Pear Tree still solid after 20 years, but change is in the air

Pear Tree
4120 East Hastings St., Burnaby | 604-299-2772
Open: For dinner Tuesday to Saturday; peartreerestaurant.net
Like dogs, if a restaurant lives 12 to 15 years in, it has had a very good run. Beyond that, it’s noteworthy.
Pear Tree turns 20 this year and is still the top dog in Burnaby. Owner/chef Scott Jaeger still reigns as one of the best chefs in the region; he hasn’t blurred his focus by opening other restaurants, or sitting on his laurels. He puts his heart and soul into