Time Out Market Vancouver has released the first group of chefs and restaurateurs who will anchor its food and cultural hall when it opens in Spring 2026 at Oakridge Park. The market, which spans 50,000 square feet and will offer nearly 1,000 seats, is positioned as a major new venue for dining and entertainment in the city. It will be the second Time Out Market in Canada, following the Montreal location that opened in 2019.
The concept, created by Time Out Group, centres on an editorially curated mix of local chefs, cultural programming and community-oriented experiences. Each market is designed to showcase the city it inhabits, bringing together notable culinary talent, rising chefs and beloved neighbourhood restaurants. The Vancouver roster introduced today reflects that intent, combining award-winning chefs with popular local favourites.
Six Chefs and Restaurateurs Join the Launch Roster
Chef Rob Feenie, one of Vancouver’s most recognized culinary figures, will open Feenie’s, a counter focused on gourmet burgers. Feenie is the Executive Chef and Partner of Le Crocodile and previously led Lumiere. His career includes a win on Iron Chef America and multiple victories on Iron Chef Canada. For the market, he will serve dishes such as his signature Classic Burger and a Time Out Market Burger made with house-ground wagyu and gruyere, inspired by the Burger De Maison at Le Crocodile.
Chef Chanthy Yen, winner of Top Chef Canada 2024, will introduce Mee Bar, a concept rooted in his Cambodian heritage. Yen has worked in respected kitchens across Canada and internationally for more than twenty years. His menu for the market will include Mee Kola, a rice noodle dish served with charcoal-grilled meat and seafood, Cambodian-style chicken wings with lime and Kampot pepper, and Nom Banh Chok, a traditional combination of curry broth, rice noodles and fresh herbs.
Lunch Lady will bring its well-known Vietnamese street food to the venue. Since opening in Vancouver in 2020, the restaurant has grown from a neighbourhood favourite into a Michelin-recognized name across North America. Created in partnership with Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh, the original Lunch Lady of Saigon street food fame, the concept will offer dishes such as Steak Luc Lac, Garlic Fried Noodles and other flavourful signatures.
Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng of Baan Lao will launch MaKaam, a new concept created for Time Out Market Vancouver. Baan Lao was named Canada’s Best Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards in both 2024 and 2025 and ranked number twelve on the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list. MaKaam will present modern Thai cuisine with an artisanal approach, including a reimagined pad Thai prepared with aged tamarind and water buffalo milk gouda.
DownLow Chicken, founded by Doug Stephen and Lindsey Mann in 2018, will serve its Nashville hot chicken, which has become a local staple on East Hastings. The menu will include The OG Sando, signature macaroni and cheese and other dishes that helped build the restaurant’s following.
Barnacle by Bar Bravo, led by Head Chef Jonah Joffe, rounds out the first wave of vendors. Bar Bravo opened in 2023 and quickly earned Michelin recognition in 2024 and 2025. Its seafood program has received acclaim, including an award from Vancouver Magazine. Barnacle will offer a selection of raw and cooked seafood featuring local oysters, a Jonah crab cocktail and a seafood tower highlighting fresh and sustainable ingredients.
A Curated Approach to Representing Vancouver’s Culinary Scene
Time Out Market’s model depends on local editorial expertise to identify restaurants and chefs who reflect the character of a city. The company develops a list of cuisines central to the region’s dining identity, then selects chefs who stand out within each category. The aim is to present a mix of established voices and new talent while representing a broad spectrum of culinary styles.
Julien Lavoie, General Manager of Time Out Market Vancouver, said the venue is intended to become a gathering place for both residents and visitors. He described the market as a destination that will feature outstanding culinary talent while remaining broadly accessible, offering dishes ranging from fine dining to casual favourites. He noted that the lineup announced today reflects the goal of showcasing both award-winning names and long-time local favourites.
In addition to food and drink, Time Out Market Vancouver will host cultural programming throughout the year. The concept draws from Time Out’s global editorial roots, which have focused on urban culture since the brand was founded in London in 1968. Markets typically feature live music, art installations, events and other activations designed to connect guests with the city’s creative community.
A Key Venue Within the Oakridge Park Redevelopment
Time Out Market Vancouver is opening inside Oakridge Park, one of the most significant redevelopment projects underway in North America. The site, co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, covers more than five million square feet and combines residences, retail, offices, cultural institutions, a community centre, a library and a nine-acre public park. Once complete, the project will include more than 140 global brands across 650,000 square feet of retail space and will house more than 6,000 residents.
The market will be located at 650 West 41st Avenue, at the meeting point of West 41st and Cambie. Its design includes eighteen kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, three bars and several event spaces, along with a terrace overlooking the park. Communal seating and open kitchens are central to the layout, allowing guests to see chefs at work.
For Oakridge Park, the market is expected to serve as a core attraction that will draw steady foot traffic and support the development’s broader retail and cultural offerings. For chefs, it provides a prominent platform that allows them to reach new audiences.
A Global Network Continues to Expand
The Vancouver location joins a growing list of Time Out Markets around the world. The original market opened in Lisbon in 2014 inside the historic Mercado da Ribeira and quickly became one of the city’s most visited destinations. The company has since expanded to cities including New York, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town, Osaka, Barcelona and Budapest.
Several additional markets are in development, including projects planned for Porto, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Prague and Riyadh. Time Out operates some of its markets directly while partnering with landlords for others through revenue-sharing or management agreements. The approach allows the brand to expand internationally while tailoring each site to the local culinary landscape.
Looking Ahead to Spring 2026
More vendors will be announced in the months leading up to opening, along with details on the market’s beverage program and cultural events. The first wave of chefs establishes a clear direction for the project, highlighting a mix of established names, rising talent and long-standing neighbourhood favourites.
When it opens next spring, Time Out Market Vancouver is expected to become a new centre for dining and entertainment within a rapidly changing part of the city. Its mix of curated food counters, cultural programming and communal design positions it as a large-scale addition to Vancouver’s evolving culinary scene.
