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Published on Main - Vancouver, BC We chose Published on Main for dinner because it's one of the participating restaurants where we could use our Amex Platinum dining credit. Since it's also a Michelin-starred restaurant, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally experience it. Our dinner lineup was: Aebleskiver Milk Bun Belgian Endive Dungeness Crab GBP Gnocchi BBQ Beef Striploin Most of the dishes are designed for sharing, with the exception of the Aebleskiver, which is served individually, so we ordered two. It's a round, savoury dough with herbs and pine nuts, topped with Kaluga caviar. The dough itself was delicious, but the caviar wasn't quite to my taste. I prefer caviar with that distinct salty, creamy and buttery flavour, while I found this particular Kaluga very mild and almost tasteless. Everything else, however, was fabulous. Dungeness Crab - My absolute favourite of the evening. Beautifully executed and packed with flavour. Belgian Endive - A very close second and probably one of the biggest surprises of the meal. Who knew endive could be this memorable? BBQ Beef Striploin - The Michelin-worthy dish for me. Beautifully prepared and a great way to finish our savoury courses. The Milk Bun and GBP Gnocchi were also excellent and rounded out the meal nicely. The atmosphere is polished but not overly formal--I'd describe it as business casual. Most guests were dressed accordingly; you could probably count on one hand the number who weren't. Despite the restaurant being busy, I didn't find it loud at all. We could comfortably chat and hear each other throughout dinner, which I really appreciated. Service was cordial, professional and knowledgeable. Each dish was presented with a clear description, adding to the overall dining experience without making it feel overly ceremonial. Overall, Published on Main lived up to its reputation. With the exception of the caviar not being to my personal taste, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The Dungeness Crab alone is something I would happily return for. Definitely a restaurant I would recommend to friends and family--especially for a special occasion or if you're looking to put that Amex Platinum dining credit to very good use!
We were a table of 5 and were told about 10 dishes would be a good amount of food for us. She said if she felt like we needed more or to double up on a dish she would let us know. The servers that brought us our food were great at explaining each dish. The burrata was smooth and creamy. The focaccia that came with it, was huge and had a nice flavor to it. The candied pine nuts and cherry toppings were a really nice addition to the dish. The beef tar tar was tasty and slightly acidic. We had the Elk served rare, and it was delicous, but I didn't liked the cubed pieces. The stuffed pappardelle was soo good. I liked the hint of lemon, as it really elevated the dish. The duck with beet sauce was so nice. The duck had a nice crispy skin. The beets were one of my favorites. They were slightly acidic and sweet. The summer beans were very smooth and not like previous bean dishes that I have tried. The milk buns with butter didn't have much flavor, but the bun itself was nice and fluffy. The Octopus' sauce was so good and the Octopus itself was tender. I found the Maitake a bit too salty for me, but otherwise it was enjoyable. The Lambchetta was our least favorite dish of the night. It was a touch salty and had a hint of hoisin to it. The strawberry mille flavors were good, but the puff was a bit dry. The strawberry gelato was my favorite dessert. The gellee was nice as well. Walk through the forest dessert sounded interesting, but didn't hit the spot. I didn't really enjoy the mushroom flavor. It reminded me of Chinese herbal medicine. The coffee flavor wasn't bad. Our server was great at advising when she didn't think one of the desserts would be good to share as a table. This restaurant would be great for a celebration or date night. 4.5 stars
We ended up in what we thought was probably the best table in the house. Server was friendly and attentive. Sommelier recommended a lovely super Tuscan we were unfamiliar with but really enjoyed. Tasting menu was nice, we each chose different things so we could try a little but of everything. The fried chicken style miatake mushrooms with garlic dip was probably my favorite bite. The game hen was reminiscent of Korean fried chicken. Super crispy but not like American fried chicken heavy laden with batter. It was tasty and crunchy. Overall we enjoyed everything we were served and had a great meal. Would definitely recommend and come back.
Published on Main was hands down the best restaurant I've eaten at in Vancouver this trip and honestly in a long time. I ate at two other tasting menu spots while I was here and this place was a clear winner. It's a one Michelin star restaurant and absolutely lives up to the hype. We did the tasting menu and every single course was delicious. There were a lot of flavor combinations I'd never had before, and the presentation was on point. They took the time to explain each dish, which I really appreciated. The chef clearly focuses on seasonality and local ingredients, so the menu changes by season. This tasting menu was themed around "Preservation," which made the experience even more interesting. The ambiance was top notch. The space felt warm, intimate, and thoughtfully designed, which really elevated the whole experience without feeling stuffy or overdone. The pacing was perfect, about two hours total, and I left very full and very happy. Can't wait to come back.
