"Vancouver waited a long time for former West Restaurant chef David Hawksworth to finally open his own place in the revamped Hotel Georgia, and when he finally did, the city was not disappointed. Like the complex, layered flavors for which the chef is known, the room conveys a sense of luxury and highbrow sophistication. Menus change seasonally, but Hawksworth’s attention to detail never wavers. As it should, the plating reflects his sure hand; polished but not pretentious, the dishes mirror the care with which he approaches his cooking. The seven-course parade includes seasonally appropriate, locally sourced crab with quince and sour cream, mussels with celeriac, cod with forest mushrooms, seared foie gras, and duck—oh, and two desserts. This is a serious place. In a city that's notorious for its casual approach to pretty much everything, there's less denim and more Harry Winston in Hawksworth than in any other Vancouver restaurant." - Guy Saddy, Nicole Schnitzler
