NEW! Niwa—meaning “garden” in Japanese—may have opened quietly last December, but it's already gained traction and buzz from industry players and restaurant-goers. Adding more vibrancy to East Vancouver’s dynamic dining scene, Niwa @restaurantniwa is the latest from restaurateurs Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside (of Dachi, Tall Shadow Bakery etc.), who’ve become synonymous with thoughtful, neighborhood-driven concepts that truly reflect the spirit of East Van. Chef Darren Gee, formerly of Ugly D