Vancouver’s vibrant culinary scene will see the opening of the innovative Time Out Market Vancouver on Thursday May 28 at 11 a.m. at Oakridge Park.
Recently, the concept announced further additions to complete its menu and complement its culinary roster, serving a diverse range of cuisines.
Ask for Luigi introduces Pasta e Basta at Time Out Market Vancouver
“For more than a decade, Ask for Luigi has been a cornerstone of Vancouver’s Italian dining scene, earning consistent recognition, including mentions in the Michelin Guide and Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants. Known for its warm hospitality and the spirit of a traditional Italian home, the restaurant has inspired several successful sister concepts across the region – all grounded in a commitment to producing their own pasta from scratch, ensuring guests receive the highest quality product possible. Now, the team brings an exclusive new concept to Time Out Market Vancouver with Pasta e Basta by Ask for Luigi, serving a focused menu of pasta favourites such as Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and Rigatoni Bolognese, alongside a selection of classic Italian antipasti – delivering the simple pleasure of great pasta, done right,” said the Market.
PiDGiN brings modern Asian fusion concept to the Market
“Asian French fusion restaurant PiDGiN first opened its doors in Vancouver’s historic Gastown neighbourhood in 2013. Since then, the restaurant has cemented itself as a leader in the city’s culinary landscape, winning awards and receiving Michelin Guide recognition. The restaurant draws inspiration from both Asian and French culinary traditions, creating dishes that honour both heritages while forging something entirely new. At Time Out Market Vancouver, PiDGiN will continue their fusion cuisine offering in the form of the Foie Gras Rice Bowl, Lobster Dan Dan Noodles, and Mango Rice Pudding,” added the Market.
Dumpling bar Blnd Tger joins Market lineup
“Dumpling bar Blnd Tger opened in 2021 in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown as a nod to the Shanghai alleyway dumpling shops. Known for offering a fun, elevated, and unique dumpling and dim sum experience, the stylish, industrial-style restaurant blends traditional culinary methods with modern twists of ingredients. Drawing inspiration from Jiangsu, Cantonese, and Sichuan cuisines, as well as a family background in hospitality, Chef Phong Vo is passionate about sharing traditional Asian-style dumplings and giving them life with new modern influences. Blnd Tger’s new offering at Time Out Market Vancouver will include Fujian Chicken & Chive Dumplings, Shrimp Toast, and Shanghai Cold Sesame Noodles,” noted the Market.
España brings Spanish cuisine to Time Out Market Vancouver
“Since 2012, España has brought Spain to the West End of Vancouver, gaining a reputation as a top restaurant in the city and recognized by The Georgia Straight as the ‘Best Restaurant in the West End’ for eight years in a row. Owner Edward Perrow has consistently delivered warm hospitality to restaurant visitors, creating a respectable list of Spanish wines, sherries, vermouth, and spirits. España creates delicious Spanish inspired dishes made with local & seasonal ingredients. At the Market, visitors can expect a selection of pinxtos, tapas, charcuterie boards and iconic paellas.
Beaucoup Bakery Café joins Time Out Market Vancouver, bringing two guest experiences: the signature Café and its new, exclusive dessert bar concept, Beaucoup Creamery, Dessert Bar
“For over ten years, Beaucoup has raised the bar for the fine art of French pastry and café culture in Vancouver, building its reputation as a beloved, award-winning destination, with three locations across BC. First opened in 2012 by celebrated pastry chef, Jackie Kai Ellis, the bakery is now run by siblings Betty and Jacky Hung, who continue to bolster Beaucoup’s legacy and take its menu in creative directions that blend French techniques with ingredients and inspiration that honour their Asian heritage. This year, Beaucoup brings a new dessert concept, The Creamery by Beaucoup, exclusively to Time Out Market Vancouver, where guests can expect bold creative concepts, never-before-seen flavour pairings, and innovative seasonal items. Menu items across the cafe and creamery offerings include classic and seasonal coffees, Ham and Cheese Scroll, Golden Fried French Toast with a Kouign-amann flavour, Butter Dip Soft Serve, among other desserts.”
