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The takeout counter features a small menu of burritos and tacos inspired by Mexico City street food—and slushy margaritas, too.

From Chef Ricardo Valverde, Canada’s First Peruvian Cevicheria is About to Hit Vancouver This September

Plunge right in: another sauna and cold plunge spa is opening in Vancouver

You can’t just shop for snacks all day (sorry). In between bites, here’s where our editors like to shop and play.

Grab your pals and pack craft sodas, bannock, hot sauce and more.

Grab hyper-local prints by Vancouver and Tokyo artists at Pleasant Shimo's pop-up at the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend

Celebrate with a block party, bannock, drag and DJs.

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The all-new Audi Q5 and SQ5 deliver exhilarating performance and athletic design appeal that redefine modern life driving. The best part? The all-new Q5 family is now available in Canada.

The licensed Kits Beach concession stand and patio will now feature eats from the beloved chicken joint.

This year’s market requires vendors to offer one menu item that’s $10 or less. Here's how far $60 can go.

The popular storytelling-format speaker series will be making its mark on International Women’s Day next year at The Vancouver Club

We're all going to need a little help at home one day. Capella Design's Kaly Ryan asks: why shouldn't it be beautiful?

Rediscover the meaning of fresh and preserved food through the collaboration of artwork from Emiko Mizukami, Julie Sabey, Lena Sin and Nicole Lau

Melt-in-your-mouth pork sausage is just the start.

Celebrate your dad with a decadent meal at one of the city’s many restaurants this year.

At Kavita, the chef pays homage to the seasons through a festival-inspired à la carte menu plus an “amma”-kase tasting experience

Thoughtful gifts for every kind of dad (that aren’t socks and neckties).

Vancouver’s fave cool kids coffee shop launches their first standalone bakery in summer 2025—expect buttery pastries, great coffee, good vibes (and zero contact highs).

The Simes Vineyard Riesling from Martin's Lane is transcendent, and available at the BCL

The bright, casual space is a love letter to the Isaan region—and features a papaya salad bar.

Find out whether you're a Spanish Banks natural or a Kits queen by taking this easy quiz.

Enter Briiskie Bobbins’ garden of eco-friendly delights.

Turn your special day into your extra-special day with these unique ideas for your wedding reception and ceremony..

The footwear iconoclast's product reccos include a made-in-Vancouver shacket, a stylish water carbonator and an excavator. Of course.

Could office conversions be a simple solution to the Vancouver housing crisis?

How a Vancouver apparel company is making old new again.

A trio of spots to snag a well-priced drink right now.

Take on summer with BBQs, ice cream festivals and even a spicy wings challenge.

The surf-chic homewares store brings a hit of the beach to Victoria Drive.

Here's where the chef goes for French onion soup that rivals Paris, nostalgic Korean pork stew and the very best brioche donuts.

The owner of Pizza Coming Soon, a beloved Vancouver photographer and their four-year-old son fill up their Chinatown apartment with creations and treasures.

Design eye-candy, foodie podcasts and the movie she’s re-watched 14 times—here’s what Netflix MUA Debbie Lelievre ('Avatar: The Last Airbender') is binging right now.

We Should Be Friends is the Vancouver meetup group that’s turning strangers into besties and excuses into plans.

Good Finds Club is serving up low-cost dinner parties and a new way to find friends in Vancouver—and they’re really making a meal out of it.

Sonora Resort is the epitome of West Coast luxury—but despite the creature comforts, the eco-lodge still manages to keep things wonderfully wild.

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Three new ready-to-drink cocktails from Smirnoff Canada balance nostalgia with vibrant new tastes—and complete the experience with a multi-genre playlist

Where to grab nutritious bites and sips in Vancouver’s healthiest ’hood

A new Etsy pop-up market is on a mission to cute-ify Vancouver—one whimsical trinket at a time.

The culinary stars came out to play at the 36th annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

Sip a cocktail, sink into a good book and read alongside fellow bibliophiles—small talk optional.

Be the favourite child this year—treat Mom to one of these special meals (no more brunch-line drama).

Back for a second run May 9–10

Ditch the brunch line and surprise her with thoughtful Vancouver‑made treasures she’ll actually love.

These bars and restos work double-duty, shaking up fine cocktails alongside live music.

And the winners of this year's Vancouver culinary awards are...

Where to find the best Chinese food in Vancouver.