We have put off visiting the restaurant for almost 3 years since moving back to Vancouver after an absence of 10 years so we decided it would be time to pay a visit for our anniversary a week before Christmas. Service was exceptional. Both the maître d' and our server were friendly and helpful. We opted to order from the regular and seasonal à la carte menus for dinner: - Brezeln - The pretzel buns were soft and warm and we could not resist putting a big glob of the honey cultured butter on every bite. - Octopus - The tentacles were tender and springy at the same time. The slight heat from the sauce was perfect in cutting through the richness of the meat. - Chicken fried maitake - The coating was very flavourful but we found the the seasoning a bit too heavy. - Scallops - They were fresh and sinfully delicious with the sauce. - Sunchoke Dumplings - A dish with simple ingredients but it was easily the most flavour rich and balanced dish of the evening. - Hunters Chicken - I like that both dark and white meats were served on the dish. Although I generally stay away from white poultry meat but all the pieces were tender and juicy. The seasoning was a bit on the saltier side for us though. - Hay - The custard dish was interesting and we were told it's been the most popular dessert offering since the restaurant doors opened. It reminds me of a deconstructed tres leches cake from a restaurant on the North Shore years agar when I was hoping for a good piece of cake.
Fantastic. I was impressed. I experienced chef's creations in Toronto when he collaborated with Aburi Hana and while that was decidedly "ok" this was much better and shows that it's important to try the chef's home kitchen before deciding on their talents. I had the tasting menu so no point in highlighting dishes as they won't be the same. What I would share is that several plates shows a nice complexity of flavour where the taste changes as you chew/eat it. That's the signature of a great chef.
This restaurant was one of the stops on our Michelin Mile tour on Get your Guide (get Brian as your guide, if you can) It was a fun experience with the small bites and the drinks.
Another Michelin-starred restaurant in Vancouver that truly deserves all its accolades. Their cocktails were amazing- borderline dangerous because they were so smooth and you couldn't really taste the alcohol. I highly recommend Figgy Sins (if it is still on the menu). The wine pairing was good too for the most part. There were one or two pairings that were off but the staff was kind enough to replace the pairings with different options. The whole experience lasted over 2.5 hrs. For a tasting menu, we got a LOT of food and my friend and I were so full towards the end- we struggled to get through the main course and the desserts. The dishes were very creative, packed a lot of flavors and were delectable. Service was amazing as well. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable. Overall, it was a greay experience. I highly recommend Published on Main.
This place fires on all cylinders and is very deserving of its Michelin star. We couldn't decide what to eat so we split 5 dishes. Three dishes per person is recommended, but we left plenty satisfied after those 5 dishes and 2 desserts, a peach seasonal and the chocolate mousse with peanut butter and banana ice cream. We didn't intend to order 2 desserts but the first was so good, we had to try a second. For the 5 dishes, we split the: - Pea tortelli - Gnocchi - Salmon - Duck breast - Beef Everything we ate was world class, elegant and carefully crafted. The ambiance is inviting and classy, but casual at the same time. The service is spot on and was very helpful with recommendations. I would say this is a must-do dining experience in Vancouver. Make sure you book in advance.
We went here on a recommendation and celebrated our birthdays. It was a beautiful spot to enjoy for a special occasion and we were so full by the end of the delicious meal! We hardly had room for dessert. Everything was so rich and incredible. I loved my cocktail, I forget the name but it was a seasonal selection. Beautiful ambiance and excellent service.
I got a reservation for the Flourish tasting which has 10 courses. Lasted almost 4 hours. 1) Foraged mushroom and onion and elderflower gel with forest flower around the rim cold soup. Flavorful. Have to sip where the forest flowers are for max flavor. 2) Snacks round 1: radish in nuoc cham with cilantro and basil with crispy garlic chips underneath. kohlrabi cured with xo sauce and citrus segments withe apple mint leaf, triangle is roasted golden beet, horseradish sabayon topped with saffron gel and bee pollen garnish and smoked and candied steelhead with pickled spruce tips underneath is nori creama and kelp crostad Best to mix the nuoc cham on the bottom because otherwise you may just get a full on taste of just undiluted fish sauce on the radish. Rest of the snacks were very light. 3) Side stripe shrimp, nasturium, tobiko, Koji oil and nori cold chawanmushi. Light and I got twice the shrimp because my friend didn't want her shrimp. 4) Snacks round 2: Aebleskiver with dungeness crabs and herbs inside with tarragon emulsion on top and bottom with poached crab on top, right is tomato basil tart with brisee shell with basil cream and sliced tomato on top with olive oil gel and balsamic oil pearls, foie gras NRG foie gras parfait on strawberry cashew miso crumb topped with strawberry rose gel freeze dried strawberry gel and Malden salt and left is summer sausage with avonlea cheddar with raspberry mostarda. Really enjoyed the crisp brisee shell. Aebleskiver was tastefully done with crab inside and on top as well as the tarragon emulsion. 5) Spring bounty: Summer bounty...everything fresh from their garden, turnip, brassica, radish, summer gold tomato, English pea shoots, shiso leaf, herbs. Has cucumber and smoked zucchini. Beurre blanc sauce underneath 6) Smokey beef tallow emulsion, elderberry condiment, pickled spruce tip and wagyu on sourdough grissini. Had wished the grissini was a bit crisper and that the wagyu was a bit warmer. 7) Cornflake crusted Manitoba pickerel with summer legumes English peas and snap peas and fava beans, pickled elderflower and capers underneath. Elderflower butter sauce, had lemon juice with parsley oil. Nice crunch. Flavorful 8) Dry aged duck breast, roasted heirloom tomato with duck and rose jus, duck confit, wild mushroom broth, duck heart and duck gizzard on skewer, duck rillette and duck chips with stuffed morel mushroom I enjoyed the duck breast, duck chips and duck rillette. Had to drink the wild mushroom broth to swallow the heart and gizzard (I'm not a big offal eater) 9) Cornbread dish: Palm kernel halva, smokey stone fruit, Brunost cheese on the cornbread. Felt like the cheese overpowered the cornbread. 10) Boozey Freezie: has no alcohol. Made of elderberry cordial, white cranberry juice and verjus (young grape juice) 11) DIY sundae. Milk in house ice cream and milk crumble on bottom, pumpkin miso caramel, fresh blueberries, with alpine strawberries, in house flowering shortbread, in house made brandied cherries, praline puffed grains and seeds, house made Douglas fir marshmallow Really liked the pumpkin miso caramel however the pumpkin flavor is very light. Douglas fir marshmallow was a nice touch same with the milk crumble. Parting desserts: box with two truffles.. one has strawberry and elderflower with Valhrona chocolate and the other is rosehip and speculoos Sweet grass ice cream sandwich, lemon verbena wild rice krispy Strawberry and rhubarb pat du fruit and flaxseed with hempheart caramel. Thought the pat du fruit was a bit too sweet for me but my friend thoroughly enjoyed it. Glad to have tried this full tasting. Was creative.
