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Restaurant review: Drool worthy food at Vancouver's Zoomak Korean Tavern
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews The Zoomak Korean Tavern room. Photo by Mia Stainsby We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Restaurant review: Drool worthy food at Vancouver's Zoomak Korean Tavern
Zoomak Korean Tavern, in Vancouver's Gastown, sticks to tradition, except when chef feels he can improve on it Published Jun 30, 2026 • Last updated Jun 30, 2026 • 5 minute read The Zoomak Korean Tavern room. Photo by Mia Stainsby Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Places to check out: The Breeze in Sechelt, The Terrace in Kelowna
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews The Terrace restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate. Photo by Handout We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. The Breeze Sign In or Create an Account or View more offers The Breeze, an ambitious new waterfront dining experience in Sechelt at the Telus Marina, is part of a 17,000-sq.-ft. destination that will include accommodations and a community hub.
Places to check out: The Breeze in Sechelt, The Terrace in Kelowna
Published Jun 16, 2026 • Last updated Jun 16, 2026 • 2 minute read The Terrace restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate. Photo by Handout Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. The Breeze The Breeze, an ambitious new waterfront dining experience in Sechelt at the Telus Marina, is part of a 17,000-sq.-ft. destination that will include accommodations and a community hub.
Places to check out: The Breeze in Sechelt, The Terrace in Kelowna
Mia Stainsby Updated Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Terrace restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate. (Credit: Handout) The Breeze, an ambitious new waterfront dining experience in Sechelt at the Telus Marina, is part of a 17,000-sq.-ft. destination that will include accommodations and a community hub. The restaurant is helmed by chef Jack Chen (Pear Tree, Bishop's, L'Abattoir, Farmer's Apprentice, Coquille).
World Cup Vancouver: 20 restaurants within a 10-minute walk of B.C. Place
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Biloxi chicken sandwich at Honey Salt. Photo by Handout We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. If fans need of food and drink before or after the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver, we’re here to say we got you covered with suggestions for restaurants which are a 10-minute or less walk to or from B.C. Place.
World Cup Vancouver: 20 restaurants within a 10-minute walk of B.C. Place
Here’s a roundup of places where soccer fans can find a meal and a drink or two Published Jun 10, 2026 • Last updated Jun 10, 2026 • 5 minute read Biloxi chicken sandwich at Honey Salt. Photo by Handout /Honey Salt Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park: Here's what to eat first Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Local Food Reviews News Local News Menu items from local legend DownLow Chicken. Photo by Hanna McLean/Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver, this one’s ours.
Award-winning Vancouver's Restaurant Kavita inspired by India's diverse street foods
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Local Food Reviews Momo with jhol sauce. Mia Stainsby photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Restaurant Kavita Sign In or Create an Account or View more offers Where: 250 West Third Avenue, Vancouver When: Dinner, Tuesday to Saturday Info:restaurantkavita.com Dinner at Restaurant Kavita can be a walk on the wild side.
Award-winning Vancouver's Restaurant Kavita inspired by India's diverse street foods
Within a few months of opening Restaurant Kavita was recognized by Canada's 100 Best New Restaurants and the Vancouver Magazine Awards. Published May 28, 2026 • Last updated May 28, 2026 • 5 minute read Momo with jhol sauce. Mia Stainsby photo Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Restaurant Kavita Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Time Out Vancouver chefs share a sneak peek of their menu highlights
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Local Business Life Food Local Food Reviews A compilation of dishes from Time Out Market in Vancouver. Photo by Handout /Time Out Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Time Out Vancouver chefs share a sneak peek of their menu highlights
Time Out Market opens its 13th location at Vancouver's Oakridge Park this week, with some of the city’s heavy hitter chefs running the food kiosks and seating for 1,000 people Published May 27, 2026 • Last updated May 27, 2026 • 6 minute read A compilation of dishes from Time Out Market in Vancouver. Photo by Handout /Time Out Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Popular Vancouver brunch spot set to close after this summer Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local News The Kitsilano cafe Their There, which is run by the folks who operate the one-Michelin star Anna Lena, is set to close. Photo by Google Maps /Screengrab Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver is set to lose a favourite brunch spot after this summer.
