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Friday, May 29, 2015
Best of Richmond 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.
People & Places Best Citizen 1. Harold Steves 2. Dr. Doug Nielsen 3. Jim van der Tas/ /Rick Hansen (tie) Best Community Event 1. Steveston Salmon Festival 2. Richmond Night Market 3. Volunteers are Stars Best Community Group 1. Steveston Community Association 2. Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives 3. South Arm Community Association Best Local Fundraising Event 1. Richmond Christmas Fund DriveThru event 2. Nite Of Hope 3. Terry Fox Run
Best Letter to the Editor Writer 1. Ray Arnold 2. Scott Stewart 3. Bob Niles/Balwant Sanghera (tie)
Best Local News Story 1. Jada Bal raising money for B.C. Children’s Hospital 2. Onni development/Chinese language only signs (tie)
Best Local Politician 1. Harold Steves 2. Malcolm Brodie 3. Linda Reid
Best Local Tweeter 1. Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, @rcaresrgives 2. Erich Harvey, @erichharvey
Best Memory of Old Richmond 1. Garry Point sand dunes 2. Lansdowne Racetrack 3. Skookum slide
Best Neighbourhood 1. Steveston 2. Terra Nova and Westwind (tie) 3. Seafair
2. Gulf of Georgia Cannery 3. Garry Point Best Playground 1. Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment 2. Steveston Park 3. South Arm/Garden City (tie) Best Reason to Live in Richmond 1. Steveston 2. Food 3. Friendly People
Richard Lam photo BEST OF RICHMOND: The Blue Canoe won in five categories.
Food & Drink
2. Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality Meats, 12231 No. 1 Rd. 3. Amron’s Gourmet Meats, 1708180 No. 2 Rd.
2. Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality Meats, 12231 No. 1 Rd. 3. Loblaws CityMarket, 12339 Steveston Hwy.
Best All You Can Eat Restaurant 1. Richmond Sushi, 1488-8388 Capstan Way 2. Ninkazu Japanese Restaurant, 4231 Hazelbridge Way 3. Kisha Poppo, 1060-11660 Steveston Hwy.
Best Chef 1. Danillo Ibarra, Blue Canoe, 1403866 Bayview St. 2. John Lim Hing, Hog Shack, 160-3900 Bayview St. 3. Sushila Narain, Steveston Seafood House, 3951 Moncton St.
Best Dessert 1. Sweet Spot Bakery, 110 - 12000 First Ave. 2. Diplomat Bakery, 6111 London Rd. 3. Beard Papa, Aberdeen Centre and Richmond Centre
Best Banh Mi 1. Pho Ten, 130-11080 No. 5 Rd. 2. Pho An Nam, 6820 No. 3 Rd. 3. Green Lemongrass, 8180 Westminster Hwy./ New Asia Deli, 3779 Sexsmith Rd.
Best Chinese Food 1. Danny’s Wun Tun Restaurant, 11666 Steveston Hwy. 2. Kirin Restaurant, 7900 Westminster Hwy. 3. Shanghai River Restaurant, 7831 Westminster Hwy.
Best Dim Sum 1 Kirin Restauraunt, 7900 Westminster Hwy. 2. Continental Seafood Restaurant, 11700 Cambie Rd. 3. Fisherman’s Terrace, Aberdeen Centre
Best Bakery 1. Diplomat Bakery, 6111 London Rd. 2. Broadmoor Bakery, 10111 No 3 Rd. 3. Rising Sun Bakery, 11700 Cambie Rd. Best Beer Selection (Pub or Restaurant) 1. O’Hares Gastropub, 5031 Steveston Hwy. 2. Pumphouse Pub, 6031 Blundell Rd. 3. Hog Shack Cook House, 3900 Bayview St. Best Breakfast or Brunch 1. Cora, 170-11380 Steveston Hwy. 2. Cimona Cafe, 3791 Bayview St. 3. IHOP, 6780 No 3 Rd., 10551 St. Edwards Dr.
