Vancouver Eats – Summer Series, New Openings
July is here and so is our latest edition of Vancouver Eats with delicious summer series, new openings, and patios to be found around the region. We’ve curated a list of our newest culinary favourites, events, along with notable limited edition menus around Metro Vancouver. Here’s your restaurant news for all culinary enthusiasts, and those who love to savour the latest spot in town:
Openings & Offerings | Summer Series | Events
Openings & Offerings
West End’s Jungle Room Launches New Bar and Culinary Program
- Where: 961 Denman Street, Vancouver
- When: Now open Sunday to Thursday, from 5:00pm – 11:00pm and Friday & Saturday, from 5:00pm – 1:00am
- Details: West End’s hidden oasis for drinks and globally-inspired dishes, is excited for their launch of its new cocktail and culinary program. Led by an award-winning bar team and Top Chef Canada runner-up Billy Nguyen, the concept invites guests to sip, indulge and escape the ordinary inside its cozy jungle nook. Examples of their drinks include: Old Pal (Canadian whiskey, Campari, dry vermouth), the classic Gimlet (gin & house lime cordial) or Skin of a Killer (blueberry, thyme, white rum, Cointreau, cava, edible paint).
- Reservations are available online. Walk-ins are always welcome.
DownLow Chicken at Batch Kitsilano Pool
- Where: 2305 Cornwall Ave., Vancouver
- When: Now Available, on Tuesdays through Fridays 3:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturdays – Sundays 12:00pm to 10:00pm
- Details: The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Batch at the Kitsilano Pool concession with the launch of a new collaboration with DownLow (DL) Chicken and a 60-seat expansion of the licensed patio. With local food, drinks and live music overlooking the North Shore mountains, the patio has become an example of how thoughtful partnerships can enhance public spaces. Now, the concession features menu offerings from DownLow Chicken, known for its bold, Nashville-style fried chicken. The expanded menu includes a variety of DL Chicken classics, including the OG Sando and DL Tenders, as well as new options such as Burrito on the DL, the SWagyu Dog and the Kits All-Beef Burger.
Mister Artisan Ice Cream Marks 9 Sweet Years with Paragon Tea Room Collab
- Where: Mister (1193 Robson St) and Paragon Tea Room’s CF Pacific Centre
- When: July 5th to August 5th
- Details: Mister is celebrating its 9th anniversary with an exuberant Matcha Party in partnership with Paragon Tea Room. This milestone event invites guests to indulge in an exclusive menu of imaginative matcha-forward creations, available for a limited time only. Guests will be treated to four exquisite treats crafted to capture the essence of ceremonial-grade matcha and Mister’s spirit of dessert innovation. Paragon Matcha Ice Cream is only available at the Robson location.
Summer Dinner Series
Botanist Canada’s 100 Best Dinner Series
- Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, July 10th, 2025, starting with a reception at 6:00pm
- Details: For one night only, Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim is pleased to host the Vancouver edition of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants’ annual dinner series. The dinner, beginning at 7:00pm, will showcase Canada’s premier chefs, seasonal Canadian ingredients sourced from coast to coast and vintages from the private cellar of BC’s Phantom Creek Estates. Led by Executive Chef Hector Laguna and Chef de Cuisine Jayden Kresnyak, they are welcoming exclusive culinary guests to collaborate with.
- Tickets are $350 per person, inclusive of wine pairings, gratuity and tax. Space is limited. To purchase tickets, please email: [email protected].
Garden Dinner Series at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
- Where: 900 Canada Place, Vancouver
- Details: The Garden Dinner Series launched on June 19th, and there are just two more dates this summer: July 24th and August 21st, each dinner offers a thoughtfully curated multi-course and locally inspired menu from Executive Chef Harris Sakalis, alongside bespoke wine pairings from some of British Columbia’s most celebrated wineries. Learn more about Miss604’s experience or reserve your own spot.
Chambar Announces Summer Series Line-Up
- Where: 568 Beatty Street, Vancouver
- Details: Known for their affordable fine dining, fun atmosphere and cocktails – Chambar has just announced their much anticipated Summer Series Line-Up:
- DJ Civilian, weekly on Mondays throughout summer from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- National Belgian Day Medieval Feast (banquet with a multi‐course family‐style platters and a complimentary Belgian welcome beer), Monday, July 21st at 6:30pm
- $120 per person
- Sheringham × Chambar Distillery Dinner (three-course dinner paired with four cocktails) Friday, August 8th at 6:00pm
- $149 per person
Events
Make Pasta from Scratch with Chef Matteo Fontana at Italian Kitchen
- Where: 860 Burrard Street, Vancouver
- When: Tuesday, July 22nd at 3:00pm
- Details: At Italian Kitchen, all pasta is made in-house, using time-honoured Italian traditions. Now, you can learn from Chef Matteo Fontana with a hands-on pasta-making experience, where you will create authentic Italian pasta from scratch. From kneading the dough to shaping the classic pasta, you will then be able to take home the fresh pasta you’ve made, perfect for sharing a homemade Italian meal with family. Learn more.
