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CANADIAN CULINARY CHAMPION 2025
Alex Kim, the Culinary Director of Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Five Sails, struck gold and claimed the crown as the nation’s foremost chef at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa.
Chef Alex Kim's Big Win!
Vancouver Sun
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Vancouver chef Alex Kim brings home top Canadian culinary honours
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National Post
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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship
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The Province
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Vancouver chef Alex Kim brings home top Canadian culinary honours
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Ottawa Sun
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Vancouver chef wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship
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Western Restaurant News
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Glowbal Restaurant Group’s Chef Alex Kim Claims the Crown
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My Vancity
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Vancouver’s Chef Alex Kim WINS the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship!
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Fox News
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Distinguished Restaurants of North America 2025 ‘Gold’ Award
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anywhere vancouver
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Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim crowned nation’s top chef
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Vita Magazine
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Alex Kim’s Culinary Triumph: How Glowbal’s Star Chef Claimed Gold
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West End
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Vancouver’s Chef Alex Kim WINS the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship!
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Food Service & Hospitality
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Alex Kim Wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship
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Restaurant Hall Of Fame
Emad Yacoub inducted into the Ontario Hospitality Conference 'Hall of Fame 2023'. Thank you to the Ontario Hospitality Conference for this incredible recognition, and to all those who have been part of my journey. Together, we will continue to elevate the world of hospitality.
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GLOWBAL GROUP IN THE NEWS
Glowbal Restaurant Group always aim to dazzle our guests. So it’s very gratifying to receive critical acclaim for the experiences people have in our restaurants – whether it’s from you – our loyal guests – or from the media, thank you!
Gourmet Vancouver
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VIWF@The Roof at Black + Blue：TheSoul of Napa Valley
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Here are 7 Vancouverrestaurants with aprix fixe lunch
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the province
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Here are 7 Vancouverrestaurants with aprix fixe lunch
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12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver
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20 RestaurantsOffering Easter Mealsand Treats
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From brunch to buffets: Vancouver Restaurants
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Family-fun guide toVancouver Easter EggHunts and events
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Vancouver's annual free celebration of B.C. spot prawns
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Vancouver Is Awesome
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Glowbal Group announces plans for massive new downtown Vancouver restaurant concept.
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Vancouver Is Awesome
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Glowbal Group announces plans for massive new downtown Vancouver restaurant concept.
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Daily Hive Vancouver
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New 8,000 sq. ft. Mediterranean restaurant with large patio to open in Vancouver
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Halibut season splashes back into Vancouver with these fresh restaurant features
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Cathy Wong
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Big portions. Modern vibes. Coast’s Buy Up Before Time’s Up deal is BACK
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Food With Howie
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@coastrestaurantyvr is releasing their BUY UP BEFORE THE TIMES UP DEAL starting this Wednesday! This menu will be available for purchase from May 7th to 11th (or until sold out)
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Rose Leung
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Halibut season has officially arrived at @coastrestaurantyvr and we had the most unforgettable evening celebrating it in style!
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anywhere vancouver
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Caught fresh daily and straight into the kitchen, local chefs at a number of restaurants have whipped up some amazing halibut features.
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destination vancouver
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Kick off halibut season at Coast 🐟 In addition to nightly features that showcase the freshest daily catch, they have also added halibut to their happy hour menu. Delish!
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Charlotte Louise
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@coastrestaurantyvr halibut is coming in hot. This one was from Haida Gwaii
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YVONNA CHOW
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Halibut season has arrived officially @coastrestaurantyvr and we had a wonderful intimate tasting of what you can expect and also some of the items will be available for happy hour!
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vancity
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Join Lobster Nights @coastrestaurantyvr, a luxe 3-course lobster feast for just $75, available every day in March!
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taste of vancouver
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Only available until the end of March 🏃♀️ @coastrestaurantyvr has Nova Scotia Lobster Mania every night! Enjoy one appetizer, one entree, and dessert for $75.
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lovepegz
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Indulge in a luxurious three-course lobster feast for just $75, featuring irresistible appetizers like Crispy Lobster & Prawn Roll, rich Lobster Bisque, Lobster Potato Croquettes, or fresh Lobster Louie.
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lifewith.joy_
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For a limited time for the month of March, you can have a luxurious 3 course lobster meal for $75 per person.
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deanna woo
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BEST SEAFOOD HAPPY HOUR IN VANCOUVER! Love that their weekend happy hour is from 1130am to 530pm (weekdays 230pm-530pm).
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From celebrating the arrival of spring to award-winning menus, food enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this month.
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morokokoko
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APERITIVO HOUR at Trattoria, known for its $17 Pasta Tuesdays, now offering happy hour deal daily 2-5pm
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@biteofburnaby is back and they have over 65 restaurants to choose from! It is a great way to sample restaurants you have never been before and and to support restaurants in Burnaby!
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yvreats
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BITE OF BURNABY IS BACK UNTIL MARCH 31 WITH OVER 65 PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
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anywhere vancouver
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Spot prawn season has arrived in Vancouver, and several local restaurants are celebrating with fresh features that embody West Coast flavours
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_sharonyau
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On Thursdays after 4:30pm, @glowbalrestaurant offers their Big Cut Thursday promo, where you can get their biggest cuts for a great value.
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mijune pak
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This fine dining institution has been quietly transforming under the leadership of Culinary Director Alex Kim @chef_alexk over the last few years.
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angie lowis
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Step into a floral escape at Five Sails Restaurant and indulge in their Weekend Afternoon Tea, inspired by the beauty of a blooming garden.
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food with howie
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@fivesailsvancouver just launched their afternoon tea set - Blooming Garden. This set has to be one of my favourites. I really like the ham and cheese crepe for savouries and I like the honey cake for sweets.
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yvreats
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I have to let you in on a little secret, I think that the AFTERNOON TEA at @fivesailsvancouver is one of the best in the city.
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vancouver magazine
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We sat down with @greatkitchenparty winner @chef_alexk to talk about his experience in the intense cooking competition.
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chefs favourite
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Mates on Crates featuring Dennis Peckham, Corporate Executive Chef for Glowbal Restaurants Group!
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Vancouver Magazine
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Where to Find LunarNew Year Dinners andSpecials
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Destination Vancouver
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Alex Kim Wins the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship
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Restaurateur of The Year
Emad Yacoub's vision for innovation, employee engagement and community work elevates Vancouver's Glowbal Restaurant Group to acclaim.
