readers’ choice awards
2 Stars of Vancouver 2019
The best of Vancouver Our annual Stars of Vancouver Readers’ Choice Awards gives us the chance to vote for the best in service, products and people our beautiful city offers. Best of all, we at the Vancouver Courier get to recognize and celebrate the businesses that showcase excellence in the city we call home. We encourage all our readers to use these businesses and see what makes a city favourite. Thank you to all of those who voted and congratulations to the businesses listed in the following pages for showing us the best of Vancouver. Michelle Bhatti
publisher, Vancouver Courier
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Arts+Culture BC LIONS PLAYER
Jonathon Jennings Geroy Simon Travis Lulay CANUCK PLAYER
Bo Horvat The Sedin Twins – Daniel & Henrik Sedin Brock Boeser CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
Granville Island Vancouver International Children Festival Science World CLASSICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Vetta Chamber Music Turning Point Ensemble COMEDY CLUB
Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver Comedy Club The Comedy Mix Vancouver TheatreSports League ™
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Italian Day on the Drive Car Free Day Vancouver International Children’s Festival CRAFT FAIR
Circle Craft Make It Vancouver! Eastside Culture Crawl dance/THEATRE PRODUCTION COMPANY
Bard on the Beach Arts Club Theatre The Dance Centre FARMERS MARKET
Trout Lake Kitsilano West End
GALLERY/MUSEUM
Museum of Vancouver Vancouver Art Gallery Museum of Anthropology 4 Stars of Vancouver 2019
WE’VE ALWAYS PUT OUR CUSTOMERS FIRST. NOW, IT SEEMS, IT’S MUTUAL. At Craftsman Collision, we’re grateful and humbled that the people have voted us best bodyshop in the Courier’s Stars of Vancouver. This amazing honour will only strengthen our ongoing commitment to leading the way in service, quality and customer satisfaction. Thanks, Vancouver!
At C.A.R.E. Clinic, we combine the disciplines of sports chiropractic, manual massage therapy, and athletic training for the aggressive treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
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to the readers and patients for voting us #1 for 2 years in a row. Dr. Bradley Yee
ed Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Chiropractor www.careclinic.ca • 604 876 4988 1750 East 10th Avenue Suite MO2 www.colbertcreative.com (604) 681-5386
Thank you
for voting us your
Favourite Garden Store 2560 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-733-1534
Open 7 days a week Monday-Sunday 9am-5:30pm
HuntersGardenCentre.com
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Arts+Culture INDEPENDENT CINEMA
SPORTING VENUE
JAZZ VENUE
WHITECAPS PLAYER
Rio Theatre Vancity Theatre Dunbar Theatre
Libra Room The Revel Room Supper and Music Club Blue Martini Cafe & Jazz LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Commodore Ballroom Vogue Theatre The Orpheum LOCAL BLOGGER
Miss 604 – Rebecca Bollwitt Frances Bula Vancouver is Awesome LOCAL POLITICAN
Kennedy Stewart David Eby Jody Wilson-Raybould NEIGHBOURHOOD
Yaletown Kitsilano Commercial Drive NIGHTCLUB
Celebrities Nightclub The Roxy Cabaret Fortune Sound Club OPERA/CHORAL GROUP
Vancouver Opera Good Noise
Vancouver Gospel Choir UBC Opera
6 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Rogers Arena BC Place Nat Bailey Stadium Alphonso Davies Russell Teibert Stefan Marinovic
SPORTS TEAM MASCOT
Finn the Whale – Canucks Spike – Whitecaps Leo the Lion – BC Lions TOURIST ATTRACTION
Stanley Park Vancouver Aquarium Granville Island
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Eat+Drink
ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI
Kyo Korean BBQ & Sushi House Kingsway Sushi Tomokazu Japanese Restaurant BEST AVOCADO TOAST
Nelson the Seagull Prado Cafe Jam Cafe BAKERY
COBS Bread Bakery Breka Bakery & Café Purebread BAR
The Pint - Public House The Charles Bar Bells and Whistles BRUNCH
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Golden Swan Restaurant Kirin Restaurant Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant COCKTAIL
