One of the best things about the Fairmont Pacific Rim is how it has provided an anchor for the neighborhood. On any given evening, the Pacific Rim’s Lobby Lounge is a hive of activity – and one of the best perches to witness the action is from the Sky Bar alongside ORU Restaurant.
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Coal Harbour, ORU focuses on locally sourced food, responsibly harvested from the Pacific Northwest. Executive Chef Darren Brown worked alongside Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, which results in Pan Asian delicacies such as a sunchoke velouté, topped with truffle foamed milk. Seafood at ORU is pristine and artfully presented with a purity befitting the splendid views across the waterfront.
A marble and stainless steel open kitchen offers views of the staff’s endeavors, working almost exclusively with local, sustainable products. But the truth is, in spite of the dazzling views all around you, you’ll probably keep your gaze fixed on the plates in front of you. A wild mushroom risotto was so laden with truffles that it felt almost criminal to eat – for about sixty seconds – and then it went down, all of it, without a shred of guilt.
ORU reminds you why Vancouver remains Canada’s favorite city.
LINK: ORU Restaurant