‘The Bear’ Pop-Up Dinner at PICA
- Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 1505 West 2nd Ave #101, Vancouver
- When: Wednesday, July 24 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Details: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) is bringing the heat once again with the third edition of its wildly popular ‘The Bear’ Pop-Up Dinner, inspired by the Emmy-winning FX series. Join Chef Lian Cosby, Chef Ben Kiely and a team of rising culinary stars on Wednesday, July 24 for a one-night-only, multi-course dining experience that pays delicious homage to the high-stakes world of Chef Carmy Berzatto. Tickets are $125 per person.
- Menu Highlights:
Focaccia – whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili, honey
Quail Egg – asparagus, béarnaise, kaviar
Agnolotti – preserved lemon cream, guanciale, peas
Season Four Surprise – revealed post-premiere
Chocolate – salted caramel, hazelnut, pretzel
- Menu Highlights:
Sake Soirée at Victor’s – A Rooftop Culinary Journey
- Where: Victor’s Rooftop Patio, Level Six, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, July 17 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Details: Victor’s Level Six rooftop patio is hosting an intimate, seated dinner this summer. The Starry Sake Soirée features a curated five-course tasting menu with premium sake pairings, celebrating the best of the season—think vibrant summer vegetables, seafood and rich Australian Wagyu. Guided by Sake Samurai Patrick Ellis, this rooftop experience will take you on a journey through flavour and craftsmanship. Limited seats available for $171.53.
- Menu Highlights:
Edamame Shira-ae with crispy nori and lotus root
Summer Vegetable Tempura with tentsuyu sauce
Snow Crab Sunomono with green tea soba and yuzu
Australian Wagyu Flat Iron with sansho pepper jus
Strawberry & Matcha Shortcake with shiso passion gelato
- Menu Highlights:
Brewery & the Beast Vancouver
- Where: Concord Pacific Place, 811 Carrall Street, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, July 27th
- Details: Vancouver’s ultimate outdoor culinary festival, Brewery & the Beast, returns on Sunday, July 27, for another year of “All You Can Enjoy” meat, beer and music. The festival has a stacked lineup of more than 60 top culinary talents for open-flame cooking, premium beverages and summer vibes. Returning for the 12th year, they continue to maintain their commitment to showcasing and supporting local farms and ranches, with all proteins served at BATB being 100% Canadian and sourced from producers who raise their animals ethically and sustainably. Tickets can be purchased here.
Boots & BBQ Fest
- Where: Downtown Vancouver
- When: July 20th, 2025, 1:00pm to 9:00pm
- Details: This summer, The Narrow Group and The Festival Company are teaming up to throw a country festival at City Centre Artist Lodge. The Boots & BBQ Fest presented by JR Country bringing back the great vibes of last year’s Ribfest Vancouver – but this time to shine a light on BBQ masters from the Lower Mainland. Foodies and live music lovers can enjoy slow cooked ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more from master smokers Rosie’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Yo Bones, Rebel Rebel BBQ and Guerilla Q. Steamworks Brewing will also be featured.
- Tickets are on sale now for $10. The event will support the LIfted Organization and the work it does supporting the mental health and well-being of at-risk youth.
Vancouver Ice Cream Festival
- Where: Various locations across Metro Vancouver. View the full list of participating vendors.
- When: Now to August 4, 2025
- Details: This fest offers specialty frozen treats to help guests beat the heat at over 30 participating locations, including Beaucoup Bakery, Killer Ice Cream, Glenburn Soda Fountain, Whisk Matcha Cafe, and many more. This year’s festival includes 10 new vendors joining the summer festival for the first time.
- Each location will offer festival-goers exclusive cold treats specially crafted for the festival and signature items, giving guests the perfect opportunity find a new favourite spot. Complementing the cool treats, the festival also features a series of Festival Missions and a Passport Activity. Attendees are encouraged to share their food adventures and collect stickers by purchasing a festival item to stand a chance to win exciting prizes!
Kinton Ramen Marine Gateway 1-Year Anniversary
- Where: Gateway location, 434 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver
- When: Sunday, July 20th open from 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Details: Kinton Ramen’s Marine Gateway location is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special offer for guests for one day only, all signature ramen bowls will be available at a flat price of $9.99 each. It’s a thank-you to the community for a year of support, and the perfect excuse to enjoy a favourite bowl or try something new.
The Real Drag Bingo at Fable Diner & Bar
- Where: Fable Diner & Bar, 755 Richards Street, Vancouver
- When: July 6th at 4:00pm
- Details: This fabulous event brings together fierce drag performances, lively bingo rounds, delicious food and drinks and a chance to win amazing prizes—all in one evening. Hosted by some of the city’s most charismatic queens at a popular spot, it’s your chance to mix glamour with games. Grab tickets for you and a few friends here.
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