Fairmont Pacific Rim is introducing a new chef collaboration series featuring one-night-only dining events led by visiting culinary figures alongside its in-house chef.
The Vancouver hotel said the series will take place at The Lobby Lounge & RawBar and will feature omakase-style menus for up to 40 guests per evening, positioning the initiative as a platform for culinary exchange and limited-seat dining experiences.
The inaugural event is scheduled for March 30 and will feature Masayoshi Baba, marking his return to the venue where he previously held a residency. Baba currently operates the Michelin-starred restaurant Masayoshi.
He will collaborate with the hotel’s Chef de Asian Cuisine, Youssef Jbari, on a six-course omakase menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and a blend of Japanese and Nikkei culinary influences.
“The opportunity to welcome Chef Baba back to this space feels incredibly meaningful,” says Jbari. “There is a shared respect for craftsmanship and storytelling through food, and this series allows us to explore that in a truly intimate way.”
Fairmont Pacific Rim said the series will continue with additional events:
- May 6: Collaboration with Riccardo Valvedere of UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar, focusing on Peruvian cuisine and its interplay with Nikkei flavours
- June 1: Event featuring Hyunki Shin of Sushi Bar Shu
The hotel said each dinner will include curated beverage pairings and take place in an intimate setting designed to complement the menus.
Tickets for the opening dinner are priced at $189 per person, with reservations required. The hotel said seating will be limited for all events.
The series is part of Fairmont Pacific Rim’s broader effort to expand its culinary programming and highlight collaborations with chefs in Vancouver’s dining community.
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