A celebration of one of Vancouver's culinary treasures-the Granville Island Public Market-this lively cook-book features recipes from more than 30 prominent local chefs. From Karen Barnaby to Vikram Vij, Diane Clement to Rob Feenie, each contributor lends his or her own special talents to preparing tantalizing dishes using the fresh seasonal produce that abounds in the market's stalls and stores. The diverse range of products-Fraser Valley quail, Saltspring Island goat cheese, fresh-shucked B.C. oysters, local chanterelles-are presented with the flare and panache characteristic of today's finest West Coast cuisine. You will find recipes that range from the simple-Tomato Onion Relish-to the simply exotic-Grilled Emu on a Pinot Noir and Shiitake Mushroom Tartlet. For the thousands of food lovers to whom the market is a grocery shopping mecca, the book offers guidelines to buying local produce at its peak and makes suggestions for pairings of regional food and B.C. wines. The book also includes a brief history of the trendsetting 20-year-old market, along with a map and directory of market merchants.