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.
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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.
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 and generally conduct my preferred form of field research at nine of them. The only one I have not yet experienced firsthand is Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, which happens to be the province’s sole Three-Key hotel, and, frankly, a fairly persuasive reason to finally make that…
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
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 best reminder of just how creative the industry is comes in a box. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdXckAevmtH/ BC Food & Beverage recently sent Good Life Vancouver a collection of products highlighting some of the makers connected to the 2026 RISE Awards, and unpacking it was a delicious snapshot…
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 pleasure there is in a well-made glass of something. September has properly arrived, but I am not quite ready to trade every bright, social evening for a night at home. There is still time for a good party, a good cocktail and a plate that…
Desi Indian Lounge’s Himsagar for Summerland fundraiser From September 10 to 12, 50 per cent of sales from the seven-course, Summerland wine-paired experience will be donated to relief efforts. Vancouver’s Desi Indian Lounge is turning its newest tasting-menu experience into a three-night fundraiser for Summerland. From September 10 to 12, the downtown restaurant will donate 50 per cent of sales from its Himsagar seven-course tasting experience to Summerland fire relief efforts. The $85-per-person menu will be paired exclusively with wines from the Okanagan community, including selections from Silk Scarf Winery and Lightning Rock Winery. Created by executive chef Bal Ajagaonkar,…
There is a particular kind of early September week I always love. The air changes just enough to make lunch feel like an occasion again, the kitchen starts calling for something beyond tomatoes and burrata, and the calendar somehow manages to be both full and full of possibility. This week, I found myself thinking about Spain, lingering over a few very good lunches, and wondering why we do not all keep a tin of octopus in the cupboard. What I’m eating I have been dipping into Spain My Way, the new cookbook from José Andrés and co-author Sam Chapple-Sokol. It…
Downtown Vancouver has a new dining destination. Hyatt Regency Vancouver has officially soft opened Cloudstreet, a new restaurant celebrating the flavours, ingredients and hospitality of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Located inside Hyatt Regency Vancouver at the corner of Burrard and Georgia Streets, Cloudstreet features a completely redesigned dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Vancouver. The bright new space is designed to transition effortlessly from breakfast meetings and business lunches to evening cocktails and dinner. Hyatt Regency Vancouver will officially open Cloudstreet on September 18, with 30% off food during its opening weekend, September 18 through 20. The…
The Ford F-Series marks 60 consecutive years as Canada’s best-selling pickup line. We spent a week with the luxurious 2026 F-150 King Ranch to see how more than $107,000 worth of truck fits into Vancouver life.
Donna Hay’s Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt brings bright coastal Australian recipes, easy entertaining ideas and fresh inspiration to Vancouver kitchens.
Summer may be winding down, but sunscreen season isn’t over. We look at four facial SPFs from Vivier and Shiseido, plus a luxury lip treatment with SPF.
Three Vancouver dining and drinking destinations have joined 50 Best Discovery. Meet the city’s newly recognized restaurant and bar additions.
CinCin’s third annual Farm to Table Dinner returns August 25 with six courses highlighting BC farms, seasonal ingredients and local wine pairings.
GranVino Wine Walk returns to South Granville on August 15 with BC wineries, local cider, boutique shopping, dining and up to 15 tastings.
Five Sails enters a new era as Five Sails by Alex Kim, with the Canadian Culinary Champion becoming Chef-Partner and Co-Owner of the Vancouver restaurant.
The redesigned Mazda CX-5 brings more space, better technology and an upscale cabin to everyday city driving. The real test of a compact SUV is not always about towing, trail ratings or dramatic off-road adventures. In Vancouver, it is often about camera gear, coffee, tight parking spaces and whether you still enjoy driving after a full day around the city. I spent a week driving the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 GT around Vancouver. It proved easy to place in the city, comfortable enough for longer days and polished without feeling unnecessarily complicated. The CX-5 has long been one of Mazda’s…
Brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro open Maria Celeste, a 36-seat Portuguese restaurant inspired by traditional tascas, on Fraser Street.
Light Up Chinatown! returns August 8 and 9 with Hawkers Lane, chef collaborations, live entertainment, cultural experiences and limited-edition treats throughout Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Vancouver’s Chinatown will come alive with food, music, art and community celebrations when Light Up Chinatown!, presented by RBC, returns on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. We recently attended a media preview for an early taste of what is planned for this year’s festival, including dishes from the restaurants and chefs participating in Hawkers Lane. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcPADSCBgk/ The free, family-friendly festival will feature live performances, cultural programming, exclusive food collaborations, shopping launches and activities…
Vancouver diners can now experience Michelin-starred Burdock & Co without committing to the restaurant’s full tasting menu. Chef-owner Andrea Carlson has introduced a new à la carte bar menu, bringing some of the relaxed neighbourhood spirit of Burdock & Co’s early years back to its Main Street dining room. Available exclusively at the bar on a walk-in basis, the menu features Carlson’s personal favourites, seasonal dishes and playful snacks designed for a more spontaneous evening out. Guests can drop in for Burdock’s popular buttermilk fried chicken, chilled sesame udon and ramen fries, paired with small-production, terroir-driven wines selected by wine…