Time Out Market Vancouver launches Time Out Express
Officials said Time Out Express will take the market experience up a notch, serving as the go-to spot for creative, zero-proof drinks and a central hub for guest service. At the centre of it all is a made-to-order spirit-free bar, where botanical concoctions shine alongside a curated lineup of local kombuchas. Beyond the drinks, Time Out Express is the place for all your market questions, grab Time Out Market gift cards, or even pick up vendor takeout orders – all in one convenient spot. To top it off, the space offers a selection of local snacks, letting guests enjoy the city’s best sweet and savory bites on the go, it said.
The Market will feature three bars, with a curated bar program designed to highlight Vancouver’s vast local microbrewery scene, spotlight classic Okanagan wines, and serve custom cocktails, including a Green Tea Fizz. Zero Proof Cocktails, including an Almond Sour, Garden Fizz, Raspberry Spritz, and Mojito, will also be available.
“Beyond its culinary offerings, Time Out Market Vancouver will embrace the city’s vibrant cultural scene with a curated, year-round program of activations and events, including live music, wine tastings, book signings, cooking demonstrations, watch parties, DJ sets and family-friendly activities. Full monthly programming will be announced upon opening,” it said.
Julien Lavoie, General Manager of Time Out Vancouver, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil our final vendors, completing a lineup that showcases the very best of Vancouver under one roof – from standout culinary creations to live music, curated events, and cultural experiences. We can’t wait to welcome both locals and visitors to experience it all.”
To select the talent for the curated mix showcased at Time Out Market Vancouver, the Time Out team said it has scoured the city in search of the best chefs and restaurateurs, inviting the very top talent to join the lineup, from established names to up-and-comers. This curated selection offers an incredible range of local cuisine. In addition to the vendors revealed recently, the following were announced previously:
- Chef Rob Feenie will launch Feenie’s to serve gourmet burgers
- Chef Chanthy Yen joins with Mee Bar – a celebration of his Cambodian heritage
- Lunch Lady with its renowned Vietnamese street food
- MaKaam is modern Artisan Thai cuisine from the city’s top female chef and Baan Lao’s Owner Nutcha Phanthoupheng
- DownLow Chicken will serve its iconic crispy fried chicken
- Barnacle by Bar Bravo will offer a selection of raw and cooked seafood
- Chef Vikram Vij brings new Indian concept, Peacock
- Award-winning Neopolitan pizza concept, Via Tevere
- Kishimoto brings authentic Japanese cuisine
- SANTO TACO will offer heritage Mexican dishes and an authentic taco experience rooted in bold, traditional flavours.
- Modern Chinese BBQ concept, Heritage
- Mello brings elevated artisan donut concept
- Boba Run offers fresh, fun, and unique Korean-inspired flavoured bubble tea options
Time Out Market Vancouver is located at Oakridge Park, 650 W. 41st Ave. The Market offers a curated mix of some of the city’s best food, drinks and cultural experiences. Across 51,000 sq ft there are 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, 3 bars, multiple event spaces and a large outdoor terrace onto a public park.
Time Out Market is part of Time Out Group PLC, a global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through Time Out Media and Time Out Market. Time Out launched in London in 1968. There are currently more than 10 Markets in cities such as New York (Brooklyn and Manhattan), Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town and Osaka, with several new sites in development, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions.
Co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, Oakridge Park is over five million square feet and strategically designed around a sprawling nine-acre park within the expansive 28-acre footprint.
Comprising residential, retail, office, green spaces, civic, and cultural components, Oakridge Park is a world-class, master-planned community. Once fully completed, it will offer a top-tier retail experience totalling 650,000 square feet with 140+ leading global brands, including flagship and boutiques stores, accommodations for over 6,000 residents through 3,000+ residences, 720,000 square feet of meticulously designed office space for over 3,000 creative economy professionals, one of Vancouver’s largest community centres and busiest libraries, six dynamic indoor and outdoor live-music venues, and will be home to the second Time Out Market in Canada.
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