The food was amazing and loved everything in our tasting menu. We don't get foie gras in SoCal so I always make it a point to order foie wherever it is available and the foie gras with squash dish did not disappoint. It was a great mixture of sweet, savory, and sour. Loved everything bite of it. Service was great and they were very accommodating to my wife and hurt injured leg. Also really enjoyed the lively vibe and decor inside the restaurant. Will definitely go back to this restaurant next time I'm in Vancouver!
I approach Michelin-starred restaurants with caution, because a lot of the things that Michelin raters seem to care about are things that I don't care about. Happily, Published on Main avoids all of these pitfalls, while still definitely deserving it star. There is no presumption here. The servers are not wearing uniforms, and their interaction with guests is friendly and informative. Yes, the plates are served in a fairly synchronized fashion for each course, but without an elaborate show or pretense. Wine and water service is attentive, and meal pacing is perfect. We had the tasting menu which, counting all the little bites, consisted of more than 20 courses. Every single item was stellar. Standouts included the pickerel, the forest elixir (a broth) and the very unique saltspring chevre cheese course. There were multiple desserts as well, but they avoided sugar overload and were consistently interesting. We had the premium wine pairing to accompany the meal, and seven of the eight wines were interesting and perfect matches without being the bizarre sorts of things sommeliers sometimes come up with. Each one was presented with an informative description of its provenance and why it was being served with a particular dish. This is certainly the best restaurant I have been to in Vancouver so far, and it is justly deserving of its praise.
Understated but delicious! I love the format of the menu where there are no courses and you can just make your own menu by picking what you like from the list (they recommend ordering 2-3 dishes per person). There were so many dishes that sounded amazing so we needed up ordering 6 dishes for the 2 of us. My favorite ones were the crab in a light cream sauce, fried maitake, and gnocchi in a tomato base. We sat at the kitchen bar which had a great view over the staff preparing the appetizers. Another highlight of the meal was the cocktails - they have a whole book with a story behind the creation of the cocktail. Very thoughtful! read more
1 year ago
This was my second time here and I feel like I was more impressed by the food the first time around. Ordered an assortment of dishes and nothing really stood out to me this time around. Got the mappo gnocchi which was supposed to be asian fusion and it didn't really encapsulate any Asian flavors. It was sort of bland and uninspiring and then there was barely any Sichuan spice that is characteristic of mappo flavors. Got the Hunter chicken which was good flavors with lots of umami mushrooms but it was too salty and the sauce was too heavy and thick. The scallops were also kind of a let down because while the flavors were good, I felt like the scallops weren't super fresh. The texture tasted like they had been frozen and sliced into rounds and the flesh was super buttery or tender. The highlights here are probably the desserts and I do recommend the Hay dessert which I think is super unique. The aerated hay and the granny apple granita complemented each other well. Since they alternate their menus, it would be worth coming back again to try different items but there is variance to the quality for sure. read more
Order 2-5 orders of the bee pollen milk buns...seriously. They are out of this world and the best bread I have had in my entire life to date. The service is decent but I would expect more from a Michelin star restaurant. That being said, the presentation is definitely Michelin star beauty; if not beyond so along with the excellent quality of ingredients. The chicken liver is silky smooth with crunchy spice biscuit hugging the mousse like pate. The hay is aesthetically pleasing to the eye but not the best in flavour. The coffee dessert embodies beauty on the inside and out. Make sure to check out this insta-worthy place. Kudos to the chef and their eye for beauty. read more
2 years ago
Wonderful experience. I thought it'd be hard to get a reservation, but we came on a Wednesday and there were lots of availability. We couldn't get the tasting menu because we had not mentioned it ahead. But the waiter offered to make selections for us with a rough budget per person. Service was excellent, attentive, thorough. We started with cocktails, had their house martini which was excellent. The food was delicious from beginning to end. We tried a bit of everything mushroom gnocchi, squash, the spot prawn (my favorite), carrots, squid, duck, bbq beef (my least favorite). We had no room for dessert. Total was about $100/pp before tax and tips. I would definitely come gain and try everything else plus dessert next time. read more
1 year ago
We came here to celebrate a birthday earlier this year so the menu will likely have changed by now. We reserved ahead of time and could only get a 8:30pm reservation for a la carte seating; you can also reserve for a prix fixe tasting menu. The server recommended we order 5-6 dishes to share. Favorites were the: - Side Stripe Prawns - Very fresh seafood and the seasoning on it was tart and refreshing to taste - Hiramasa - Again, very fresh seafood and love the sauce that it was in. Probably our favorite dish. They seem to do seafood very well. - Steelhead - Also delicious. I liked the sides and the sauces they prepare with their fish dishes. - One of the highlights to the meal was the cocktail made with Diplomatico. I forgot the name of it now but I would go back just to drink that. The OK: - Bison Tartare - I liked the crispy crackers that came with the tartare. The dish was ok but not very memorable compared to other places. - Agnotti - Was really looking forward to this dish since I've had some really good ones before. This one was ok, but did not wow. - Hay dessert was... different. I can't say I like it or don't like it. We also had the Coffee dessert which was more up my alley. Our server(s) were friendly although they kept changing. Service was slow. It took very long before our dessert came. Not sure if there was a staffing issue. Overall, for the price and experience, its worth it. