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October 4, 2008 

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Clubs & Associations

Canadian Professional Bartenders Association (CPBA)

The Canadian Professional Bartender’s Association was formed in 2009 in order to standardize professional Bartending across Canada. Our monthly meetings and events provide our members and supporters with a forum to exchange…EXPLORE CPBA

Shops

Old Faithful

320 W Cordova St., Vancouver, BC | 778-327-9376 | oldfaithfulshop.com | Old Faithful Shop, located in the Historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, opened its doors in May of 2010. We feel a close kinship with…EXPLORE OLD FAITHFUL

Sharks + Hammers

54 Alexander St | 604.648.2252 | www.sharksandhammers.com | Welcome to Sharks & Hammers. We sell a little bit of this and a little bit of that because – why not? – and because we can. We sell items that we…EXPLORE SHARKS + HAMMERS

Union Wood & Supply Company

503 Railway St | 604-675-9033 | www.unionwoodco.com | Founded in 2009, Union Wood & Supply Company is a retail and on-site furniture-making/interior design shop located in Strathcona North…EXPLORE UNION WOOD & SUPPLY

Street Food

Cartel Taco

Cartel Taco is the first project by the Cartel Street Food Company, the rolling obsession of its three founders and their collective forty years of restaurant life. Cartel Taco specializes in hand-making Mexican fusion tacos…EXPLORE CARTEL TACO

Re-Up BBQ

The Re-Up BBQ was born from the City of Vancouver’s inaugural and controversial food cart lottery. The newly minted business partners were entirely unaware that they were about to start their own company…EXPLORE THE RE-UP BBQ

Boutique Hotels & Resorts

Bodega Ridge

120 Manastee Rd. | Galiano Island, BC | 1-877-604-2677 | BodegaRidge.com | Even in the paradise that is the Gulf Islands, Bodega Ridge stands out for its spectacular location and natural beauty. Located near the…EXPLORE BODEGA RIDGE

Naramata-Heritage-Inn-&-SpaNaramata Heritage Inn

3625 First Street, Box 130 | Naramata, BC | 1.866.617.1188 | naramatainn.com | The luxuriously appointed Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa offers the essential elements to nurture you…EXPLORE THE NARAMATA HERITAGE INN & SPA

Naramata-Heritage-Inn-&-SpaPainted Boat Resort Spa & Marina

12849 Lagoon Road | Madeira Park, BC | 866-902-3955 | www.paintedboat.com | This luxurious five-acre resort on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia features 31 spacious two bedroom villas. Just a two…EXPLORE PAINTED BOAT

The Waldorf Hotel

1489 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC | 604.253.7141 | www.waldorfhotel.com | After 63 years in business, East Vancouver’s Famous Waldorf Hotel has been reimagined as a creative compound where contemporary…EXPLORE THE WALDORF

Organisations

ChalkXChange

593 E. Georgia Street at Princess Avenue | Facebook | Twitter | ChalkXChange is a neighborhood creative commons. Like a favorite corner store, Chalk is nearby and sometimes serves pie. Rather than groceries, we stock…EXPLORE CHALKXCHANGE

Ocean Wise (Vancouver Aquarium)

604 659 3596 |  www.oceanwise.ca | Twitter | Facebook | The Ocean Wise symbol next to a menu or seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. With over 3,100 Ocean Wise partner…EXPLORE OCEAN WISE

Artisan Suppliers & Food Services

The Olive Oil Merchant

www.oliveoilmerchant.com | 250.764.6425 | The Olive Oil Merchant is an Okanagan based importer of Italian specialty foods focused primarily on Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Why only extra virgin?  Because its the only…EXPLORE THE OLIVE OIL MERCHANT

Two Rivers Specialty Meats

Two Rivers Specialty Meats is a purveyor of fine local meats including beef, chicken, pork, duck, venison, elk, game birds and much more that are free of antibiotics, hormones and chemical feed additives. In addition…EXPLORE TWO RIVERS

Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary

Designed and conceptualized by restaurateurs’ Tyson Reimer & Ryan Murfitt [Cobre, Peckinpah], Woodland Smokehouse & Commissary is the proverbial food factory and market…EXPLORE WOODLAND SMOKEHOUSE & COMMISSARY

Wineries & Breweries

okanagan_070614_0849Blue Mountain

2385 Allendale Rd, RR#1 Site 3 Comp 4 | Okanagan Falls BC | 250-497-8244 | www.bluemountainwinery.com | Blue Mountain is a family run vineyard and winery located in the picturesque South Okanagan Valley…EXPLORE BLUE MOUNTAIN

qerfCedarCreek Estate Winery

5445 Lakeshore Road | Kelowna | MAP | 250-764-8866 | www.cedarcreek.bc.ca | After over 20 years of wine growing experience, we believe that we have the right varietals planted in the right sites…EXPLORE CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY

MagentaElephant Island

2730 Aikins Loop | Naramata BC | 250.496.5522 | elephantislandwine.com | Fusing classic wine making processes with an unconventional line-up of fruits – Stella cherries, organic Bartlett pears, Goldrich apricots…EXPLORE ELEPHANT ISLAND

