ster. Bay Chardonnay $18. 45 (New Zealand) After tie pleasant ission Hill's scooping of the “best ‘chardonnay worldwide" award at the ey International; “Wine: and. Spirit } ‘Competition last year, this Kiwi ser- ssion ‘has’ beea crowned the current champ I's;a° textbook chardonnay: ‘per: dy balanced, richly rewarding with omplex citrus: flavors initially, then ‘elegantly restrained clean finish. wth Shore talent i is highly rec- ended.) = Quattro was opened last-year by ntonio.Corsi with his son Patrick ‘and Iqbal Grewal, former Cafe? ; es Roma manager. and Corsi brothers . 3G sidekick for.many. years. “It has been loudly applauded froni, the stayt by critics all over the Lower.Mainland and was voted Best New’ Restaurant and raat of the Year i in the 1995 estaurant Awards i issue. 4; Such uniform outpouring of. raise. from the galloping fork gang: tinusual,. but, in 1 Quattro’ s case, e : ens. ‘menu of, haple fresh Roman fe food isa iabor of love. gverseen Py a a riety. ‘and ‘abundance prepared’ Awith high ‘quality ingredients to be aa consumed with gusto and congenial a a yolk: of testosterone: yet: sensitive #enough to. realize that we are i A.there’ s Grirlapalooza, programmed ; © catastrophe in Russia and local by: Meegan Maultsaid. .; ON ib B ssslook forward to performers includ-. %.ing Ache Brasil, thiala and Sawagi ‘oNaiko at the Drum and Rhythm. ; shock of ; “Festival. John Moore Cr | ‘WINE SFOTS | “sMy only quibble is with the price, which disqualifies asa bargain even though it delivers full value if you're ‘content with small change back trom a $20, Excellent value, ‘s Quattro deli sovial intercourse, The service at the front end, meanwhile, is gracious and profes- sional, Our meal was delivered expertly. by Julio the singing waiter,.who provided, at no extra charge. an informative description of the vari- ous itenis sampled. “ He was also wont to burst into -Tobust operatic song for the benefit _ of those celebrating birthdays or other special occasions. Stirring stuff. Spearheading Quattro’ $ dining s room service is Patrick Corsi. He has inherited the great hospitable “nature of his uncle Mario and - added to ita bubbly youthful - ~ enthusiasm: His: manners are - ‘impeccable and his genuinely. warm personality infectious. '., The.Corsi magic is winning over. many converts in an area of Kitsilano previously short on good ltalian food: Hf you are travelling over the bridges. pay it a visit. Activist ‘il im and video from. around the world,: programmed by. -Oostindie, will explore diverse topics, the Lake Baikal pollution watershed management inclusive. ° The festival features diversions , - for children, crafts, food and . “drink, « iThe Crathinieally inclined can > * ‘ political irritant on the North - Shore. Last word to Oostindie on™ ‘that subject: “Our politics are -criti- «The event has been abit of a ‘eejust ‘one of 49 tastes, featured i in our ‘weekend buffet to “$11 95." . $8. 95 | | 65 eR . Adults . “Seniors _ * Kids © (poetcsssco 4 Kiwi white a true champ 1994 Delegat's Hawkes. Bay Cabernet/Merlot 1994 SU195 (New Zealand) Now this is a bargain. From the same firm that produces the Oyster Bay chardonnay, this is the best kind: of. forward, user- friendly ersatz Bordeaux. Full, juicy fruit, dominates here, never mind your OK tannins. I've paid twice as ‘much for Bordeaux that weren't half as good, Unpretentious, made for. -casy drinking over the next few years, this one benefits Noticeably from an half-hour or so in the ghiss or carafe. The North Shore’ 's loss has been Kitsilano" $ gain. Also when travelling downtown, _ ‘diners should check into the Atriian nn (2889 East Hastings, 254-1000) _and check out the restaurant's Taste of B.C: summer promotion of B.C. foods and wines. Boston Pizza, 1078 Marine Dr., North Vancouver, 984-0407, Substantial renovations have taken place at this casual marine « Drive locale of pizza and youthful “parties, New owners took over in ~ April and closed Boston down for an extensive renovation. The new Boston opened in late _ July and features an entirely new “interior. Much sports paraphernalia involved — a 15-foot banner. signed hy every player i in the NHL, parexample. Worth checking out. : _ . Table scraps: Are the progres- 4 sive culinary folks at Earls restau- _fant chain planning to install an.” Earls outlet in the 17th and | Lonsdale area? Stay, tuned, : eal Evetything i is inherently polit. «, ieal. Our festival chooses to chal- lenge the status quo." ‘-/ For more information call 984-: - ARTS or visit the festival comput” _ er web site at http: conspiracy. com/voleano/ DINNER - SPECIAL “+ Present this coupon to * ©. “enjoy one complimentary entree - when a second entree of equal or... ivers: Bt: 1 nis Rak iY eae BM i olf AS = Flavour. of india r Lunch specials from $5.95 Sa, & a 2 Sy Exquisite Sunday Buiter: 5B" . - 9:00pm Introductory. 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