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Bishop's
A pioneer of fine West Coast cuisine with international flourishes long before the fashion for delectable local ingredients took hold, chef-owner John Bishop is still at the top of his game. In an intimate elegant dining room, the weekly-changing menu can range from duck confit salad to steamed smoked sablefish and an addictive maple walnut tart. The service here is pitch-perfect and you can expect Bishop himself to wander over to welcome you.
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Fuel
Despite the bland utilitarian name, this stylish Kits eatery sources exceptional regional ingredients and transforms them with a knowing cosmopolitan flair. Everything is seasonal, so expect regular menu changes - if you're lucky, the crispy rainbow trout with sidestripe shrimp ravioli will be available. If not, console yourself with some Okanagan cherry tart or a satisfying selection of tasty regional cheeses.
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Hamburger Mary's
A colorful throwback to the days of chrome trim, juke boxes and black-and-white checkerboard floors, Mary's is all about fab burgers and mondo milkshakes. The heaping all-day breakfasts and weekend brunches are something to write home about, too. If it's a fine day, you might have to wrestle the locals for a spot on the people-watching patio. Consider dropping by after a pub night out: this is one of the city's best late-night hangouts.
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Ouisi Bistro
The city's best New Orleans-style Creole and Cajun dine-out joint, this atmospheric eatery offers lip-smacking adventurous dishes such as habanero coconut chicken, marinated alligator and vegetarian étouffée. A large selection of single malts and bourbons complements the southern fare and there's regular live jazz to keep things smokin'. Drop by for weekend brunch and partake of a spicy fusion spin on traditional breakfast dishes.
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co
If you've ever wondered what expensive but decadently gourmet pizza would taste like, here's your chance to find out. This family-friendly eatery serves pies created with mostly organic ingredients and absolutely no additives, GMOs or trans-fatty acids. They still taste good, though. Varieties such as 'rosemary chicken' and the salmon-and-lobster 'Meet the Ocean' prove popular, and there are pastas and salads available.
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Sophie's Cosmic Café
With its museum of garage sale kitsch lining the walls, local legend Sophie's is a cheery diner with burgers, club sandwiches and big-ass milkshakes dominating the menu. There are also a few off-message gems such as BC oyster burgers. A highly popular breakfast and brunch spot - expect to queue on weekends - it's also worth dropping by mid-afternoon for some truck-stop coffee and a slice of pyramid-sized apple pie.
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Templeton
A funky chrome and vinyl '50s diner with a twist, Templeton chefs up plus-sized organic burgers, addictive fries, vegetarian quesadillas and perhaps the best hangover cure in town - try the 'Big Ass Breakfast' and you won't need to eat for days. Sadly, the mini jukeboxes on the tables don't work, but you can console yourself with a waistline-busting chocolate ice cream float. Beer here is of the local microbrew variety.
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Tomahawk Restaurant
A blast from Vancouver's pioneering past, the family-owned Tomahawk has been heaping local diners' plates with comfort food since 1926. An excellent weekend breakfast spot - if the giant Yukon bacon and eggs grease-fest doesn't kill your hangover, nothing will - it's also great for lunch or dinner, when chicken potpies and organic meatloaf hit the menu. As you waddle back out the door, check out the First Nations artifacts lining the walls.
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