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Restaurant and Foodservices Association head Ian Tostenson says last year there were more closings than openings.

He says things should improve as interest rates reduce and consumers start to regain their spending confidence.

Gary ’s scored a Bib Gourmand at the 2024 Michelin awards for “high quality food at a reasonable cost” The DNA of Le Crocodile by Robyn Feenie , where he cooked with Michel Lumiere , is a bit of a little bit of modern.

Esquimalt suddenly became a dining destination when Janevca opened this summer .

The chef, Andrea Alridge , learned the art of cooking with fire at CinCin Ristorante and Savio Volpe in Vancouver .

Meo is equally unique but more cocktail-centric.

Sushi Hyun Omakase is one of two notable sushi omakase bars to open this year .

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