28 - Friday, September 23, 1988 - North Shore News Restaurant aromas pervade autumn air CRISP FALL breezes have sent a variety of bracing restau- rant aromas into the Table Hopping offices. Presented below are a few selections. The regular review will appear in next Friday's column. THE CHEYENNE SOCIAL PUB AT THE LYNNWOOD INN, 1515 BARROW STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, 988-6161 Management of the 32-room Lynnwood has tentatively desig- nated Oct. 7 as the grand opening date for the Cheyenne. A major overhaul was begun in July on the inn’s pub and, when completed, will feature a new bar and a strong western motif for all the cowfoik, urban or otherwise, that populate the North Shore and beyond. The Lynnwood, which opened as a hotel in 1935, has long been a bastion of cowpokery for locals and for the regular fleets of Jong haul truck drivers that use the Lynnwood as their Lower Mainland base camp. table hopping An updated set of country and western duds for its pub is sure to appeal to all loyal Lynnwood fans and perhaps attract a whole new crowd of closet cowpunchers. So blow the dust off those snake-skin cowboy boots, turn up the Hank Williams tapes on the pickup truck cassette deck and mosey on down to the Cheyenne. THE QUEENS CROSS NEIGHBORHOOD PUB, 2989 LONSDALE AVENUE, NORTH VANCOUVER, 980-7715 This North Vancouver institution serves some of the best food to be found in any North Shore pub. Steering clear of the “fry ‘em and forget ‘em’ cooking philoso- phy so prevalent at many of its Lower Mainland neighborhood counterparts, the Cross offers in- stead an ambitious menu selection that includes such reasonably priced but delicious items as Beef Brisket Santa Fe, thin slices of beef brisket cooked to maximum tenderness in a lively blend of Southwestern chilis and spices; Oriental Chicken Stir Fry, served with Basmati rice pilaf; and Salm- on Filet with Teriyaki (all $6.95). Valid for DINNER ENTREE ONLY Order 1 Entree at Regular Price and receive a Second Entree of equai or lesser value free i VALID 'TiL OCT. 9/88 c t t ' i] 1 t i i ] 1 t An obvious high regard for food and its always overlooked diversity runs through the entire menu at the Cross — its selection of chili sauces, mustards and other con- diments is extremely impressive and better than most restaurants. And though orders might take longer than at the standard fast and fry joint, the added care and guality obvious in the final pro- uct is well worth any minor in- convenience. THE PHILADELPHIA GREEK RESTAURANT, 175 EAST THIRD STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, 985-5918 Fans of Greek food should sharpen their incisors, ring the Liberty Bell dinner gong and head down to North Vancouver's newest Greek diner. The Philadephia sits on the cor- ner of Third and St. Georges just up from Manyo-Sushi in a most unlikely restaurant locale. A quick breeze through its menu shows the Philadelphia bearing a simple selection of low-priced Greek offerings such as Moussaka ($11.50), Stuffed Green Peppers or Tomatoes ($9.25) and Kreas, a braised beef or lamb dish pres- ented in tomato sauce with onions and assorted Hellenic spices. Also available are such pan- cultural selections as New York Steak ($10.95) and Fish and Chips ($6.95) A fuli Table Hopping critique of Philadelphia's wares will appear at a later date. So wipe that salad dressing from your lips and stay tuned. LUE’S LAGOON, 117-260 WEST ESPLANADE, NORTH VAN- COUVER, 986-2228 What was once Troll’s and most recently Kim's is now Lue’s Lagoon. The restaurant is named after Keith Blakeney’s wife, Luella. The ex-Albertans took over the locale in early August and pian to keep the restaurant on a culinary course parallel to that of their predecessors, but with a greater emphasis on fresh seafood. Entrees range from $7 to $11. Sole, Snapper, Salmon and Prawns appear to be the seafood headliners. A full Lagoon review will be featured in a future Table Hopping column. BARCLAY’S RESTAURANT, 1348 ROBSON STREET, VANCOUVER, 688-8850 ===] With this ad= ~~ ee we wee ee we ee AFGHAN, PERSIAN and GREEK CUISINE Air Conditioned 1 rg Licensed Premises VILLAGE RESTAURANT For Reservations 3192 Oak St. (& 16th) 731-5177 a ee RESTTSCS SES SOAS SECTS OCSPSSESES SOS ECCT OCS | b ia NEWS photo Mike Wakelloid MOUSSAKA, presented here by the Philadelphia Greek Restaurant’s Cathy Tsalatsidis, is but one of the many authentic Greek dishes featured at the new North Vancouver eatery. Two leading culinary lights that have labored in the past to brighten the North Shore’s gastronomic horizon are currently ituminating the kitchen and inte- riors of the newly-renovated Barclay Hotel (formerly the Lloyd) in the Robson Street wilds of Van- couver. Pierre Barbey, who helped establish The Salmon House on the Hill, is the hotel’s food and beverage manager, and Gerard Page, a former partner and chef at West Vancouver's La Belle Sale, is the executive chef at Barclay’s res- taurant. The North Shore connection is bound to add some Northender spice to the entire Barclay opera- tion, the restaurant portion of L222 22.22 22 668 85 088 0 @ 4 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY | New releases not included MOVIE RENTALS STORE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 12 noon-10 pm Fri-Sat. V1 am-11 pm Sun 11 am-10 pm VidDEO WOLD 228 LONSDALE AVENUE NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. 980-5537 RRERAARAL which is now open for business. Barbey describes the cuisine served at Barclay’s as West Coast with a French accent so don’t forget your French-English dic- tionary. Menu is small, but interesting; its entree prices are in the $10 to $15 range. There is an emphasis on seafood (Prawns and Scallops ‘‘Au Per- SEV nod” $12.95; Crab Wonton $5.95) with a sprinkling of red meat (Rack of Lamb Dijonnaise $14.95) and fowl] (Breast of Fraser Valley Duckling $13.95). A special Salmon Festival, featuring salmon-based appetizers (Salmon Tartar with Toast $3.50) See Seafood Every day we're serving the finest, freshest seafood (and landfood). So, if you’re doing dusiness or pleasure or just doing lunch, set sail for the Seven Seas! LUNCHEONS $G25.54 B25 Salad and coffee included with every meal LUNCH 11am — 2:30pm daily Foot of Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver SHIP OF THE Lots of free parking 987-3344