40 - Wednesday, March 27, 1991 - North Shore News Martini bar and decor make Delilah’s unique From page 35 ern art deco, featuring large scalloped-back booths finished in scarlet crushed velvet, hand- painted ceilings by Brent Beattie (tor those who prefer to dine in the horizontal position), elegant wall fighting and glorious bou- quets of flowers courtesy of that now legendary flower child Thomas Hobbs. Delilah’s also includes a standup bar that plays host to a nightly assortment of posers and social hepcats. : its specialty is the martini, pres- ented in a two-page selection that ranges from the classic Perfect martini with Bombay Gin and a skewer of olives to concoctions made with cranberries and blue Curacao. All are $4.95. And all are potent. Try a Pepper Mantini. it’s made with Absolut Vodka that has spent several days absorbing the spicy kick of a fistfull of olack pepper corns. Takes yer head off, as my dear old Dad would say. Delilah’s accepts no reservations unless you are with a large party, so waiting at the bar can some- times be lengthy. On Table Hopp- ing’s first visit, we waited two hours before we were led to a booth. The time gave us ample oppor- tunity to appreciate the various charms of martinis, but perhaps too much time to appreciate the less romantic aspects of their side eifects. As to edible charms, Delilah’s menu has many. The food offered bears Pacific Rim influences with a strong West Coast base for the central items in each selection. There is a generous repre- sentation of seafood and a wel- come incorporation of culinary gusto from Europe, America and the Far East. The menu's format is also inter- esting. Pricing is separated into Small Dinner ($15.50, for two courses: a chaice of soup or salad or appetizer, entree and dessert) and Full Dinner ($24, for five courses: soup, salad, appetizer, entree and dessert). And while Delilah’s candidly states at the top of its menus that “portions are small,’’ the tood value is still reasonable. Another interesting menu varia- tion: guests check orf their selec- tions rather than shouting at their waiters in the sometimes loud and boisterous Delilah’s atmosphere. The restaurant's wine list is mid-sized. Good bottles are avail- able from alf the prominent wine-making countries, and the restaurant stocks some expensive and regal port wines. Delilah’s tood is carefully prepared and artistically pres- ented. And some of the more am- bitious combinations work very well. Grilled Salmon wrapped in seaweed was served on black oc- tagonal plates with a sweetish Szechwan sauce — a compatible marriage of Chinese and Japanese cuisines. A main entree of Panfried Chicken Breast was also elegantly turned out. The chicken was stuff- ed with Asiago, artichokes, sun- dried tomatoes, roasted garlic and finished with a tomato basil sauce. The combination provided good astringent tomato flavors with juicy chicken meat. A side of fettucini came with roasted pinenuts and a refreshing lemon backdrop. Service is efficient, if occasional- Program invites submissions EMILY CARR College of Art and Design Outreach Program is in- viting North Shore-area youth to submit artwork to the seventh biennial B.C. Young Artists Tour- ing Exhibition (BCYA 91). The college seeks drawings, paintings, original prints, photographs, and two-dimensional collage for possible inclusion in the BCYA ‘91 exhibition that will tour B.C. for two years beginning next September. All BCYA ‘91 entrants will receive a Certificate of Participa- tion and will have their work reviewed by a selection committee of artists and art educators. Up to 80 works will be chosen for exhibition; a similar number For reservations 921-8161 M5 mies north of | Banquets & Private Parties will be cited for honorable men- tion, BCYA ‘91 will open at Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Van- couver Sept. 15 to Oct. 6." BCYA ‘91 entry forms are avail- able from all B.C, schools, public art galleries, museums, libraries, recreation centres, and Emily Carr College of Art and Design Outreach Program, 1399 Johnston St., Vancouver. Works will be received at the college from April 1-5, and must be accompanied by an official en- try form and a $2 entry fee. They should not exceed 22” x 30”. Selections will be acknowledged by May 15, 1991. For information phone 844-2211. ly cool, Recommended. *pood soundtrack The various ingredients of “good bat Delilah’s — its decor, martini bar, Appetizing: clientele and food -- cemibine to ‘lively and entertaining at- Unappe.izing: make it one of Vancouver's true mosphere "no reservations tor smal! pasties restaurant originals. “great ioad “waits for tables can be lengthy A F FE “We dare you to experience Vancouver’s Best Kept Secret” Atrium Inn Comer of Hastings & Renfrew, Vancouver (A stone's throw from the PNE) 254-100 Sunday Branch 525° Children up to -12 yrs. ..... . $6.25 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. every Sunday Prices exclusive of GST We're going to give away 2 family packs (4 tickets each) to David Copperfield showing April 16 and 17 at the Queen Elizabeth theatre. It’s easy to win! Just fill out the entry form below and have it into our office by Monday, April 8, 12 noon. Winners’ names will be published in the North Shore Now section of Wednesday April 10. 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