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Savouring the West Coast: A Five-Star Brunch Experience at ARC Restaurant

ARC Restaurant stands as a true embodiment of Vancouver’s spirit, blending the city’s dynamic energy with the pure beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With Executive Chef Harris Sakalis at the helm, this vibrant dining destination offers handcrafted urban artisan dishes that celebrate the region’s exceptional bounty. The restaurant’s uniquely curved space creates an inviting atmosphere...

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Botanist Offers an Exquisite Dining Experience with ‘Celebrating Seasonality’

If you are ready to indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey, Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim offers the “Celebrating Seasonality” four-course tasting menu with pairings, crafting a true exploration of plant-forward flavours. This limited-time experience is designed by Executive Chef Hector Laguna, who draws inspiration from the Northwest’s rich bounty of produce, elevating it...

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Issue #16 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine‘s first Holiday Edition – a delightful collaboration with Retail-Insider, Canada’s most read retail industry news source. Not intended as a definitive shopping guide but more of a sneak peek into the ‘ecoluxury’ products in Vancouver. Curious about this term – ecoluxury? It is relatively new and describes objects and...

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Nightshade Wins Coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award!

Nightshade Restaurant is honoured to be the first plant-based restaurant in Vancouver to earn a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award and be listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide. It is no secret our love of Nightshade and its addition to the city’s elevated vegan dining scene has been touted here many times and in Folio.YVR Luxury...

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Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Cheers to the fall season! As nature readies for a long sleep, our beautiful west coast city is waking up and embracing the opportunity that comes of person-to-person connecting. In the past month, we visited and experienced many events and exhibitions showcasing award-winning designers, culinary adventurers, travel innovators, and international luxury fashion purveyors. In the...