These steakhouses bring the sizzle.

These front of house all-stars elevate the restaurant experience with impeccable service and irresistible warmth.

You ate. You voted. These are the winners of the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards

The man behind the city's best Thai restaurant and our favourite casual noodle joint takes home the COTY crown this year.

This is where to plan your next date night in Vancouver.

These are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Vancouver for 2025.

The best Moroccan, Ethiopian and Caribbean fare in the city for 2025.

This year, we welcome chef Michel Jacob and the late, great Cioppino's into our esteemed Restaurant Awards Hall of Fame.

Where to find the best Korean food in the city.

Find the best vegetarian and vegan food in Vancouver at these winning plant-based restaurants.

These multi-location restaurant brands serve up great food and great vibes consistently.

Nightingale's Chris Rielly is our 2025 Sommelier of the Year, while Chupito's Tara Davies takes the Bartender of the Year crown.

Burdock and Co takes home our inaugural award for sustainability.

For a special occasion or splashy night out, these are Vancouver's top upscale restaurants for 2025.

Want to take a group out for a great meal? This lively izakaya has you covered.

Where to find the best Indian food in Vancouver in 2025.

Where to find a great meal in a casual setting.

The best spots to find Thai food in Vancouver in 2025.

When you've got something to celebrate, here's the Vancouver room to help you do it.

Next time you hop a ferry over to Victoria, these are the rooms to seek out.

These are the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver for 2025.

Here's where to find the best Italian food in the city in 2025.

These are Whistler's best restaurants in 2025.

One of two 'Contemporary' categories we're awarding this year.

Where to find the best contemporary food in a more casual atmosphere in Vancouver.

When it's time to clock out, here's where we want to head for the perfect post-work G&T.

These are the best spots for Vietnamese food in Vancouver in 2025.

When the sun is shining, this is the downtown patio we head for.

These are the best Latin American restaurants in Vancouver in 2025

These are the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver for 2025.

These are the best new restaurants in Vancouver for 2025.

The Fairmont Pacific Rim's executive pastry chef makes magic in the kitchen.

The steakhouse is a powerhouse when it comes to quality and consistency.

Where to find Vancouver's best French cooking.

One superfan’s verdict on the Taipei chain’s first Canadian dumpling haven—officially opening May 5.

May is jam-packed with arts, culture and a fresh crop of fun to-dos. Here’s everywhere to be this month.

The Keefer Bar and Botanist held on to their top-50 status with the announcement of this year's list.

With acclaimed chef Jefferson Alvarez at the helm, things at the downtown Italian spot finally click into place.

North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards is bringing bartenders from all over the world to the city. Find stars from Montreal to Mexico City behind the counter at these special Vancouver events next week.

Expert recommendations for caring for your new (temporary) furry friend.

Those ominous granite pillars are actually there for a practical reason.

The Hastings-Sunrise 'Agean Bistro' opened just a few months ago, and is now serving up brunch, too.

The annual terroir-focused wine fest is back, with both a grand tasting event and a Yaletown takeover.

From Salt Spring, Pender and Vancouver Island, these coastal bottles offer seaside sophistication.

More tickets are on sale now for our annual celebration of the best in the Vancouver restaurant scene.

Lifestyle shop Suze celebrates the beauty in the little moments.

Furniture, textiles, art, ceramics, wallpaper and more goods for your home.

The new Granville Street location will offer grab-and-go sushi, imported Japanese goods, Iwate A5 wagyu and more.

Brock Pytel is one-quarter of guitar-heavy power-pop quartet The Slip-Ons. Here’s the pop-culture content that’s keeping him powered up right now.

The beloved cocktail-forward Mexican restaurant is back—this time in a temporary space in Mount Pleasant

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WNORTH Conference celebrates ten years with a bigger venue, collaborative activities and proactive education on bridging the gaps.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, here’s the city's best Easter offerings.

Bill Monroe has been performing—and singing live—for over seven decades, and doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon

Inside the TCC's Lions Pub and you'll discover Call Me Back, the city's newest not-so-secret bar.

Breakfast is served.

Canada's new women's pro soccer team—part of the Northern Super League—debuts next week at BC Place.

Sakura season is more than just the pretty blossoms.

What does the Vancouver Special look like through an artist's eyes?

Artist duo The Automatic Message has created something special with its new film installation, 'EMDR.'

