{"id":53641,"date":"2025-09-16T17:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/?p=53641"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:22:34","slug":"air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Announces Finalists for 2025 Best New Restaurants in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Air Canada Announces Finalists for 2025 Best New Restaurants in Canada<\/h1>\n<p>Air Canada has revealed the finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/enroute.aircanada.com\/best-new-restaurants\/finalists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best New Restaurants list<\/a>, spotlighting 31 trailblazing establishments shaping Canada\u2019s dining culture today. From St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC, the finalists reflect the <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\">talent, diversity, and creativity<\/strong> driving the country\u2019s vibrant culinary scene.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"659\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53644\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada\/acbnr_2025_selene_vancouver_johnny_c_y_lam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=1107%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1107,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"acbnr 2025 selene vancouver johnny c y lam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=788%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-53644\" title=\"acbnr 2025 selene vancouver johnny c y lam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"acbnr 2025 selene vancouver johnny c y lam\" width=\"768\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=945%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 945w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Selene_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?w=1107&amp;ssl=1 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"712\">Celebrating Culinary Talent Across Canada<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1196\">\u201cFood connects us to our roots, our communities, and to one another. Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants celebrates the stories and flavours that define Canada\u2019s diverse culinary scene,\u201d said Andrew Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada. \u201cYear after year, we are proud to showcase the people and places shaping Canada\u2019s culinary identity \u2013 inspiring Canadians to discover new destinations and create unforgettable trips around the country\u2019s most exciting dining experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1420\">Each finalist was recognized for excellence in food quality, service, culture, and creativity. Restaurants represent <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1344\">unique dining experiences<\/strong> that blend personal vision with local ingredients and global inspiration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1420\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53648\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada\/acbnr_2025_sushi_hyun_omakase_vancouver_johnny_c_y_lam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=1107%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1107,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"acbnr 2025 sushi hyun omakase vancouver johnny c y lam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=788%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-53648\" title=\"acbnr 2025 sushi hyun omakase vancouver johnny c y lam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"acbnr 2025 sushi hyun omakase vancouver johnny c y lam\" width=\"768\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=945%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 945w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Sushi_Hyun_Omakase_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?w=1107&amp;ssl=1 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOrrSUlkm14\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOrrSUlkm14\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cassandra Anderton (@goodlifevancouver)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1463\">How the Finalists Were Selected<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1773\">Restaurants eligible for the 2025 list were new openings between <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1565\">May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025<\/strong>. Nominations were made independently by Air Canada\u2019s national panel of culinary voices. To ensure authenticity, an <strong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1707\">anonymous expert diner<\/strong> visited the shortlisted restaurants before the final selection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1971\">Working in collaboration with <strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1813\">DINR<\/strong>, and using a rigorous evaluation framework, the panel selected the 31 finalists and determined the <strong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1928\">Top 10 list<\/strong>, which will be revealed later this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1971\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53647\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada\/acbnr_2025_june_vancouver_johnny_c_y_lam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=1107%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1107,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"acbnr 2025 june vancouver johnny c y lam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=788%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-53647\" title=\"acbnr 2025 june vancouver johnny c y lam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"acbnr 2025 june vancouver johnny c y lam\" width=\"768\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=945%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 945w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_June_Vancouver_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?w=1107&amp;ssl=1 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Finalists for Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants 2025<\/h2>\n<p>aKin, Toronto<br \/>\nBaby Baby, Winnipeg<br \/>\nBona Fide, Montreal<br \/>\nClaire Jacques, Montreal<br \/>\nDOPO + Bar Rocca, Calgary<br \/>\nELEM, Vancouver<br \/>\nGeneral Public, Toronto<br \/>\nJanevca, Victoria<br \/>\nJune, Vancouver<br \/>\nLe Violon, Montreal<br \/>\nLinny\u2019s, Toronto<br \/>\nMaven, Toronto<br \/>\nMolenne, Montreal<br \/>\nMystic, Halifax<br \/>\nNero Tondo, Vancouver<br \/>\nNiwa, Vancouver<br \/>\nNo. 8, Burlington<br \/>\nOlia, Edmonton<br \/>\nPanac\u00e9e, Montreal<br \/>\nPasta Pooks, Montreal<br \/>\nRabbit Rabbit, Victoria<br \/>\nRabble, St. John\u2019s<br \/>\nRestaurant Limbo, Montreal<br \/>\nRotisserie La Lune, Montreal<br \/>\nSelene, Vancouver<br \/>\nShirley\u2019s, Winnipeg<br \/>\nSumibiyaki Arashi, Vancouver<br \/>\nSushi Hyun Omakase, Vancouver<br \/>\nSushi Nishinokaze, Montreal<br \/>\nTribute, Halifax<br \/>\nYan Dining Room, Toronto<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3212\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"53645\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/air-canada-announces-finalists-for-2025-best-new-restaurants-in-canada\/acbnr_2025_janevca_victoria_johnny_c_y_lam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=1107%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1107,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"acbnr 2025 janevca victoria johnny c y lam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?fit=788%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium_large wp-image-53645\" style=\"--tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;\" title=\"acbnr 2025 janevca victoria johnny c y lam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"acbnr 2025 janevca victoria johnny c y lam\" width=\"768\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=768%2C833&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?resize=945%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 945w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACBNR_2025_Janevca_Victoria_Johnny_C_Y_Lam.jpg?w=1107&amp;ssl=1 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3263\">About Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3550\">Launched in 2002, <strong data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3320\">Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants<\/strong> is the country\u2019s longest-running restaurant ranking. The program has become a career-changing platform for chefs and restaurateurs, showcasing <strong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3491\">\u201cFood Worth Flying For\u201d<\/strong> while promoting Canada\u2019s culinary identity to the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3575\">Past winners include:<\/p>\n<p>Sabayon (Montreal), crowned in 2024. Osteria Giulia (Toronto), winner in 2022. Edulis (Toronto), honoured in 2012. Sunnys Chinese (Toronto), recognized in 2021. AnnaLena (Vancouver), featured in the 2015 Top 10.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3872\">When Will the Top 10 Be Revealed?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"4173\">The <strong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3908\">Top 10 restaurants of 2025<\/strong> will be revealed on <strong data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3950\">November 17, 2025<\/strong>, at Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurant celebration in Toronto, hosted by chef <strong data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4043\">Chuck Hughes<\/strong>. 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