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Places that I try for the first time and will definitely return for more!

 1. The Apron

3099 Corvette Way
Richmond, BC V6X 3A3
(604) 303-6565

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  10/29/2010 ROTD 11/22/2010 First to Review

Verdict: A must try restaurant hidden in Richmond using molecular gastronomy cooking techniques! It has free valet parking too!

Details: The Apron is really a hidden gem in Richmond's new Westin Hotel. Bright greens and yellows paired with dark brown…More »

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 2. Takifugu Japanese Dining

4800 No 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3A6
(604) 207-1188

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

5.0 star rating
  10/28/2010 ROTD 4/29/2011

Taken straight from their website: "Takifugu is a genus of puffer fish, often better known by the Japanese name fugu (meaning "river pig")"

I've seen several ads on this place and I finally came here to see what it's all about. Thinking it's probably…More »

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 3. The Gramercy Grill

2685 Arbutus St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y4
(604) 730-5666

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2010

We came here for the BC Hydro Candlelight Energy Conservation dinner event and the restaurant was nicely decorated with beautifully carved jack-o-lanterns. All the appetizer items looked so delicious on the menu and we wanted to order all of them,…More »

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 4. Oru

1038 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
(604) 695-5300

Category: Asian Fusion

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  10/4/2010

Oru is so fresh and pure, white, clean lines with natural decor. We came here for lunch and ordered 2 of their "Four Set Lunch". It was a dish that had 4 items off their menu, always nice to try a little of everything.

We chose:
Chilled Poached Prawns…More »

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 5. YEW restaurant + bar

791 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
(604) 692-4939

Categories: Canadian (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2010

As soon as I walk in, I can feel the positive energy the whole staff was giving off. This restaurant was quite large, with a lounge-like area in the front, bar to the left, then some table seating with large deep sofas around. Looked very…More »

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 6. Lumiere Restaurant - CLOSED

2551 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
(604) 739-8185

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2010

Lumiere is a very high class restaurant with set menus made from the freshest ingredients daily. Several friendly hosts and servers are nearby to attend to your needs at all times. The food is absolutely fabulous, rare and exotic items, perfectly…More »

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 7. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  9/27/2010

Salt is such a unique place if you want to try out some delicious pairings with several types of wine. The staff there can pair the wines for your choice of food, or you can choose the set items on the menu, or be adventurous and make your own menu!…More »

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 8. Chop

10251 St Edwards Dr
Richmond, BC V6X 2M9
(604) 276-1180

Category: Steakhouses

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2010

Chop is an awesome restaurant with a good variety of menu choices at a decent price. The interior decor was beautiful, from the entrance to the bathroom, each detail was carefully thought out. We ordered the beef carpaccio and iceberg salad, it was…More »

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 9. Tenku Bakudanyaki

8740 Charles St
Richmond, BC V6X 1W2

Categories: Food Stands, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

We saw this place in the newspaper and wanted to try it. At first we could not find it because it was just 3 mobile trailers on a gravel lot. We cautiously walked up to the menu and the chefs all popped out and greeted us, they took the time to…More »

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 10. Italian Tomato Restaurant

8380 Bridgeport Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3C7
(604) 247-0040

Category: Italian

3.0 star rating
  4/7/2010

My relative told me this place was awesome, huge portions and good food, so I decided to go try myself despite all the so-so reviews. Well, the reviews were correct, Italian Tomato just serves gigantic portions.

The restaurant itself was quite nice, a…More »

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 11. Northern Delicacy

4151 Hazelbridge Way, Unit 2788
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 233-7050

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

Located inside the Aberdeen Centre Mall, this Shanghai restaurant is one of the better ones in town. Being a huge fan of steamed pork dumplings, Northern Delicacy makes fresh, delicious, juicy ones that I order each time.

Another dish is the tender…More »

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 12. Bistro 101

1505 W 2nd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2
(604) 734-0101

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  4/30/2010 First to Review

I've always heard good things about this place and I finally tried it through Dine Out Vancouver. Eevn though the restaurant is ran mostly by the students, the food and service was top notch! The 'teachers' are always watching and correcting their…More »

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