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Impeccable service Impeccable menu Impeccable ambiance I can see why they got the Michelin Star and in 2022 was voted the best new restaurant in Canada. Do the tasting menu! You are guided so amazingly through every course... it tasted heavenly. I've had some friends go, and they ordered à-la-carte and I just feel like if you're ordering what you're craving, your flow might be a bit different and disconnected. They also have such delightful and unique cocktails so if you don't want to order wine or beer, give them a try. I would go back if their 10 course changed in the future for a fancy night out celebrating something. read more
We pre-booked a month in advanced after hearing all the hype about this place. It is on a busy street so parking is so-so. The atmosphere was modern yet cozy . We ordered most of everything in their menu so we can really taste each element and what each plate can offer to our palettes. The food did not disappoint. It was refreshing and innovative. Different concepts were mixed and you can really appreciate the thought behind each dish. I would go back here. read more
10 months ago
I really struggled with this review because I was so excited to finally have the opportunity to try what used to be the number 1 restaurant in Canada. Maybe I was too jaded and expected a revolutionary dining experience that would finally bring Canadian/PNW fare into the light. Typically I would first come back to test the alacarte menu, but I just don't know when that will be! The food was good but not one dish screamed wow - this is why this was Canada's number 1 restaurant. What saved our meal was the wine pairing - went really well with every single course. Then again, I question the value of the meal. At the price point of $150++/pax for the tasting menu... I would say this is definitely worth your investment. Ultimately, it was a little bit of a let down, but definitely still a great dining experience that warrants another visit! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Wanted to like it more but this time around it's not as special compared to a few years ago. read more
YUM. Each dish is thoughtfully put together. The flavors are fresh and multi dimensional. The amberjack was so buttery and brightened by the ponzu sauce. The lamb and morel paired so nicely-- earthy and rich. The coffee mousse was not too sweet. Not pictured but the mixologist was very well versed and made a killer cocktail. Dark and sexy venue-- perfect for date night. read more
1 year ago
Their menu changes every few months so some of the pictured dishes posted with my review may not be available anymore. Everyone seems to order the milk buns here but honestly I thought they were kind of underwhelming. I enjoyed the Chips & Dip appetizer though because the dip was delicious. We went here earlier this year and I loved the squash appetizer and chicken fried maitake. Last year, I had their Roast duck with seared Foie Gras and their Mascarpone & Corn Cappalletti and enjoyed it so much. Unfortunately, they weren't available anymore when I went again this year. My favourite here is their dessert called Hay. It's the one dish that I will keep coming back for. Since getting their Michelin star rating though, I think the service has actually gone down. The last time I came here, our food took so long and it was so hard to flag our server. I guess it's because they're much busier than ever too. So just be prepared to wait a while for your dishes, especially on weekends. Despite the service we had during my last visit, I still highly recommend this restaurant. I enjoyed my first visit here so much that I hope my last visit was just an outlier. Their dishes are just so creative and well thought out. Definitely a must-try restaurant. read more
Absolutely amazing! From the service, food, and ambiance! Most specially food...very well deserving of their michellin star!! Ive tried a few star awardees in vancouver, and Published by Main is by far truly deserving of its star. The way they simplify complex flavours and turn them into an award winning dish is truly astonishing. Their sauces and texture/flavour combinations are what sets them apart. Their presentation and plating, specially of the appys, very exceptional indeed. You can taste and feel the quality and skill of the master chef behind the creation. Even the humble Vienesse schnitzel, they managed to turn into an amazing dish bec of the sauce accompaniment. The chicken liver mouse was so exceptionally good, the best in canada hands down. Paired with the rose bud puree...truly extraordinaire! The white cheese burrata like appy...so creamy with a toasted think slice of focaccia bread glistening with olive oil and herbs. Nothing like it in yvr. the salmon came perfectly Cooked. Smoky and moist and so fresh. White sauce was light and gave more essence to the salmon. The chocolate desserts ...so so heavenly and rich. Each one so unique with independent flavours. So sinfully good. Nice contrast with the banana Sorbet. Presented simply but with such bold statement. Worth every penny and the long wait. Yes, i would absolutely repeat! Hands down. Award winning and a leader in fine dining! Cheers! Happy eating! read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
