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John Lee | May 18, 2022

Local chefs dive into Richmond’s seafood bounty

When Chef Will Lew started planning his special menu items for the Dine About component of Richmond’s new Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration, he faced a couple of key challenges. Firstly, the Club Versante executive chef had to create enticing pop-up dishes for all three of the restaurants attached to Richmond’s swish Versante Hotel.

John Lee | May 12, 2022

Dive into Richmond’s Brand New Seafood Celebration

Locals and visitors are licking their lips in anticipation for a tasty new event that launches in Richmond this month. Running from May 6 to June 5, the first ever Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration offers a mouthwatering menu of activities–including fresh-off-the-boat sales of spot prawns and more, expert on-stage cooking demonstrations and a

John Lee | April 29, 2022

Richmond Night Market: the Insider’s Guide

Locals and visitors are marking their calendars as one of B.C.’s favourite outdoor happenings gears up for its much-anticipated 2022 opening. The hugely popular Richmond Night Market–complete with vendors, live performances and a belt-busting menu of delicious food stands–launches on April 29 and runs every weekend until October 10. But if you’ve never visited the

Negin Nia | April 20, 2022

Best restaurants in Richmond you need to try at least once

If you’re hanging out beyond the Vancouver city limits in some of the Metro region’s communities, there are plenty of great restaurants to hit up in Richmond. Whether you feel like comfort food, vegetarian, seafood, fried chicken, or beyond — Richmond has all kinds of cuisine to satisfy everyone’s diet and desires. Here are some of

Gillie Easdon | April 19, 2022

Dave’s and Pajo’s — The Best of Steveston’s Fish and Chips Scene

It’s not just about the fish. Or the chips. It’s about the tartar, the portion, the coleslaw, the location, the condiments, and the service. From Great Britain to New Zealand, South Africa to Canada and beyond, fish and chips is an institution. How do you like your fish and chips? Thin or thick batter? What

John Lee | March 1, 2022

RICHMOND’S DELICIOUS BRUNCH SCENE

With more than 800 restaurants to choose from, Richmond’s kaleidoscopic dining scene serves-up countless options for hungry locals and visitors. And when it comes to brunch, the menu is even more inviting – so long as you know where to go. Read on for details of some of our favourites, then gather your friends and

Tara Lee | February 7, 2022

5 VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS TO TRY IN RICHMOND, BC

My boyfriend is madly trying to come up with something special for our Valentine’s Day dinner, and I’m hoping that somehow chocolate figures into the plans. Would I choose chocolate over him? Hmm; let’s not answer that question just in case he finds out. Being a food writer is tough but chocolate research is probably

Tourism Richmond | January 11, 2022

DINE OUT IN RICHMOND

Metro Vancouver’s biggest annual restaurant festival returns on January 14, 2022, offering a belt-busting 17 days of tempting prix fixe deals at more than 330 local eateries, all of which will adhere to any public health orders in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Launched in 2002, Dine Out Vancouver is one of the most anticipated events in BC’s foodie

John Lee | January 4, 2022

Dine Like A Critic On This Unique Richmond Food Tour

When Alexandra Gill–the British Columbia restaurant critic for the Globe and Mail – started reviewing Metro Vancouver’s dining scene in 2005, she regarded Richmond’s wealth of Asian eateries as a puzzling culinary mystery. “I knew almost nothing about these restaurants back then,” she says. “But I really wanted to learn so I could review them

Tourism Richmond | December 14, 2021

HOLIDAY GIFTS 2021

The winter holiday has arrived, with Christmas day just around the corner! What a wonderful time of the year. Throughout November and December, locals and visitors can be seen bustling in and out of stores, shopping for presents to gift to their loved ones. However, for some, it can be challenging to find the right

Tourism Richmond | June 17, 2021

PICNIC SPOTS IN RICHMOND

It’s that time of year when T-shirts become wardrobe staples and the sunny weather beckons you outdoors. But summer in Richmond is also perfect for picnicking on the cool grass or at a local tree-shaded picnic table. Read on for some of our favourite picnic destinations in the city and more information on our new Pacific.

Tourism Richmond | April 20, 2021

TOP PATIOS IN RICHMOND

Sunny days are beckoning, and so are local patios. Richmond has plenty of spots for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a meal and a drink. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite patios that are open for business right now—read on for details! Tip: Looking for more patio options? Visit our patios page to view