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.
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Maria Celeste Brings the Spirit of Portugal’s Tascas to Vancouver’s Fraserhood
Brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro open Maria Celeste, a 36-seat Portuguese restaurant inspired by traditional tascas, on Fraser Street.
Light Up Chinatown! 2026 Food and Events Guide
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…
Burdock & Co Introduces a New Walk-In Bar Menu
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…
Amanda Healey Returns to Vancouver as Botanist’s New Executive Chef
The internationally experienced chef takes over the kitchen at Fairmont Pacific Rim’s acclaimed Coal Harbour restaurant, launching her first dinner and summer tasting menus. Botanist has welcomed Amanda Healey as its new executive chef, marking a new chapter for the award-winning restaurant inside Fairmont Pacific Rim. Healey returns to Vancouver with more than 20 years…
¿CóMO? Ultramar Will Bring Live-Fire Spanish Seafood to Mount Pleasant This Winter
¿CóMO? Ultramar Opening in Vancouver With Spanish Seafood The team behind ¿CóMO? Taperia is opening a seafood-focused restaurant inspired by Northern Spain at East Broadway and Carolina Street. Vancouver’s Spanish dining scene is about to gain a new seafood destination. The team behind Mount Pleasant’s Michelin Guide-recognized ¿CóMO? Taperia will open ¿CóMO? Ultramar this winter…
A Peruvian Feast at SUYO: Eleven Dishes That Showcase One of Vancouver’s Most Exciting Restaurants
Vancouver has warmly embraced Peruvian cuisine over the past decade, but few restaurants have explored its depth and diversity quite like SUYO Modern Peruvian. Located in Mount Pleasant, the restaurant has earned a loyal following for chef Ricardo Valverde’s contemporary approach to one of the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions. View this post on Instagram…
Les Faux Bourgeois Begins a New Chapter with Refreshed Space, New Menu and New Leadership
Vancouver’s beloved Fraserhood French bistro has reopened following a refresh, with an official relaunch celebration set for July 8. One of Vancouver’s favourite neighbourhood restaurants is entering a new era. Les Faux Bourgeois has officially reopened after a refresh that includes an updated dining room, a reimagined menu and new leadership, while keeping the approachable…
New Italian Osteria From the Team Behind Via Tevere Coming to Yaletown This Summer
Rosalia Osteria from the brothers behind Via Tevere and Don’t Argue Pizza with house-made pasta. Vancouver’s Italian dining scene is about to get a little more personal when Rosalia Osteria opens this summer. The brothers behind some of the city’s most beloved Italian restaurants are preparing to open a new Yaletown spot inspired by family,…
Three B.C. Restaurants Make North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Published on Main, AnnaLena, and Whistler’s Wild Blue earn coveted spots as British Columbia continues to cement its reputation as one of North America’s top dining destinations. British Columbia’s dining scene has earned another major international spotlight. Three local restaurants have been named to the newly released North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, with…
Les Faux Bourgeois Vancouver
One of Vancouver’s most beloved neighbourhood restaurants is entering a new chapter. After nearly two decades in Fraserhood, Les Faux Bourgeois is reopening later this spring under the stewardship of Gaia House, the hospitality group behind Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA. Known affectionately as “Les Faux,” the restaurant has long been a…
ACUYO Brings Elevated Mexican Dining to Alberni Street
Vancouver’s luxury district has a new destination for Mexican cuisine. ACUYO, now open at 1140 Alberni Street, is bringing refined, regional Mexican flavours to downtown Vancouver with handmade tortillas, fire-driven cooking, and a menu rooted in tradition. Founded by four partners with roots in Guadalajara, ACUYO was created to showcase the depth and elegance of…
Chef Dez Lo Brings Good Jook Congee Bar to North Vancouver
Chef Dez Lo Brings Good Jook Congee Bar to North Vancouver Chef Dez Lo, Top Chef Canada Season 10 runner-up, is bringing a one-day jook (congee) pop-up to North Vancouver on Sunday, May 3, and this one feels like more than a casual lunch stop. Chef Dez Lo Good Jook Congee Bar, is a collaboration…
Provisions Italiana opens in North Vancouver’s Shipyards with Roman-style pizza, brunch and happy hour
Provisions Italiana opens in North Vancouver’s Shipyards with Roman-style pizza, brunch and happy hour If your ideal North Vancouver outing involves Roman-style pizza, handmade pasta, a good spritz and a stroll through the Shipyards, there is a new spot to put on your radar. Provisions Italiana is now open inside the Seaside Hotel at 125…
Spring Dining Experiences Bloom at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Spring Dining at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver: Easter Brunch, Secret Garden Domes and Afternoon Tea Spring has officially arrived at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, and the waterfront hotel is celebrating with a lineup of seasonal dining experiences that feel tailor-made for brunch lovers, afternoon tea fans, and anyone ready to lean into a little spring…
Sakura Season in Vancouver: Miku and Minami Celebrate with Kaiseki, Hanami Bentos, and Cherry Blossom Magic
Sakura Season at Miku and Minami in Vancouver 2026 Vancouver’s cherry blossom season is one of those fleeting, magical moments that feels almost too beautiful to be real. And this year, two of the city’s most iconic Japanese restaurants are leaning all the way in. ABURI Restaurants Canada is marking sakura season at Miku in…
BAM BAM Opens April 1 in Downtown Vancouver with Fried Chicken, Donuts, Coffee and Cocktails
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…
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…