Ambiance: classy with a touch of industrial - good for all sorts of gatherings / date nights. Our server was nice , cheerful, and funny, super chatty and gave pretty good recommendations. Aebleskiver [4.5/5]: super dense and filling - I think (as our server warned us) this would be a great dish for a party of 3-5, but a little toooo much for two people. They were super buttery and fluffy, filled with fragrant herbs. Divine but really filled up my stomach. Roasted octopus [5/5]: tender, loved the tamarind glaze. A little sweet, spicy, and sour mix (lots of indian flavors actually imo). Blue fin tuna carpaccio [3.5/5]: so I love tuna - especially blue fin tuna. I think they cut their pieces a little too thick for a carpaccio and too big to consider it a tartare. It was their special for the day - it tasted fine, but wasn't pleased with it compared to the quality of other dishes. The yuzu sauce was fantastic however and the fish is definitely fresh, just some questionable preparation. I hate myself for forgetting this dish, but it was the second mushroom dish that's not the maitake on their current menu (not on website) [4/5]: wow, did not know mushrooms could taste so much like meat?? I think if I were vegan/vegetarian this would be a DREAM dish to eat. Has a curry flavor, like masala, and the fresh yogurt paired with it is delish. Twice cooked pork belly [4/5]: super succulent - loved this. The krispy kale on top was sooo good and added some nice texture. Charred milk ice cream [5/5]: super complex, interesting flavor profile that you only get if you get everything in this dish in one bite. I tried eating all the components separately and they tasted as expected, put them together and i guess some chemical reaction happens LOL and there's a whole new flavor added! 100% recommend, my favorite dish here (disclaimer that I am a sugar monster) read more
1 year ago
Creative food with quality of ingredients. Amazing dessert; however, fish was cooked unevenly. Service was great. read more
Had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Published. It was our first time trying this place and we went with the set menu. Every dish had their own fun twist and unique flavour. The dishes from this set menu leaned towards Asian flavours, which is exactly what we prefer. All dishes reminded us of certain seasoning or flavouring commonly used in Asian cooking. The service was great from start to finish as well, they really made our night special. read more
4 years ago
OVERALL: 7.9/10 (Yelp Converted Score: 4/5). The missus rates this a 3.75/5; her favourite was the squash. She mentioned the food wasn't exciting after the first couple of bites (I would agree, it didn't really have any complexity after the first two bites or so). Overall, the experience wasn't anything that wowed either of us. The drinks were okay (not incredible, and nothing that I remember as fondly as other places), and the vegetable dishes seem to be better than the meat (squash being the outright standout above all other dishes). My fiance got the reservation for Dec. 23, 2022, at 6:15pm, for the two of us. It was PACKED when we arrived, we sat between two tables that both looked like they got the tasting menu. Verdict: Would I recommend this place for a visit? Sure. I don't think I'd recommend coming more than once though - it's not something you would really "crave" after the first time, and there's nothing on the menu worth "coming back" for. 1) VARIETY/SELECTION: 7/10. For drinks, my partner and I ordered: - Tea eggnog ($15): this was a special of the day. Really tasted like a great cross between tea and eggnog. - Dog day afternoon ($19): this one was bitter - 9am in Oslo ($19) - much sweeter drink. - tea ($6) - after dinner tea (before dessert). Portion size was extremely small for the price, and wasn't memorable at all. My partner and I ordered (for dinner): - bee pollen milk Buns ($9) - chicken liver ($21) - winter squash ($24) - side stripe prawns ($20) - bison striploin ($55) - For the amount they give you, and the quality of the meat, this shouldn't be more than $40 (at the absolute most); the fact that they charge $55 means that they highly overrate the good qualities of this dish. For dessert we ordered: - elderflower ($12) - coffee ($12) - definitely the best dessert. 2) FRESHNESS: 8/10. The notes on "freshness" are mostly available above. Side note: The waiter mentioned mushrooms, carrots, and other vegetable dishes being his favourite on the current menu. It's telling (to me) that this place has expensive seafood/meat dishes, but misses the mark on all of them (either not enough power to the flavour or very little awareness as to how to build accompaniments with them). Instead, the vegetables are really the "showcase" of this establishment - and all of them are recommended over their meat/seafood counterparts. 3) VALUE FOR MONEY: 6/10. You can peruse the list of drinks, food, and desserts we ordered in the previous sections, along with their prices. Overall it came out to ~$250 CAD for two people (after tax and tip). Pricey for what you get - would I call it "overpriced"? Yes. Yes, I absolutely would. One example - bison striploin (for $55). Based on the quality and portion size of the meat given, this shouldn't be more than $40 (at the absolute most); the fact that they charge $55 means that they highly overrate the good qualities of this dish. It's good, but it's not *$55 good*. 