There are a million bad-date stories out there. But a ragtag group of hopeless romantics might just have you convinced that Vancouverites shouldn’t give up on love just yet.

One of Vancouver’s most prominent foodies marks a special day with—what else?—a feast.

Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated restaurant from the team behind Keefer Bar.

We're ready for Italian summer thanks to the beloved restaurant group's new beer.

Despite the real estate woes and city hall drama, there are plenty of great reasons to stick around... and this list is only the beginning.

Your guide to Vancouver's coolest speakeasies. (Shh!)

Here's where to find some of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Vancouver.

Hastings-Sunrise is a major contender for Most Delicious Neighbourhood. Here are the best restaurants in the 'hood right now.

These seven shops represent a new wave of fashion boutiques (many vintage-focused) in the 115-year-old building.

Made-in-Vancouver slow fashion brands worth checking out, post-haste.

DJ Felix Cartal turned the SkyTrain into a club for one magical night.

Where can you catch indie and international films? At any of Vancouver's myriad film festivals.

Four Vancouver Special renovations that take the basic-builder form to new heights.

Three spots in Gastown to catch live comedy in 2025.

Angela Fama's death cards have taken on a life of their own.

A trio of indie bookstores share their recommendations for your next great read.

Get ready for local wines with (really good) imported grapes

Spring into Vancouver's top food and drink events happening in April 2025.

Get on the waitlist for your chance to purchase tickets for our annual celebration of the best in Vancouver's restaurant scene.

The Vancouver-based artist find a playfulness in clay.

The menu and room may be inspired by earthly elements, but the hotly anticipated Elem is out-of-this-world good.

The modern workwear brand is all business with a new shop on West 4th.

It's spring! Try something new! Like one of these half-dozen recently opened Vancouver restaurants.

How the floating McDonalds became an icon.

A new, casual cookbook club kicks off this Sunday. Cook, or don't. Just come.

The legendary chef combines forces with longtime friend (and expert somm) Kurtis Kolt in this pop-up that features a non-alc pairing menu.

Face it—supporting local brands is as beautiful as it gets.

High-end Steveston Thai restaurant Baan Lao serves what it calls the world’s first sommelier-led Thai afternoon tea.

Everything from cherry blossom-inspired bites and cocktails to cultural festivals.

Here’s where the coffee connoisseur goes for absolutely stacked Italian sandwiches, charcoal-grilled yakitori and a cocktail that feels like a religious experience.

Saba Farmand’s tour celebrates community and landscape architecture.

May we suggest a night of music and local history in the West End?

Who says you can’t enjoy the city alone?

The Vancouverite who coined the concept of the “ecological footprint” has the solution to our climate emergency—but will anyone listen?

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Osoyoos is a getaway that’s more than just a vacation—offering hands-on adventures, fresh local flavors and unforgettable experiences that connect you to the land.

Fred Lee is our Man About Town, capturing party pics as the charitable dollars were flying at two of this spring's biggest fundraisers.

Here's what's on local comedian, filmmaker and actor Maarten Bayliss’ digital playlist.

In their New West condo, the creative power couple mix DIY projects, bold thrift finds and family life—one eclectic treasure at a time.

A sourdough crust, longganisa, garlic white sauce and a perfectly runny egg—this is breakfast pizza on another level.

Nothing wrong with a good ol’ steakhouse—but a business lunch can be so much more.

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Whether on the track or the road, ICE or EV, Audi has always engineered to push the limits of performance, while staying true to their legacy and leading the future of premium mobility.

Pyrrha founders Danielle and Wade Papin cozy up at home with great art and records galore.

Hop over for a dreamy day trip full of thrifting and snacking.

The tasting menu is only available until March 19.

Jay Nok serves up a modern take on family-style Thai street food.

From concerts and comedy to art shows and outdoor adventures, here’s your go-to list of everything happening in Vancouver this March (besides the cherry blossoms!)

How to get the most meat from your $200 ticket... and the ten restaurants we're most excited for at the 2025 food fest.

A free, world-class speaker series that nobody seems to know about—until now.

These Vancouver-made sauces, spreads, spices and more are flavourful sidekicks to amp up your next home-cooked meal.

Vancouver's most intriguing food and drink events happening in March 2025.

Raise a glass to your fave arias at our fave Mt Pleasant winery.

Ucluelet is stepping out of Tofino’s shadow: world-class restaurant Pluvio is just one reason to go.