Georgia Straight's "Golden Plate Awards"

The results of the Georgia Straight's "Golden Plate Awards" are in and Commercial Drive does very nicely in this annual contest. And the winners are...

CRITICS' CHOICE

East Side
#3 Memphis Blues Barbeque House, 1342 Commercial Dr.

READERS' CHOICE

Asian
#3 Café Kathmandu, 2779 Commercial Dr.

African
#3 Harambe, 2149 Commercial Dr.

Latin American
#1 Havana, 1212 Commercial Dr.

Fries
#3 Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial Dr.

Sandwiches
#3 (tie) La Grotta del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial Dr.

Deli
#2 (tie) La Grotta del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial Dr.

Appetizers
#3 Stella's Tap & Tapas Bar, 1191 Commercial Dr.

Bakery (Bread)
#2 Cobs Bread (All Locations) 1748 Commercial Dr.
#3 (tie) Uprising Breads Bakery, 1697 Venables St.

Bakery (Pastries)
#3 (tie) Fratelli Authentic Italian Bakery, 1795 Commercial Dr.

Specialty Cheeses
#2 La Grotta del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial Dr.

Coffee Shop
#3 Continental Coffee, 1806 Commercial Dr.

Imported Beer Selection
#1 Stella's Tap & Tapas Bar, 1191 Commercial Dr.

B.C. Beer Selection
#3 Stella's Tap & Tapas Bar, 1191 Commercial Dr.

Patio
#2 Havana, 1212 Commercial Dr.

People-Watching
#2 Havana, 1212 Commercial Dr.

Kid-Friendly
#3 Café Deux Soleil, 2096 Commercial Dr.

Sunny-Day Hangout
#2 Havana, 1212 Commercial Dr.