Boston caters to families From Page 62 authenticity of its claims of family dinability, my wife and I arrived. at Boston’s door armed with the wee man who was under specific pre-dining instructions ‘‘to unwind."? Staff hardly flinched at the wild gleam in his eye. Waiters are largely fresh- faced, fresh-out-of-school females all seemingly with *tyounger brothers just like him’? and ail seemingly out- fitted with tolerance levels developed on the battle fields of weekend babysit- ting. The wee man’s - - opening : ‘thowling. was neatly thought, uninspired. For the wee man, we by- passed the kiddies pint-sized pizza ($3.50) and opted for a half-order of fettucine ($3.60) with meat sauce (ideal for spraying on clothing and carpet), which proved somewhat spicy for his tastes. was ‘argely We tried a Boston Royal pizza ($9.40 for 10 inches) featuring mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, olives, green peppers, and shrimps, which the menu instructed us to “twave at when it goes by.” Though we had no argu- ments with the pizza's hunger erasing capabilities, You can’t beat Charley's for untered with large. crayons _ ‘and:.a° Boston : Pizza's color-: - ing book. However, as most parents will be well aware, length of young attention. spans decrease in direct pro- portion to length of time available and sensitivity of surroundings. My wife and I therefore ordered . quickly, each: alter: nately “performing, time- tested diversions, ‘!all of which are ultimately: embar- -J: rassing,: some downright un- dignified.” AY “Caesar "Salad: (33. 95) and a Spinach Salad ($1.85, starter sized) artived. Both were reasonable,’ * though dressing for.” the: “Spinach, delivered as ‘an, rafter. Fitness. | ‘designed for seniors THIS FALL Delbrook Sunday Brunch _ Eggs Benedict $2* 61 Lonsdale. 984-7333 ¢ Dancing Thurs. : "Fri. & Sat. nites e Sunday Brunch Dinner specials from “6° FREE PARKING IN: REAR Licensed Community Centre is offer- | |" ing a specially designed fitness class for the older _ adult. : “Etderobics’’ is a very mild fitness class where everyone’s health’ problems are considered in class plan- ning. All aspects of fitness are included in’ classes; stret- ching, strengthening and cardio-vascular work. The cardio section is mild and there is no running or jump- ing. The music is geared to the mature participant. . The class size is small to enable one to one contact with the instructor as well as mixing with other partici- pants. The next series starts Oc- tober Ist. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:15 -- WbsiS am. at Delbrook Community Cen- tre, 600 West Queens Road. Register {> the month for $8 or dr up in sor $1.50. Cafe _ Wonderful Chinese Seafood Restaurant * Authentic Cantonese cutsine * Live seafood te * Hong Kong chef * Dim Sum daily (Just across the 2nd Narrows Bridge) For Reservations call 3555 E. Hastings 294-1118 ‘Open seven days a week 10-10 it arrived far from hot without the gobs of molten cheese that make pizza one of the last great meals where debauched eating habits are not only acceptable but vir- tually unavoidable. Boston Pizzais open from ll a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 1? a.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays. 63 - Friday, September 27, 1985 - North Shore News This Weeks Special Se°r2s-0cr7 Back by most popular demand BOUILLABAISSE Clams, mussels, prawns, halibut, scallops, snapper, sole & crab in rich fish soup. CFS 12.95 1373 Marine Drive West Vancouver 926-4913 — RESTAURANT al DOWNSTAIRS Downstairs at Benningtons Thurs., Fri & Sat. Sept. 26, 27 & 28 Benningtons offer you your favorite finger foods or a full menu .. . it’s upto you . 2forl Downstairs at Bennington’s invites you . and your guest to receive one com- , Dlimentary MENU ITEM when one MENU ‘ITEM OF equal or greater value is pur- chased on presentation of this coupon. Valid till Oct, 4. ‘Downstairs only- every day ater 4:30 p.m. __ LUNCH, DINNER, BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH © IPS BETTER AT BENNINGTON AT THE QUAY NORTH VARCOUVE Next to the Seabus — Prices.in effect Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 is for GPHILIPS VCR © 2 heads « wired remote control, 5 function * 14 We' re moving: Oct, st So. we're. having. a. Now available *