4) SERVICE: 9.5/10. Definite positive point: They took the peanut allergy in stride! (there were definitely peanuts on the menu) You can't really dock the service here - it was prompt, the water refills were almost always immediate, and they were very attentive and courteous throughout our dining experience. It did seem like they were understaffed, but they took it in stride for the most part. 5) CONSISTENCY / FIRST IMPRESSION: 9/10. TL;DR: this place (somehow) has a Michelin star, and is (somehow) listed as #1 on the top Canadian restaurants; you might agree with that, but I have had better meals in Canada; this place wouldn't crack the top 3 for me. That might be true for the tasting, but it's hard to get (limited number, always sells out well in advance, and extremely hard to plan), and they don't account for allergies for that one (peanut being the elephant in the room). Parking is also a massive issue - there's no lot on site, and during the wintertime when the streets have a lot of ice and slush, there's very little street parking around the vicinity of the restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Ate at Published on Main for the second time last night, having gone last May and had a stellar experience. Like last time, I sat at the bar, where Dylan and the team took great care of me once more. They actually remembered me from my last visit, which ended up being one of those epic dinners where you make friends with the people around you and just have a really good time. While I didn't make the same food friends among my neighbors this time out, I did have another great experience. Once I got settled in, it was time to explore the menu, which included a few familiar items and a bunch of new things, all of which sounded good. In the end, I opted for Chips & Dip, Dungeness Crab, Wild Rice Rosti and finally Halibut, which was a special--they were very excited about it (for good reason, it turns out), as it was the first catch of the season. And off we went. I was going to do some half-pours of wine with each course, but I hated to sit at the bar and not let these fab mixologists do their thing, so I opted to start with a cocktail to pair with the Chips & Dip (house-made potato chips with a smoked fish salad). Dylan mad scientisted (yes, I've made that a word now) something that paired really well with the assertive, salt-forward flavors of that starter. From there, a sommelier took over--I loved how with each of my pours, I got a little lesson on the wine I was drinking. Super fun and a great way to while away the time. Next up was the Dungeness Crab, which included an ample amount of some of the sweetest crab I've eaten in recent memory. That was followed by the Rosti, which I enjoyed (the latkes was particularly good), though it was maybe a bit heavy for me (we talked about adding just a little more dill to cut the richness). Finally--at least on the savory side--I had the halibut, which not only was perfectly cooked and moist and delicious, but it was accompanied by rutabaga pappardelle, which was a really interesting take on noodles, adding a little texture without quite so many carbs. By the time I hit dessert, I was fairly full, but I don't pass on dessert. Based on a rec from Dylan's right-hand man, Camilo, who had been helping me all night, I went for Yogurt, which came with burnt honey and lemon. It was a lovely way to end the meal (note: make sure you compose your bites with this one, so you get a bit of everything on your spoon). Also, a special shoutout to the pina colada. The couple next to me--they arrived when I was heading toward dessert--ordered this drink, and it looked like a tall glass of water. When I expressed interest, Camilo gave me a mini to try, and it was wild: It had all of the flavor you want in a pina colada but without the sweet, filling excess that has always kept me from ordering it. Mind-blowing. All in all, another great experience. Service was attentive and welcoming, and the pacing was leisurely (but never excessively so), which was exactly how I wanted it. What I love about Published as a single diner sitting at the bar is I felt as if I was in conversation about my dinner, communicating with the team to make sure my visit was the best it could be. They haven't let me down either time. Looking forward to the next one. read more
Congrats on becoming one of the Top 100 in Canada, I can definitely see why! Now you might be wondering if I'm already praising them, why am I only giving them a 4 star? It's mainly due to the 3+ hours we waited to finish the tasting menu. Other than that, the ambiance and food was amazing. We have always wanted to check out Published and I finally got a table for my girlfriends birthday so we were really excited to check them out. As I wasn't sure what to go for I thought a tasting menu would be the best solution. I can't remember exactly what each dish was but I have pictures to show you. Everything tasted as good as it looked although I would have to say the appetizers were our favourite. Being on Main, parking can be hard to find depending on the day and time. We went for dinner and got lucky a block away. I would say this is more of a dress to impress place so great for a date night or a boujee get together. If you haven't been, I highly recommend checking them out, just make sure you don't have anywhere to go right after or in a rush. read more
1 year ago
Canada's best restaurant of 2022 as ranked by Canada's 100 best. https://canadas100best.com/published-on-main-2022/ So, who am I to disagree? I've traveled the world and the seven seas.... Ok, enough of that! Sweet dreams are made of these. This is the first time that Vancouver has had the top spot. Canada's most populated and vibrant cities, Montreal and Toronto tend to dominate the list every year. It is a huge win to see a Vancouver restaurant all the way at the top. Especially this year, the year that Michelin is visiting Canada for the first time. Lots of restaurants are polishing up their game in anticipation, hoping they'll get a star. That star can be life changing for the chef and the whole establishment. For me, published lived up to the expectations. It wasn't like I hadn't seen stuff like this served in other places before, but with each bite, it was absolutely clear that this was better than what I had tasted before. The chicken liver for instance was absolutely incredible. It got better with every bite. If you have the opportunity to dine here, please do so. You will not regret it. The place is not pretentious. The service is relaxed and awesome. Everyone seems happy to be there. Everything I tasted was magnificent. read more
