Now That's Entertainment . . . Volume 2, Issue # 12

Quattro's on Fourth
2611 West 4th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
604-734-4444

"A delerious experience in Italian dining." A smaller, cozy restaurant, Quattro on Fourth is just that, a delerious experience. There truly is not much that is better than sipping on some fine Italian red wine and soaking in the atmosphere at Quattro. Like all fine Italian restaurants, Quattro's treats to you a wide range of wines, mostly red, from all parts of Italy and beyond, including Chianti, Piedmont, Merlot and Zinfandel. I, being the starving student that I am, decided to go with some lower end, but absolutely wonderful local B.C. red. Luckily enough, during my visit, they were just wrapping up Tuscany month. For just under $50, as part of the special Tuscan 4-course meal, you have the opportunity to select your first three courses (appetizer, pasta, and meat dishes), finished off with a selection of biscotti. For my appetizer, I went with cuttlefish (among other things) - topped Tuscan bread. Difficult to keep together, but so easy to eat. For my pasta dish, I was a bit more adventuresome. I went with parpadelle with rabbit. It's true what they say: it tastes like chicken. Pheasant breast was my third course. A denser meat, it was much like eating sirloin steak with a poultry spin. The others at my party indulged in a variety of pastas: fusilli with beef tenderloin, penne with veal and beef meatballs and more. A highlight for those inexperienced, the restrooms are equipped with, ahem, a cleaning apparatus, let's say. If you are willing to part with a few extra dollars, Quattro's is still an affordable choice for authentic Italian cuisine. Highly recommended.

Specialty: Italy's finest cuisine
Price Range: $15+ for Pasta, $25+ for Pollame Carne E Pesce (i.e. Meat, etc.)
Cuisine: Fine Italian
Alcohol: Yes
Attire: Casual to Dressy
Parking: Street
Reservations: Recommended

Also see:
Anton's Pasta Bar for larger portions at a cheaper price, Burnaby
Quattro at Whistler
Gusto di Quattro, North Vancouver


Site Promotion Buy Music and Movies at	Volume 2 Issue # 12 November 8, 2002 "A Survey of Vancouver's Fare - Part Two"
	A continuation from the last issue. To recap, I went to Mongolie Grill on Alexandra Road in Richmond for some made-to-order grilled goods, and to Tony Roma's for their World Famous Ribs. In today's issue, I will attempt to present quick overviews of the remaining two dining facilities, so to speak, with Garden Terrace in the Four Seasons and Quattro's on Fourth. Without further ado . . . .
	The calm ambience that is Garden Terrace.	Garden Terrace 791 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2T4 Canada t. tel: (604) 689-9333 ... fax: (604) 684-4555 If you approach Garden Terrace expecting a full true evening dining experience, you are in for a surprise. The quiet ambience is great, but cannot be fully appreciated under the night sky. Rather, the impression I got was that Garden Terrace if more of a lunch or tea time place. The large windows and skylights above, as well as the abundance of greenery in the lounge provide for a tropical vacation experience, that is, if one indulges midday. In my discussions with Jason Yang, we came to conclusion that Garden Terrace is more like a "I'll meet you downstairs for a quick snack and drink" rather than "Let's head out to Garden Terrace for dinner." Don't get me wrong: the meals are fine, but smaller in size. I had a rum and coke to accompany my meal, and I was presented with not one, but two novelties. For the first time, I was asked whether or not I wanted it on the rocks. I've always had drinks like that on ice, and would expect no different. Interestingly, they also prepared the drink in front of my eyes at the table, with the "leftover" cola in a refill glass, so to speak. I ordered a veal something-or-other, and got a medium-sized tart, or meat-pie or some sort. Absolutely delicious, but small. It was accompanied by a green salad comparable to those offered at Tomato Cafe on Cambie. Garden Terrace is your typical lounging area for hotel guests, rather than a local's outing. Specialty: A peaceful place to relax over a cocktail or small meal. Price range: approximately $20 Cuisine: Eclectic Alcohol: Yes Attire: Casual to Formal Parking: welcome to Downtown Vancouver Reservations: Recommended Also see: 900 West Lounge - Hotel Vancouver
	Quattro's on Fourth 2611 West 4th Ave. Vancouver, BC 604-734-4444 "A delerious experience in Italian dining." A smaller, cozy restaurant, Quattro on Fourth is just that, a delerious experience. There truly is not much that is better than sipping on some fine Italian red wine and soaking in the atmosphere at Quattro. Like all fine Italian restaurants, Quattro's treats to you a wide range of wines, mostly red, from all parts of Italy and beyond, including Chianti, Piedmont, Merlot and Zinfandel. I, being the starving student that I am, decided to go with some lower end, but absolutely wonderful local B.C. red. Luckily enough, during my visit, they were just wrapping up Tuscany month. For just under $50, as part of the special Tuscan 4-course meal, you have the opportunity to select your first three courses (appetizer, pasta, and meat dishes), finished off with a selection of biscotti. For my appetizer, I went with cuttlefish (among other things) - topped Tuscan bread. Difficult to keep together, but so easy to eat. For my pasta dish, I was a bit more adventuresome. I went with parpadelle with rabbit. It's true what they say: it tastes like chicken. Pheasant breast was my third course. A denser meat, it was much like eating sirloin steak with a poultry spin. The others at my party indulged in a variety of pastas: fusilli with beef tenderloin, penne with veal and beef meatballs and more. A highlight for those inexperienced, the restrooms are equipped with, ahem, a cleaning apparatus, let's say. If you are willing to part with a few extra dollars, Quattro's is still an affordable choice for authentic Italian cuisine. Highly recommended. Specialty: Italy's finest cuisine Price Range: $15+ for Pasta, $25+ for Pollame Carne E Pesce (i.e. Meat, etc.) Cuisine: Fine Italian Alcohol: Yes Attire: Casual to Dressy Parking: Street Reservations: Recommended Also see: Anton's Pasta Bar for larger portions at a cheaper price, Burnaby Quattro at Whistler Gusto di Quattro, North Vancouver		The essence of Italy right in the heart of Vancouver