More than a billion people around the world celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights that marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, organizations around Metro Vancouver are hosting a variety of Diwali events, offering everything from traditional performances and art workshops, to lively cultural festivities.
The Ground Level outside of the Fossil store, near Victoria Secret.
Admission: The two-day celebration at BC’s largest shopping centre is where visitors and locals alike can experience a range of authentic cultural experiences (including the arts, culinary delights, dance and more), with plenty of photo opportunities and displays.
Sip on authentic Indian chai from Chai Wagon, indulge in Indian treats, get tattooed by a Mehndi artist, consult a numerologist, and learn how to dance like a Bollywood star! Dance lessons at 12:00pm, 12:45pm, and 1:30pm (Saturday, October 26th only). Enter to win prizes and giveaways with the Spice Radio team on-site. (Saturday, October 26th only)
North Shore
A celebration of Diwali
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Where: North Vancouver City Library (120 14th St W, North Vancouver)
Admission:Registration requested, by drop-ins welcome if there is capacity. Join an afternoon of crafts and activities, and to learn about Diwali’s symbolism and traditions. Colourful clothing is encouraged. All are invited.
Celebrate Diwali: A Festival of Light
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library (1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver)
Admission:Free – Learn about India’s largest festival through stories, yoga, dance, and crafts. Traditional treats will be provided. Children under the age of 10 must attend with a parent or caregiver.
Tonight the selections for the 2024 Michelin Guide Vancouver were announced, including one new Michelin-Starred restaurant, one new Bib Gourmand and two new Recommended restaurants.
Left Top: Hakan Burcuoglu, Burdock & Co.
Left Bottom: Allison Kuhl, AnnaLena
Right: Yoji Masuda, photo credit Mayu
New Michelin Star in Vancouver
Sushi Masuda (1066 W Hastings St, Vancouver) joined the exclusive list of Michelin-Starred restaurants in North America. In addition, the city’s Guide boasts a new Bib Gourmand, Gary’s (1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver), bringing the selections total to 16. New on the Recommended list is Bravo (4194 Fraser St) and Zab Bite – Thai E-Sarn Cuisine (4197 Fraser St). Vancouver’s full selection, including Recommended eateries, totals 76 restaurants with 23 cuisine types represented.
Michelin Star Restaurants in Vancouver
Michelin Star – (High quality cooking, worth a stop)
AnnaLena (1809 W. 1st Ave) Barbara (305 E. Pender St) Burdock & Co. (2702 Main St) iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House (2808 Cambie St) Kissa Tanto (263 E. Pender St) Masayoshi (4376 Fraser St) Okeya Kyujiro (1038 Mainland St) Published on Main (3593 Main St) St. Lawrence (269 Powell St) Sushi Masuda (new) (1066 W. Hastings St)
Michelin Bib Gourmand Vancouver
Bib Gourmand (Good food at moderate price)
Anh and Chi (3388 Main St) Chupito (322 W. Hastings St) Fable Kitchen (1944 W. 4th Ave) Farmer’s Apprentice (1535 W. 6th Ave) Gary’s (new) (1485 W. 12th Ave) Karma Indian Bistro (2741 W. 4th Ave) Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer (2958 W. 4th Ave) Lunch Lady (1046 Commercial Dr) Magari by Oca (1260 Commercial Dr) Motonobu Udon (3501 E. Hastings St) Phnom Penh (244 E. Georgia St) Say Mercy! (4298 Fraser St) Seaport City Seafood (2425 Cambie St) Song (by Kin Kao) (317 E. Broadway) Sushi Hil (3330 Main St) Vij’s (3106 Cambie St)
Special Awards
In addition to the Bib Gourmand and Stars, the Guide announced four Special Awards:
Award Recipient Establishment – Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award
Fraser Crawford, Kissa Tanto
Michelin Sommelier Award
Reverie Beall, AnnaLena
Michelin Outstanding Service Award
Bailey Hayward, Gary’s
Michelin Young Chef / Culinary Professional Award
Yoji Masuda, Sushi Masuda
Michelin Keys Recommended Hotels
Along with the restaurants, a selection of hotels in Vancouver have been chosen by Michelin Guide experts for extraordinary style, service and personality. The selection for Vancouver features the city’s most spectacular hotels, including design-forward luxury boutiques like the Douglas, the Loden (one Michelin Key), the Opus, the Wedgewood (one Michelin Key), and the Fairmont Pacific Rim.
