The mission of our Food and Drink challenges is to get chefs to create amazing dishes and beverages while using innovative ingredients to create unique flavours and outstanding creations. We congratulate the winning chefs, bartenders and their staff for creating what they believe are the best dishes, cocktails and desserts. It’s up to the media judges who’s task is to taste all the different creations in each of the respective challenges and vote for their favourites.
Here are the 1st place winners in all the challenges in 2023:
Vancouver Signature Coffee Drink Challenge
January 11 – February 5, 2023
1st Place:
Beyond Coffee
Created by: Lawrence Low-nang
Beyond Sunrise
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Vancouver Croissant Challenge
March 8 – April 2, 2023
1st Place:
Nelson The Seagull
Created by: by the team
Peach Hertzoggie
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Vancouver Pizza Challenge
April 5-30, 2023
1st Place:
Gastronomy Gastown
Created by: Chef Selim Dahmane
i Giardini di Marzo
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Vancouver Martini Challenge
\April 6-30, 2023
1st Place:
1927 Lobby Lounge
Created by: Ian Collins
Java Drop
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Vancouver Curry Challenge
April 13 – May 7, 2023
1st Place:
Handi Grill
Created by: Surinder Singh
Rara Lamb Shank
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Vancouver Brownie Challenge
April 14 – May 7, 2023
1st Place:
Just Cakes Bakeshop
Created by: the team
Rocher Brownie
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Vancouver Taco Challenge
May 3-28, 2023
1st Place:
Food by Fanta
Created by: Food by Fanta Kitchen Team
Thai Taco Cone Carousel
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Vancouver Sangria Challenge
June 2-25, 2023
1st Place:
Raincity Distillery
Created by: the team
Raincity Sangria Blanche
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Vancouver Iced Summer Drink Challenge
July 6-30, 2023
1st Place:
Tru Cafe
Created by: Megan O’Brien
Tru Sunset
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Vancouver Margarita Challenge
August 3-27, 2023
1st Place:
Salsa & Guacamole
Created by: the team
Jo’s Margarita
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Vancouver Sundae Challenge
August 10-September 3, 2023
1st Place:
Le Parfait
Created by: Gerard Daccache
Ice Candy Fusion
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Vancouver Sandwich Challenge
September 7-30, 2023
1st Place:
Wicked Cafe
Created by: the team
Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese
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Vancouver Cheesecake Challenge
September 8-30, 2023
1st Place:
South Granville Bakery
Created by: Chef Yossi
Lemon Meringue Pie Cheesecake
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Vancouver Pasta Challenge
October 4-29, 2023
1st Place:
Vivace on the Drive
Created by: Chef Rory Byrne
L’oceano Vivace
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Vancouver Burger Challenge
October 5-29, 2023
1st Place:
Stanley’s Bar & Grill
Created by: The kitchen team
The Royal Huntsman
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Vancouver Holiday Cocktail Challenge
November 15 – December 10, 2023
1st Place:
Food by Fanta
Created by: Davina, Keita and Katy
Co Co Christmas
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Vancouver Holiday Cake Challenge
November 16 – December 10, 2023
1st Place:
75 West Coast Grill
Created by: The culinary team
Sweet Surrender
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Vancouver Hot Chocolate Challenge
November 23 – December 17, 2023 .
1st Place:
Bean Around the World on Granville
Created by: Chef Yossi
The Smore
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Thank you to everyone who tried the various dishes, desserts and drinks in the above mentioned challenges.
By: Richard Wolak