Popular Vancouver brunch spot set to close after this summer
Vancouver is set to lose a favourite brunch spot after this summer Published May 25, 2026 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Kitsilano cafe Their There, which is run by the folks who operate the one-Michelin star Anna Lena, is set to close. Photo by Google Maps /Screengrab Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected.
Restaurant review: Vancouver's Violeté offers casual but elevated Italian fare
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews The Violeté dining room. Photo by Mia Stainsby Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Restaurant review: Vancouver's Violeté offers casual but elevated Italian fare
Be sure to try the gnocchi — it's love at first bite and the dish that got Irish chef Andrew Kelly the job Published May 21, 2026 • Last updated 4 months ago • 5 minute read The Violeté dining room. Photo by Mia Stainsby Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Review: No fanfare. Just the best and healthiest at Vancouver's Seaport City Seafood Restaurant
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Variety of dishes from Seaport City. Photo: Leila Kwok. Photo by Leila Kwok Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Review: No fanfare. Just the best and healthiest at Vancouver's Seaport City Seafood Restaurant
Seaport City Seafood doesn't advertise it but uses organic, and high-quality ingredients. Published May 12, 2026 • Last updated May 12, 2026 • 4 minute read Variety of dishes from Seaport City. Photo: Leila Kwok. Photo by Leila Kwok Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Cheap Eats: Here are 17 more budget-friendly restaurants in Metro Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Fried sticky rice at DD Mau. Photo by Mia Stainsby Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Affordability is oft uttered these days, usually in grumpy tones. When it comes to restaurant eating, fear not, you can still find a meal for less than $20 for a main dish.
Cheap Eats: Here are 17 more budget-friendly restaurants in Metro Vancouver
When it comes to restaurant eating, fear not, you can still find a meal for less than $20 for a main dish. Here are our critic's picks. Published May 05, 2026 • Last updated May 05, 2026 • 6 minute read Fried sticky rice at DD Mau. Photo by Mia Stainsby Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Affordability is oft uttered these days, usually in grumpy tones.
These two new Vancouver restaurants elevate Korean cuisine
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Nabi House's Perilla Chicken. Photo by Mia Stainsby Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Nui Sign In or Create an Account or View more offers Where: 4811 Main St., Vancouver When: Dinner, daily.
These two new Vancouver restaurants elevate Korean cuisine
Nui and Nabi House, run by young, passionate chefs, offer Korean food for modern palates Published Apr 30, 2026 • Last updated Apr 30, 2026 • 7 minute read Nabi House's Perilla Chicken. Photo by Mia Stainsby Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Nui Where: 4811 Main St., Vancouver When: Dinner, daily.
Popular Vancouver French restaurant is changing hands after 18 years Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Mussels at Les Faux Bourgeois. Photo by Juno Kim /Les Faux Bourgeois Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership.
Popular Vancouver French restaurant is changing hands after 18 years
A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership. Published Apr 29, 2026 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read Mussels at Les Faux Bourgeois. Photo by Juno Kim /Les Faux Bourgeois Article content A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Popular Vancouver French restaurant is changing hands after 18 years
A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership. Published Apr 29, 2026 • Last updated 1 week ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Mussels at Les Faux Bourgeois. Photo by Juno Kim /Les Faux Bourgeois Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected.
Popular Vancouver French restaurant is changing hands after 18 years
A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership. • • Mussels at Les Faux Bourgeois. /Les Faux Bourgeois A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership.
Popular Vancouver French restaurant is changing hands after 18 years
Advertisement oop Skip to Content A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership. • • Mussels at Les Faux Bourgeois. /Les Faux Bourgeois A longtime Vancouver go-to for classic French bistro fare, Les Faux Bourgeois, will soon be under new ownership.
Michelin-recommended Vancouver Thai restaurant gets a sibling Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Charm Thai Eatery dining area. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Michelin-recommended Vancouver Thai restaurant gets a sibling
Charm Thai restaurant follows the success of Zab Bites and there's more to come Published Apr 22, 2026 • Last updated Apr 22, 2026 • 6 minute read Charm Thai Eatery dining area. Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
Creator of Canada's Best Coffee shop launches new concept in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews Jess Reno at Dope Bakehouse. Photo by Mia Stainsby Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Creator of Canada's Best Coffee shop launches new concept in Vancouver
World's Best Coffee Bars list recently placed Jess Reno's Nemesis Coffee No. 1 in Canada, No. 4 in North America and No. 15 globally. This month, he launched his latest project, Bam Bam Published Apr 14, 2026 • Last updated Apr 15, 2026 • 5 minute read Jess Reno at Dope Bakehouse. Photo by Mia Stainsby Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
50 Best Bars event invites Vancouver cocktail fans to the festivities
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local News A 50 Best Bars event is open to the public in Vancouver. Pictured: The Butterfly That Stamped cocktail from Bagheera. Photo by Bagheera /50 Best Bars Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Vancouver cocktail fans can get into North America’s 50 Best Bars festivities thanks to an upcoming event.