The Diamond The Keefer Bar Odd Society Spirits COFFEE SHOP
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters Starbucks 49th Parallel Coffee
Earls Kitchen + Bars Restaurants Jam Cafe Yolks
CRAFT BREWERY
BEST BURGER
DESSERTS
BEST CAESAR
FINE DINING
CHEF
FOOD TRUCK
Burger Heaven Vera’s Burger Shack White Spot Score The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Chewies Oyster Bar Ned Bell David Hawksworth Vikram Vij 8 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Red Truck Beer Company 33 Acres Brewing Company Strange Fellows Brewing Thierry Sweet Revenge Patisserie True Confections Five Sails Restaurant YEW seafood + bar Hawksworth Restaurant Tacofino Japadog Mom’s Grilled Cheese Truck
Eat+Drink GELATO
PATIO
GREEK RESTAURANT
PIZZA
Mario’s Gelati La Casa Gelato Bella Gelateria Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna Olympia Souvlaki Nammos Estiatorio ICE CREAM
Earnest Ice Cream Rain or Shine Ice Cream Mister – Artisan Ice Cream INDIAN/SOUTH ASIAN RESTAURANT
House of Dosa Agra Tandoori Express Sula Indian Restaurant
ITALiAN RESTAURANT
Robba da Matti Ask for Luigi Savio Volpe
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Miku Restaurant Minami Restaurant Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Chicha Restaurant La Taqueria Sal y Limón MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
Nuba East is East Jamjar
NEW RESTAURANT (2018)
Pepino’s Spaghetti House Dachi Vancouver Elisa Steakhouse
10 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Robba da Matti Dockside Restaurant Cactus Club Cafe Via Tevere Pizzeria Bufala Pizzeria Farina SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
The Sandbar
Seafood Restaurant
Joe Fortes
Seafood & Chop House YEW seafood + bar
SPANISH/TAPA RESTAURANT
Bodega on Main Cabrito – Tapas Bebidas España Restaurant BEST TACO
Tacofino La Taquería Sal y Limón
THAI RESTAURANT
Pink Elephant Thai Thai House Restaurant Maenam VEGAN/VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
The Naam The Acorn MeeT
WORKING LUNCH
Banana Leaf Robba Da Matti Earls 24/7 EATS
Gold Train Express Breka Bakery & Cafe Duffin’s Donuts
StarS of VancouVer 2019 1St Place fine Dining
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Nothing goes better with our delicious ethically sourced meats than good neighbours! Come visit so that we can say thanks We dry age in-house select beef cuts for an uncompromisied flavour and texture. We invite you to visit the shop to try our great selection of hard to find cuts and in-house sausages. Our friendly staff will be happy to help you pick out the best options for you and your friends.
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4110 Main St., Vancouver • 604-872-5635 windsorqualitymeats.com
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Lifestyle+Services BUTCHER SHOP
Windsor Ethical Butchery & Provisions
Pasture to Plate Whole Animal Butcher Shop
Columbus Meat Market BULK FOOD
Famous Foods Bulk Barn Real Canadian Superstore CAR DEALER
Lotus Vancouver Toyota – various locations Honda – various locations CAR SHARE
Evo Car Share Car2go Modo CAR WASH ARTS & CRAFT SUPPLIES
Opus Art Supplies Michaels DeSerres AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Pawlik Automotive Art’s Automotive Service Centre Craftsman Collision BABY/CHILDRENS STORE
Gap West Coast Kids Babies”R”Us BARBERSHOP
Azzi Hair Studio Big Bro’s Barbershop ICE KOL KUT Barber Shop BIKE SHOP
Sidesaddle Bike Shop West Point Cycles Ride On Bike Shop BRIDAL SHOP
Bisou Bridal Blush Bridal Vimo Wedding 12 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Shine Auto Wash M & J Car Wash Four Seasons Oasis Automatic Car Wash CATERER
Emelle’s Catering The Butler Did It Catering The Lazy Gourmet CHARITY
AutismBC Vancouver International Children’s Festival The Salvation Army COBBLER
The Quick Cobbler West 57th Shoe Repair Varsity Shoe Repair COMMUNITY CENTRE
False Creek Community Centre rout Lake Community Centre T Kerrisdale Community Centre
CONTINUING STUDIES INSTITUTION The University
of British Columbia
ancouver Community College V Langara College
Š2019 Michaels Stores, Inc.
