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Hot Dining: 5 Finny Faves

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

No surprise, but marine cuisine is our specialty. Where to go for some of the freshest fare?
1 The Fish House in Stanley Park Celebrated chef and author Karen Barnaby delights with Ocean Wise tastes such as cedar-planked Arctic char, in an idyllic setting.
2 Fishworks Hop on the SeaBus to discover chef Shallaw Kadir’s daring inventions, from scallop risotto to wild salmon Wellington.
3 Miku Sleek and stylin’ space close to the Vancouver Convention Centre sports a sparkling ceiling, not to mention trademark aburi (flame-seared) sushi, as well as a wealth of creative sushi and hot plates.
4 Rodney’s Oyster House East Coast–inspired haunt lures locals for its casual atmosphere, raw oyster selection, abundant chowders and well-packed steamers.
5 Blue Water Cafe East meets west at this Yaletown spot, where choices range from the superlative raw bar to chef Frank Pabst’s sablefish in miso-sake glaze.—Tim Pawsey

Hot Dining: Marine Scene

Upscale casual seafood at North Vancouver's Fishworks. Photo by KK Law

For the freshest of marine cuisine, hop on the SeaBus—one of the best sightseeing deals around—and head across the harbour to discover Lower Lonsdale (LoLo to the cool crowd), a fascinating mix of small shops and tempting eateries just up from bustling Lonsdale Quay Public Market. Aptly named Fishworks is worth the trip. Owner and chef Shallaw Kadir (pictured) has a knack for getting seafood exactly right. An adventurous chef who loves to push the envelope, he creates bold Ocean Wise combinations such as baked fresh halibut with mild jalapeno, or wild salmon Wellington with cranberry-almond crust and pistachio pesto.—Tim Pawsey

Hot Essentials: Transit Tips

Travel is a breeze with the new Canada Line SkyTrain link to YVR. Photo by KK Law

Travelling within the city is easy thanks to TransLink, the extensive network of buses, trains and ferries that services Metro Vancouver. Passes, including a limited-edition, six-week 2010 Winter Games pass, can be purchased at FareDealers across the city; just look for the sticker in the window. For Games ticketholders, fare is free on the day of your event. Public transit, especially SkyTrain, will be crowded, so be sure to allow for extra travel time. Visit www.travelsmart2010.ca for transit planning.—Kristina Urquhart

Riding the Rails

By Kristina Urquhart

All aboard at Vancouver International Aiport. Photo by KK Law

It took four long years of digging, drilling, boring and building, but Canada Line—the newest addition to SkyTrain, Vancouver’s automated light rapid transit system—has been up and running since Aug. 17, three months ahead of schedule and in plenty of time for the 2010 Winter Games.

Now that the dust has settled, Vancouver has a state-of-the-art transportation link between the city centre, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Richmond, one of the region’s quickest growing cities—which has been a welcome relief for busy commuters looking to shave minutes off their transit time. Combined with the existing Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines, the network also reaches neighbouring Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey.

The sleekest and smoothest of the three trains, the Canada Line features 16 modern stations and wider, longer cars than its counterparts. The extra space means room for luggage so travel-weary passengers can zip from the airport

Travellers at the Canada Line'd YVR-Airport Station. Photo by KK Law

Travellers at the Canada Line YVR-Airport Station. Photo by KK Law

to the downtown core, hassle-free. Larger trains are also better equipped to handle the thousands of additional rail users expected during the 2010 Winter Games, providing easy access to the SeaBus, the LiveCity entertainment sites, and several Games venues, including the Richmond Olympic Oval and BC Place. (more…)

Hot Dining: Tasteful Trips

TASTEFUL TRIPS

Appetizer plate at Le Bistro Chez Michel. Photo by KK Law

Hop on the SeaBus to discover Le Bistro Chez Michel, a family-run, North Vancouver bistro serving eclectic French fare and overlooking the harbour. On the menu: baked-onion soup, a chef’s charcuterie plate, juicy rib-eyes with fries, bouillabaisse and the cassoulet Toulousain, the owners’ hometown recipe. Or take the newly opened Canada Line SkyTrain to explore Richmond’s wealth of authentic Chinese rooms, including bustling Fisherman’s Terrace Seafood Restaurant in Aberdeen Centre and award-winning Gingeri Chinese Cuisine in Lansdowne Centre.—Tim Pawsey

15 Things We Love About Vancouver, August 2009

Courtesy Rocky Mountaineer

1. Travelling by train with Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler or Calgary.

2. Gorgeous jewellery at The Crystalworks Gallery, which also stocks carvings and oversized minerals.

3. Getting our sugar fix with a caramel cupcake at the new downtown location of Cupcakes, at Robson and Thurlow streets.

4. Araxi in nearby Whistler. The restaurant is currently featured on Hell’s Kitchen, the TV show starring chef/tyrant Gordon Ramsay.

5. Watching the competitions at the 2009 World Police and Fire Games.

Courtesy World Police and Fire Games

6. Alsatian flatbread topped with cheese, bacon and onion at DB Bistro Moderne. Yum.

7. Screaming our heads off on rides at the annual PNE.

8. Grabbing tasty sandwiches-to-go at Cardero Bottega before a leisurely stroll to Stanley Park.

9. The view of downtown as you ride the SeaBus to the North Shore.

10. Reaping the seafood rewards of the West Coast at Coast Restaurant, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen, A Kettle of Fish and Tojo’s.

11. Japadogs. These Japanese-style hot dogs are served with miso, mayo and flakes of seaweed, at the corner of Burrard and Smithe or Burrard and Pender.

12. Sitting on the sand at English Bay and counting the freighters waiting to sail out.

13. The two baby belugas at the Vancouver Aquarium.

14. Buying souvenirs for the 2010 Winter Games, coming here in just six months.