Burgoo Bistro

With the feel of a cozy, rustic cabin – complete with a large stone fireplace – Burgoo’s menu of comfort foods with a twist aims to warm up those long North Van winter nights: the Guinness-infused Irish stew, spicy apricot lamb tagine or smile-triggering butter chicken with brown basmati rice would thaw a glacier from 50 paces. There’s also a wide array of house-made soups and heaping salads. If all you fancy is a few beers, dip into the dark and hoppy Burgoo Brew or the rich and blackcurranty Middle Mountain Black Mead. There’s also live jazz on Sunday nights to keep your toes tapping.