The 38 Essential Vancouver Restaurants

"Tucked in Gastown’s marvelously named Blood Alley between Carrall and Abbott Street, Is That French offers up some of the city’s best low-intervention and natural wines, paired perfectly with fresh-shucked oysters, a raw bar with lots of zing, and innovative PNW-inspired small plates showcasing local ingredients and international techniques. The restaurant hosts a weekly jazz night on Thursdays, and it often hosts winemaker dinners and other events downstairs. Note: Even as the Gastown neighborhood faces real challenges with safety surrounding its large houseless community, restaurants in the area like ITF continue to provide safe, welcoming spaces." - Nikki Bayley