Get to Know the Vancouver MICHELIN Guide

Barbara; Photo Credit: Patrick Hennessy

In October 2022, MICHELIN released its inaugural selections for Vancouver, thereby recognizing the city as a global culinary destination. With MICHELIN set to announce new additions on October 5, 2023, now is the perfect time to get to know all the delicious and diverse restaurants in Vancouver that currently populate the prestigious guide.

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Get to Know the Vancouver MICHELIN Guide

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

10 Places for Supping on Thanksgiving Dinner in Vancouver

Photo: The Lobby Restaurant + Lounge

Autumn in Vancouver, with the changing colour of the leaves, is lovely. The fall weather also signals a return to comfort food, such as a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Restaurants in the city are offering elaborate multi-course menus for enjoying in their elegant dining rooms or in the comfort of your home.

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10 Places for Supping on Thanksgiving Dinner in Vancouver

Where to Go Apple Picking Around Vancouver in 2023

A close up of a hand picking an apple

Photo: Skylar Zilka/Unsplash

Fall is harvest time! Celebrate by picking your own apples. Visit a farm, hit up farm stands, or head to an apple festival for the freshest fruit.

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Where to Go Apple Picking Around Vancouver in 2023

Two distinct trends are appearing on Vancouver’s restaurant scene

Executive Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, Published on Main [Photo credit: Sarah Annand]


Ask the chef of a MICHELIN-Starred restaurant about the latest trends and chances are what you’ll get in response is a puzzled silence.

“I don’t pay attention to trends or follow trends,” says Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, executive chef at the MICHELIN-Starred Published on Main. “I just focus on what’s going around me.”

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Two distinct trends are appearing on Vancouver’s restaurant scene

Indigenous Culture in Vancouver: From Art Galleries to Delicious Restaurants

Musqueam Welcome Figures, 1996, Artist: Susan Point,
YVR Airport Terminal: International

Vancouver is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The rich heritage and cultural vitality of these Nations play a key role within Vancouver, which was designated a City of Reconciliation on July 8, 2014, when the Council adopted a Reconciliation Framework. There are numerous ways throughout Vancouver to celebrate and honour Indigenous culture in the ongoing work of (re)education, respect, and sharing. Continue reading:
Indigenous Culture in Vancouver: From Art Galleries to Delicious Restaurants

Bespoke and Luxury Travel in Vancouver: Personalizing Your West Coast Adventures

Photo: Entrée Destinations

Vancouver has it all: spectacular nature; amazing shopping, dining, and retail in the city; and memorable places to visit and experience. Because navigating the array of options can be daunting, specialized companies can help by curating itineraries tailored to guests’ needs and interests.

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Bespoke and Luxury Travel in Vancouver: Personalizing Your West Coast Adventures