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Lifestyle+Services COOKING CLASSES
EYEWEAR STORE
DRY CLEANER
FLORIST
Busy Bee Gold Pressed & Proper Kerrisdale Cleaners
The Flower Factory Safeway Nicola Adams Floral
ELECTRICIAN
FOOD ON DEMAND
The Dirty Apron Vancouver Community College Cook Culture
Wicks Electric Mott Electric GP Hall Electric
Hi-Care Vision Centre Bruce Eyewear Galaxy Eyewear
Skip the Dishes Foodora Door Dash FUNERAL HOME
Kearney Funeral Services Amherst Funeral and Cremation Services First Memorial Funeral Services FURNITURE + DECOR STORE
Montauk Sofa EQ3 Moe’s Home Collection GARDEN STORE
Figaro’s Garden Hunters Garden Centre GardenWorks GIFT SHOP
Giving Gifts The Doctor Vigari Gallery Bird On A Wire Creations GROCERY STORE
T & T Supermarket Choices Market Donald’s Market HAIR SALON
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBILE BUSINESS
Vancity MRD Landscaping Green Coast Rubbish
ETHNIC FOOD STORE
Persia Foods Ethic Market T & T Supermarket Fujiya Japanese Foods 14 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Suki’s Hair Salon TÓC Salon & Esthetics Hype Hair Studio HARDWARE STORE
Home Hardware The Home Depot RONA HEARING AID
Nexgen Hearing Sound idEARS Clinic Connect Hearing
Over 111 Years Of Compassionate Service
u ! o Y k ThaVn ancouver Thank you to everyone who voted to make Kearney Funeral Services the Vancouver Courier 2019 readers' choice as the #1 funeral home. It’s an honour to carry forward our 111 year legacy of care from our four lower mainland locations. We’re here to help.
Vancouver Chapel - 450 West 2nd Avenue
604-736-0268
Crean Holdings D.B.A.
www.KearneyFS.com
Thank you Vancouver!
VICTORIA DRIVE DENTURE CLINIC
5477 VICTORIA DRIVE AT 39TH | MYDENTURES.CA
Thank you, VancouVer for VoTing us #1 DenTure clinic
Cecilia Guglielmetti, RD Denturist
Friedrich H.G. Brumm D.D., B.A. Denturist
Are you a denture wearer who: n Has loose dentures? n Cannot enjoy a meal? n Has a sore mouth? n Has stopped smiling? n All of the above
Need dentures for the first time? WE CAN HELP YOU! CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
PROVIDING QUALITY DENTURE CARE SINCE 1987
TELEPHONE: 604-325-1914 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS | NO REFERRAL NEEDED
Thank you, Vancouver, for recognizing the compassionate and caring staff at First Memorial Vancouver.
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On view
1100 CHESTNUT STREET VANCOUVER, BC
We’re committed to you and your family. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES
BOAL CHAPEL AND MEMORIAL GARDENS
1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, BC V5J2J1
604-980-3451 Exhibition Co-producers
Exhibition Partners
Partners in Reconciliation
Nature Vancouver
Institutional Partners
Media Partner
604-736-4431 | museumofvancouver.ca
A division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC.
