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neighbourhood of

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, Canada. It was founded by Rob Feenie and Ken Wai in 1995. Feenie was the owner and

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until 2007, when he left the restaurant after a falling-out with his business partners, at which time he was replaced by Dale MacKay as head chef.

Honours

Designation

*Zagat 2006 - July 2, 2006 :*Most Popular Restaurant, Vancouver :*

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- 2005, 2006 :*5 Diamond Award *Mobile Travel Guide - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 :*4 Stars *Traditions et Qualitè - 2004 *'' Relais & Châteaux'' - 2000 :*Relais Gourmands

Awards

*Best Restaurant 2006 - April 27, 2006 :*

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, Best Restaurant Overall Award 2006 Mia Stainsby, Food Critic *''

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'' - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 :*Critic's Poll Gold Award for Best French Restaurant *''

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'' - 2005 :*Champion of "Battle Crab" *DiRona - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 :*Award of Excellence *Gold Medal Plates - 2004 :*Voter’s Favorite- Gold Medal Dish *''

'' - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 :*Critic’s Poll Gol Award for Restaurant of the Year *''

'' - 2003 :*Critic’s Poll - Chef of the Year *''

'' - 2000, 2001 :*Critic's Poll Gold Award for Best Vegetarian *''

'' - 2000 :*Critic's Poll Gold Award Best use of Regional Ingredients *Vancouver International Wine Festival - 1999 *:Andrew Quady Dessert Competition *''

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'' - 1999 :*America's Top Table Reader's Poll - Top Food in

*''Food Service and Hospitality Magazine'' - 1998 :*Pinnacle Award Canadian Restaurant of the Year *Vancouver Restaurant Association - 1995 :*Media Choice for Best New Restaurant

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Awards

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