JoieFarm

2825 Naramata Rd, Site 5 Comp 4, Naramata BC | 1-866-422-5643 | 250-496-0073 | www.joiefarm.com | JoieFarm is owned and operated by Heidi Noble & Michael Dinn and is located on their farm on the beautiful…EXPLORE JOIEFARM

Laughing Stock Vineyards

1548 Naramata Road | Penticton, BC | Tel: 250-493-8466 | www.laughingstock.ca | Located on the picturesque Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyards is a serious enterprise with a lighthearted attitude….EXPLORE LAUGHING STOCK VINEYARDS

La Stella

8123-148th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC | 250-495-8180 | www.lastella.ca | LaStella was created to be the embodiment of the Tuscan way of life. For us, we are making more than wine. We are making our own fun…EXPLORE LA STELLA

Le Vieux Pin

34070-73th Street Oliver, BC | 250-498-8388 | www.levieuxpin.ca | Le Vieux Pin named after the majestic old pine tree on the northwest corner of our vineyard is situated on the East Bench of Oliver, in the South…EXPLORE LE VIEUX PIN

Mission Hill Family Estate

1730 West Bank Rd, West Kelowna, BC | 250-768-7611 | www.missionhillwinery.com | Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate is a family-owned winery…EXPLORE MISSION HILL

Niche Wine Company

1901 Bartley Road, Kelowna, BC | 604.762.5002 | www.nichewinecompany.com | We’re not a big company. We’re farmers, and making wine is what we love. Up high on a ridge in West Kelowna, we harvest…EXPLORE NICHE WINE COMPANY

sfghNichol Vineyard

RR1 S14 C13 -1285 Smethurst Rd, Naramata, BC | 250-496-5962 | nicholvineyard.com | Nichol Vineyard, known among Canadian wine lovers in the know, has been operating in Naramata Village…EXPLORE NICHOL VINEYARD

Orofino Strawbale Winery

2152 Barcelo Rd, Cawston, BC | 250-499-0068 | www.orofinovineyards.com | John and Virginia Weber both grew up in Southern Saskatchewan far away from anything to do with grapes and the wine industry…EXPLORE OROFINO

Painted Rock Estate Winery

400 Smythe Drive, Penticton, BC | 250-493-6809 | www.paintedrock.cam | Painted Rock sits on a spectacular bench overlooking the eastern shore of Skaha Lake in Penticton, B.C. This 60-acre property has a…EXPLORE PAINTED ROCK

scout1R&B Brewing Co.

54 East 4th Ave | Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-874-2537 | rbbrewing.com | R&B Brewing Co. has always been, and will always be, just about as independent a microbrewery as you’ll come across…EXPLORE R&B BREWING CO.

IMG_9998Red Truck Beer Company

1015 Marine Dr, North Vancouver | 604-682-4733 | www.redtruckbeer.com | The Red Truck Beer Company is a Vancouver-based craft microbrewery. We make two signature beers: Red Truck Ale, a rich…EXPLORE RED TRUCK BEER CO.

Road 13

13140-316A Ave., Oliver BC | Toll free: 866.498.8330 | www.road13vineyards.com | Road 13 is the location of our winery and two of our vineyard sites: the Home and the Castle. Our land was first cultivated in…EXPLORE ROAD 13

3208946370_753760b35c_bStoneboat Vineyards

7148 Orchard Grove Lane, Oliver BC | Toll Free: 888-598-2226 | www.stoneboatvineyards.com | Located along a winding country lane in Oliver, BC, on the rocky soils of the lower Black Sage Bench…EXPLORE STONEBOAT

Tinhorn Creek

32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver | 250-498-3743 | www.tinhorn.com | On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and…EXPLORE TINHORN CREEK

IMG_9569-800x533Whistler Brewing Co.

1045 Millar Creek Road, Whistler, BC | 604-731-2900 | www.whistlerbeer.com | At the Whistler Brewing Company, we share a passion for creating unique, world-class craft brewed beers. Using traditional brewing…EXPLORE WHISTLER BREWING CO.

Caterers

Butter On The Endive

Butter on the Endive is a full-service catering company dedicated to providing inspired food experiences. Working closely with our clients, we create custom-tailored menus using the best products our region has to offer…EXPLORE BUTTER ON THE ENDIVE

Culinary Capers Catering

Culinary Capers Catering is a full service off premise catering company that has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1986. We cater to a complete range of clients, serving every type of function from…EXPLORE CULINARY CAPERS

Joy Road Caterers

From our inception selling pastries at the farmers’ markets, Joy Road Catering has primarily used local ingredients for the simple reason that fresh tastes better. And while socially-responsible food sourcing allows our customers to…EXPLORE JOY ROAD

Kale & Nori

Kale & Nori Culinary Arts creates menus focused on seasonal vegetables and ethical seafoods sourced from Canadian artisans, fishermen and farms with bold global flavours. From glamourous cocktail parties, beautiful…EXPLORE KALE & NORI

Lazy Gourmet

Specializing in truly contagious hospitality while showcasing the finest in local ingredients and outstanding quality, The Lazy Gourmet strives to be Vancouver’s premiere caterer and event company. Our services…EXPLORE THE LAZY GOURMET

