I just got back from lunch at Le Marrakech in Gastown, which just opened this week. I went in to enquire about vegetarian options, but discovered that I didn't have cash and they didn't have their credit/debit card setup installed yet. I was strolling out the door, promising to come back the next week, but the owner, Abdel, refused to let me leave - he insisted on having me try their couscous, beans in tomato sauce, and red pepper salad, along with a pot of strong, sweet fresh mint tea, on the house.

Looks like the final touches are still being put in place (e.g., debit card reader, website!) but the food, service, ambiance and location are the tops.