Best Chocoholic Experience 1. Sinfully the Best, 13-3993 Chatham St. 2. ChocXO Chocolate Cafe, 11220 Horseshoe Way 3. Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, 8120 No. 2 Rd. Best Cocktail Lounge 1. Chop, 10251 St. Edwards Dr. 2. Gudrun Tasting Room, 3500 Moncton St. 3. Cactus Club, 5500 No. 3 Rd. Best Coffee Shop (Chain) 1. Starbucks, numerous locations 2. Waves, 120-12231 First Ave. & 5951 No 3 Rd. 3. Blenz, various locations. Best Coffee (Independent) 1. Village Books and Coffee, 12031 First Ave. 2. Bean and Beyond, 120-12420 No. 1 Rd. 3. Steveston Coffee Company, 3511 Moncton St.
Best Newspaper Carrier 1. Josh & Sean Booth 2. (tie) Steven Wade and Tadashi 3. Daniel MacHolm
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 Place to Volunteer 1. Richmond Cares Richmond Gives (formerly Volunteer Richmond) 2. RAPS Richmond Animal Protection Society 3. Richmond Hospital Auxiliary
Best Burger 1. White Spot, 5880 & 6551 No. 3 Rd. 2. Kove Kitchen, 3900 Bayview St. 3. Cactus Club, 5500 No. 3 Rd.
Best Comfort Food 1. Hog Shack Cook House, 3900 Bayview St. 2. Zee’s Grilled Cheese, 12420 No 1 Rd. 3. White Spot, 5880 & 6551 No. 3 Rd.
Best Place to Take a Tourist 1. Steveston Village
Best Butcher Shop 1. Seafair Gourmet Meats, 8671 No. 1 Rd.
Best Deli 1. D - Original Sausage Haus, 13012000 First Ave.
Best Filipino 1. Kumare Restaurant and Bakery, 8130 Park Rd. 2. Little Ongpin, 4093 No. 5 Rd. 3. GoodAh Grill!, Richmond Centre/Cucina Manila, 9-6340 No 3 Rd. (tie)
Best Greek 1. Kisamos Greek Taverna, 3420 Moncton St. 2. Felicos Restaurant, 8140 Leslie Rd. 3. Mad Greek Restaurant, 7260 Westminster Highway Best Indian 1. Tandoori Kona, 170-11700 Cambie Rd. 3. Himalaya Restaurant, 4011 No. 5 Rd. 3. Ginger Indian Cuisine, 1403031 Beckman PI. Best Italian 1. Paesano’s Restaurant, 25012240 Second Ave. 2. Italian Tomato, 8380 Bridgeport Rd. 3. Tramonto, 8811 River Rd. Best Japanese 1. Mega Sushi, 100-3131 Chatham St. 2. Ichiro Japanese Restaurant, #110-12011 Second Ave. 3. Takeya Sushi, 17 -8647 No. 1 Rd.
Best Fine Dining 1. Tapenade Bistro, 3711 Bayview St. 2. Steveston Seafood House, 3951 Moncton St. 3. Chop, 10251 St. Edwards Dr.
Best Kebab 1. Daddy’s Delight, 4020 No. 5 Rd. 2. Afghan Chopan, 6652 No. 3 Rd. 3. Chicago Subs, 140-12560 Bridgeport Rd.
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 Kid Friendly Restaurant 1. White Spot, 5880 & 6551 No. 3 Rd. 2. Boston Pizza, 8100 Ackroyd Rd., 2000-11662 Steveston Hwy. 3. Cora, 170-11380 Steveston Hwy.
Best Food Court 1. Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Rd. 2. Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way 3. Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Rd.
Best Korean Restaurant 1. Haroo Korean Homestyle Cuisine, 8580 Alexandra Rd. 2. Hanok Korean Restaurant, 8400 Alexandra Rd. 3. Dai Jang Kum, 3088 St. Edwards Dr.
Best French Fries 1. McDonald’s, various locations 2. New York Fries, Richmond Centre 3. Pajo’s Fish & Chips, 3500 Bayview St. and Garry Point Park
Best Late Night Munchies 1. #9 Restaurant, 812-5300 No. 3 Rd. 2. G-Men Ramen, 1160-8391 Alexandra Rd. 3. McDonald’s, various locations