SAVOURY_CHEF_008Savoury Chef

Founded by Chef Taryn Wa, Savoury Chef has rapidly become one of Vancouver’s premier full-service event caterers. Savoury Chef focuses on the use of local and in-season ingredients to produce tailored dishes and…EXPLORE SAVOURY CHEF

dfhTruffles Fine Foods

At Truffles Fine Foods we are passionate about good food and believe in excellence with everything to do with food: its taste, quality, preparation and presentation. We blend the finest and freshest ingredients with many…EXPLORE TRUFFLES FINE FOODS

Culinary Tourism & Retail

Eric-@-Market-DinnerEdible British Columbia

Edible British Columbia is a five year-old business headquartered at Granville Island Public Market, in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. Edible BC is Canada’s largest culinary tourism and specialty…EXPLORE EDIBLE BRITISH COLUMBIA

Designers

ScoutviewerGlasfurd & Walker

Glasfurd & Walker is a creative studio formed in early 2007 by Phoebe Glasfurd (Creative Director) and Aren Fieldwalker (Managing Director) after both moved from Sydney, Australia…EXPLORE GLASFURD & WALKER DESIGN

Inoui Design Collective

Inoui Design Collective Inc. is a full services commercial interior design firm with a focus on unique spaces. As registered designers, our expertise goes well beyond selecting colour schemes. Our education, experience…EXPLORE INOUI DESIGN COLLECTIVE

Union Wood & Supply Company

503 Railway St | 604-675-9033 | www.unionwoodco.com | Founded in 2009, Union Wood & Supply Company is a retail and on-site furniture-making/interior design shop located in Strathcona North…EXPLORE UNION WOOD & SUPPLY

Wine & Spirits Resources

c7e99c5House Wine

house wine is a consultancy company based in Vancouver, BC. Advocating wine pleasure without pretense, co-owners Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris have dedicated over 20 years to vinous pursuits, juggling…EXPLORE HOUSE WINE

legLegacy Liquor Store

The newest addition to the Millennium Village, Legacy Liquor Store, is an elegant and modern 8600 square foot space; one of the largest privately-owned liquor store in British Columbia. Whether buying on a…EXPLORE LEGACY LIQUOR STORE

Music Services

iStock_000000843245SmallMusic Direction

Music plays a significant role in the customer experience in restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Music contributes to the retail environment and the corporate brand to the same degree as interiors finishes, furniture…EXPLORE MUSIC DIRECTION

Consulting

Barmetrix

778-888-9851 | www.barmetrix.com | At Barmetrix we firmly believe that one of the keys to a successful and profitable hospitality business is having complete control of your liquor inventory…EXPLORE BARMETRIX

The Fifteen Group

402 W Pender, Suite 306 | Vancouver BC | 1-866-483-3176  | The15Group.com | We offer a variety of options to help you get us on board. Whether you want us to work gradually with you to maintain low monthly costs…EXPLORE THE FIFTEEN GROUP

Photographers

3969904240_d43b19f3bc_oRaef Grohne

Raef Grohne | 604-618-6413 | ArchitecturalPhotographer.com | Raef is a seasoned architectural photographer (that’s seasoned as in ‘experienced’, not ‘well spiced’). For over 15 years he has been shooting… | EXPLORE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Foodie Photography

113-2050 Scotia St | Vancouver BC | 604-708-4343 | www.foodiephoto.com | Foodie Photography is Tracey Kusiewicz, a freelance photographer specializing in food and beverage, product, still life and…EXPLORE FOODIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Hamid Attie Photography

128 West 6th Ave, Studio 306 | Vancouver BC | 604-813-1014 | HamidAttie.com | Hamid Attie is one of Vancouver’s premier food and restaurant photographers, supplying creative, contemporary imagery for your…EXPLORE HAMID ATTIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Culinary Schools

dining-room-media-night-300Dirty Apron

540 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-879-8588 | www.dirtyapron.com | The Dirty Apron Cooking School is Vancouver’s newest, most exciting culinary playground. A place for the amateur, the culinary-inclined, or the curious…EXPLORE DIRTY APRON

PICA

1505 West 2nd Ave (entrance to Granville Island) | 604-734-4488 | www.picachef.com | Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts offers two diploma-granting professional programs in the Culinary Arts and…EXPLORE THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS

Cafés & Coffee

Coffee-Art-05Caffè Artigiano

Home of the Canadian Barista Champion | Locations | www.caffeartigiano.com | When it comes to the best quality coffee and espresso, Caffè Artigiano is in a league of its own. Regarded as North America’s premier…EXPLORE CAFFE ARTIGIANO

Ethical Bean Coffee

1315 Kootenay Street, Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-431-3830 | www.ethicalbean.com | Ethical Bean Coffee Company roasts only 100% Fair Trade Certified and certified organic shade grown coffees from…ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE

IMG_2799Mogiana Coffee

www.mogianacoffee.com | Tel: 1-866-365-1131 | info@mogianacoffee.com | In a world of fair-trade and ethical coffee, one Vancouver company takes a unique approach to growing its coffee…family. Since the 1890s…EXPLORE MOGIANA COFFEE

