Carol Lee
Chair, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
SMALL BIZ
Kissa Tanto, Bao Bei, Meo
LOCATION
Vancouver
"Kissa Tanto, Bao Bei and Meo are beloved spots in
Chinatown, thanks to the creativity and passion of
Tannis Ling, Joël Watanabe and Alain Chow. Bao Bei
blends traditional Chinese flavours with modern twists,
creating a cozy, welcoming vibe. Michelin-starred
restaurant Kissa Tanto offers
an elegant mix of Japanese
and Italian cuisine, while
cocktail bar Meo brings a
fresh, innovative touch
to the neighbourhood.
These restaurants
enhance the rich
culinary tapestry
of Chinatown and
significantly contribute to
the community's lively
atmosphere."
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Sarah Goodman
President and CEO, B.C. Centre for
Innovation and Clean Energy
SMALL BIZ
Gatley Lifestyle Store
LOCATION
Vancouver
"As someone who struggles with gift ideas, my go-to is Gatley
Lifestyle Store on Commercial Drive. Whether I'm heading to
a dinner party or looking for a holiday gift, I love their focus on
sustainability and the variety of local products and independent
brands. By shopping there, I've also discovered other local gems,
like East Van Bees for great honey and Ladner-based Little b
Confectionery for delicious hand-crafted salted caramels."
Stacey
McLachlan
Editor in chief,
Vancouver magazine
SMALL BIZ
Collage Collage
LOCATION
Vancouver
"This colourful spot is the absolute
best for snagging creative gifts for
the budding artists in your life (kits
for making magical unicorn mobiles,
wooden robots and felt finger puppets
are all slam dunks), and features
a lovingly curated selection of fun
stickers, craft supplies and beautifully
illustrated picture books, too. My only
complaint about this delightful Main
Street space is that I'm too old for its
art camps and classes."
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Royce Chwin
President and CEO, Destination
Vancouver
SMALL BIZ
Mink Chocolates
LOCATION
Vancouver
"I've been visiting
Mink for 18 years,
since the day it
opened. It has
been my afternoon
reprieve. The
coffee is excellent;
the chocolate is
outstanding and
makes for great gifts.
And the staff is always
welcoming and efficient."
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