Exposed brick and cool light fixtures make Cork & Fin hip. Photo by KK Law
Modern flavours contrast heritage rooms at myriad Gastown haunts. Aptly named Cork & Fin (pictured) lures with fresh seafood such as scallop ceviche and smoked-in-house sablefish, in an intimate red-brick setting. Tucked away in the turn-of-the-last-century Le Magasin building, casual Nu Greek tempts with addictive baklava muffins, souvlaki and pita, baked daily. For excellent Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, visit Nicli Antica Pizzeria, which serves the ultimate margherita di bufala, marinara, funghi and more. Find super fresh rolls, cones and bento at sardinesque Sea Monstr Sushi, or, for modern tapas, head to equally compact and edgy Judas Goat Taberna.—Tim Pawsey
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