Revolver Coffee

325 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-558-4444 | revolvercoffee.ca | Inspired by some of the world’s most influential cafes, from Japan to New York to Montreal and back, Revolver is the brainchild of…EXPLORE REVOLVER COFFEE

Restaurants

Abigail’s Party

1685 Yew Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca | A fun, casual, and smart-looking neighbourhood favourite solidly underwritten by the expertise of executive chef Tina Fineza. Her menu focuses on…EXPLORE ABIGAIL’S PARTY

wertAdesso Bistro

1906 Haro Street, Vancouver, BC | 604.568.9975 | adessobistro.net | A Ligurian-concept restaurant owned by Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi, Adesso Bistro is now open in its new space at 1906 Haro Street…EXPLORE ADESSO BISTRO

DSC_4396Alibi Room

157 Alexander St | Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-623-3383 | Alibi.ca | In the summer of 2006, after working under the previous ownership for over seven years, Nigel Springthorpe with his sister-in-law Raya Audet, decided…EXPLORE ALIBI ROOM

araxibuttonAraxi

4222 Village Square | Whistler | MAP | 604-932-4540 | www.araxi.com | A crossroads of mountain elegance and approachable dining in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi enjoys a long-held international reputation for excellence in…EXPLORE ARAXI

img_6851Au Petit Chavignol

843 East Hastings St. | Vancouver | MAP | 604-255-4218 | aupetitchavignol.com | In March of 2009, Alice and Allison Spurrell, owners of les amis du FROMAGE, along with Joe Chaput, opened the doors to Au Petit…EXPLORE AU PETIT CHAVIGNOL

tumblr_l0tv1fzEKw1qb1gvwo1_Bao Bei

163 Keefer St. | Vancouver | 604-688-0876 | www.bao-bei.ca | Meaning “precious” in Mandarin, Bao Bei opened in January of 2010 in the heart of Chinatown with the hope of recreating that special charm…EXPLORE BAO BEI CHINESE BRASSERIE

_MG_8273Beachside Forno

1362 Marine Dr. | West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-926-3332 | BeachsideForno.com | This waterside location on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver offers a comfortable, coveted setting overlooking beach, ocean, mountains…EXPLORE BEACHSIDE FORNO

bearfootcellar_1Bearfoot Bistro

4121 Village Green, Whistler | MAP | 604-932-3433 | www.bearfootbistro.com | At the legendary Bearfoot Bistro, every night is a celebration of sophisticated culinary wizardry and magical joie de vivre…EXPLORE BEARFOOT BISTRO

ertBin 941 Tapas Parlour

941 Davie St. Vancouver | MAP | 604-683-1246 | www.bin941.com | Chef/owner Gord Martin created Bin 941 tapas parlour to reflect a Barcelona-styled wine and tapas bars, uniquely designed for Vancouver. Following its recognition…EXPLORE BIN 941

Bishop’s

2183 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-738-2025 | www.bishopsonline.com | Tucked away on West 4th in Kitsilano is a legendary restaurant with a big reputation. For more than 20 years John Bishop has led the field in…EXPLORE BISHOP’S

Bistrot Bistro

1961 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-732-0004 | www.bistrotbistro.com | Warmly received by a city with no shortage of choice for their dining dollars, Bistrot Bistro teems with energy every night…EXPLORE BISTROT BISTRO

Food-Shot---Steak-Tartare-#Bistro Pastis

2153 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver | MAP | 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com | Bistro Pastis is as close as you can get to Paris without a plane ticket. The menu features classic bistro fare served with a…EXPLORE BISTRO PASTIS

bluebuttonBlue Water Cafe

1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-8078 | www.bluewatercafe.net | An anchor in Vancouver’s culinary landscape, Blue Water Cafe is recognized as the City’s definitive destination for seafood…EXPLORE BLUE WATER CAFE

Boneta

1 West Cordova, Vancouver | MAP | 604-684-1844 | www.boneta.ca | Our seasonal menu, updated weekly, offers modern European comfort food paired with a beautifully chosen wine list and classic custom cocktails…EXPLORE BONETA

“C” Restaurant

2-1600 Howe St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-681-1164 | www.crestaurant.com | An exquisite waterfront setting and graceful, choreographed service compliment the top-quality seafood served at C, making for an…EXPLORE “C” RESTAURANT

Cabana Grille

3799 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna | MAP | 250-763-1955 | www.cabanagrille.com | Cabana Grille is a globally inspired, locally created upscale eatery owned and operated by three local restaurateurs…EXPLORE CABANA GRILLE

IMG_2174Cafeteria

2702 Main Street, Vancouver, C | 778.317.3783 | www.cafeteriavancouver.ca | From restaurant duo Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart comes Cafeteria, a place where comfort food, nostalgia and…EXPLORE CAFETERIA

Campagnolo

1020 Main St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-484-6018 | www.campagnolorestaurant.ca | Campagnolo offers affordable, casual Italian dining in a warm and welcoming space. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef…EXPLORE CAMPAGNOLO

