Boneta

Typifying Gastown’s extensive transformation, this old bank building – one of the oldest in the city – now houses a bold-but-casual eatery where the chef’s ever-fertile imagination is sparked by regional seasonal ingredients. Expect taste-tripping riffs like smoked bison carpaccio with sherry vinaigrette or grilled rack of lamb with curried cauliflower. There’s a small but excellent wine selection but start with a cocktail or two: the bar is far from being an afterthought here and the mixologists are expert. Plans were afoot at the time of research for a possible move to a new location, so call ahead to check.