Fraser Valley duck breast at Il Nido. Photo by KK Law
Explore the city’s busiest shopping street to discover a variety of hidden eats. Aptly named Il Nido—meaning “the nest,” tucked away in a courtyard behind Robson at Thurlow—serves contemporary Italian dishes such as eight-spice marinated duck breast with mushroom-caramelized light espresso sauce (pictured), and pan-seared cod with saffron cream sauce. Fuel up on more casual fare at upstairs Zefferelli’s Spaghetti Joint; make a quick stop for a bowl of ramen or gyoza at Ezogiku Noodle Cafe; or head west past Denman to enjoy regional tastes at long-time small-plates specialist Tapastree.—Tim Pawsey
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