Campagnolo ROMA

2297 East Hastings,  Vancouver | 604-569-0456 | campagnoloroma.com | Campagnolo ROMA is located in the former Italian district of Hastings Sunrise, serving rustic Italian dishes inspired by the classics of…EXPLORE CAMPAGNOLO ROMA

cascade_1Cascade Room

2616 Main Street, Vancouver, BC | 604.709.8650 | www.thecascade.ca | The Cascade Room was created as a simple nod to the British Pub. Chef Travis Williams offers a menu with straightforward and…EXPLORE THE CASCADE ROOM

Chambar

562 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604- 879-7119 | www.chambar.com | Chef Nico Schuerman and his wife Karri have brought to life their dream of opening a restaurant where guests can experience fine dining in a…EXPLORE CHAMBAR

untitled-shoot-116Charles Bar

136 West Cordova Street, Vancouver | 604-568-8040 | www.TheCharlesBar.ca | An icon and a landmark location in Vancouver, Woodward’s gave us nearly a century of authentic yet forward-thinking style…EXPLORE THE CHARLES BAR

crd_4535Cioppino’s & Enoteca

1133 & 1129 Hamilton St. | MAP | 604-688-7466 | cioppinosyaletown.com | Let Pino surprise and refresh your palate with “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking that emphasizes the use of only the freshest of…EXPLORE CIOPPINO’S

Cibo Trattoria

900 Seymour St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-602-9570 | www.cibotrattoria.ca | Located adjacent to the lobby of the Moda Hotel and steps away from the Orpheum Theatre, Cibo Trattoria specializes in Italian-inspired…EXPLORE CIBO TRATTORIA

cincin-buttonCinCin Ristorante

1154 Robson Street, Vancouver | MAP | 604-688-7338 | www.cincin.net | A winding stone staircase leads upward from bustling Robson Street to this celebrated Vancouver dining room, recognized for its…EXPLORE CINCIN RISTORANTE

Commune Cafe

1002 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC | 604-681-2551 | communecafe.ca | Commune Cafe is a fully licensed cafe and restaurant located on the corner of Seymour and Nelson, in the heart of downtown Vancouver…EXPLORE COMMUNE CAFE

Cork & Fin

221 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-569-2215 | www.corkandfin.ca | Set in the heart of Gastown in the historic Alhambra building, Cork & Fin is one of Vancouvers top seafood restaurants. The restaurant glows with the…EXPLORE CORK & FIN

_DSP9026Crave On Main

3941 Main St., Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-872-3663 | CraveRestaurants.com/main | Crave on Main, in the trendy and upcoming Main Street neighbourhood, attracts guests from all locales. The small and intimate interior combines…EXPLORE CRAVE ON MAIN

Cru Restaurant

1459 West Broadway, Vancouver | MAP | 604-677-4111 | www.cru.ca | Cru is a modern yet relaxed intimate space, located in the South Granville gallery and shopping neighborhood. The stars of this show are…EXPLORE CRU RESTAURANT

Diva At The Met

645 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-602-7788 | www.divamet.com | Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, is an award-winning restaurant attracting guests both locally and from around the…EXPLORE DIVA AT THE MET

Divino Wine Bar

1590 Commercial Drive, Vancouver | 604-258-0005 | divinovancouver.com | Located on the corner of Commercial and Gravely, Divino is much more than a modern yet comfortable wine bar…EXPLORE DIVINO WINE BAR

Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Co.

1253 Johnston St. | Vancouver, BC | 604-685-7070 | docksidebrewing.com | The Dockside Restaurant offers superbly prepared classic dishes in a setting like no other. Located on the waterfront where Granville Island…EXPLORE DOCKSIDE

Ensemble

850 Thurlow St. | Vancouver, BC | 604.569.1770 |  www.ensemblerestaurant.com | ensemble is an entirely new and exciting dining concept for Vancouver, and for award-winning Executive Chef Dale MacKay…EXPLORE ENSEMBLE

Electric Owl Social Club

926 Main Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-0928 | ElectricOwl.ca | Since Asia’s such a big place we figured that no one would mind if we borrowed a few pieces from here and there. Why not eat Japanese style snacks…EXPLORE ELECTRIC OWL

fishworkssquareFishworks

91 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC | 778-340-3449 | www.fishworks.ca | The Lower Lonsdale food scene is blowing up, and Fishworks has just lit the fuse. Serving contemporary, West Coast-inspired seafood…EXPLORE FISHWORKS

_MG_4849Fraiche

2240 Chippendale Rd, West Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-925-7595 | Official Website | The team behind Fraîche strives to create an exceptional dining experience of both calibre and comfort – their mission is to create…EXPLORE FRAICHE RESTAURANT

george-exterior-oneGeorge Ultra Lounge

1137 Hamilton St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-628-5555 | www.georgelounge.com | George Ultra Lounge is the Godfather of Vancouver’s cocktail culture. Modeled in the London style, George pioneered the…EXPLORE GEORGE ULTRA LOUNGE

