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visit to Lions Gate Hospital and an
assessment of its notorious cook-
- chill cuisine. [t received a five Pepto
Bismal bortle rating.
Today's adventure is a far more
digestible affair.
A food ferry tale filled with culi-
nary lightness and aluminum bright-

“oness,

~The PacifiCat, of course, has yet

to hit the water. Its much-delayed
* completion has been chronicled at
* various times in other areas of this
- Rewspaper,

And it is millions of dollars over-
budget. But this is nor the place for
paar all of thar.

~ We are here for the beer.

The meat and potatoes.

We are seeking the lowdown on
what will be served on this shiny
aluminum-hulled, water-jet-powered
catamaran ferry w hen it finally starts

hauling cars and passengers between
Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo some
time after Labor Day.

“Speed will be of the essence. The
CFI folks estimate that the 400-foot
vessels will hit speeds of 37 knoxs
(70 km/h) and shave a half hour off
the current 90-minute travel time

’ between Horseshoe Bay and
Nanaimo.
‘Apart from anything else, thar

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i DINING

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

FAST FERRY FARE ... A table at Catamaran Ferries International’s North
Vancouver yard laden with some of the luncheon items that wiil be served

aboard the new ‘ast ferries fleet.

‘WEST VAN'S DINING LANDMARK
‘CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY

How can an old favourite be celebrating its second
mtiversary? When it’s Chesa Restaurant. “We've
en a great restaurant and made it even better,”

ays new owner
Michael Brown.
“Our old oak and
burgundy décor
creates a home away
from home
. atmosphere.”
Partner Andy Sutler,
who is also Head
Chef, says the
menu is brand new
too -- West Coast
with a continental
influence. fc:
oo We. have a
delectable new |
Dungeness crab —
» tower appetizer.
It's created from layers'o'

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|: dining at Chesa a regular affair.

~ One thing that hasn't changed is Chesa's fantastic
“Veranda for private functions. But even here, there's a
new twist. Customers can now take home a custom
souvenir dinner menu that includes their favourite
photos. . Michael and Andy are aiso offering an

- extensive catering service. “Whether it's tea

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1734 MARINE DRIVE, WEST VANCOUVER
TEL: 922-2411 FAX: 922-2406

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New menu in effect

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