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Patio Spotting

Andrew Morrison

By Andrew Morrison
in Western Canada: Dining

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Andrew Morrison

Andrew Morrison

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Thought this might be a neat idea for a post with the nice-ish weather we've been having lately (it'll have a shelf-life of only two months :laugh: ).

We set up six tables on the patio the other night. No takers, even though we were packed inside with a ton of lounge-waitlings.

Heat lamps, awnings, wind bracings, the lot... but still, the stigma of frosty Feb, despite the daffs, steers them inside.

Who needs Kyoto, anyway? Global warming is a restaurants best friend.... :shock: (just kidding :wink: )

So, name 'em as soon as you see 'em. Who's first out of the blocks?

Andrew Morrison

Food Columnist | The Westender

Editor & Publisher | Scout Magazine

Xando Head

Xando Head

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Provence Marinaside's patio has been open on and off through the winter. Was packed for brunch on Sunday.

Food Lover -- nothing more, nothing less
Keith Talent

Keith Talent

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We sat outside on Sunday on the docks in Steveston, pretty much everywhere had their patio's open.

And the Fish and Chips were highly mediocre. Steveston is tourist hell. If you're ever travelling, look around, if your locale looks likes Steveston, congrats, you've found the local tourist trap.

2roost

2roost

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SandBar Patio is open year round.

''Wine is a beverage to enjoy with your meal, with good conversation, if it's too expensive all you talk about is the wine.'' Bill Bowers - The Captain's Tavern, Miami

Adesso Chef

Adesso Chef

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Our patio is open at lunch, complete with heaters, table cloths, and tastefully set for lunches. We also keep the heaters running in the evening, so the smokers stay toasty warm.

Ciao

Adesso Chef

Travis Williams

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Daddy-A

Daddy-A

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Our patio is open at lunch, complete with heaters, table cloths, and tastefully set for lunches. We also keep the heaters running in the evening, so the smokers stay toasty warm.

I was going to ask ... does a patio count as being "open" when the only reason people are using it is to smoke?

Another question ... are there any dog-friendly patios in the Lower Mainland?

A.

peppyre

peppyre

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Our patio is open at lunch, complete with heaters, table cloths, and tastefully set for lunches. We also keep the heaters running in the evening, so the smokers stay toasty warm.

I was going to ask ... does a patio count as being "open" when the only reason people are using it is to smoke?

Another question ... are there any dog-friendly patios in the Lower Mainland?

A.

Most of the neighborhood places. My mom and I always take her dogs with us if we go for lunch and sit on the patio with them. Then again, we always get funny looks :hmmm:

winegeek

winegeek

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Joe Fortes. Open everyday the restaurant is open. Usually the busiest spot, especially on week ends. No dogs, but you'd have to be the judge :biggrin:

Derek

DameD

DameD

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Bouzyos on Commercial, their patio is open all year round, and I think Havana as well

DANIELLE

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."

-Virginia Woolf

Adesso Chef

Adesso Chef

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Our patio is open at lunch, complete with heaters, table cloths, and tastefully set for lunches. We also keep the heaters running in the evening, so the smokers stay toasty warm.

I was going to ask ... does a patio count as being "open" when the only reason people are using it is to smoke?

Another question ... are there any dog-friendly patios in the Lower Mainland?

A.

We had three people have lunch on our patio yesterday.

Ciao

Adesso Chef

Travis Williams

Executive Chef

www.adessobistro.com

appreciator

appreciator

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Edit: Ooops... I misread Andrew's first post.... I'll just have to check this weekend to see if the JSC patio is open yet.... :blink:

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sarah

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young one

young one

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The Health Board prohibits dogs on patios. A restaurant can lose their patio permit if they are caught being too friendly to dogs. Usually okay to tie the dog on the other side of the railing.

Daddy-A

Daddy-A

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The Health Board prohibits dogs on patios. A restaurant can lose their patio permit if they are caught being too friendly to dogs. Usually okay to tie the dog on the other side of the railing.

Thanks! I thought as much, but I was never able to get an answer. If you see a couple of really cute Jack Russel Terriers tied to the outside of a railing in Yaletown, chances are that'll be J & I stting beside them :cool:

A.

Mooshmouse

Mooshmouse

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Oooh, don't forget about Fiddlehead Joe's. Now that's a great place to sit and watch life go by... and they have doggie water dishes too.

Joie Alvaro Kent

"I like rice. Rice is great if you're hungry and want 2,000 of something." ~ Mitch Hedberg

Vancouver Lee

Vancouver Lee

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Oooh, don't forget about Fiddlehead Joe's.  Now that's a great place to sit and watch life go by... and they have doggie water dishes too.

I believe Fiddlehead Joe's in undergoing a reno right now, and is closed. I go past there when I go biking and last time by (perhaps 2 weeks ago) they were boarded up tight.

Oh, and the patio at Go Fish! is open year round.

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peppyre

peppyre

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Oh, and the patio at Go Fish! is open year round.

... and dogs are welcome. :unsure:

A.

Well, considering it's on the public docks, I would think that dogs would be welcome. Gromet doesn't look very happy in her raincoat, that looks like puppy torture :huh: Poor dogs.

Xando Head

Xando Head

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Speaking of the topic -- AND of Jack Russells -- just had lunch on the patio at Provence Marinaside in the sun.

Sat on the outside edge of the patio with my quiet and calm JRT (sorry, couldn't resist :)) tied up outside the rail.

Had antipasti -- my lunch faves merguez sausage and tomato/bocconcini salad. I would have taken the antipasti to go from the counter, but I was inspired by the sun and by this thread, to stay on the patio with my dog.

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Andrew Morrison

Andrew Morrison

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Dundarave Fish Market's patio was chock-a-block for lunch today.

How about Lift's patio? That's gotta be gorgeous today...anyone strolling Coal Harbour with their JRT and their wireless?

Andrew Morrison

Food Columnist | The Westender

Editor & Publisher | Scout Magazine

Edible Vancouver

Edible Vancouver

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Oh, and the patio at Go Fish! is open year round.

Had lunch at Go Fish! today but the sun barely touches the patio so it is a little bit chilly in the shade without any heaters. Had to go for a coffee in the market afterwards so I could feel my hands again! :raz: However, the food was great - fresh tuna and salmon on the grill today.

Eric Pateman

www.edible-britishcolumbia.com.

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