Best of the New: Vancouver’s Como Taperia

“We are very much a Spanish restaurant and bar. We wanted to capture what it’s like to be in a busy tapas bar in Barcelona, Madrid and San Sebastian. So, it’s supposed to be kind of aggressive, it’s supposed to be a little loud, it’s meant to feel crowded and fun. We just want to be as authentic as we can.” —CO-OWNER SHAUN LAYTONCHEF: JUSTIN WITCHER

SEATS: 50 TABLE, 8 BAR, PLUS A SPANISH-STYLE STAND-UP BAR

POLICY: MAINLY RESERVATIONS, WITH ONE-THIRD OF THE TABLES FOR WALK-INS

KITCHEN: OPEN

MENU: À la carte with some ready-to-eat dishes on the bar

CUISINE: Classic and modern tapas

Find out more here.