Goldfish_logoGoldfish Seafood & Chops

1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC | 604-689-8318 | goldfishkitchen.com | At Goldfish, the key to creating our vibrant atmosphere is our celebration of diversity. Diversity in the flavours that we create, the experience that…EXPLORE GOLDFISH SEAFOOD & CHOPS

gr-1Granville Room

957 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-633-0056 | www.granvilleroom.ca | An oasis of good taste and casual elegance in the Entertainment District, the Granville Room may just be the least talked…EXPLORE THE GRANVILLE ROOM

Gusto di Quattro

1 Lonsdale, North Van | MAP | 604-924-4444 | www.quattrorestaurants.com | Translated, Gusto di Quattro means, a taste of Quattro, and Gusto is just that. A North Shore favorite since opening in 2000, the…EXPLORE GUSTO DI QUATTRO

habit_9Habit Lounge

2610 Main St. | 604-877-8582 | www.habitlounge.ca | Serving Main Street proudly since 2005, Habit is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a setting reminiscent of a 1970’s Canadian Rec Room, Chef Tristan Burley has…EXPLORE HABIT LOUNGE

Hapa@Rob_DSC9615Hapa Izakaya

Locations on Robson, in Kitsilano and Yaletown | www.hapaizakaya.com | When Lea and Justin Ault introduced Hapa in 2003 they exploded the izakaya concept in Vancouver. Hapa Izakaya’s combination of a sexy room….EXPLORE HAPA IZAKAYA

Hapa Umi

#101-909 West Cordova | Vancouver, BC | 604-420-4272 | www.hapaumi.com | A sleek, elegantly modern room, Hapa Umi is outfitted with finely textured fabrics, luminous tiles, warm walnut finishes, and leather seating…EXPLORE HAPA UMI

Hart House

6664 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | 604-298-4278 | www.harthouserestaurant.com | Although it is close to the bustle of the city, visitors find that coming to Hart House is like returning to a simpler time…EXPLORE HART HOUSE

Hawksworth

801 West Georgia St. | 604-673-7000 |  hawksworthrestaurant.com | The personal dream of one of Canada’s foremost masters of cuisine, Hawksworth Restaurant, located at the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia…EXPLORE HAWKSWORTH

fortesJoe Fortes

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC | 604-669-1940 | www.joefortes.ca | Visit Joe Fortes Vancouver seafood restaurant and you are welcomed into an environment whose vibrant sights and sounds are as enticing as the menu is…EXPLORE JOE FORTES

DSC_5936_2Keefer Bar

135 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC | 604-688-1961 | www.thekeeferbar.com | The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are…EXPLORE THE KEEFER BAR

fgjL’Abattoir

217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC | 604-568-1701 | www.labattoir.ca | L’Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler’s Mews and Blood Alley. The restaurant was built in the…EXPLORE L’ABATTOIR

lb_interior1La Brasserie

1091 Davie St.,Vancouver, BC | 604-568-6499 | LaBrasserieVancouver.com | La Brasserie is a 35-seat Franco-German restaurant situated in the heart of Vancouver’s West End. Brothers Michael and…EXPLORE LA BRASSERIE

La Buca

4025 MacDonald St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-6988 | www.labuca.ca | La Buca focuses on regional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and homemade flavours. The dishes at La Buca are inspired by…EXPLORE LA BUCA

dtrhuLa Quercia

3689 West 4th Ave | Vancouver, BC | 604-676-1007 | www.laquercia.ca | La Quercia offers a casual setting, with professional service and exceptional Italian dishes. Focusing primarily on Italian wines, La Quercia provides…EXPLORE LA QUERCIA

dtrhuLa Terrazza

1088 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC | 604-899-4449 | www.laterrazza.ca | Old World Italy in contemporary Yaletown, La Terrazza Restaurant has been impressing diners since 1998. Chef Gennaro Iorio boasts an…EXPLORE LA TERRAZZA

latitude_9059Latitude

3250 Main St., Vancouver, BC | MAP |  604-875-6246 |  www.latitudeonmain.com | Latitude is a 46 seat restaurant and wine bar in the heart of the vibrant Main Street neighbourhood. Presented by the former owners of…EXPLORE LATITUDE

houseLe Gavroche

1616 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC | 604-685-3924 | www.legavroche.ca | MAP | Le Gavroche is one of Vancouver’s longest standing fine-dining establishments, offering classical French cuisine in a relaxed and intimate…EXPLORE LE GAVROCHE

6Lupo Restaurant

869 Hamilton St. Vancouver | 604-569-2535 | luporestaurant.ca | Modern Italian cooking emphasizing quality + value.  Situated between Yaletown and the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district, Lupo mirrors…EXPLORE LUPO RESTAURANT

Nu Restaurant

1661 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-646-4668 | www.whatisnu.com | Food, view, casual elegance; NU Restaurant + Lounge is Vancouver’s best waterfront location, literally perched above the water, with sweeping views of…EXPLORE NU RESTAURANT

maenam-smMaenam

1938 W. 4th Ave Vancouver | MAP | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca | Maenam brings a world-class Thai dining experience to Vancouver. Chef Angus An creates the perfect balance of flavours using recipes and…EXPLORE MAENAM

