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. . . . . . . . . . . . WHERE THE CHEFS EAT bcliving.ca V FAVOURITE TAKEOUT "For a quick meal on the go in Vancouver (although I am biased) I would say our Vij's Railway Express food truck – it's quick and delicious food that you would think was made for you in someone's home, not out of a truck." 1480 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver FAVOURITE VANCOUVER RESTAURANT "It's diffi cult for anyone in the restaurant business to fi nd a night to go out, so when I get the chance, I try to visit as many diff erent places as I can. We really do have some amazing chefs in Vancouver. Recently I went to e Pear Tree restaurant in Burnaby, which was fantastic." Y O U H A V E T O E A T H E R E ikraM ViJ, ViJ's Arguably Vancouver's most famous chef, Vikram Vij is round- ing out yet another monumental year. e culinary mogul debuts on CBC's hit TV show Dragons' Den this fall, just opened a brand new restaurant, My Shanti, in Surrey and his eponymous restaurant is celebrating its 20th anniversary. But these accomplish- ments haven't distracted Vij from what's always been most important to him – his customers. "I try to make my restau- rants feel as though you're coming to my home for dinner. ere's time to relax, drink some wine and have some snacks." Must-have Fast Food "I'm not a big fan of fast food, but I do love pizza from Boston Pizza." Favourite Brunch "I really enjoy going to Terra Breads in Olympic Village. ey have great pastries and coff ee, and the view is amazing." The Best Greasy Spoon "Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe on Cambie and 17th in Vancouver." Favourite Dessert "I don't really eat desserts. My sweet tooth is for red wine!" Favourite Home-cooked Meal "Slow-cooked caulifl ower macaroni with a béchamel sauce." Favourite Restaurant in the World "Choosing one is like choosing which of my children is my favourite. I have so much respect and admiration for so many chefs across Canada and internationally." SIGNATURE dISH LAMB POPSICLES Wine-marinated lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry on turmeric and spinach potatoes, vijsrestaurant.com