Service is great. Smiles all around. They build a bright atmosphere in the dimly lit setting. Prawns: good, like ceviche but whole. Buns: amazingly fluffy and sweet but not too sweet. The butter is a bit like cream cheese Chicken fried maitake: the batter is truly like a country fried steak, but I don't like that. It's too thick for the light, thin fans of maitake. Also, the maitake is too wet, an issue with mushrooms so a fried batter comes off so easily. Rotolo: the description for this dish was lacking, but overall the dish is very slop-like. The thickness of flavors doesn't really let anything really get through to you. It's kind of just cheesy and gooey. Abelskievers: these are pretty good. Winter squash: this was well prepared. The squash is cooked to a smooth texture and it matches with the smooth milkiness of the koji sauce. read more
Came here at 4:50pm today (Wedn), 10 minutes before opening to ensure we could walk in and sit at the bar table w/o reso. (1st in line) Our server Leo was stellar (friendly, attentive and super informative) Food was overall pretty good. The Standouts!!! 1) Fraser valley duck - the duck was cooked to perfection. The star of tonight. Didn't like the sauce or sides of the dish by themselves (a bit sour for me... maybe due to the red wine? Or mushroom?), but it paired really well with the juicy and crispy duck. 2) Chicken Liver - delicious loved every component of it. 3) Albacore - refreshing The Normal, but still good 1) Side Stripe Prawns - also quite refreshing, wish the portion was slightly bigger though. Nothing to write home about taste wise 2) Bee Pollen milk buns - loved the honey glazed flavour, but not fluffy enough (maybe just today). But overall, not bad. 3) Scallops- It's still quite yummy, but I found the truffle sauce a bit overpowering and took away from the natural flavour of the scallops. The Average 1) Burrata - the bread was slightly burnt, and not the best burrata I've had in Vancouver (plus, I'm not a burrata person to begin with) 2) Hay - did not go into their dessert menu with high expectations to begin with due to a fellow foodie's verbal review. I thought the Hays wasn't bad, but wish they gave their customers an option for the level of sweetness. It was a bit too sweet for my personal liking. read more
4 years ago
Wow what an experience! The drinks, food and service were outstanding! From the moment we sat down we were taken care of. The waitress asked about any dietary requirements and I did say that I have a gluten allergy (but my partner does not). She helped point out what dishes have gluten so that I could better make my decision on what to order. We ordered a couple of cocktails from their menu and all of them were outstanding. The absinthe was an incredible show as they lit the sugar cube at the table. It was very light and refreshing. The martini was exactly how it's described and came with a cute little pressed apple. The nitro espresso martini tasted like a German chocolate cake - it was delicious. The pina colada was a big surprise to me. It was my favorite drink as it wasn't as sweet as you'd expect it to be, and it was bubbly and refreshing! For food we ordered the side striped prawns which was comparable to a ceviche, albacore tuna (croutons on side as they have gluten) which was creamy yet crunchy with the different textures, the chicken maitaike which was deep fried mushrooms (has gluten), and the carrots which came with a cumin coffee rub - it was to die for! At the end of our meal they knew my partner and I were celebrating our anniversary so they came out with complimentary glasses of cognac for us. It truly made us feel special and really ended the entire experience off incredibly well! read more
3 years ago
I'm genuinely surprised at how underwhelming this place was.... And shocked that it has a Michelin star. Maybe from the other meals but I can't say this specific menu was the best thing I've ever ate. And I personally wouldn't go again. We reserved for the price fixed tasting menu. The plating was beautiful and the customer service was exceptional. The taste was okay, nothing spectacular or out of this world. Some of the dishes were innovated, and some flavors did not mesh well together. Like other reviews, there were lots of questionable wait times and long pauses between each of our dishes or even waiting for our bill. Oof also the drinks we ordered ... we're not great. read more
3 years ago
Dining in Michelin star restaurants isn't something that I aim to do, but Published on Main happened to be on my radar since before they were awarded the coveted Michelin star. I don't really agree with a lot of the stars and recommendations that were made by the Michelin guide, but in the case of Published on Main, they truly do deserve the Michelin star. We were blown away by the flavors, presentation, innovative use of ingredients and exceptional customer service that we received. Featured here: Bee Pollen Milk Buns Torched Hiramasa Summer Bounty Pacific Octopus Lobster Mushroom Lasagna Chips & Dip Wagyu Beef Carpaccio Burrata Side Stripe Prawns Roasted Zucchini Cappelletti Coffee Charred Milk Ice Cream Hay We tried so many wonderful dishes but here are a few highlights: Chips & Dip: I didn't partake in this as there was a beef fat powder in it, but the meat eaters reported that this dish was phenomenal. It was "creamy, with a very delicate fish flavor which was brightened with fresh dill." Roasted Zucchini: Slightly crunchy, with a hint of spice. When I inquired as to what the crunchy ingredient was, I was told that the kitchen called it "crunchy cheese business"! Summer Bounty: The winning dish of the evening! It had a creamy, smoky, charred flavor and a supremely tasty sauce with pecans in it. Hay: This dessert was mind blowing. Hay isn't something I would have ever thought of eating or working with in a kitchen; yet somehow they used it to make an incredibly beautiful and tasty dessert! It seemed to us that the restaurant had been quite deliberate with the order in which the dishes were served, as it seemed like the earlier