50 Best Bars event invites Vancouver cocktail fans to the festivities
Vancouver cocktail fans can get into North America's 50 Best Bars festivities thanks to an upcoming event. Published Apr 07, 2026 • Last updated 6 days ago • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A 50 Best Bars event is open to the public in Vancouver. Pictured: The Butterfly That Stamped cocktail from Bagheera.
Three casual Japanese restaurants add vitality to one Vancouver block
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews The bar at New Fuji in Vancouver. Photo by Mia Stainsby Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Three casual Japanese restaurants add vitality to one Vancouver block
New Fuji, Toyokan Plaza and Toyokan Bowl nail it with fun, affordable food. They’re run by Minoru Tamaru Published Apr 02, 2026 • Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 5 minute read The bar at New Fuji in Vancouver. Photo by Mia Stainsby /PNG Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
World's Best Restaurants chefs team up at Richmond's Baan Lao
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food Local Food Reviews From left: Chefs Pam Soontornyanakij, Nutcha Phanthoupheng and Pam Soontornyanakij. Photo by Luis Valdizon Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
World's Best Restaurants chefs team up at Richmond's Baan Lao
At the recent $850 Baan Lao dinner, three awesome female Thai chefs dazzled diners with a 22-course meal. Here's a glimpse at what they created. Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 5 minute read From left: Chefs Pam Soontornyanakij, Nutcha Phanthoupheng and Nok Suntaranon. Photo by Luis Valdizon Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
World's Best Restaurants chefs team up at Richmond's Baan Lao
At the recent $850 Baan Lao dinner, three awesome female Thai chefs dazzled diners with a 22-course meal. Here's a glimpse at what they created. Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. From left: Chefs Pam Soontornyanakij, Nutcha Phanthoupheng and Nok Suntaranon. Photo by Luis Valdizon Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food A man slathers barbecue sauce over ribs while working a grill at Wood Buffalo Ribfest in Fort McMurray on Aug. 31, 2025. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network Photo by Vincent McDermott /Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
Advertisement oop Skip to Content This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat • • Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. /Postmedia The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 1 minute read Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. Photo by Vincent McDermott /Postmedia Article content The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
Advertisement oop Skip to Content This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat • • Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. /Postmedia The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat Published Apr 01, 2026 • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A man slathers barbecue sauce over ribs while working a grill at Wood Buffalo Ribfest in Fort McMurray on Aug. 31, 2025.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
Skip to Content This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat • A man slathers barbecue sauce over ribs while working a grill at Wood Buffalo Ribfest in Fort McMurray on Aug. 31, 2025. Vincent McDermott/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network /Postmedia The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
Advertisement oop Skip to Content This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat • • Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. /Postmedia The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 1 minute read Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. Photo by Vincent McDermott /Postmedia Article content The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 1 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver.
Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns
This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver’s top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated Apr 02, 2026 • 1 minute read Archive photo of BBQ. The all-you-can-eat barbecue festival Brewery & The Beast returns to Vancouver. Photo by Vincent McDermott /Postmedia Article content The annual Brewery & the Beast food event returns to Vancouver on Aug. 30 at Concord Pacific Place.
These B.C. restaurants have been honoured for their excellent wine lists Original
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Life Food The main dining room at Mott 32 in Vancouver. Photo by Leila Kwok Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A well-chosen wine list can elevate a dining experience to sublime magic.
These B.C. restaurants have been honoured for their excellent wine lists
PLUS: Curated food experiences in Ireland and a popular dinner series returns to Vancouver's Suyo Modern Peruvian restaurant Published Mar 26, 2026 • Last updated Mar 26, 2026 • 3 minute read The main dining room at Mott 32 in Vancouver. Photo by Leila Kwok Article content A well-chosen wine list can elevate a dining experience to sublime magic.
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