The Michelin Guide is one of the most respected global references for restaurants (Bib Gourmand, Stars) and hotels (Keys). Download the Michelin Guide mobile app or visit the website for full Inspectors’ notes and all of the Recommended, Bib Gourmand, and Starred Vancouver restaurants.
About the Selections
All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.
To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.
As we welcome October and give thanks, we’ve curated a list of our current warming culinary favourites, along with notable limited edition menus in Metro Vancouver, all in one spot for our Vancouver Eats October feature. Here’s your restaurant news, menu updates, special events and more exciting tidbits for all food enthusiasts and those who love the latest hot spot:
Vancouver Eats – Thanksgiving Meals & Halloween Dining
The Greek by Anatoli Thanksgiving Meal, photo submitted
Thanksgiving Dinners in the City
The Greek by Anatoli
When: Sunday, October 13th and Monday, October 14th
Where: The Greek by Anatoli – all four locations
Details: This year, celebrate Thanksgiving with a homestyle dinner from The Greek, either at home or in one of their four cozy locations: Yaletown, Gastown, Broadway and North Vancouver. Available for dine-in or takeout on Sunday, October 13th and Monday, October 14th, The Greek’s Thanksgiving Dinner for two includes 1lb of boneless turkey thigh, served with made-from-scratch classic sides like stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, rice and seasonal vegetables. Place your order or reserve your spot here.
Autumn is in full swing this weekend around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, and the event list is filling up! From pumpkin patches and festivals, to spooky attractions, workshops, and walks – there are many fun things to do around the region this Friday to Sunday:
The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival is a celebration of community, harvest, local business, and one humble berry that brings it all together. Over 35,000 festival goers enjoy this event each year, which spans the Fort Langley Village and National Historic Site throughout one autumn day in the valley.
Fort Langley Cranberries – Miss604 Bog Photo
Fort Langley Cranberry Festival 2024
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Fort Langley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast starts at 8:00am at the greenspace on the corner of Glover and Mary.
Where: Glover Road, Fort Langley Village
There will be parking available at the orchard space at the Fort Langley National Historic Site, Parks Canada and at Living Waters Church.
Festival Admission: Free
There are 230 confirmed market vendors in the heart of the village, and 20 dedicated food vendors. This is the ultimate fall farmers market, blended with a community celebration. There will be a kids area with crafts and face painting, live entertainment, and a beer garden.
Don’t forget to get your fresh cranberries!
The grassroots event began in 1995 and has been supported by the local community, growing to become a much loved annual event, celebrating and recognizing the cranberry’s role in our local history going back thousands of years.
Follow the Fort Langley Project on Facebook for updates about the festival, and the community.
Fort Langley National Historic Site – Free Admission
Over at the Fort Langley National Historic Site, admission will be free! From 10:00am to 5:00pm, explore the juicy history of cranberries through lively demonstrations, slip on your stomping boots, and savour tart and sweet cranberry treats. Discover the fascinating world of cranberry trade and its impact on the Fort’s history. This year’s Cranberry Festival also marks the kickoff the Scarecrow Showcase. Keep an eye out for your favorite scarecrow and be the first to cast your vote!
Wading in a cranberry bog in Fort Langley – Miss604 Photo
Cranberry Bog Tours
This year’s cranberry harvest is looking as stunning as ever at Riverside Cranberry Farm. Registered guests can take in the beautiful valley views with a Harvest Walk. Stroll the perimeter of the field while it’s being actively harvested to see the harvesting machine working or to see the cranberries being pumped off the field. You can even put on a pair of farm waders for the Cranberry Plunge – an Instagram-worthy photo op. Visit the farm store to purchase farm to table products and fresh baked goods and beverages. Be sure to stock up on farm-fresh cranberries for your autumn meals and gatherings. The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival (October 12th) is the final day of the season to take in this experience.
