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Granville Island Public Market
Go on, you deserve a little temptation.
If Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colourful stalls, showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights. All fresh from the ocean, the oven or the field. Try closing your eyes right now and imagine the rich aromas permeating from the lavish displays. Shimmering seafood, warm baked goods, plump fruit.
Okay, stop. That’s enough torture. Come and browse
for yourself and see just why words don’t begin to describe it.
ISLAND NOTES
Ideas and inspirations from our gourmet experts in the public market.
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| May 6, 2011
Don’t forget that fish and crustaceans like crab, shrimp and lobsters can also yield tasty treats from a nose-to-tail cooking approach. On a large fish such as halibut, salmon or sablefish, while the prime-cut fillets command top dollar, parts that are trimmed off in the process such as the head, collar and belly are often sold off at a discount. I suggest checking for these off-cuts at your favourite Public Market fishmongers: Seafood City, Salmon Shop and Longliner. While not everyone will appreciate the charms of a Malaysian-style fish head curry, char-grilled halibut or salmon collar (lightly salted) with a ginger and scallion...
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For those on the prowl for that rare seasonal discovery, tag along on this fun little adventure. For all tour information and bookings, visit the Edible BC website here.
