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Lumiére
Renowned for its excellent service and modern French cuisine, Lumiére is one of Canada's fine dining hotspots. Soft lighting and crisp white tablecloths set the elegant ambiance, where sophisticated food and wine take the limelight. With chefs like Dale Mackay from the famed Gordon Ramsay restaurants creating magic, patrons are assured gastronomic excellence. Voted Best Restaurant and Best French restaurant by Vancouver Magazine and recipient of Dine Out Vancouver's 2008 Best Service award, Lumiére is a sure bet. For some wine tasting and small eats head next door to the cosy Tasting Bar and sample some heart-warming Butternut Squash Risotto with Regianno Parmesan or Macaroni and Cheese with four cheeses and double smoked Irish bacon. Open from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
Address: 2551 West Broadway
Food type: French

Brix Restaurant
Offering a warm ambiance and a diverse menu to complement its urban environment, patrons at Brix can sample anything from a Four Cheese Cannelloni stuffed with spinach and sundried tomato, chipotle roma tomato sauce and a yellow pepper puree to Quebec Wentzel Duck, cinnamon seared and drizzled with a cracked pepper blueberry demi glace. Accommodating night owls, Brix also offers a gratifying late night menu comprising of spring rolls, Seven Spice Seared Ahi Tuna and oven baked pizza with Chorizo sausage, black tiger shrimp, fresh pineapple and the likes. Ideal for dinner with friends or a romantic date. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Address: 1138 Homer Street
Food type: International