Victoria’s Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to Prestigious 50 Best Discovery Guide The expert-curated guide showcases exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards recommended by the voting academy behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Today, Victoria tasting menu restaurant Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions was named to 50 Best Discovery for the first time, joining a … Read more
Light Up Chinatown! 2026, Presented by RBC returns for its sixth annual celebration of Chinatown The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, together with presenting sponsor RBC, today announced the return of Light Up Chinatown! 2026, a free, family-friendly two-day festival taking place on Saturday, August 8, from 11 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, August 9, from … Read more
UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar Unveils New Mediterranean Omakase, Coastal Art Installations, and Special Sunday Hours UCHU shifts into summer with more ways to experience eafood, culture, and community UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar is welcoming summer with three new developments that highlight the restaurant’s evolving identity in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Beginning June 23, Chef/Owner … Read more
Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … Read more
This past week I had the pleasure and opportunity to taste the wines from both Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Unsworth Vineyards. The event was billed as Pinot & Pizza and held at Pinhalla (a pinball pizzeria) located in downtown Victoria’s Chinatown. It was indeed a rather intriguing approach and an interesting invitation for sure. I think … Read more
Vancouver Welcomes UCHU: A Seafood-Forward Dining Destination with Peruvian Soul With raw bar classics, vibrant ceviches, and a refined cocktail program, Chef Ricardo Valverde brings coastal Peruvian seafood cuisine to historic Chinatown Vancouver’s culinary landscape is set to welcome an exciting new seafood destination. The acclaimed team behind Mount Pleasant’s Michelin-recommended SUYO Modern Peruvian will … Read more
I can’t wait to bring this menu to life with beautiful wines.
This was my first visit to the Ugly Duckling but I can assure you it won’t be my last.
Prepare to see Vancouver’s Chinatown as you’ve never seen it before.
This limited-seating event offers a unique opportunity to embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake.