Time Out Market Vancouver opens to the public on Thursday, May 28 at 11 AM, bringing a large-scale food and cultural market to Oakridge Park.
The 51,000-square-foot space brings together local chefs, restaurants, drinks, event spaces, and an outdoor terrace connected to a public park. It is also described as the first food hall of this kind in Western Canada, with 18 kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee counter, three bars, and multiple areas for events and cultural programming.
For Vancouver, this opening brings a wide range of familiar restaurant talent into one place, from established chefs to popular local concepts.
Opening weekend includes five days of giveaways, with select kitchens offering free menu items to the first 100 guests each day. The schedule starts Thursday with Chicken Nuggets from DownLow, followed by Grilled Beef Skewer from MeeBar on Friday, Pintxos from España on Saturday, Pork Belly Bao from PiDGiN on Sunday, and Mango Green Tea With Lychee Jelly from Boba Run on Monday.
Time Out Market Vancouver Kitchen Lineup
- Feenie’s: Gourmet burgers from Chef Rob Feenie.
- Mee Bar: Cambodian cuisine from Chef Chanthy Yen.
- Lunch Lady An Choi: Vietnamese street food from Chef Benedict Lim.
- MaKaam: Modern artisan Thai cuisine from Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng of Baan Lao.
- DownLow Chicken: Crispy fried chicken.
- Barnacle by Bar Bravo: Raw and cooked seafood.
- Peacock: A new Indian concept from Chef Vikram Vij.
- Via Tevere: Award-winning Neapolitan pizza.
- Kishimoto: Authentic Japanese cuisine.
- SANTO TACO: Heritage Mexican dishes and tacos.
- Heritage: Modern Chinese BBQ.
- Mello: Artisan donuts.
- Boba Run: Korean-inspired bubble tea.
- Pasta e Basta: A new pasta concept from Ask for Luigi.
- PiDGiN: Modern Asian fusion.
- Blnd Tger: Dumplings.
- España: Spanish cuisine.
- Beaucoup Bakery Café: Signature café offerings and Beaucoup Creamery Dessert Bar.
- Time Out Express: Quick-service market offerings.
I always find openings like this interesting because they give people a chance to revisit familiar names in a new setting. It also creates an easy way to sample across different styles of dining without committing to one full restaurant experience. For visitors, it may be a useful stop while exploring Oakridge Park.
Market hours are Sunday to Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Friday to Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM. Beaucoup Bakery Café is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Time Out Market Vancouver is located at 650 W 41st Avenue, Level 2 of Oakridge Park, Vancouver, BC.