A day in the life of MICHELIN-Starred chef J-C Poirer

Chef J-C Poirer, St. Lawrence [Photo credit: Carlo Ricci]

When Jean-Christophe Poirier (known to everyone as J-C) opened St. Lawrence Restaurant six years ago, Vancouver fell instantly in love with his rich, nostalgic, Québécois-by-way-of Escoffier cuisine and the charming space that captures his family heritage.

Now the rest of the world is catching on, too, thanks to MICHELIN, which honoured St. Lawrence with a Star last year in its inaugural guide to Vancouver.

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A day in the life of MICHELIN-Starred chef J-C Poirer

5 New Vancouver Restaurants for Impressing Your Foodie Date

The thom kha with fried curry rice from Thai Confusion (Photo credit: Tara Lee)

The Thom Kha with fried curry rice from Thai Confusion (Photo credit: Tara Lee)

When I was going on what seemed like an endless series of dinner dates, the choice of restaurant started to really matter. Especially given that I’m obsessed with food, a good meal was solace for so-so conversation and chemistry. And I have to admit, if a date wanted to go somewhere with mediocre food or made a pick that showed little imagination or forethought, I couldn’t help but judge (just a little).

I went on a few dates with one guy who impressed me by doing his best to think of restaurants that were new, or at least new to one of us. Each outing became an enjoyable trying out of flavours and dishes. And when it was time for me to select an establishment, I tried to resist the urge to go to my same old tried-and-true places. Frankly, dating just got boring, otherwise.

Fortunately, Vancouver has tons of restaurants opening all the time that can enliven your dating life. Here are five new spots that are worth checking out with your long-time sweetie or your next romantic prospect.

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5 New Vancouver Restaurants for Impressing Your Foodie Date