Vancouver\u2019s AnnaLena just became the city\u2019s first restaurant to earn two stars in the Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n
Michelin announced its picks for the city on Tuesday, upgrading the contemporary restaurant in the Kitsilano neighbourhood from its previous one-star status.<\/p>\n
Led by chef Michael Robbins, AnnaLena\u2019s \u201cglobally accented cuisine marries precise technique and top-flight ingredients,\u201d says a release from Michelin.<\/p>\n
The selection also includes two new Bib Gourmands, recognizing restaurants serving great food at great value: Kavita and Chef\u2019s Choice Seafood Restaurant.<\/p>\n
The Michelin Guide is a globally recognized dining and hotel rating system published by the French tire manufacturing company Michelin.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s guide for Vancouver features 72 restaurants, down slightly from 76 last year.<\/p>\n
There were 11 restaurants in total to receive Michelin\u2019s prestigious culinary stars, including Burdock & Co, Kissa Tanto and Sushi Hyun. <\/p>\n
The Michelin Guide expanded into Canada in 2022 with inaugural editions for Toronto and Vancouver, and has since introduced a dedicated Quebec guide <\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 6, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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