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These are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Vancouver for 2026.

These two wine bars deserved special acknowledgement as part of the Vancouver Magazine 2026 Restaurant Awards.

Boulevard's modest, extremely talented executive chef takes top honours at Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Restaurant Awards.

Where to find the best Korean food in the city.

As that original cohort of Hong Kong-trained chefs age out, this golden era of Vancouver Cantonese may be slowly ending. And though the spirit of home and belonging endures, let’s celebrate and appreciate restaurants like Dynasty Seafood while we can.

Here's where to find the best Japanese cuisine in the city right now.

This restaurant's commitment to sustainable practices in the kitchen and an earth-friendly, plant-forward menu has earned it our second annual Sustainability Award.

These are the best French restaurants in Vancouver right now.

These are restaurants with impeccable food and service, applied in a casual setting that doesn't take itself too seriously.

On your next trip up to Whistler, these are the hot spots to check out.

These are the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver right now.

These are the best Latin American restaurants in Vancouver—Mexican, Peruvian and more.

Consistency is king at these all-star chains.

These two bakeries wowed our editors and deserved special recognition in the 2026 Restaurant Awards.

These are the best Indian restaurants in Vancouver right now.

These are the best Italian restaurants in Vancouver right now, according to the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Award judges.

Looking for the best Thai in Vancouver? These award-winning restaurants are a great place to start.

These Vietnamese spots are the best in the city for 2026.

Looking for a Vancouver restaurant to celebrate something special? These fine dining rooms are the place to do it.

Folietta and L'Abattoir have private rooms that deserved applause at this year's Restaurant Awards.

These Spanish and Greek restaurants wowed our Restaurant Awards judges and placed on our first ever Best Mediterranean list.

These are the best restaurants specializing in the cuisines of African, Caribbean and beyond.

This is where to find Vancouver's best Chinese food right now.

Laid-back environment, world-class food.

In honour of the late, great chef Claudio Ranallo, we're celebrating another chef who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support his community.

The experience of omakase is a deeply personal one, and here's who's nailing it in Vancouver.

On your next visit to Victoria, these are the restaurants our Restaurant Awards judges think you should be checking out.

The June on Cambie bartender wowed our judges and snagged the title of Bartender of the Year for 2026.

Bacchus and Giardino continue to be special spots for mixing, mingling or closing the deal.

Yuwa's Iori Kataoka has created the greatest sake list in the city... and maybe even North America.

Elevated yet modern, these contemporary restaurants celebrate fresh fare with an innovative perspective.

Celebrating the front-of-house folks who take a meal from good to great.

Our readers are happy to direct you to the best cocktail bar, the best pizza, the best sushi, the best brunch and the best plant-based restaurant in the city.

What's the best restaurant in Yaletown? Kitsilano? The West End? Our readers will tell you.

Feeding the cast, cooking under pressure and bringing B.C. ingredients on screen in a production where food isn’t just for show.

May’s dining calendar is stacked with tacos, tasting menus and tableside prime rib.

The Parentless Club’s annual Mother’s Day gathering returns May 10 with flowers, charm bracelets, poetry and room for grief that doesn’t need to behave.

Edge out your siblings, impress mom and make it into her good books this year with any of these meals.

Hospitality veterans (and brothers) Justin and Cristian Isidro bring an intimate "tasca" to Vancouver.

It was a banner month for Vancouver restaurants in April, and we're certainly not complaining.

Which B.C. restaurants have the best wine lists? The Vancouver International Wine Festival's Wine Program Excellence Awards have the answer.

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The online gambling guide offers recommendations to help British Columbians play confidently and safely.

Where she's going for mezcal cocktails, frozen matcha, meatball sandwiches and “elite” dumplings.

We're thrilled to honour legendary chef Umberto Menghi as well as iconic Japanese restaurant Tojo's to our Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Hall of Fame.

North America's 50 Best Bars crowned The Keefer Canadian champ for 2026, and celebrated a number of other amazing Vancouver rooms along the way.

Created by celebrated consultant Nils Schabert, The Memoir at Braidwood Tavern is a nostalgia-fueled cocktail experience unlike anything else in the Sea to Sky corridor.

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Twig Fertility just opened its first West Coast clinic this spring, bringing a thoughtful approach to fertility care to Vancouver.

It's hard to imagine what Vancouver would be without the Whitecaps. Residents and businesses alike are starting to worry that they could soon see it first-hand.

Bartenders, mixologists and imbibers are about to run this town, starting April 19.

How the “lens-based art form” continues to create a real dialogue between local and international creatives this April.

Hilary Twa and Cam Jones chose Mountainview Cemetery’s sleek Celebration Hall for their post-pandemic wedding redo—and discovered the most unexpectedly perfect venue.

