Well, after launching this website, my friends are now asking what my favorite new restaurant are, rather than repeating this information to each person who asks, I have put together a list which is subject to change as I review additional Vancouver restaurants, and you must remember that I am a “food for the people” kind of guy. So while I very much believe that all my Vancouver restaurant recommendations are delicious, they might not necessarily be romantic or Michelin-esque or, well, to your tastes. If you need further suggestions, you can drop me a line at richard AT vancouverfoodster.com. But please–give me some parameters to work with (price, location, cuisine, event). (And likewise, if you have any Vancouver restaurant recommendations for ME, please share.)

These are not in any ranking order.

1) Adesso Bistro

Ligurian-style! Italian cuisine with rich flavours, taste and presentation.

2) Gaia Bistro

I just love this restaurant from the moment I tasted the first dish, the flavours were so tasty …..

3) Coast

Everything that I have tried here has been delicious and truly amazing …..

4) La Taqueria

Authentic Mexican tacos, love the mole.

5) Pourhouse

All the dishes I have tried were delicious and the cocktails were standouts.

6) Atithi

Delicious Indian food with wonderful flavours.

7) Nook

Tasty pizza and pasta, great east coast vibe.

8 )  Lupo

Outstanding food, delicious flavours and a wonderful ambience both downtstairs and upstairs.

9) Bao Bei

Delicious flavours, unique and different modern Chinese cuisine, love the room.

10) Maple Grill

Specializing in Kosher modern cuisine, wonderful food and flavours.

11) ORU

A Pan Asian culinary journey of outstanding dishes exploring Asia’s culture and flavours.

12) Mis Trucos

Tapas and Share Plates,  wonderful flavours and ambience.

13) Judas Goat

Loved the presentation of the food, unique flavours in this ever so tiny room overlooking a cool brick courtyard.

14) Acme Cafe

Comfort food and an amazing selection of delicious pies.

15) Everything Cafe

Stylish cafe serving up delicious sandwiches, pastries and coffees in Chinatown.

Updated July 7, 2010 by Richard Wolak

Note: New is classified as restaurants that are less than 1 year old.