Shangri-La-Vancouver_MARKETMARKET by Jean-Georges

1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver | 604-695-1115 | marketbyjgvancouver.com | A dining destination & bar, where we promise to shake & stir you to the core! Located on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel…EXPLORE MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES

Meat & Bread

370 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC | 605-566-9003 | www.meatandbread.ca | Meat & Bread is a sandwich shop that opened its doors in the Flack Block of historic Gastown in October 2010. With a total of four…EXPLORE MEAT & BREAD

medina-4Medina Cafe

556 Beatty St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-879-3114 | www.medinacafe.com | A quaint cafe next door to popular night time hang out Chambar, Medina serves tasty and affordable breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes created…EXPLORE MEDINA CAFE

Memphis Blues

Several Locations | www.memphisbluesbbq.com | The passion-fueled restaurant was an innovator from the start, and continues to be to this day. Indeed, they were the first casual self-serve restaurant in the city with a…EXPLORE MEMPHIS BLUES

miku-space-01-low-resMiku Restaurant

1055 West Hastings, Vancouver | MAP | 604-568-3900 | www.mikurestaurant.com | Fresh ingredients, global inspiration and artful presentation are the benchmarks of Miku Restaurant’s outstanding, innovative cuisine…EXPLORE MIKU

Miradoro Restaurant

32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver, BC | 250.498.3742 | Miradoro.ca | Miradoro Restaurant is British Columbia’s premiere winery restaurant. A joint venture between Tinhorn Creek and restaurateur…EXPLORE MIRADORO

3825439756_94d0bb9f33_oMis Trucos

1141 Davie St. Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604.566.3960 | www.mistrucos.ca | Mis Trucos is a modern Mediterranean tapas bar set in a character house in the heart of the Davie St. shopping district…EXPLORE MIS TRUCOS

Nicli Antica Pizzeria

62 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC | 604-669-6985 | nicli-antica-pizzeria.ca | Finally open and properly filling the void in Vancouver’s pizza scene is Nicli Antica Pizzeria. Immediately considered the best…EXPLORE NICLI ANTICA PIZZERIA

Nook

781 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-568-4554 | www.nookrestaurant.ca | Nook is a cozy pizza, pasta and antipasto restaurant in the West End of Vancouver.  The room has a vibrancy to it as the thin crust…EXPLORE NOOK

Nuba

Various locations in Vancouver, BC | www.nuba.ca | Often regarded as one of the world’s healthiest cuisines, Lebanese food combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the…EXPLORE NUBA

Oakwood Canadian Bistro

2741 West 4th Avenue | Vancouver, BC | 604-558-1965 | www.theoakwood.ca | The Oakwood Canadian Bistro is a casual neighbourhood room specializing in down-to-earth Canadian fare. The restaurant’s name pays…EXPLORE OAKWOOD

rockerfellerOyster Seafood & Raw Bar

475 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-899-0323 | www.rawbar.ca | A small and charming room, distinctly focused on Ocean Wise seafood, Oyster blends the charm of the 1920’s with the upscale and modern influences of…EXPLORE OYSTER

Pied-a-Terre

3369 Cambie St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-873-3131 | www.pied-a-terre-bistro.ca | At Pied-à-Terre, classic French dishes are anything but rustic. Enjoy a traditional prix fixe bistro lunch or linger late into the evening over…EXPLORE PIED-A-TERRE

Pink Elephant

1152 Alberni St., Vancouver, BC | 604.646.8899 | www.pinkelephantthai.com | Desmond Chen, president of Charm Modern Thai, Urban Thai Bistro, and Chilli House Thai Bistro, opened his newest restaurant…EXPLORE PINK ELEPHANT

Pizzeria Farina

915 Main Street, Vancouver, BC | 604-681-9334 | www.pizzeriafarina.com | Pizzeria Farina has a classic serve-yourself concept that is meant to inspire a sense of community. “Everyone looks after…EXPLORE PIZZERIA FARINA

manhattanThe Pointe at the Wickaninnish Inn

PO 250 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 | Telephone: 800-333-4604 | wickinn.com | Surveying the panoramic vistas from the westernmost point of Tofino’s idyllic Chesterman Beach, The Pointe Restaurant’s inspired West Coast cuisine…EXPLORE THE POINTE

manhattanPourhouse

162 Water Street | Vancouver, BC | 604-568-7022 | pourhousevancouver.com | Embracing the sublime pleasure of drink, the joy of good food and the comfort of family – Pourhouse is the embodiment of a passion for sharing…EXPLORE POURHOUSE

Q4 Ristorante

2611 West 4th, Vancouver | MAP | 604-734-4444 | www.q4restaurant.com | The newly named Q4 Ristorante was Vancouver’s original new Italian restaurant; formerly known as Quattro on Fourth it…EXPLORE QUATTRO ON FOURTH

Quattro at Whistler

4319 Main Street, Whistler | MAP | 604-905-4844 | www.quattrorestaurants.com | When Quattro at Whistler opened in 1996, Fourth Avenue regulars were delighted that “their restaurant”…EXPLORE QUATTRO AT WHISTLER