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Lifestyle+Services HOME APPLIANCE STORE
LAWYER
HOME RENOVATIONS
LIQUOR/WINE STORE
HOTEL
MEAL KIT DELIVERY SERVICE
INSURANCE BROKER
MENS CLOTHING
JEWELLERY
MORTAGE BROKER
KITCHENWARE STORE
NAIL SALON
LANDSCAPING
PET STORE
Trail Appliances The Home Depot Best Buy
Refine & Design The Home Depot Alair Homes Vancouver Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Fairmount Vancouver The Sylvia Hotel Central Agencies BCAA Jack Chow Insurance Maharani Jewels Maison Birks Blundell Centre Ming Wo The Gourmet Warehouse Cook Culture Elemental Gardens MRD Landscaping Inc Meridian Landscaping LASER + SKIN CLINIC
CüR Laser and Skin Dr. Monam Cosmetic Clinic Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre
16 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Krista Simon – Hammerberg Lawyers Mary Richter Law Office Russell G. Lew BC Liqour Stores Legacy Liqour Store Liberty Wine Merchants Fresh Prep Goodfood HelloFresh
ZARA Harry Rosen Moores Clothing
Birgit Holm – Mortgage Alliance The Chatam Jerry Jackman – Verico Versa Mortgages Pure Nail Bar Absolute Spa Soho Beauty & Nail Boutique Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores Bosley’s by Pet Valu PetSmart
Thank you Vancouver
for voting us as winners in the following categories: 2019
2ND PLACE : Landscaping 2ND PLACE : Best Environmentally
Responsible Business
• 2017 Garden Communicator of the Year Award BC Landscape & Nursery Association
• 2017 Top 75 Finalist of RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards Canadian Immigrants
• 2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Thank you
• 2015 Young Member of Year Award BC Landscape & Nursery Association
for voting
FRANK SHANG
us Vancouver’s #1
Founder: MRD Landscaping Inc.
Global Chinese Press
Laser & Skin Clinic!
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• 2014 Top 10 Persons of the Year in Chinese Canadian Community
1062 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6H 1E6 (604) 662-7368 curlaser.com
A Multi Award-Winning Company offering quality
604-961-7737
Landscape Design & Installation Services
For honouring us with another award.
Best Funeral Home
The Best is
Affordable
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Lifestyle+Services SENIORS RESIDENCE
Shannon Oaks Vancouver Crofton Manor & Tapestry Amica Residences SHOE STORE
Ronsons Shoes John Fluevog Shoes gravitypope SHOPPING CENTRE
CF Pacific Centre Oakridge Centre Nordstrom SPA/BEAUTY THERAPY
Absolute Spa Willow Stream Spa Spa Utopia TOY STORE
Granville Island Toy Company Kaboodles Toy Store Dilly Dally Toys & Delights PLUMBER
TRAVEL AGENCY
PRESCHOOL
VETERINARIAN
Perfect Fit Plumbing & Heating Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating CEFA Early Learning Oakridge Montessori School Jellybean Park Childcare and Education PRIVATE SCHOOL
York House School St. George’s School Little Flower Academy real estate agent
Flight Centre BCAA Maritime Travel
Vancouver Veterinary Hospital Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency Arbutus West Animal Clinic VINTAGE/CONSIGNMENT STORE
Turnabout Value Village HOB Thrift Boutique
Paul Toffoli – TRG-The Residential Group Realty Jess Baxter – RE/MAX Westcoast Paul Eviston – P.R.E.C.
WEDDING VENUE
SENIORS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES
WOMENS CLOTHING
Driving Miss Daisy Seniors’ Services West End Seniors’ Network Home Instead Senior Care 18 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Queen Elizabeth Park VanDusen Botanical Garden Brock House Zara Aritzia Turnabout
In appreciation of being voted #1 Real Estate Agent in the STARS of Vancouver Readers’ Choice Awards, I have made a donation to the Zajac Foundation. Thanks to all my clients and friends for their support. For information on the Zajac Ranch Foundation, please visit zajacranch.com
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Engage in an Exceptionally Extraordinary Experience! 604-787-6963 paul@toffoli.ca www.toffoli.ca
Guinness World Record & Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Excitement International Award Winning Light Show Excellence Autoplan, Home, Condo, Tenant, Commercial Insurance Experts
JACK CHOW INSURANCE 8 W. Pender Street, Vancouver | 604-669-7777 jackchow.com | @jackchowinsurance
Al w Ays F r e e PAr k i n g !
