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Five Things we Love About: MARKET by Jean-Georges

FEBRUARY 20TH, 2009

Five Things we Love About: MARKET by Jean-Georges

Legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has brought his culinary elegance to Vancouver's new Shangri-La Hotel and it's truly top-shelf. Herewith, our short list of why MARKET is so marvelous.

1. A choice of three different, equally ravishing rooms to chow down in: the light, white formal dining room, the modern lounge with a marble bar, or the chic café. Actually, make that four—come spring there'll also be the outdoor terrace for tossing back cocktails in the noonday sun.

2. The astonishing $28 lunch menu that lets you pick any two items (we chose tuna tartar and truffle pizza) plus dessert. C'est bon!

3. The swish servers who politely push your chair in for you, yet know when to make themselves scarce.

4. That as deep as the wine list is, you can order their homemade jasmine lemonade and be just as impressed.

5. The feeling that even though you haven't left the city, you could be anywhere in the world.

MARKET by Jean-Georges, 1115 Alberni St., Vancouver, 604-695-1115, www.shangri-la.com

 

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