Burgoo

Gourmet comfort food served in a homely atmosphere
Popular plate: The beef bourguignon has tasty chunks of braised steak that melt in your mouth.

Talk of the town: A 'burgoo' is a stew traditionally made from leftover ingredients.
There are four Burgoo restaurants in Vancouver but this Main Street branch is the liveliest and the best. The mission here is to serve up good, old-fashioned comfort food in a cozy environment of wooden tables and easy chairs, so it's perfect for a lazy Sunday or early evening chill-out. The menu includes generously portioned classics like ratatouille and Irish stew, and they also do take-out in the form of cold soups, tagines and chowders.

Burgoo has a detailed wine and beer list, including their own signature ale, and it's probably the only place in Vancouver you can buy mead - a sweet honey wine which makes a fantastic warmer on winter nights.