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sized organic burgers, addictive fries, vegetarian quesadillas and perhaps the best
hangover cure in town: the Big-Ass Breakfast. Sadly, the mini-jukeboxes on the tables
don't work, but you can console yourself with a waistline-busting chocolate ice-cream
float. Avoid weekend peak times or you'll be queuing for ages.
Chambar
EUROPEAN$$$
$$$
( 604-879-7119;
www.chambar.com
;
562 Beatty St; mains $23-33; 5pm-midnight;
Stadium-Chinatown)
This candlelit, brick-lined cave is a great place for a romantic night
out. The sophisticated Belgian-esque menu includes perfectly delectable
moules et frites
(mussels and fries) and a braised lamb shank with figs that's a local dining legend. An
impressive wine and cocktail list (try a blue-fig martini) is coupled with a great Belgian
beer menu dripping with tripels and lambics.
Coast
SEAFOOD$$$
$$$
( 604-685-5010;
www.coastrestaurant.ca
; 1054 Alberni St; mains $18-42; 11:30am-1am Mon-
Thu, to 2am Fri, 4pm-2am Sat, 4pm-1am Sun; 5)
A buzzing seafood joint where Vancouver
movers and shakers like to be seen scoffing a wide array of aquatic treats. Knowing rein-
ventions of the classics include prawn or salmon flatbread pizzas, but it's the mighty sea-
food platter of salmon, cod, scallops and tiger prawns that sates true fish nuts. Lunchtime
fish-and-chips to go costs $14, and there's also an excellent raw bar with oysters aplenty.
West End
Sushi Mart
JAPANESE$
(
www.sushimart.com
;
1686 Robson St; sushi combos $7-18; 11:30am-3pm & 5-9pm Mon-Sat;
5)
You'll be rubbing shoulders with chatty young Asians at the large communal dining
table here, one of the best spots in town for a super-fresh sushi feast in a casual setting.
Check the ever-changing blackboard showing what's available and then tuck into ex-
pertly prepared and well-priced shareable platters of all your fave
nigiri, maki
and
sashimi treats. Udon dishes are also available.
Espana
SPANISH$$$
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