dishes were more subtle in flavor and that the flavors gradually became more pronounced with subsequent dishes. We reserved about 3 months in advance and at the time that I made our reservation, I had been asked whether there were any dietary restrictions within our group. As I'm Pescatarian, I made a point of mentioning that. Three months later I forgot that I'd sent that information to the restaurant. The restaurant however, did not forget. We were all extremely impressed with the lengths they went to, to ensure that the food served that night would meet with my dietary restrictions. Our server brought us a hard copy of the menu and marked the dishes that were Pescatarian for me. As I also have a huge aversion to cilantro, he had also marked the dishes that had cilantro in them for me. Even when a different server was sent to our table, we found that she too had been made aware of my dietary restrictions and was very knowledgeable about which dishes contained ingredients that might not work for my diet. Also, I'm someone who likes to drink a lot of hot water with my meals and I always watch for how often a server comes around to offer me more hot water. Our server at Published on Main came around several times during the evening to give me more hot water, so I was very happy with this as we've been to other upscale restaurants where they failed to refill my hot water and I left feeling quite thirsty after our dinner. A truly remarkable restaurant, worthy of their Michelin star status. Highly recommend this place! Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the street. Location: 3593 Main St., Vancouver read more
3 years ago
9 months ago
Price/quality (4/4): Honestly, I'm pretty sure that you can't really go wrong at this restaurant. We ordered quite a few appetizers and a couple of main courses, and all were amazing. The Wagyu was especially memorable, though it's hard to pick out a single favourite dish. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and effective. Be sure to show up early if you don't have a reservation, since walk-ins are limited. Would I come here again: Yes read more
We booked a table a month in advance to celebrate my birthday. The space was hip and trendy; and the cocktail was good, but I was expecting a bit more from the food for that price. We looked through the interesting cocktail menu and decided to start with a Dog Day Afternoon with hay infused buffalo trace, bbq ambrato vermouth, charred corn syrup, smoke oak bitters, and its star ... a fire-roasted sausage! A good balance of sweet, bitter, and smokiness (from the sausage) to start the meal. For appetizers, we ordered their famous Bee Pollen Milk Buns and Chicken Liver. The Japanese style milk buns were OK for its price. It was light and fluffy with a slight sweetness from the local bee pollen. However, I was impressed by the delicious chicken liver mousse sandwiched between sweet spekulatius cookie, contrasting well with the sour pickled pumpkin. For entrees, we tried the Chicken Fried Maitake, Fraser Valley Duck, and the Chanterelle Cappelletti. The duck was tender and flavourful as it was sitting in a rich duck confit, complementing the chanterelle pies on the side. The cappelletti was creamy with fresh tomatoes and corn. However, the fried mistake mushroom was a bit disappointing. The batter was under seasoned and dry ... the ranch dip helped. Finally we finished our meal with the Coffee Mousse with caramel, toffee discs and a malted barley crumble. read more
Really enjoyed my first experience at Published. I haven't tried the set menu but have ordered here a la carte. Huge kudos to a menu with visuals!! I was here celebrating with a friend and we both really enjoyed our time here. Service was great, each dish was unique in its own way and there was no rush for us to get the cheque. The menu has changed since then but my highlights were: The Caesar salad 5/5: I know, crazy to think the salad captured my heart but it was so good. These gems and the flavours were perfectly combined. I could eat this every day. The fish 5/5: it was creamy it was fresh and it worked so well together. A bit heavier because of the cream read more
3 years ago
2.5 Stars It was our first visit to Vancouver (and Canada) and we were luckily able to get seats at the bar for 2 despite not having a reservation. We biked all the way over from Stanley Park: This is doable within about an hour but the uphills will be killer. To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure how to rate this place, but here are my thoughts below! If it is your first time visiting, do take a moment to browse their updated menu below: https://publishedonmain.com/menu/ BEE POLLEN MILK BUNS: Standard, but not worth $9 unless you absolutely must have a carb for some reason. I saw it in the recommended, but it is honestly overhyped. $9 CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE: Perhaps we don't like liver mousse? It is definitely an acquired taste- we really struggled to finish this dish even after the first bite. Some more of the crackers might have helped to balance the strong flavors. $23 CHICKEN FRIED MAITAKE : The star of the night- This dish was tender, crisp, and held all of the umami in the light batter of the mushroom. The garlic scape ranch was a delightful accompaniment. $22 SALMON: We had a smoked salmon entree that was forgettable; the meat wasn't as tender as we might've expected. $47 HAY: This one was sort of cool! The light airy shaved ice felt floral and earthy, while the custard was creamy and not too sweet. The combination worked but also confused us. $12 Overall, the experience was.. interesting. Service was good despite how busy it was, and the staff were hospitable. As far as the food went, we were intrigued but unimpressed by most of the dishes at their price point. I'm not sure that we would visit again, given how many other options are available in the BC area. read more
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