Thank you for your votes Vancouver! “I appreciate this recognition and the voters’ confidence in me. I strongly believe in giving everyone a voice, and ensuring they are treated fairly and with dignity.” Krista Simon, Injury and Dispute Resolution Lawyer Partner, Hammerberg Lawyers LLP
2018
hammerco.net
2019
helpforme.ca
Personal Injury | Estate Litigation | Insurance Denials | Product Liability
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Health+Wellness ACUPUNCTURE
Peakform Wellness Jenny Abel Acupuncture – Local Health Integrative Clinic Jill Truscott Acupuncture – Local Health Integrative Clinic
CHIROPRACTOR
CARE Clinic – Dr. Bradley Yee Peakform Wellness – Dr. Dominic Chan Eastpoint Natural Health Clinic – Dr. Anne Stacey
MASSAGE THERAPY
Spa Utopia Health and Wellness Center Peakform Wellness Absolute Spa NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Empower Health Clinic Local Health Integrative Clinic Springs Eternal Natural Health Clinic NUTRITIONIST
TWIST Performance + Wellness Centre CrossFit BC – Various Locations MadLab School of Fitness
Kelsey Ellis – Local Health Integrative Clinic Erika Weissenborn – Springs Eternal Finlandia
DENTIST
OPTOMETRIST
CROSSFIT STUDIO
Sunrise Village Dental Centre – Dr Karen Nguyen Kingsgate Dental – Dr. Tam Do Denman Place Dental Centre – Dr. Christopher Mah DENTURE CLINIC
Victoria Drive Dental Clinic Platinum Denture Clinic Aarm Dental Group FERTILITY CENTRE
Genesis Fertility Centre Olive Fertility Centre PCRM Fertility Clinic HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE
Trout Lake Community Centre Equinox PainPRO Clinics health & WELLNESS STORE
Quidditas Finlandia Pharmacy & Natural Health Centre GNC INTEGRATED HEALTH CLINIC
Qi Integrated Health Peakform Wellness Local Health Integrative Clinic
LASER EYE SURGERY CLINIC
LASIK MD London Eye Centre UBC Ophthamology & Visual Sciences – University of British Columbia
20 Stars of Vancouver 2019
Hi-Care Vision Centre Avenue Eyecare – Jessica Chang Pacific Eye Doctors of Canada – Dr. Gill
Thank you for voting painPRO for # 1 in Physiotherapy and # 3 in Massage Therapy RegisTeRed Massage TheRaPy
PhysiOTheRaPy saMe day ChiROPRaCTiC aPPOinTMenTs KinesiOlOgy available
Multiple locations serving Vancouver, Burnaby & Surrey
604-683-PAIN (7246) | painproclinics.com
Health+Wellness ORGANIC PRODUCE STORE
Choices Markets Donald’s Market Greens Organic + Natural Market PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PainPRO Clinics Wil Seto – InSync Physiotherapy Vancouver Go! Physiotherapy Sports and Wellness Centre SPIN STUDIO
Ride Cycle Club SoulCycle Spin Society WALK IN CLINIC
Cross Roads Clinics Seymour Health Centre Khatsahlano Medical Clinic YOGA STUDIO
Yyoga Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Semperviva Yoga
Zwilling Pro Made in Germany
7Ó Chef
REG $215
special
$69.99 each
7Ó Rocking Santoku REG $225
VALID TILL APRIL 30, 2019
Thank you for voting us VancouverÕs Best Kitchenware Store
2019
604-683-7268 MINGWO.COM
A VANCOUVER ORIGINAL SINCE 1917
22 Stars of Vancouver 2019
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Thank you for your recognition It would be an honour to serve the community for another 22 years
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WE ARE HONOURED TO BE CHOSEN AS THE
BEST PRESCHOOL 2019
IN VANCOUVER! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US
FIND A SCHOOL NEAR YOU (604) 708 2332 | infa@cefa.ca | www.cefa.ca
AARM Dental Group We’re in your neighbourhood to make smile...
Thank you to our Loyal Patients and Vancouver Courier Readers for voting! Aarm Dental Group 11 Locations to server you... Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm Aarm
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Vancouver, we love you (and your pets) too! Thank you for voting us BEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL in Vancouver.
Contact us at 604-738-5683 1788 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1 Located at the corner of West Broadway & Burrard 24 Stars of Vancouver 2019