| | IT AMAZES me that a new restaurant can be an in- stant success in the same premises that has just seen the demise of another restaurant. But this seems to be the case for the newest operation on West Esplanade’s Restaurant Row — Charley Potatoes Oyster Bar and Gnill. Mario Corsi (The Park Roya! Hotel) and his brother The group | was with the night we visited ‘‘Charley’s”’ Antonio (The Corsi Trat- toria) have combined their experience and resources in each selected different items from the menu. My wife had a side salad ($2.95) and the this their latest restaurant venture. ‘ There have been extensive renovations to the decor. The inside is now color coor- dinated compared to. the stark white appearance when the premises were known as Senator’s. It has many win- dow tables that offer a view of the harbor and there is ample outside dining for those warm summer days. The menu is similar to many, offering diners a chaice between a_ specific item or sampling several appetizers. ‘Present this coupon with the purchase of any main entree for a complimentary Visit to our salad bar Children’s Menu includes Hamburgers, Pizza, Chicken, Tacos, fish & Chips and more plus a soft drink all for $2.95 (Open seven days a week bor haneh, dinner and Sunday Brunch L2th & Lonsdale 12th & Lansdale N Van 984-4114 halibut and chips ($5.95). The other couple shared a hungry man’s portion § of barbecued baby back ribs ($11.95) that included a salad and a bowl of chili ($3.95). 1 sampled several ap- petizers — pepper pot soup ($1.50), Mexican style potato skins ($3.75) and the deep- fried zucchinr ($2.95). “Needless to say we passed forks and spoons back and forth sampling each other’s choices. 2 for Coupon We invite you to enjoy a . Complimentary Dinner Entree When one of Greater or Equal Value is purchased The pepper pot soup was as it states — hearty and zes- ty. Three-of us raved about it while the fourth member of our group quickly ordered two glasses of water. The remaining ttems of our order, each of them delicious, were all good size portions. Charley Potatoes is a plea- Sant spot for casual dining. You will be comfortable in almost any attire. There 1s not a bad table in the place and the staff is friendly and competent. The bill for the four of us, including drinks, was $48.75. IDLE CHATTER:Check out the super drink specials at the Black Sheep all this month ... Pat's Place in West Van. has an early bird special between 5-7 p.m. each night... Planning on dining out Monday night?? Phone first, as many North Shore restaurants are closed. Valid Anytime 148 East 2nd N. Vancouver gue e2unnecee ~ ? _ = om we ee ow a ao em em me ee ee ee oe me a ow + Offer expires August 31/84 Maximum value 10.00 986-5274 _ Reserve | aview! Now open from noon daily. Reservations for any party size 921-8188 | Horseshoe The Keg with the view! C3 - Friday, July 13, 1984 - North Shore News Fandango! Treat yourself and a friend to a Spanish Dinner for Two Only $13” Includes-Green Salad CON) SS, 4 & % __ Dinner Rolls, Coffee or Tea. Reservation 986-1181 Homemade Spanish Sausage Country Fried Potatoes 131 W. Esplanade, N. Van. (Expires Juty 3b Batter Fried Zucchini Calamares Fritos OR Grilled Prawns with Spanish Rice plus The Place On The North Shore For Dancing * Good Food « Good Service Featuring the sounds of the Round the World Trio Fridays & Saturdays for dancing at tie anyon Club RESTAURANT & BISTRO Lunch- Dinner - Bistro Menu Superb Brunch every Sunday only BS. Entertainment N plus 3 Banquet rooms with compiete catering for any occassion! From 4-400 guests. AE ATE REG ee eed yh eg ita Gael | OPEN 366 DAYS THIS. YEAR! 3381 CAPILANO ROAD For Reservations: 984-6104 Fresh Grilled Salmon with Bernaise Gauee $174 45 Noppae OVA ML, u Nvvere 6) 80) 1.7 OF 235 15th Street, West Vancouver. 926-6861