Hong Kong’s Bar Leone tops The 50 Best Bars 2026 for a second year. Explore the winners and Vancouver’s separate North American recognition.
Vancouver Fall Home Show 2026: What to Eat, Sip and Explore
Chef demonstrations, artisan shopping and ideas for a more comfortable home come together at the Vancouver Convention Centre from October 15–18.
The Sunday Edit: Still thinking about that lamb
South Fire’s live-fire dining, my VIA Michelin coverage, chef Tushar Tondvalkar at Kavita and October food and drink plans.
Mamma Mia!, ABBA and a Greek Feast at Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Waterfront launches its cinema dinner series November 13 with Mamma Mia!, a four-course Greek menu and ouzo. Tickets start at $115.
Tofino Road Trip: Where We Ate, Hiked and Explored in the GMC Terrain AT4
From Tofino Wine & Dine and Ombre to Clayoquot Campus, Chocolate Tofino and rainforest hikes, we explore Tofino in the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4.
Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Vancouver in 2026
Where to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in Vancouver and Richmond in 2026, including turkey dinners, vegetarian options, take-home feasts and sugar pie.
Fraser Valley Wine Passport Returns for a Month of Local Sips
You don’t have to head to the Okanagan for a wine-country road trip. This October, the Fraser Valley Wine Passport is back, bringing together wineries, cideries and a distillery across Langley, Abbotsford and Surrey for a month of tastings close to home. Running October 1 to 31, the passport includes 13 wineries, three cideries and…
Yes Shef 2026 brings B.C.’s women chefs to the Fairmont Pacific Rim
Yes Shef returns to Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim November 18, 2026, with women chefs, tasting stations and mentorship at its heart.
From Fig Balm to Black Tea Cream: Why Beauty Is Having a Food Moment
From Japanese purple rice and black tea to grapes, figs and prickly pear, some of the most talked-about beauty products right now sound as though they belong on a menu.
Alex Chen among five B.C. culinary leaders inducted into Les Disciples Escoffier
Whistler chef Alex Chen is among five B.C. culinary and hospitality leaders inducted into Les Disciples Escoffier International at PICAchef in Vancouver.
Vancouver’s From Farms to Forks fundraiser returns Sunday with an all-star local chef lineup
Growing Chefs’ From Farms to Forks fundraiser returns October 4 with dishes from Lila, Dachi, Aiyaohno Café, Livia and more.
Don’t miss Negroni Week in Vancouver: where to drink one before Sunday
Negroni Week runs through September 27, with classic pours, inventive riffs and a few very good reasons to plan an early drink. There is something deeply satisfying about a Negroni when the evenings start to turn. It is bitter, herbal, citrusy and just a little bit dramatic: a drink that knows exactly what it is…
Your guide to the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl
The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is a very good reason to gather a friend, choose a neighbourhood or three, and spend a day exploring the city through flaky, butter-rich pastry. It is self-guided, delightfully low-stakes and full of limited-edition creations that go far beyond the classic croissant. This year’s crawl brings together 35 participating bakeries…
Taste of Abby’s Bun Run Is a Delicious Fall Day Trip to Abbotsford
A self-guided pastry trail through Abbotsford From an apple crumble fritter to a cinnamon bun cupcake, Taste of Abby’s self-guided pastry trail is a very good reason to head east this September. There are plenty of reasons to point the car toward Abbotsford in fall and, since I happened to have a Nissan Pathfinder for…
Vancouver Coffee Crawl is back with a week of café takeovers, guided routes and excellent coffee
The second annual Vancouver Coffee Crawl is underway through September 27, with more than 30 participating cafés, special takeovers, guided neighbourhood routes and a wrap party in Coal Harbour.
The Sunday Edit: Cider, campfire conversations and a very good breakfast sandwich
From CooksCamp in Pemberton to Diver’s Catch in Steveston and Taste of Abbotsford, a road-week of memorable food, cider and good B.C. detours.
I’ve stayed at 9 of B.C.’s 10 Michelin Key hotels and each one earns its place.
The 10 B.C. hotels with Michelin Keys There are hotel lists, and then there are hotel lists that make you immediately start mentally planning a road trip. Michelin has just updated its Canadian hotel distinctions for 2026, naming 10 B.C. stays to its Key list. I’ve been lucky enough to sleep, snack, spa, sip coffee…
São Paulo’s Tuju Wins The 50 Best Restaurants Art of Hospitality Award 2026
Paulo’s Tuju has been named the 2026 recipient of The 50 Best Restaurants Art of Hospitality Award for its deeply personal approach to service and guest experience
Meet the B.C. Food and Beverage Makers in the Running for the 2026 RISE Awards
BC Food & Beverage RISE Awards 2026: Meet the Finalists Public voting is now open for the annual BC Food & Beverage RISE Awards, celebrating the brands, products and people helping shape what we eat and drink in British Columbia. There’s a lot happening in B.C.’s food and beverage world right now, and sometimes the…
The Sunday Edit: Martinis, masala and a very good pickle
A few things I ate, drank and discovered around Vancouver this week. Some weeks have a clear flavour. This one was bright, salty, a little glamorous and unexpectedly dill-forward: an anniversary party with a martini fountain, an especially memorable Indian tasting menu, a pickle festival and a run of drinks that reminded me how much…