Forage has quickly become a favorite. There are a few shortcomings, but overall this place rocks, especially in summer months when more fresh ingredients such as heirloom tomatoes are in season. The signature appetizer, Duck Chowder with Shrimp Toast shouldn't be missed, especially if you...love thick, creamy chowders along the lines of New England Clam Chowder. This is a completely, totally different taste experience, but the consistency and texture is quite similar. The main plates are all delicious. My one criticism would be that they don't change the menu nearly frequently enough to satisfy regulars like me who come often and would prefer more variety. Their other sin, and it was a big one, is that they used to have big TV screens showcasing the chef's PRIOR specials, which are not actually on offer. They had some really enticing dishes in those photos, but being teased by them and NOT being able to order them was a bit of an insult. They seem to have gotten the proverbial memo and changed their ways in this regard. My other criticism on the food front pertains to the bread appetizers (they change the specific recipe every few weeks but there's always a bread appy on the menu.) These are absolutely delicious, but they take a good solid 20 minutes to prepare! So if you're not in a hurry and plan to enjoy conversation and drinks before ordering dinner, the trick is to order the bread appy for the table soon as you sit down. But if you favor grabbing a quick meal and moving on, ordering the bread will make the whole experience take twice as long. You'd think EC Welbert Choi could figure out a way to pipeline the bread so that it could be timely served, at least during peak times. In my opinion, this is a restaurant you have to be willing to spend a few bucks at to really enjoy. The charcuterie platters are outstanding, but that's a $45 (shared) appetizer, so not exactly friendly to the low-budget crowd. Similarly, the "Market Priced" Bison Board is a sight to behold, but once again you need to be ready to pull out the Platinum card when the bill comes. If you're looking for cheap eats, this isn't the place. The front-of-house shines as well. Bar manager Peter is one of the most consummate food service professionals I've met in Vancouver. He's a veteran of food service, and really knows how to both deliver excellent service and train his fledgling staff to do so as well, even in post-COVID times when everyone is struggling to regain their prior standards of service excellence. Forage recently opened for breakfast 7 days, and I applaud them for the 7am opening time. I've become an even more regular breakfast-goer than I was a dinner guest before they added brekky to their offerings. If you want a decent Eggs Benny in this neighborhood, there are several truly excellent options such as the rooftop bar at Joe Forte's... But only if you're willing to wait till noon for them to open for "brunch"! In contrast, Forage offers three variations of Benny from 7am, 7 days a week. Nobody beats that in this neighborhood. The Bison Hash is the signature dish on the breakfast menu, and presents quite well. I just happen to be a Benny addict myself. At the end of the day, my only real complaint is that if they changed the already-delicious menu more often, I'd be able to dine there more frequently than I already do. Aside from that, and the bread taking forever, this place rocks, especially when EC Welbert Choi has really fresh ingredients to work from, i.e. in summer months.More