Hendricks has a good view of Library Square off Robson
The latest in the world of lifestyle—from retail to restaurants
1. Hendricks Resto-Lounge
The new 98-seat Hendricks Resto-Lounge occupies the Westin Grand hotel’s upper lobby overlooking Library Square in downtown Vancouver. What’s a resto-lounge? It’s a 1,300-square-foot space with a cocktail bar and a full-service restaurant, plus live music or a DJ twice a week.
2. Lab at Nordstrom
Vancouver’s Nordstrom Pacific Centre now has an incubator project to showcase and support new designers. Called the Lab, it’s one of only two in Canada and five worldwide.
3. Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim
Botanist, Fairmont Pacific Rim’s new restaurant in Vancouver, also includes a labfor developing cocktailsalong with a bar, dining room, champagne lounge and garden, all inspired by botanical principles. The second-floor space, expected to open last month, replaces Oru.
4. An improved minibar at the Opus Hotel
Guests at the Opus Hotel in Vancouver’s Yaletown can now get a taste of B.C. without leaving their room. Minibars offer a selection of local beers, spirits, spiked coffee and other goodies.
