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In 1990, this magazine began an awards program in recognition of a few of the city’s finest restaurants. A quarter-century later, we proudly present the largest year yet, with 18 judges deciding the winners in 49 categories. The dining scene has grown substantially over the decades — as the finalists below attest — and we’re proud to have grown alongside.
Now, let’s eat!
Restaurant of the Year
Chef of the Year
Bartender of the Year
Pastry Chef of the Year
Sommelier of the Year
Upscale Dining
New Design
New Restaurant
Casual Dining
Food Cart
Coffee House
Seafood
Upscale Italian
Casual Italian
Pizzeria
Upscale French
Casual French
Upscale Japanese
Casual Japanese
Upscale Chinese
Casual Chinese
Dim Sum
Noodle House
Indian
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Other Asian
The Americas
Steakhouse
Casual Chain
North Shore
Whistler
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Okanagan
Winery/Vineyard
Downtown
East Side
Gastown
Richmond
West End
West Side
Yaletown
Green Award
Lifetime Achievement
Ingredient
Premier Crew
Mentorship
Producer/ Supplier
For most categories, our 18 judges split into smaller, specialized teams. Anyone with a perceived conflict of interest in a particular category was excluded. Judges discussed long lists, then revisited rooms and voted separately. Restaurant of the Year was a blind vote between Best Upscale and Best Casual. (The count was 17 to 1.) Meet the judges here.