The Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards are an annual highlight for restaurateurs and food meda.

FMA interview with the entertaining Urban Rush duo after the awards presentation

Chef of the year Frank Pabst of Blue Water Cafe (left) spoke with us on camera and revealed one of his most popular dishes: Nutella on toast. The hazelnut spread loving patrons? His twin daughters!

Appetizers were in abundance, as were the food-loving guests.  It truly was a dream event.  Passionate, cuisine-centered conversations were enjoyed by all, as were Nimby Burgers that were doled out at the ceremony’s close.  Head to Kits Beach (corner of Cornwall and Yew) to test out the $2.99 creations.

Joey Bentall One threw an equally amazing after-party.  The appetizers were neverending.  Here are my two favs:

Chinese steamed bun with slow-cooked braised beef shortrib and five-spice soy sauce garnished with scallion salad

Parmesan basket filled with MORE cheese: goat!

Check out the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Award winners here.