Three Vancouver dining and drinking destinations have joined 50 Best Discovery. Meet the city’s newly recognized restaurant and bar additions.
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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…
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 of international culinary experience and a résumé that includes some of the most respected kitchens in Canada and Australia. Her approach centres on seasonality, sustainability and using regional ingredients to tell a story through food. “As we look to the future of Botanist, we also…
Decanting Memories Gray Monk – A limited-edition memoir traces the funny, difficult and determined journey of Trudy and George Heiss, the pioneering couple behind Gray Monk Estate Winery. It is difficult to imagine the Okanagan Valley without its vineyard-lined hills, winery tasting rooms and internationally recognized wines. When Trudy and George Heiss began growing grapes in Lake Country more than 50 years ago, however, none of that success was guaranteed. Their remarkable story is preserved in Decanting Memories: Our Life in the Vineyard, the Cellar & Beyond, a newly released hardcover memoir chronicling the couple’s journey from European immigrants and…
Some luxury SUVs demand attention. The 2026 Volvo XC60 PHEV Ultra earns it quietly. It delivers a calm, beautifully finished interior, useful electric driving range and plenty of power without constantly reminding everyone how expensive or capable it is. For Vancouver drivers, the formula makes sense. You can complete many everyday errands using electric power, yet still have a gasoline engine available for trips to Whistler, Vancouver Island or the Okanagan. 2026 Volvo XC60 PHEV Ultra at a Glance Starting MSRP in Canada: $84,000 Powertrain: Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with plug-in hybrid system Combined output: 455 horsepower Maximum torque: 523…
¿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 at 592 East Broadway, bringing live-fire cooking, whole grilled fish and the seafood traditions of Northern Spain to the neighbourhood. Founders Shaun Layton and Frankie Harrington are developing the restaurant around the coastal cuisines they have encountered during their annual research trips through Spain. “Ultramar…
Tickets go on sale July 21 for special multi-course dinners supporting women in food, beverage and hospitality. Dames Dine Around returns this September with two evenings of special dining experiences at restaurants across British Columbia. Presented by the Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter, the annual culinary fundraiser takes place on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Guests can book limited-seat dinners at participating restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, the Okanagan and the Sunshine Coast. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m., priced from $50 to $250 per person. Gratuity is not included. What to…
Canada’s table is officially set for Saturday, August 1, and this year’s message is beautifully simple: Choose Canadian Food First. Food Day Canada 2026 is officially over, but the celebration continues with Harvest Table – A Taste of Vancouver Islandon September 26 at Keating Farm in the Cowichan. We’ll report more once we have futher details. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbjRu06y6nA/?hl=en For me, Food Day Canada is not just another food holiday or a marketing campaign to share on social media. It is personal. I knew Anita Stewart, the powerhouse culinary pioneer who founded Food Day Canada in 2003. When Anita began this movement,…
When the forecast finally shifts to patio weather and long, drawn-out summer evenings, the last thing anyone wants is a high-maintenance skincare routine. Warmer days naturally call for a lighter approach—we swap heavy knits for breathable linens, and our skincare should follow suit. But streamlining doesn’t mean sacrificing results. Canadian clinical skincare brand Vivier has built its reputation on pharmaceutical-grade formulas that do the heavy lifting without requiring a ten-step routine. By centering everything around a straightforward philosophy—Prepare, Target, Moisturize, and Protect—the brand has created a simple four-step regimen that keeps skin healthy, hydrated and glowing throughout the summer months.…
The Wes Anderson Cookbook serves up 59 illustrated recipes inspired by the colour, charm and cinematic worlds of Wes Anderson.
Practical, stylish, and now available with all-wheel drive, the redesigned Nissan Kicks is built for real life in Vancouver. For years, the Nissan Kicks has been one of Canada’s most approachable compact SUVs, offering good value, easy city driving, and a small footprint that makes urban life less stressful. For 2026, the redesigned Kicks feels more confident, more refined, and more useful than ever — especially with available all-wheel drive. At a Glance Vehicle: 2026 Nissan Kicks SV AWD Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder Horsepower: 141 hp Torque: 140 lb-ft Transmission: Xtronic CVT Drivetrain: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy: Approximately 7.7 L/100…
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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DaQgZ_bpi4U/ Drawing inspiration from Peru’s Indigenous heritage alongside Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Spanish influences, SUYO creates dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition while feeling distinctly modern. On our latest visit, we enjoyed an eleven-course tasting menu that showcased the breadth of the kitchen’s talent and the incredible ingredients available…
There are plenty of luxury SUVs on the road these days, and for good reason. They’re practical, comfortable, and can handle everything from Costco runs to weekends in wine country. But after spending a week with the 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3, I was reminded why there’s still something special about a luxury sport sedan. It’s lower to the ground, more connected to the road, and simply more fun to drive. The 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 features a low, aggressive stance built for handling. A Rare Breed The automotive world has changed quickly…
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 French bistro experience that has made it a local institution for years. The Fraserhood favourite quietly welcomed guests back during a soft opening on June 26, giving diners an early taste of what’s to come before its official relaunch on July 8. The restaurant is…
