Article content Four Vancouver restaurants were added Thursday to the prestigious Michelin Guide list of must-try eateries. received a one-star designation and , a neighbourhood bistro, was awarded a Bib Gourmand for its good-value menu. The seafood-forward and northeastern Thai restaurant received Michelin Recommended status for serving food that is above average, just not quite Bib- or star-level.
Vancouver now boasts 10 one-star, 16 Bib Gourmand, and 50 Michelin Recommended restaurants, representing 23 cuisines. None have yet to earn a coveted two- or three-star designation. Michelin Guide also bestowed four Special Awards: Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award went to Fraser Crawford (Kissa Tanto); Michelin Sommelier Award went to Reverie Beall (AnnaLena); Michelin Outstanding Service Award went to Bailey Hayward (Gary’s); and Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award went to Yoji Masuda (Sushi Masuda).
In a quick email exchange with the (anonymous) chief inspector for Michelin Guide in North America, he or she would only say, “The gastronomy scene in Vancouver continues to evolve and impress and we look forward to what the market will bring in the future.” Vancouver stands out from other Michelin cities in hosting the equivalent of the restaurant Oscars, according to Royce Chwin, president and CEO of Destination Vancouver, which throws the party. “We understand that Vancouver takes a more active stance in programming the reveals.
We seem to be extra special .