North Vancouver

Hot Dining: Marine Scene

Monday, August 30th, 2010

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

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Hot Art: Candy-Coloured

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Keer Tanchak's colouful works are on display at Elissa Cristall Gallery

Going against the grain works for North Vancouver-born artist Keer Tanchak, who forgoes traditional paint canvases in favour of less-conventional, rounded sheets of aluminum in Still Dreaming Life at Elissa Cristall Gallery (to Jun. 26). Tanchak’s neo-Rococo style has a contemporary twist, depicting soldiers and well-to-do lassies (“s’plaid!,” pictured) in flashy hues that are sure to catch your eye.—Kristina Urquhart

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Hot Shopping: Wild Weather

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Get suited up for all kinds of weather in Arc'teryx gear

One of the downsides of living in a rainforest is the predictable wet—and at times snowy—weather, but don’t let this small roadblock stop you from getting your nature fix. North Vancouver success story Arc’teryx sets the standard for outdoor gear, including high-tech jackets (pictured) and snuggle-worthy fleece zip-ups. Available at Coast Mountain Sports, Valhalla Pure Outfitters and Comor Sports. So keep yourself warm and dry as you carve through the powdery snow, paddle a kayak through the crystal-clear water and breathe in that fresh West Coast air.—Jennifer Patterson

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Hot Dining: Tasteful Trips

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

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

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