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Friday, May 30, 2014
READERS’ POLL We asked you what your favourite things were in Richmond and here are your answers in our annual Best of Richmond Readers’ Poll. Look for the coveted Best of Richmond sticker in the windows of winners. Richard Lam photo Robin Eder-Warren and Jacqueline Ko are checking out the Best of Richmond.
People & Places
2. Ninkazu Japanese Restaurant, 4231 Hazelbridge Way 3. Kisha Poppo, 1060-11660 Steveston Hwy.
Best Citizen 1. Jim van der Tas 2. Harold Steves 3. Dr. Doug Nielsen HON. LINDA REID, MLA Best Community Event 1. Steveston Salmon Festival 2. Christmas in Steveston 3. Richmond Night Market Best Community Group 1. Volunteer Richmond Information Services 2. Steveston Community Association 3. Steveston Merchants Association Best Local Politician 1. Linda Reid 2. Harold Steves 3. Malcolm Brodie Best Person You Would Like to See in Office 1. Michael Wolfe 2. Rick Hansen 3. Cynthia Chen Best Memory of Old Richmond 1. Bayview before Onni development 2. (tie) A&W Drive-In & Stardust roller rink. 3. Steveston
“She is so very generous with her time and I truly believe she cares about Richmond and all the people who live here. She is authentic and has a beautiful smile!” Best Neighbourhood 1. Steveston 2. Terra Nova and Westwind (tie) 3. Seafair Best Newspaper Carrier 1. Josh & Sean Booth 2. (tie) Steven Wade and Todashi 3. Teaghan Collins Best Person Most Likely to be Mayor in the Future 1. Michael Wolfe 2. Matt Pitcairn 3. Natasha Jung Best Place to Volunteer 1. Volunteer Richmond 2. Richmond Hospital 3. B.C. SPCA Best Playground 1. Steveston Park 2. Garden City Park 3. South Arm Park
VOLUNTEER RICHMOND INFORMATION SERVICES
“I have been volunteering at Volunteer Richmond Information Services since January 2008. I love offering my time and help giving back to the community of Richmond in a perfect fit that suits me and VRIS allows me to do just that. They really appreciate their volunteers and the contribution they make to the organization. They have great staff members that work excellently with all their volunteers. I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. Each staff member have all of MY VOTES! Thank you VRIS!!!”
Best Reason to Live in Richmond 1. Steveston 2. The dyke 3. (tie) Parks and people Best Local Twitter Feed 1. Volunteer Richmond Information Services 2. B.C. SPCA 3. Richmond Centre Best Unusual Place to Hold a Wedding Reception 1. UBC Boathouse 2. London Heritage Farm 3. River Rock Casino Resort
Food & Drink Best All You Can Eat Restaurant 1. Richmond Sushi, 1488-8388 Capstan Way
Best Banh Mi 1. Green Lemongrass, 8180 Westminster Hwy. 2. Pho Ten, 130-11080 No. 5 Rd. 3. Pho An Nam, 6820 No. 3 Rd. Best Bakery 1. Diplomat Bakery, 6111 London Rd. 2. The Sweet Spot, 12000 No. 1 Rd. 3. Steveston Bakery, 12231 No. 1 Rd. Best Beer Selection 1. O’Hares Gastropub, 5031 Steveston Hwy. 2. Pumphouse Pub, 6031 Blundell Rd. 3. Hog Shack Cook House, 3900 Bayview St.
Best Chocoholic Experience 1. Sinfully the Best, 13-3993 Chatham St. 2. Le Chocolaterie, 160-7971 Alderbridge Way 3. Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, 8120 No. 2 Rd.
ABERDEEN CENTRE
“It has the best food court with great dishes and variety!”
Best Breakfast or Brunch 1. Cora, 170-11380 Steveston Hwy. 2. IHOP, 6780 No 3 Rd., 10551 St. Edwards Dr. 3. Cimona Cafe, 3791 Bayview St.,
Best Cocktail Lounge 1. (tie) Blue Canoe, 140-3866 Bayview St. 1. (tie) Chop, 10251 St. Edwards Dr. 2. Cactus Club, 5500 No. 3 Rd. 3. Browns Socialhouse, 11660 Steveston Hwy.
Best Buffet 1. The Buffet, River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd. 2. Veggie Bunch Vegetarian Restaurant, 6611 Buswell St. 3. Himalaya Restaurant, 4011 No. 5 Rd.
Best Coffee Shop (Chain) 1. Starbucks, numerous locations 2. Waves, 120-12231 First Ave. & 5951 No 3 Rd. 3. Tim Hortons, various locations.
Best Burger 1. White Spot, 5880 & 6551 No. 3 Rd. 2. Burger King, various locations 3. A&W, various locations.
Best Coffee (Independent) 1. Bean and Beyond, 120-12420 No. 1 Rd. 2. Café Savoureux, 1326-8368 Capstan Way 3. Rocanini, 115-3900 Moncton St.
Best Butcher Shop 1. Seafair Gourmet Meats, 8671 No. 1 Rd. 2. Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality Meats, 12231 No. 1 Rd. 3. Amron’s Gourmet Meats, 1708180 No. 2 Rd. Best Chef 1. Danillo Ibarra, Blue Canoe, 1403866 Bayview St. 2. Daniela Iaci, Pumphouse Pub, 6031 Blundell Rd. 3. John Lim Hing, Hog Shack, 1603900 Bayview St. Best Chinese Food 1. Danny’s Wun Tun Restaurant, 11666 Steveston Hwy. 2. Sun Sui Wah, 102-4940 No. 3 Rd. 3. Kirin, 7900 Westminster Hwy.
Best Comfort Food 1. Hog Shack Cook House, 3900 Bayview St. 2. Pumphouse Pub, 6031 Blundell Rd. 3, Friendly Banners Restaurant, 10151 No. 3 Rd. Best Curry 1. Tandoori Kona, 170-11700 Cambie Rd. 2. Curry Express, Lansdowne Centre, 1045-5300 No. 3 Rd. 3. Mui Garden Restaurant, 5960 Minoru Blvd. Best Deli 1. D - Original Sausage Haus, 13012000 First Ave. 2. Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality
Meats, 12231 No. 1 Rd. 3. Save on Foods, 11666 Steveston Hwy., 3673 Westminster Hwy. Best Dessert 1. Sweet Spot Bakery, 110 - 12000 First Ave. 2. Diplomat Bakery, 6111 London Rd. 3. Gudrun Tasting Room, 3500 Moncton St. Best Dim Sum 1. Sun Sui Wah, 102-4940 No. 3 Rd. 2. Kirin Seafood Restauraunt, 7900 Westminster Hwy. 3. The Jade Seafood Restaurant, 8511 Alexandra Rd. Best Fine Dining 1. Tapenade Bistro, 3711 Bayview St. 2. Blue Canoe, 140-3866 Bayview St. 3. Chop, 10251 St. Edwards Dr.
BLUE CANOE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
“I LOVE Blue Canoe. The menu changes each season and is a thoughtful use of fresh, local food. The staff have always been welcoming and take the time to get to know client preferences. The deck is my absolute favorite anywhere. What a great place! Very well run.” Best Fish & Chips 1. Pajo’s Fish & Chips, 3500 Bayview St. and Garry Point Park 2. Dave’s Fish and Chips, 3460 Moncton St. 3, Friendly Banners Restaurant, 10151 No. 3 Rd. Best Food Court 1. Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Rd. 2. Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way 3. Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Rd. Best French Fries 1. McDonald’s, various locations 2. Pajo’s Fish & Chips, 3500 Bayview St. and Garry Point Park 3. New York Fries, Richmond Centre