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Hot Dates: Dining Out for Life

Dockside Restaurant and Brewing Company photo by KK Law

March 29

One day each year, restaurants all across North America contribute 25 percent of their sales to charities that support people living with HIV/AIDS. In Vancouver and Whistler, 250 restaurants participate, giving diners plenty of opportunities to benefit A Loving Spoonful (www.alovingspoonful.org) and Friends For Life (www.friendsfor life.ca). So, after enjoying breakfast at Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe, lunch at Pink Elephant Thai or dinner at Dockside, you’ll leave with both a full belly and a warm heart. For more info, click here.—Sheri Radford

Hot Dining: Burger Meister

Chef Connor Butler shows off a British Columbia burger, at Max's Burgers. Photo by KK Law

The battle of the buns heats up with the arrival of Max’s Burgers, brainchild of maverick chef Connor Butler, who dreams up such temptations as the British Columbia, with applewood smoked bacon, bacon marmalade, cheddar cheese and toppings, or the Anna and the King Crab Po’boy, with king crab filets, tartar sauce and fennel-and-apple slaw. With tallow-fried Kennebec potatoes and local R&B ales on tap, this place looks like a winner.—Tim Pawsey

Hot Dining: East Meats West at Dunn’s Famous

Smoked meat sandwich with fries and coleslaw, at Dunn's Famous. Photo by KK Law

Ever since iconic Dunn’s Famous dropped anchor downtown, next door to the Orpheum Theatre, smoked-meat fans have been ecstatic. The no-nonsense, casual deli uses the same hand-cut steamed brisket here as in hometown Montreal. Faves range from the legendary classic smoked meat on sourdough to the Reuben with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and a double stack of smoked meat. Also not to be missed: the diet-defying strawberry cheesecake and hot fudge chocolate sundae.—Tim Pawsey

Spring Break Activities in Vancouver

26 of the hottest places to entertain tots, tykes and teens this month

By Sheri Radford

Bill Reid's sculpture outside the Vancouver Aquarium. Photo by KK Law

1) Richmond Olympic Oval
From Mar. 12 to 23, kids aged six to 15 participate in week-long camps in everything from hockey to badminton to volleyball—and explore this stunning building, which was built for the 2010 Winter Games. (more…)

Valentine’s Day Dining in Vancouver

Pan-seared BC sablefish at The Fish House in Stanley Park. Photo by KK Law

By Caitlin Dawson

It is often said that the way to your lover’s heart is through their stomach. This Valentine’s Day, take heed to the old adage and treat your honey to a meal fit for Cupid. Restaurants across the city are offering special menus to celebrate the season of love, so you can ditch the dishes and focus on your sweetheart.

Our top restaurant picks are sure to induce swoons of gastronomic delight:

Bistrot Bistro Three-course menu (includes sparkling wine). $55 per person. 604-732-0004.

Bridges Four-course menu. $70 per person. 604-687-4400.

Cache Bistro and Lounge Four-course menu. $40 per person. 604-558-1269. (more…)

Hot Dining: Heritage Flavours at The Flying Pig

Yaletown's The Flying Pig restaurant. Photo by KK Law

Once the town’s transportation hub and warehouse district, Yaletown has been transformed into a hotbed of great eats, often in funky surroundings. Go early to get a seat at newly landed The Flying Pig (pictured); try the skirt steak and don’t miss the homemade waffle cone. Nibble on sweet and succulent ebi mayo (tempura wild prawns) at Hapa Izakaya. Check in for the cheese and meat board at the Opus Hotel’s edgy pop-up Cento Notti. Or pop by down-east-style Rodney’s Oyster House for a dozen freshly shucked BC bivalves and a healthy serving of no-nonsense hospitality.—Tim Pawsey

Hot Shopping: Luxurious Labels at Leone

Leone photo by KK Law

If the mention of Alexander McQueen and Prada sends your heart palpitating, make your way to Leone—celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Peruse the multi-level 2,320-sq-m (25,000-sq-ft) space on your own or book a personal shopping appointment. Upstairs, splurge on high-end fashions for the whole family, then head downstairs to the edgier L2 Leone for items from uber-popular Vince and Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto.—Jennifer Patterson

Science World in the Spotlight

The lights of Science World often change colours for special occasions, so be on the lookout for pink lights come Valentine’s Day. What happens when the lights burn out? A mountain climber must change them. Photo by KK Law

Every savvy media star knows when it’s time for a facelift, and Science World at Telus World of Science is no exception. The iconic geodesic dome has been an integral part of Vancouver’s skyline since 1986, when it housed Expo Centre for the 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, and over the years it has appeared in TV series such as The X-Files and MacGyver. But the building’s age was starting to show, so two years ago a $35 million renovation project began.

Now the rejuvenated building is ready to enter the limelight again, showing off its 2,790-sq-m (30,000-sq-ft) expansion, new lobby and new green roof with a deck overlooking False Creek. Its improved ecological footprint includes solar-thermal installations to heat the hot-water supply, solar-thermal rejection technology to reduce the need for air conditioning, and solar panels to provide shade and electricity.
Ready for a close-up? Absolutely.—Sheri Radford

Hot Dining: 4 Tasty Taphouses

Dockside tempts with pan-fried chilli squid (front) and sauteed tiger prawns (back). Photo by KK Law

The burgeoning beer scene here yields no shortage of hop-friendly dining.
1 Dockside (pictured) Discover Granville Island’s “other” brewery and dine in vista-kissed surroundings.
2 Howe Sound Brewing Take a 45-minute trip to Squamish to sample Howe Sound Lager with seafood chowder or ale-braised pork sliders.
3 Steamworks Enjoy freshly brewed quaffs, such as Lions Gate Lager, in a brass-trimmed, wood-panelled Gastown pub overlooking the harbour.
4 Yaletown Brewing Grab a glass of Downtown Brown along with a steaming bowl of sliced beef tenderloin tip stroganoff in this red-bricked Yaletown haunt.—Tim Pawsey

Hot Dining: Elegant Dining at Hart House Restaurant

Hart House photo by KK Law

In a welcome contrast to the bustle of downtown, elegant and romantic Hart House is set in manicured gardens on the tranquil shores of Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. This Tudor-style home welcomes lovers and others to cozy up inside. Regional specialties range from grilled BC salmon to Yarrow Meadows duck breast with roasted beets, before dessert of chocolate terrine or espresso crème brûlée, all offered with well-chosen wines from an extensive cellar.—Tim Pawsey