Raincity Grill

1193 Denman St., Vancouver | MAP | 604-685-7337 | www.raincitygrill.com | Since 1992, Raincity Grill has defined Pacific Northwest cuisine, showcasing the unique ingredients of our local waters and…EXPLORE RAINCITY GRILL

RauDZ-table-&-open-kitchenRauDZ Regional Table

1560 Water Street, Kelowna, BC | MAP | 250-868-8805 | www.raudz.com | Our philosophy is simple…support local, buy local, eat and drink local.  We are committed to our community, our suppliers, our environment and to you…EXPLORE RauDZ

Red-Card-Room-4Red Card Sports Bar

900 Seymour Street | 604-689-4460 | Vancouver | MAP | redcardsportsbar.ca | With inspired Italian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients to the highest standards and a beautifully-restored heritage…EXPLORE RED CARD SPORTS BAR

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1115 Granville, Vancouver | MAP | 604-687-8001 | therefineryvancouver.com | Granville’s newest hotspot, designed by Vancouver based M-Studio is Vancouver’s best way to experience a new world…EXPLORE THE REFINERY

fuelRefuel

1944 West 4th Ave, Vancouver | MAP | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com | Accomplished Restaurant Owners Robert Belcham and Tom Doughty of the critically acclaimed Fuel and Campagnolo Restaurants…EXPLORE REFUEL

BLPS001Relish GastroPub & Bar

888 Nelson Street. Vancouver BC | 604-669-1962 | www.relishthepub.com | Relish GastroPub & Bar is a relaxed and unpretentious neighborhood gastropub that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but is serious about great food…EXPLORE RELISH

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Blood Alley, Gastown, Vancouve | MAP | 604-633-1912 | www.salttastingroom.com | Recently praised by Bon Appetit magazine,  Salt Tasting Room is a dynamic charcuterie  and wine room with exposed brick…EXPLORE SALT TASTING ROOM

Shelter

601 Campbell Street | Tofino, BC | 250-725-3353 | shelterrestaurant.com | At Shelter, we us local organic ingredients and all-natural meats whenever possible. The salmon, halibut and prawns are caught by Tofino…EXPLORE SHELTER

Sidecut

4591 Blackcomb Way | Whistler, BC | 604-966-5280 | Website | Sidecut makes good on its promise to deliver “steak with an edge” since launching the new concept in summer 2010. Using the top two percent of Canadian Prime Beef and…EXPLORE SIDECUT

Tableau Bar Bistro

1181 Melville St Vancouver BC | 604-639-8692 | www.tableaubarbistro.com | A neighbourhood bar bistro – serving an updated take on traditional French bistro fare prepared by Executive Chef Marc-Andreì Choquette…EXPLORE TABLEAU

Tapenade-1Tapenade Bistro

3711 Bayview St, Richmond, BC | MAP | 604-275-5188 | Tapenade.ca | Tapenade has earned the reputation of being an exceptional neighbourhood bistro with great food, outstanding service and…EXPLORE TAPENADE BISTRO

Tavola

1829 Robson St. Vancouver, BC | 604-606-4680 | www.tavolavancouver.com | Located near the corner of Denman and Robson St., Tavola is a neighbourhood West End restaurant, serving modern Italian food….EXPLORE TAVOLA

Thierry

1059 Alberni St. Vancouver, BC | 604-608-6870 | www.thierrychocolates.com | Founded in the traditions of internationally acclaimed maître pâtissier Thierry Busset’s native France, Thierry offers a contemporary…EXPLORE THIERRY

qergqr45gTwisted Fork Bistro

1147 Granville St, Vancouver | MAP | 604-568-0749 | twistedforkbistro.ca | Twisted Fork is classic French dining made simple, all the flavours, all the tender care, but with a little less fuss…EXPLORE TWISTED FORK BISTRO

2-chefs-artworkTwo Chefs And A Table

305 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | MAP | 778- 233-1303 | twochefsandatable.com | With one eye on the wonders of its spectacular setting and the other turned to the bustle and cosmopolitan energy of the city…EXPLORE TWO CHEFS & A TABLE

UVA_11Uva Wine Bar

900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC | MAP | 604-632-9560 | www.uvawinebar.ca | Enticing cocktails, refined wines, eclectic import beers — Uva Wine Bar, located adjacent to the Moda Hotel, is Downtown Vancouver’s newest…EXPLORE UVA

westbuttonWest Restaurant

2881 Granville St., Vancouver | MAP | 604 738 8938 | www.westrestaurant.com | Recognized as the “jewel in Vancouver’s culinary crown,” West’s outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has…EXPLORE WEST

Photo---Wild-Rice-,-Back-MeWild Rice

117 West Pender | Vancouver, BC | 604-642-2882 | wildricevancouver.com | Wild Rice began as a simple thought from Andrew Wong. His wish was to create a socially conscious restaurant serving local cuisine with influences from…EXPLORE WILD RICE

wergYEW Restaurant + BAR

791 West Georgia Street | Vancouver, BC | 604.692.4939 | Website | Dine and unwind at YEW restaurant + bar, with its West Coast urban vibe that feels both cool and inviting – a rare combination…EXPLORE YEW RESTAURANT + BAR

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