According to Zagat’s 2010 Vancouver Guide in Time for the Olympics: an expected 2.3 million attendees will descend on Vancouver by mid-February.  This means great news for  the “world’s most livable city” and its decidedly fierce restaurant scene.  

As the winter games excitement heats up, foodies from all over the world are churning out their top lists of not-to-be-missed Vancouver restaurants for a 2010 vacation.   To help you sort out the top picks, below is my “best of the best for Vancouver Dining” link compilation list.  A survey of personal favorite restaurant memories at the Cartan Tours office revealed  the “Blue Water Cafe” “La Bodega” “Granville Island Public Market” “Raincity Grill” and  “A Kettle of Fish” to be amongst the top Cartan Tours staff picks.

The “Burgandy Bible” on Vancouver Dining 2010: Zagat’s 2010 Vancouver Survey Out Now

Vancouver magazine’s 20th Annual Restaurant Awards: 2009 Winners by category

A sweeping overview with great picks: LA Times: Vancouver’s smorgasbord of cuisines

Vancouver food-lovers update this awesome resource daily: VancouverSlop.com

Vancouver’s “Best Kept Restaurant Secrets” are revealed daily at: FoodVancouver.com

IgoUgo community picks for Chinese cuisine: Community Highlights: Tips for Visiting Vancouver & Whistler This Winter

Perfect hot-spots for eco-concious travelers: Eco Chic Guide to Vancouver 

See the Chowhounds battle it out in October 2009: Vancouver: lots of suggestions needed

For the diehard Vancouver foodies, a tour of Yaletown for Ben and Suanne’s Adventures from Vancouver, BC

Delve into the background of Vancouver’s Gastronomy with Edible British Columbia & BON APPETIT