Meet Executive Chef, Hector Laguna

Chef Hector Laguna grew up surrounded by food. His love for cooking first sparked while helping his mother in their family kitchen in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Artist Profile: Dave Martone

Meet Dave! With a love for music since he was a young child, he’s worked hard to master his craft and bring live music to our Lobby Lounge!

Artist Profile: Martin Acosta

Meet Martin Acosta! This Argentinean born musician grew up in Toronto and has now found himself on Canada’s west coast performing for crowds all over Vancouver.

Artist Profile: Vicky Sjohall

Growing up in a house filled with music Vicky fell in love with ABBA, the Beatles, Patsy Cline and Elvis at a very young age, singing harmonies and performing for people at any given moment.

What’s On This Week in The Lobby Lounge

As Vancouver’s premier live music destination, The Lobby Lounge hosts emerging artists seven days a week, with the occasional impromptu guest performance. Check out who’s playing this week:

Artist Profile: Adam Thomas

JUNO Nominated vocalist Adam Thomas performs favourite radio hits from this year all the way back to the jazz and big band era, and a wide array of classics from in between. His unique sound combines elements of soul, jazz, indie and top 40 music.

Botanist in the Running for Air Canada enRoute Magazine’s Top 10

Air Canada enRoute magazine is putting together its annual ranking of Canada’s Best New Restaurants and Botanist is in the running for the Top 10!

Introducing Botanist.

Designed to reinvent the Pacific Northwest dining experience, Fairmont Pacific Rim introduces Botanist. Led by Executive Chef, Hector Laguna, Botanist is ushering in a new era of culinary innovation in the Canadian culinary landscape.

Babes, Bubbles and Brunch

Show mom why you’re her favourite child and treat her to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at The Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Dream Job Alert

In Spring 2017, an exciting new restaurant concept will be opening at Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Hector Laguna x David Gunawan Collaboration Dinner

You are invited to an evening of culinary collaboration between Hector Laguna of Botanist and David Gunawan of Farmer’s Apprentice on Monday, April 10. This six-course dinner hosted at Farmer’s Apprentice will highlight the talent of two harmonious chefs co-creating a unique dining experience featuring the best of local, sustainable and regionally-inspired ingredients.

Japan Unlayered

From January 27 to February 28, 2017, join Westbank and Peterson Group at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim as they host a special exhibition that celebrates contemporary Japanese architecture, design and culture.