Vancouver Eats – Lunar New Year, Dine Out Vancouver and More
byAs we celebrate 2025 and soon the Lunar New Year in Vancouver, we’ve curated a list of winter culinary favourites, pop-ups, along with notable limited edition menus in Metro Vancouver for our monthly food feature. Here’s your restaurant news for all culinary enthusiasts, and those who love to savour the latest hot spot in town:
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Vancouver Eats – Lunar New Year, Dine Out Vancouver and More
Specialty Menus & Anniversaries
Sweet 7 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
- When: January 11th to January 19th
- Where: 1696 Robson Street, Vancouver
- Details: Sweet 7 is marking its first anniversary with exciting promotions and giveaways to thank its loyal customers for an incredible year in Vancouver. Starting January 11th, Sweet 7 will offer special discounts and a limited-edition giveaway, inviting both new and returning customers to celebrate the milestone with their favorite drinks.
- January 11–12th (Sat-Sun): 50% off all mango drinks
- January 13–19th (Mon-Sun): 20% off all drinks
- Anniversary Giveaway: first 30 customers each day who spend $20 or more will receive a free SWEET7Jumbo Size Shopping Bag
Published on Main Five-Year Anniversary Menu
- When: January 6th to February 9th
- Where: 3593 Main Street, Vancouver
- Details: To celebrate five years of Published on Main and over 2,000 dishes from chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, this Michelin star restaurant is bringing back a few of the most beloved menu items. Each week for five weeks, guests will be able to retry dishes dating back to 2019, in successive order.
- These options include Prawn Toast with black garlic, shiitake and shiso; Potato with tobiko, iceberg and kewpie; Agnolotti with fresh cheese and farmers sausage; original Schnitzel with zucchini and roasted yeast; the Pacific Octopus with sweet chilli supreme; Sweetbreads with honey hot and St. Agur creme; Burn Morel Sopressini with herb creme; Bunny Crepe with wild mushroom blanquette; and Charred Ice Cream with raspberry and rye.
Lunar New Year
Heritage Restaurant Partners with Chef Will Lew and MAMAintheKitchen to Host Lunar New Year Charitable Dinners
- When: Sunday, January 19th and Monday, January 20th
- Where: 4242 Main Street, Vancouver
- Details: Welcome the Year of the Snake with an exciting chef collaboration supporting the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing historic Chinatown, hosted by Heritage Restaurant and Bar. In the spirit of celebration and giving back, guests are invited to begin their evening at 6:00pm and indulge in a four-course seated dinner spanning 13 dishes that honour the cultural richness and culinary heritage of Lunar New Year – as well as the cultural influences from each chef. Tickets are $98 per person including tax, gratuity additional; beverages available a la carte. Learn more about the menu and purchase your tickets.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ‘Year of the Snake’ Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
- When: Starting January 9th
- Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
- Details: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is inviting guests to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special afternoon tea experience. Starting January 9th, 2025, guests can indulge in a spread of exquisite tea blends and treats, all thoughtfully crafted to honor the traditions and flavours of the Lunar New Year. Fairmont’s expert culinary team has created a Lunar New-year inspired afternoon tea menu that features both savory and sweet items. Guests can enjoy a roasted duck tart, shrimp toast, five-spice chocolate cake and other delicacies, all paired with a selection of fine teas. This year, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is proud to partner with the Chinatown Storytelling Centre to highlightthe rich cultural heritage of Vancouver’s Chinatown.
- Reservations for the Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea can be made here.
Foo Hung Curious
Kick off Lunar New Year with specialty products and collaborations available at Foo Hung Curios in Chinatown, including the following:
- Artbedo “Bao Lion Dancing” Collection
- Justine Crawfart “Floral Snake” Collection
- Sugarfina Collection, including Lunar New Year Bento Boxes and a Tasting Collection
- HYPE Chocolate Collaboration, including a Dark Chocolate Holy Duck Chili Oil Bar and Freeze-Dried Lucky Candy Chocolates
- Haywire Winery partnership, which includes an exclusive Lunar New Year wine
Gung Haggis Fat Choy
- When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:30am – 2:30pm
- Where: Floata Seafood Restaurant (180 Keefer St, Vancouver)
- Details: Blending both Chinese and Scottish traditions, Gung Haggis Fat Choy returns with an unforgettable intercultural afternoon of food, music, poetry, and scotch. This beloved event has been a cornerstone of Vancouver’s cultural calendar for the last 26 years.Tickets are available online now as individual tickets or tables of eight
Other Fun Events
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria celebrates Guest Appreciation Month
- When: January 14th to February 9th
- Where: 1380 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Details: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria is excited to celebrate their customers this month with Guest Appreciation Month – with fun various prizes and giveaways. Famoso is offering a Pie of Fortune scratch ticket to guests who spend $30 or more for a chance to win incredible prizes, including the Ooni Pizza Oven and other rewards. Visit Famoso’s website to find your nearest location and join the celebration.
Free Spirit Vancouver
- When: Thursday, January 16th 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Where: The Ellis Building, 1024 Main Street, Vancouver
- Details: Those interested in exploring non alcoholic options or Dry January, Free Spirit Vancouver is the perfect event. For the first time in Vancouver, importers like Clearsips, Massey Wines & Spirits, Sansorium and Soft Crush will be joined by local makers like Strange Fellows Brewing, Edna’s Cocktails and ONES+ Okanagan wines, to showcase the best alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits and packaged cocktails. This group has been assembled by local sommelier Kurtis Kolt and is supported by the team behind DownLow Burgers (providing snacks at the event) and Drive Canteen, which will have a pop-up bottle shop on site. Tickets are $48 available here.
Dine Out Vancouver
- When: January 22nd to February 9th (general reservations open Jan 16th)
- Details: Now in its 23rd year, Dine Out Vancouver festival goers can look forward to a tasty lineup of special menus from local chefs, unique culinary experiences, and a full schedule of delicious events. This year has the largest number of participating restaurants to date with more than 400 restaurants from the North Shore to downtown, through Richmond and beyond, dishing up menus in fixed price points ranging from $20 to $65 per person, plus a new $100 category for an exclusive pair of MICHELIN Guide starred restaurants.
- Be sure to check out Street Food City Vancouver from January 24-26th 11:00am to 5:00pm daily and the full list of great events here.
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