On top of the Yaletown-pumping fare, Capones features live musicians playing jazz. The atmosphere is relaxed, funky and intimate, slightly reminiscent of European meals where great care is taken with each dish and the ambiance does not rush the diners. All this comes with a history that’s worth knowing; the location was the first restaurant in Yaletown to feed the hungry patrons and employees that frequented the loading docks and red bricks.

If it's raining, eat inside. Otherwise, if visiting with a group of friends, try to book “the Vault;” a private room with its own bar, wine cellar and projection screen. – L.H.