Vanishing Flavours:A Quiet Farewell to Old-World Cantonese Dim Sum 2025. July 18. INSIGHTS − Lately, the phrase “vanishing flavours” has become a common thread in culinary conversations—used to headline chefs’ menus, heritage food campaigns, and wistful Instagram posts. But when it comes to Cantonese dim sum, the disappearance of certain dishes isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s [...]
A Life in Full Flame:Three Master Chefs and the Spirit of Devotion 2025. May 14. INSIGHTS − They’re not cooking to follow trends, nor are they simply preserving heritage. What drives them is something deeper, more singular: the relentless pursuit of a perfect dish. In a time when speed and virality often outweigh substance, how [...]
Roots, Fire, FutureThree chefs. Three journeys. One quietly powerful transformation of Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong. 2025. April 11. INSIGHTS − They didn’t all set out to become ambassadors of Chinese cuisine. For one, it was a second career. For another, it was a slow return to her roots after years abroad. And for the [...]
Vancouver’s Chinese restaurants get creative to survive through the pandemic Many of these dining spots are also giving back to the community and frontline healthcare workers. Among a sea of sad and depressing stories about how local businesses and restaurants are suffering due to COVID-19, it’s important to shine light on positive things happening in [...]
Chinese restaurants in Metro Vancouver are fighting hard to stay open for its customers They don’t want to lose longstanding relationships with diners. It’s not a secret the restaurant industry has been hit very hard due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the B.C. government ordered the closure of dine-in services at all restaurants and [...]

Conrad Leung Department Head, Asian Culinary Program, Vancouver Community College  “I am honoured to take part in what I believe is an important and exciting cultural experience.  The 2009 Chinese Restaurant Awards is very significant as it embraces a culinary history of China that is thousands-year old. I wish to emphasize the unique approach adopted […]