Wines from Alto Adige are beloved by sommeliers. Here are three bottles from an under-the-radar region that should be celebrated.

A milestone year of documentary filmmaking unfolds across Vancouver as the Doxa Documentary Film Festival blends international premieres with powerful Canadian voices.

Where to sip, savour and linger over Easter long weekend in Vancouver.

The record label exec shares a few of his favourite recent buys and all-time-fave essentials.

Collaboration dinners and spring menus have cropped up everywhere. Here’s where we’re dining, imbibing and toasting to a new season this April.

Sip one of these super tasty, booze-free cocktails on your next sober night out in Vancouver.

The Vancouver hunting education organization has built a community of food fans who are passionate about consciously sourced. “Every chef we talk to wants to learn how to hunt."

Where the chef-restaurateur goes for bison burgers, burritos and "to die for" black truffled wild mushroom dumplings.

With a dining destination as full as Vancouver’s, you could hit at least one happy hour every day.

From Sandbar’s Festival Sakura Roll, to Grounds for Coffee’s Cherry Blossom Buns, Vancouver is going full-out to make this cherry blossom season a floral feast.

Let's support local, ethical, slow fashion... now and forever.

Back for its 20th anniversary, VIBF returns with “the bright, the brilliant, the colourful, the dazzling.”

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The WNORTH Conference in Whistler from May 6 to 8 will bring women together to shape the future of business leadership.

Vancouver chefs are transforming food waste into meals, money and meaning—one rescued ingredient at a time.

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From stunning views to curated celebrations, Nita Lake Lodge is the dream Whistler wedding venue to bring your vision to life.

Former Miku chef Su Young Kim brings theatrical sushi, dry-ice flourishes and a standout seafood tower to this buzzy Vancouver newcomer.

How the (reluctant) fashion designer behind Vancouver’s cult-favourite fleece toque built a brand around warmth, utility and easy everyday style.

Here’s what ’90s punk icon (and one-time Vancouverite) Bif Naked has on her pop culture radar.

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Expert insights for Vancouver families navigating the biggest wealth shift in history.

As we wave goodbye to some long-loved Italian and Mexican gems in the city, we welcome a new wave of casual eats, donut shops and new European concepts.

Tomasz Wagner and Amy Tran—the creative and administrative minds behind photography studio Tomasz Wagner Photo and Films—cultivate that elusive work-life balance with the help of a thoughtful design by &Daughters.

I tried Kolm Kontrast’s Singles Social because modern dating needs a hard reboot and apparently my nervous system is the only thing still willing to commit.

Vancouver’s much-mocked bridge benches aren’t exactly pretty, but they do make more sense than the internet would have you believe.

From Rains and Fjällräven to Herschel Supply and Patagonia, these Vancouver shops have the right outerwear for rainy season.

A sneak peak at what's being poured so you can get down to business

Sure, now you can grab a classic tamago sando at any 7-Eleven for $5, but you should also tama-go to these Vancouver spots for a perfect bite.

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Cherry blossoms, fresh produce and crisp lakeside wines—here’s why a spring trip to Osoyoos is a must.

Dozens of insider-approved hot spots, hidden gems and sneaky-good deals, hiding in plain sight.

Here's what to eat on your next visit to Vancouver's International Village Mall (a.k.a. Tinseltown).

The Zsillei brothers are committed to finding delicious deals on their Youtube channel, 'Reelin' in the Beers.' Here, a few faves.

Our Vancouver arts and culture picks for March and April 2026. Said the Whale! Wine! Spongebob burlesque! Violin-accompanied beatboxing!

Published on Main reaches into the cellar for a 10-course winter “preservation” tasting menu, on now 'til April 12.

From Vancouver Cocktail Week’s fifth anniversary to Italian pasta-making classes and exclusive spring pop-ups, here’s where to sip, savour and celebrate the season.

Grab-and-go bentos, inventive new Thai tastes and a comforting Korean spot are dazzling the tastebuds of Vancouver as spring approaches.

These spots have opened within the last six months or so—have you had a chance to try them all yet?

Menus across Vancouver are increasingly putting their own spin on the classic beef tartare and (with apologies to Wu-Tang Clan), baby, we Vancouverites like it raw.

Even at $18, this banger from Tenuta Rapitala is a solid buy.

The non-profit ABE Project offers holistic and culturally inclusive end-of-life support, whether it’s for someone living with a terminal illness or grieving a loss.

We’re not just talking about heat and spice: Indian restaurants in Vancouver are so hot right now.

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More British Columbians are leaving legacy gifts in their wills. These charitable donations serve the community, now and into the future.

Korean BBQ–glazed, deep-fried and unapologetically two-handed, these crunchy collars are pure happy-hour chaos.

