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(Vancouver, B.C.) Bringing Metro Vancouver’s Chinese food lovers together with one dining guide, the 5th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards has announced the winners of 2013 Diners’ Choice Awards. This year, 34,273 votes were cast over a period of eight weeks with an average increase of 34%—the largest turnout in the history of Diners’ Choice Awards. […]

Sunday January 6th, 2013

News, Press Release, The Awards 2013

For the past five years, Vancouver has witnessed a tremendous growth in the local Chinese culinary scene and has recognized outstanding dishes produced by talented chefs and their skilled staffs, under the watchful eyes and discerning tastes of those behind the annual Chinese Restaurant Awards. With the goal of demystifying Chinese cuisine in North America, […]

Monday November 5th, 2012

News, Press Release, The Awards 2013

(Vancouver, B.C.) –  The diners have spoken, and their votes tell a tale of the most popular Chinese restaurants, cafes, BBQ shops and bakeries across the Lower Mainland. Since its inception four years ago, local Chinese food enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated the Diners’ Choice Awards component of the Chinese Restaurant Awards. They nominated their favourites […]

Monday December 5th, 2011

News, Press Release, The Awards 2012

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Vancouver’s splendid dining scene is inseparable with the excellence of local Chinese restaurants. Delicious Chinese dishes made with fresh Canadian ingredients haven’t just opened the eyes of locals; tourists from around the world are also attracted by their quality and innovations. Download press release in PDF // Download critics’ bios in PDF […]

Sunday October 16th, 2011

News, Press Release, The Awards 2012

(Vancouver, B.C.) – Opportunities to sample exclusive menus at the city’s finest dining spots have been fascinating to food enthusiasts and culinary travelers alike. With goals to solidify Vancouver and Richmond’s top position for Chinese dining destinations outside of China, Chinese Restaurant Awards celebrates the excellence of local Chinese culinary scene with the Signature Dish […]

Saturday October 15th, 2011

News, Press Release, The Awards 2012