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SUCH A DIVAAn aria in the life of Diva’sExecutive Chef/SommelierGoldFish Pacific Kitchen Rating 7.5/101118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC604.689.8318 goldfishkitchen.comThe Last BiteBon vivant Dino doessome serious dining andwe take you along for theculinary ride. Hold on tight!• fantastic looking room with a modern edge andvibrant feel, ‘below the surface a shimmering fish hints atdeeper possibilities’• Bud Kanke has added a fun new sophistication toYaletown with this room and his team is well polished• Inventive fun and tasty cocktail list, hits the mark andshows the talent depth of Joe Fortes alumni – try the kaffirlime mojito or the hello kitty $9-$17 range• Inventive food combinations prevail overall, andshould continue to develop depth• Inspired by nuances from the Pacific Rim – try the Asianbacon fried rice or the sugar cane marinated tuna $8-$26 rangeThe sublime sugar cane marinated tuna atGoldfish Pacific Kitchen.Boneta Rating 7/101 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC604.684.1844 boneta.ca• New York hip style room, with open airy feeling, localartist adorned walls• Chic little bar pours some intelligently inspired cocktails• Busy cocktail lounge, with stellar takes on big city classics- try their line of unique bitters, in an old fashioned, or achampagne cocktail $7-$15 range• Trio of owners Mark Brand, Neil Ingram and AndreMcGillivray bring their influential wares from Lumière,Chambar and Le Crocodile• Chef Jeremie Bastien, most recently of Lumière, hailsfrom a family of successful restaurateurs in Quebec andhas instituted modern west coast, French style menuofferings, changing on a regular basis• Sardines were sensational $7-$32 range• Make sure to valet, as neighborhood location not as appealingFavourite Whites:Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc 2006• Crisp acidity, citrus notes, great with fresh salmonThornhaven Gewürztraminer 2006• Lychee, orange blossom and mineral with slight residualsweetness, great with aged cheeses or Thai foodBlack Hills Alibi SauvignonBlanc / Semillon 2006• Vibrant mouth feel with gooseberry, apple nuancesand good weight, great with a warm chevre tart or freshoysters on the half shellSee Ya Later Ranch Brut NV• Toasted hazelnut richness, with a yeasty rich weight onthe palate – predominantly chardonnay, with a Rieslingdosage, great with just about anything, especially richseafood like scallopsFavourite Reds:Black Hills Nota Bene 2005• Silky chocolate dipped cherry notes, with mocha and along lasting finish, wicked with a grilled rib eye steakBurrowing Owl Cabernet Franc 2005• Rich mint, cherry cola nose with an intense balancedweighty mouth feel, awesome with a butterflied leg oflamb or venison loinCedar Creek Platinum ReserveMerlot “Block 4” 2005• Only 225 cases made and only available throughspecialty stores or winery, intense ripe bold silky cherrynuances with sweet vanilla and cedar, this will ageexceptionally wellTownship 7 Syrah 2005• Blackberry cassis fruits with white pepper notes, goodfinishMission Hill Oculus 2005The Last SipFrom deep in the heartof British Columbia’sOkanagan wine country, weemerge with the favouritepicks from Dino’s latest tour.• Heady notes of cedar, leather, bold tannins, blackberryfruits, vanilla tobacco sweetness, will need to be putdown for five to ten yearsOpenRoad driver |14