Keefer Bar is one of the best and strangest bars in all of Canada, with an apothecary theme and a complex cocktail list.

From the same people as Kissa Tanto, Bao Bei is another must-visit spot, though it's more casual and the food is creative Chinese.

This large, bright restaurant on Alberni St. downtown is where you'll find reasonably-priced traditional dim sum (without the carts).