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
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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".
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)
