It\u2019s no secret that Vancouver has an all-star dining scene, and plenty of celebrities have started to take notice.<\/p>\n
Whether they\u2019re local favourites or international Hollywood stars, plenty of top-notch celebrities have been dining in our wonderful city.<\/p>\n
Keep on reading to see which celebrities were spotted eating around Vancouver, and where they ended up dining.<\/p>\n
Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/p>\n
Ryan Reynolds has long been a fan of Minerva\u2019s in Vancouver, having shouted out the Mediterranean restaurant multiple times. Now, it looks like some other celebrities are hopping on the Minerva bandwagon, as Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/a> just gave a major shoutout to the restaurant after visiting per Reynolds\u2019 recommendation<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cLate to the party, but I\u2019m glad I finally made it; gotta thank my bro @vancityreynolds<\/a> for the recommendation. Minerva\u2019s is something special. Huge thanks to Nondas and crew for the incredible food and hospitality,\u201d wrote Bubl\u00e9 on Instagram.<\/p>\n Someone in the comments proceeded to ask him for his recommendations, which he responded with, \u201cSo far I\u2019ve been once. Sooooo\u2026 the pizza, ribs, and the strawberry shortcake.\u201d<\/p>\n Hudson Williams<\/p>\n Hudson Williams obviously loves the Metro Vancouver dining scene, as the Heated Rivalry star keeps being spotted at different restaurants.<\/p>\n First, Williams was spotted by fans outside of Banter Room in Yaletown<\/a> and inside The Roxy.<\/p>\n Then, a few weeks later, Williams made a stop for brunch at The One Sixty Wine Bar and Cafe<\/a> in Port Moody.<\/p>\n Williams grew up in Kelowna and, in 2020, moved to Vancouver to attend Langara College, where he earned an acting certificate from the Film Arts program. He\u2019s been very outspoken on his love for the city, previously sharing that he loves how boring it is<\/a>.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also shouted out numerous Vancouver restaurants<\/a> in the past, including Kook (which he claimed is the \u201cmost exciting Korean BBQ\u201d in Vancouver), Big Way Hot Pot, AJ\u2019s Brooklyn Pizza Shop, and Nadri.<\/p>\n Elijah Woods<\/p>\n Elijah Wood was once again spotted eating around Vancouver. This time, he made a stop at\u00a0Thank You Pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks for stopping by!!!!!\u201d wrote the pizza destination on Instagram alongside a photo of Wood smiling with staff.<\/p>\n Located in Chinatown in the space that operates as Honeybee Bruncheonette, Thank You Pizza is a counter-service concept offering a selection of sourdough pizza, natural wines, and beer.<\/p>\n Earlier this year,\u00a0Wood and his\u00a0Lord of the Rings\u00a0co-stars<\/a>\u00a0Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan were in Vancouver for\u00a0Fan Expo<\/a>. During their visit, they did more than meet with fans. The four celebrities ended up dining in and around Vancouver and were very impressed with the local food scene.<\/p>\n Wood was so impressed with the food scene that he raved about it later during an interview with\u00a0CN Traveler, giving a shoutout to Vancouver\u2019s sushi and the city\u2019s many award-winning restaurants.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are a number of Michelin-starred restaurants<\/a> there. One of my favourite places that I just went to, and I hadn\u2019t been in a long time, is Vij\u2019s, the Indian restaurant,\u201d said Wood.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jose Mari Chan<\/p>\n Jose Mari Chan (a.k.a. \u201cThe Mariah Carey of the Philippines\u201d) was spotted at Vancouver\u2019s Cardero\u2019s Restaurant.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Mariah Carey of the Philippines, Jose Mari Chan, spreading cheer at Cardero\u2019s, one Christmas carol at a time. Thank you for visiting us!\u201d wrote the restaurant on Instagram.<\/p>\n Chan, who also holds the moniker of the \u201cFather of Filipino Christmas,\u201d received the nickname due to how popular his music is during the holiday season, similar to how Mariah Carey\u2019s \u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is You\u201d becomes popular during the winter.<\/p>\n Fola Evans-Akingbola<\/p>\n Actress Fola Evans-Akingbola from Netflix\u2019s The Night Agent\u00a0was spotted dining at beloved Vancouver restaurant Zab Bite<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cLoved having @folaevansakingbola<\/a> stop by Zab Bite! \ud83e\udde1\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udded,\u201d wrote the restaurant in an Instagram post with a photo of the actress pictured with staff. \u201cThanks for visiting, we hope to see you again soon! \u2728\u201d<\/p>\n Located at 4197 Fraser St. in Vancouver,\u00a0Zab Bite<\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0Michelin-recommended<\/a> Thai restaurant best known for its E-Sarn style cuisine. Think papaya salad, sticky rice, grilled meats, and more. We\u2019re particularly fond of the Crying Tiger, which is grilled beef with jaew sauce, rice powder, and chili flakes.<\/p>\n Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n