Wine Program Excellence Awards 2023

Celebrating the best food and wine pairings in the business, restaurants throughout British Columbia and Alberta have been recognized for creating wine lists that complement their establishment’s unique menu and concept. Candidates submitted their wine and menu lists, and were then visited by judges who reviewed their programs. The key judges were Tom Doughty, DJ Kearney, Bryant Mao, Iain Philip, and Maude Renaud-Brisson. The top restaurants were awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, or commended with an Honourable Mention.

METRO VANCOUVER

Platinum
L’Abattoir
AnnaLena
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
Chambar
Elisa
Hawksworth Restaurant
Nightingale

Gold
Bar Gobo
Botanist
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Dachi – Community Hero
Elephant – Best New Entry
Published on Main
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine

Silver
Burdock & Co.
Savio Volpe

Bronze
Forage
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Tap Urban Cafe

Honourable Mention
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio, Ambleside

WHISTLER

Gold
Alta Bistro

Silver
Bearfoot Bistro
Il Caminetto

Bronze
Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

GREATER VICTORIA

Gold
The Courtney Room

Bronze
10 Acres at the Pier
Fathom, Hotel Grand Pacific

Honourable Mention
Boom + Batten

ALBERTA

Gold
Major Tom Bar (Calgary)
RGE RD (Edmonton)