Vancouver Magazine 19th Annual Restaurant Awards

Vancouver Magazine's 2008 Restaurant Awards were announced on Monday in what might be considered the city's culinary Oscars.

In a year that saw an unprecedented number of rooms open across the city (more than 110 in a few months)—from luxed-up showrooms to hide-away bistros—competition was fierce. (As, at times, were the judges.).

Bistrot Bistro was nominated and finished 4th in the Best New Informal 2008. We are honoured to have been part of a list of some our favourite restaurants in the city. Congratulations Jeremy Mark André and Neil for Boneta win.

We would also like to recognize our neighbor across the street Fuel for winning Best find dining 2008. Great Jobs to all.
 

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Critics Taste and Tell on City's Best

It was like herding cats to get this year’s panel together to judge the Golden Plates critics’ awards, but eventually we did. The cast of characters—who reported in person, by phone, and by e-mail—is as follows: wine and food authority Sid Cross; Iron Chef Rob Feenie; food stylist and journalist Nathan Fong; Jurgen Gothe, no introduction needed; fellow scribes Duncan Holmes and Judith Lane; Wine Access editor Jim Tobler; and writer, author, and former restaurateur Stephen Wong.

2008 Golden Plates - Readers' Choices:

New West Side

First Choice: Bistrot Bistro
1961 West 4th Avenue, 604-732-0004

2008 Golden Plates - Critics' Pick:

New Casual

2nd Pick: Bistrot Bistro
1961 West 4th Avenue, 604-732-0004

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The Best of 2007 for 2008

This is one of three classic French bistros to open last year. It's not truly classic in appearance - you don't see many lime green walls in little bistros in France - but the food is straight-ahead classic, served in ample portions as at La Regalade. Food arrives in Le Creuset style pans - and even buckets. Beef bourguignon, fisherman's stew, smoked duck tart and the bottomless (eat all you want as long as you finish each serving) chocolate mousse were my favourites.

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Bistrot Bistro: Top 10 New Restaurants of 2007

French imports Valerie and Laurent Devin immediately won over fickle Kitsilano diners when they opened their little green-and-blue gem of a bistro in early March. The tiny kitchen turns out exemplary French comfort food at worthwhile prices (a veritable cauldron of wintry boeuf bourguignon goes for $17) while service is very personable and every wine on the list is available by the glass.

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Hefty Bistro Fare is Bon Enough to Share

The comment "I'm really full" is great to hear when dessert's tucked away and an espresso is slowly seeping through the cracks, but not so good when the server has only just cleared away the starters, or premières assiettes, as they call them at Bistrot Bistro.

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Food en Francais

The French are magnifique! Their food spectacular and their wines divine. But sometimes, les monsieurs and mesdames are just a tad proper. So when we opt not to dine so formally, we head to brand new hot spot, Bistrot Bistro. 

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Kits Continues its French Connection

Arguably, the most refreshing aspect of this arrival is Bistrot Bistro's obvious understanding of just what it promises to be-and is. Owners Laurent and Valérie Devin deliberately set out to create a neighbourhood room based on firmly traditional-often robust but always polished-French flavours served in a contemporary setting.

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These two reviews were the little kick we needed to become the Bistro we are today. We feel that you should have access to all reviews and also for us to never forget that each night is a new show. These reviews were the result of visits during our first week of operation, which explains some of the comments.

Early Pounce on New Bistro Brings Delights and Dings

Bistrot Bistro follows Gastropod and Fuel's clean, modern lines but it's obvious its budget was tighter. Given the hearty, country-style French food served here, I wondered if it was the right look.

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Comfort Food in a Cold, Cramped Setting

On a wild and wet Kitsilano night, the idea of French comfort food puts a spring in my step. Arriving at the rather emphatically monikered Bistrot Bistro, I'm heartened further by the sight of stews being served in fire-red tureens and must resist the temptation to swipe a slice of a fabulous-looking baguette on the way to its rightful owner.

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