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Nikki Bayley gets her teeth into the finest foodie hotspots in Vancouver


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ancouver has long been famous as a foodie city.


From pan-Asian cuisine lauded as the best in North America by The New York Times and a bounty of zingy seafood from the waters around Vancouver Island, to the spectacular produce from farmlands just beyond the city limits and the wonderfully sweet fruit from the nearby Okanagan Valley, there’s always something delicious – and local – to eat. Thanks to a buzzing craft


distillery and brewery scene in the city, and a vast array of wineries across the province, there are plenty of delightful things to drink too. These epicurean experiences can be found year-round (see page 60 for a calendar of events) but the foodie fun need not stop at the hotel door. There are hotel restaurants


(often best avoided!) and then there are restaurants that just happen to be in a hotel. So if clients want the best dining on their doorstep, book them into one of these bases, so they can take the lift home after dinner, rather than a taxi.


 SUSHI STARTER Eat: Guests are spoiled for choice at the high-end Fairmont Pacific Rim, with a trio of dining options and an award-winning bar team whipping up incredibly creative cocktails. There’s excellent coffee, pastries and Italian-inspired fare at Giovane Café and Wine Bar; sustainable seafood and superb sushi, along with live music, at the Lobby Lounge and RawBar; and dazzling fine dining West Coast-style at Botanist, on the first floor. And don’t forget to try one of the imaginative concoctions from the Botanist’s Cocktail Lab. Sleep: Expect decadent, designer luxury with superb city and mountain views, and exceptional service. fairmont.com


 FRENCH CONNECTION Eat: The Tableau Bar Bistro at The Loden hotel offers excellent French-inspired bistro-style fare using local ingredients (think bouillabaisse swimming with seafood). Don’t miss the superb happy- hour deals, with glasses


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