Nestled in Vancouver’s  premier shopping mall Pacific Centre and adjacent to the prestigious Holt  Renfrew, sits the Culinaria restaurant, one of Vancouver’s exciting dining  experiences. Proudly operated by The Art Institute of Vancouver, Culinaria  features Pacific North West cuisine with an international flair inspired and  created by student chefs under the leadership of industry professionals. Open  for lunch only Monday to Friday, 11 am to 2 pm and also available for evening  private functions, Culinaria showcases the talents and creativity of the  culinary program’s senior students in a contemporary dining environment.    
The tantalising lunch menu includes Hot Artichoke dip  with spinach and blue cheese ($4.95), Pan Seared Ling Cod ($10.95) and New York  Steak Sandwich ($10.95). Finish it off with Lemon Panacotta, Rustic Apple  Cranberry Tart, Chocolate Creme Brulee, or Chocolate cake with caramel sauce,  your choice for $5.95.   Reservations are  recommended.
See their full menu here: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver/culinary/aboutus_menu.asp
Contact: Culinaria,  609 Granville  Street, 604.639.2055.
Attention Foodies:
Want to  get into the kitchen? The Arts Institute is also presenting five week courses on  preparing West Coast or International (European, Mediterranean and South  American) Cuisine. Contact 604-738-3155 to sign  up.