FEATURE MEDIA
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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FEATURE MEDIA
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!
BC LIVING
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Local food purveyors institute inventive new ways to help—and feed—during a time of uncertainty
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GEORGIA STRAIGHT
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Countless Vancouver restaurants are temporarily closing but here’s what they are doing...
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DAILY HIVE
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Glowbal Restaurant Group launches delivery program for those in need
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CTV NEWS
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The pressure from having to close temporarily due to COVID-19 could shutter some local restaurants
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Vancouver Sun
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Restaurateur says high rents hurting downtown Vancouver's restaurant culture
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Georgia Straight
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Glowbal Group takes over Five Sails restaurant at Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel
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Georgia Straight
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Golden Plates 2020: Vancouver's western dining spots are fuelled by diverse talent
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Vancouver Courier
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Vancouver's Five Sails restaurant resumes operation under new ownership
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Daily Hive
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21 Vancouver restaurants perfect for big birthday dinners
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Daily hive
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Sandra Bullock was just spotted at this Vancouver restaurant
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Vancouver Is Awesome
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14 Vancouver locations you can spot in 'Always Be My Maybe'
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VANCOUVER IS AWESOME
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Vancouver event offers drinks that will have you spellbound
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Food Service and Hospitality Magazine
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CHEF JAMES OLBERG
Read about Chef Olberg's journey to win Gold.
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Georgia Straight
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Georgia Straight writes about thier Glowbal experience.
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HOSPITALITY DESIGN
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Hospitality Design features the new Glowbal designed by Box Interior.
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TORO MAGAZINE
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Toro Magazine lists The Roof as one of Canada’s best patios.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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National Geographic China features Black+Blue.
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BLOUIN ARTINFO
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Blouin Artinfo lists The Roof as one of the world’s best rooftop bars!
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EATER
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Eater features The Roof as one of Vancouver’s Essential 38 Restaurants.
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ESSENTIAL
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Essential Magazine features Emad Yacoub as one of Vancouver’s ‘Five Star Foodies’.
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MERCEDES MAGAZINE
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Mercedes Benz Magazine features The Roof as a must go spot.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
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The Boston Globe discussing Vancouver’s “sustainable delights”.
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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
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DESIGN QUARTERLY
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Featuring the interior design of Black+Blue by Box Interior Design
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ELLE GERMANY
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Elle Germany spends some time with Glowbal Collection Area Manager Jan-Erik Wichmann.
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FLARE
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"Open kitchen, authentic Italian food, sizzling patio, what’s not to like?"
JEZEBEL MAGAZINE
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"Black+Blue... has established itself as the place for a sexy soirée".
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MACLEAN'S CANADA
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Maclean's discusses Black+Blue’s Himalayan salt wall.
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OCEAN WISE
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Ocean Wise features Coast's Executive Chef Pedro Gonzalez and his passion for cooking.
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE
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Twilight star Robert Pattinson celebrates his 23rd birthday at Glowbal.
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PINNACLE AWARDS
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Emad Yacoub Named Canada’s Restaurateur of the Year.
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READER'S DIGEST
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Reader's Digest Canada visits Black+Blue to learn how to make our Bananas Foster.
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SEATTLEITE
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Glowbal and Black+Blue featured as the best hotspots to experience Vancouver in major style.
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GEORGIA STRAIGHT
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Black+Blue’s offerings featured with 2013 Golden Plates Awards.
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TASTE OF LIFE MAGAZINE
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Featuring Corporate Chef Ryan Gauthier and his favourite Christmas dish.
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UP! MAGAZINE
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WestJet’s up! Magazine features our famous Brussles Sprout recipe!
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US WEEKLY
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See which celebrity calls Italian Kitchen her favourite Vancouver restaurant.
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VANCOUVER COURIER
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The Vancouver Courier speaks highly of our 'chic meat.'
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THE VANCOUVER SUN
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"Black+Blue is the best steakhouse in the city." Mia Stainsby, The Vancouver Sun.
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FEATURE MEDIA
Restaurateur of The Year
Emad Yacoub's vision for innovation, employee engagement and community work elevates Vancouver's Glowbal Restaurant Group to acclaim.
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CONTACT US
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