Best Indian
Gold Winner: Vij's

(1480 W. 11th Avenue, 604-736-6664)
Judges' Comments: "Vikram Vij [Vij’s] is an alchemist who has conjured the perfect formula for success." The judges noted fluid service that hits all the right notes, and "my god, the food: grilled pork tenderloin with baby back ribs in a fennel-seed coconut curry with roasted cashews; duck breast with spicy mango and sautéed yellow and green zucchini—revelatory."

Best Indian
Bronze Winner: Rangoli

(1488 W. 11th Avenue, 604-736-5711)
Judges' Comments: At Vij’s kid-sister room, Rangoli, pared-down dishes like black chickpea and onion cakes in spicy coconut curry make for a light lunch or a fabulous prefab dinner.

Best Casual Chain
Gold Winner: Cactus Club Cafe

(various locations; 575 West Broadway & Granville, 604-714-6000)
Judges' Comments: The arrival of Canada’s Iron Chef, Rob Feenie can only elevate the award-winning menu at Cactus Club Cafe (Gold), which the judges found to be full of food that's "honest" and "fun".

Bartender of the Year: David Wolowidnyk
(West, 2881 Granville Street, 604-738-8938)

And congratulations to our BIA neighbour Bin 942 (1521 West Broadway & Granville, 604-734-9421) for winning Gold in the category of Best Small Plates (Tapas). ("The food looks great, tastes better, and flies out of the kitchen as late as 2 a.m.") and to our BIA neighbour Memphis Blues (1465 West Broadway & Granville, 604-738-6806) for winning Bronze in the Best Steakhouse/Chops category.

ON STAGE at the
Stanley Theatre
(Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage)

Doubt
September 11 to
October 12, 2008

How do you separate gossip from truth?

By John Patrick Shanley
Director Rachel Ditor

A clash of wills and generations have unexpected, life-changing outcomes in this riveting play about the blurred line between gossip and truth.

Winner! Best Play: 2005 Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize

“Provocative. A gripping story of suspicion” —Variety

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