Pull up a stool at mixologist Kaitlyn Stewart’s home bar.

Heidi Rey spent years trying to fit her creative brain into conventional shapes. Now, with Studio Heidle, she’s designing her own.

When he's not pouring at the acclaimed seafood spot, he's on the hunt for the best bites in town.

We're setting up assistant editor and dating columnist Kerri Donaldson on some dates for an upcoming column. She's like our Vancouver Bachelorette! Don't tell HR!

Love is in the air, and Vancouver-themed valentines are in our post.

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Family Services of Greater Vancouver plays an important role in shaping the future of our community.

The mother-daughter design duo shares a few of their favourite things.

It brings in millions and employs tens of thousands of Vancouverites. Is it time to finally take the content creator economy seriously?

This low-alc sparkling wine pairs with almost everything. Get on board.

Where to go (and what to do) for heart-shaped anything in Vancouver this weekend.

The host of 'Very Important People' shares their dream itinerary for a perfect day out in their home-away-from-home.

If you’ve ever wondered what phase the moon is in, these clocks have you covered.

Snapshots from our sold-out Power 50 Awards Party at the Terminal City Club on February 5, 2026.

A Vancouver millennial’s speed-dating adventure at Honey Salt, complete with cocktails, chaos and exactly four dogs (none of whom cared).

With a $1-billion tidal wave of economic impact predicted to come from FIFA World Cup, is the city ready for the flood?

Whether you’re looking for athletic duds for a sweat sesh or prefer to use your spandex for endurance couch-potatoing, these Vancouver shops offer gear that’s both stylish and stretchy.

From Jessie Reyez on repeat to "The Wild Robot" tears, plus a West Van festival and a family YouTube rabbit hole as she gears up for Milano Cortina 2026.

The free, community-built pop-up at Kingsgate Mall turns flops into art and relief.

What's hot, cold and meh at the annual celebration of all things distilled at BC's Liquor Stores.

Our annual list of the 50 people powering our city right now.

Artist and illustrator Hiller Goodspeed shares a few of his all-time fave purchases and objects that spark delight.

Banh Chu’ng making workshops, seafood feasts and wine-paired dinners are all part of the festivities surrounding the Year of the Horse.

Banquet Workshop’s delightful illustrations and typographic designs adorn everything from greeting cards to comfy tees. Here's where the founders of the Vancouver brand love to shop.

Vancouverites are putting down their phones. Here's what they're picking up instead.

Here’s your go‑here, do‑this guide to being a fun person this February.

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Ring in the Year of the Horse with three weeks of creativity and culture at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown.

From cooking classes to wine pairings, here’s what you can look forward to warm up your winter season in February 2026.

At Touk, 'Top Chef Canada' winner Chanthy Yen turns Cambodian memory, French technique and one unforgettable bowl of borbor into the city’s most emotional new dining experience.

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Audi’s all-new redesigned 2026 Q3 brings together progressive design, advanced technology and dynamic performance, setting a new standard for what driving can feel like.

As beloved restaurants say goodbye, a fresh crop of new spots hints at what’s next for Vancouver diners.

After more than two decades of pushing boundaries, PuSh returns at a moment when art feels essential.

The Chinatown-centric documentary featuring the family behind the 52-year-strong parade will screen in celebration of Lunar New Year in Vancouver.

Now in its 10th year, the World Chef Exchange brings award-winning chefs from Seoul, London, Chicago and Bangkok to collaborate with Vancouver’s top kitchens for a series of one-night-only dinners.

Sometimes the funnest night out is a funny night out. Stay up late yukking it up at these comedy hot spots.

Some sidewalks in Gastown are made of purple glass... what's going on?

Where the celebrated chef goes for fresh-baked focaccia panini, salt-and-pepper Dungeness crab, and road-trip-to-Whistler hamburgers.

What Vancouver nightlife looks like in 2026.

Study up on this monster list of the city's best restaurants, and then get ready to eat your way around Vancouver (and beyond).

It's no secret that the downtown high street is in trouble—but the neighbourhood's business community is determined to turn things around.

Jokes Please and its affable host Ross Dauk continue to prove that when the world feels heavy, a small room full of laughter can still lift it.

A fresh sheet uncovering the city’s newest restaurants.

Canadiana connects the masses at this French-Canadian casse-croûte.

Multi-course prix fixe menus from $25 to $110 will start ramping up on January 21 as part of Destination Vancouver's Dine Out Festival.

The wavy, wobbly side streets on the eastside of town are infamous.

Add some charm to your bracelet stack with these baubles from our favourite Vancouver boutiques.

When people ask wine columnist Neal McLennan if he's had anything interesting to drink lately, these are the bottles that instantly come to mind.