BAM BAM A New Culinary Adventure A new all-day concept from the team behind award-winning Nemesis is arriving in downtown Vancouver this spring, and it is built around the food many of us grew up loving. Opening April 1, 2026 at 160 West Georgia Street, BAM BAM brings together fried chicken, donuts, coffee, cocktails, and…
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Vancouver Chef Jay Park Brings His Championship Menu to Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Chef Jay Park’s Championship Menu at Boulevard Kitchen Vancouver For a limited time this March, Vancouver diners can taste the dishes that earned Chef Jay Park of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar the title of Canada’s Culinary Champion. Beginning March 12, Boulevard is presenting a special tasting menu featuring the award-winning dishes Park created for…
A New European Bistro Is Opening on Commercial Drive This April
Violeté Opening on Commercial Drive | New European Bistro in Vancouver Commercial Drive has always been one of Vancouver’s most character-filled neighbourhoods, known for its mix of independent cafés, trattorias, and long-standing local favourites. This April, a new restaurant will add another chapter to the street’s evolving dining scene. Opening at 1380 Commercial Drive, Violeté…
Botanist Bar Launches New Experiential Cocktail Series Inspired by Pacific Northwest Microclimates
One of Vancouver’s most inventive cocktail programs is back with a new sensory-driven concept. Botanist Bar at Fairmont Pacific Rim has unveiled the third edition of its immersive Botanist Experiential Cocktail Series, titled Exploration of Microclimates. The spring collection is the latest evolution of the bar’s celebrated Cocktail Lab program, where science, nature, and artistry…
Burdock & Co Presents Citrus-Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon
Chef Andrea Carlson’s late-winter tasting menu brings Salt Spring Island citrus, sea reforestation, and regenerative farming to the table in Vancouver – Burdock & Co Citrus Scented Rain Under a Snow Moon When winter lingers in Vancouver, citrus isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet inside a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse on Salt Spring…
Dine Chilliwack 2026: A Two-Week Celebration of Fraser Valley Flavour
Dine Chilliwack 2026: Restaurants, Menus & Passport Details February 17 to March 1, 2026 If you’ve been looking for a reason to head east for a culinary escape, this is it. Dine Chilliwack 2026 returns February 17 through March 1, spotlighting the heart of the Fraser Valley food scene with exclusive menus, two-for-one features, prix-fixe…
Food Trends to Watch in 2026: What’s Next in Eating, Drinking & Dining Culture
Flavourful Food Trends 2026 From bold global flavours to food that feeds your gut, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where taste meets purpose. Chefs, food brands, and home cooks are redefining what we expect from the foods and drinks we enjoy — with a stronger focus on function, quality ingredients, and emotional…
The Best Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants & Must-Book Meals
Best Dine Out Vancouver Restaurants Dine Out Vancouver is one of the best times of year to explore the city’s restaurant scene — but with hundreds of participating spots, knowing where to book makes all the difference. Here’s a quick take on the best Dine Out Vancouver restaurants and meals actually worth reserving, from Michelin-recognized…
A Bite of Shunde Extends Its 2-Year Anniversary Celebrations Through Dine Out Vancouver and Chinese New Year
A Bite of Shunde Extends 2-Year Anniversary Celebrations If you’ve been looking for an elegant, celebratory reason to gather around a round table this winter, A Bite of Shunde has you covered. The Richmond restaurant is marking its second anniversary with a season-long celebration that stretches from the holidays through Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2025…
Elisa Makes The 50 Best Steakhouses in North America
A newly released list of the 50 Best Steak Restaurants in North America has officially crowned Asador Bastian in Chicago as the continent’s top destination for beef lovers, and Vancouver’s own Elisa Makes the list, just past the top 10 at #11. While Chicago takes the No. 1 spot, it’s New York City that truly…
From Farm to Fork: A Day Exploring BC’s Food System
Culinary students, members of the BC Chef Association, food-industry professionals, and one notorious tiny piglet, named Piggy Smalls, gathered at Maple Ridge High School and hopped aboard a bus for a full day of discovery during the Farm to Fork BC Tour. I was luckily invited along to join in and meet some of our…
JINX Spooky Speakeasy Pop-Up at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
JINX blends gothic glamour with speakeasy mystique beneath the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver This fall, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites guests to step into the shadows and discover JINX — a hauntingly glamorous pop-up bar tucked beneath the hotel’s storied walls. Running until November 8, 2025, this limited-time experience blends gothic allure with speakeasy mystique, transforming…
Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea at Notch8 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
This fall, descend into indulgence and experience a chilling twist on a beloved tradition. Beneath the storied walls of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Notch8 invites guests to explore its Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea — a decadent journey where elegance meets the eerie. More Seasonal Events With flickering candlelight, gothic flourishes, and whispers of the supernatural,…
Air Canada Announces Finalists for 2025 Best New Restaurants in Canada
Air Canada Announces Finalists for 2025 Best New Restaurants in Canada Air Canada has revealed the finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 Best New Restaurants list, spotlighting 31 trailblazing establishments shaping Canada’s dining culture today. From St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC, the finalists reflect the talent, diversity, and creativity driving the country’s vibrant culinary…
Sunflower Cafe in Maple Ridge
Farm-Fresh Dining in the Heart of the Fraser Valley If you’re searching for a true farm-to-table experience in British Columbia, look no further than the Sunflower Cafe in Maple Ridge. Surrounded by the lush fields and fertile farmland of the Fraser Valley, this charming destination blends culinary artistry with the freshest seasonal ingredients — much…
Introducing Gaia House: A New Chapter for Vancouver’s Greek Dining Scene
New Hospitality Venture: Gaia House Brothers Yianni and Petro Kerasiotis, the passionate duo behind some of Vancouver’s most popular neighbourhood restaurants, proudly introduce their new hospitality venture: Gaia House. This fresh brand unites their diverse family of Vancouver Greek Restaurants under one vibrant umbrella — from the newly opened Selene Aegean Bistro in Hastings-Sunrise, to…
Bar Asra Opening in Vancouver’s South Granville
Bold Flavours, Global Inspiration: Bar Asra Full of Global Flavours and Inventive Cocktails The city’s buzzing South Granville neighbourhood is set to welcome a new dining gem: Bar Asra, a globally inspired restaurant and cocktail bar where unexpected flavours meet impeccable craft and vibrant energy. Opening today, April 15, Bar Asra invites curious palates and…
Whistler’s Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar Menu Additions
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar Elevates Apres Dining Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar, a jewel at the centre of Whistler’s culinary crown, is ushering in the winter season with tantalizing new menu offerings that blend exceptional craftsmanship with luxurious indulgence. This season’s additions are designed to captivate the palate of discerning diners and elevate après…
Chefs’ Predictions for 2025 Culinary Trends
Culinary Trends for 2025 – US Chefs Weigh In I often get press releases worthy of a read, even if they’re not about something local. I thought I’d share this one on Culinary Trends for 2025 from Brustman Carrino Public Relations that I found interesting. Eileen Andrade, Executive Chef/ Owner of Amelia’s 1931, Finka Table…
Beacoup Bakery’s Lunar New Year Collection
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Beaucoup Bakery’s Lunar New Year Collection In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Beaucoup Bakery is launching a special Year of the Snake Collection, featuring a new line-up of limited-edition pastries, chocolate bonbons, cookies, cakes, and collaborations with Chinatown BBQ and Holy Duck Chili Oil. Guests can…
