'Top Chef Canada: All-Stars' winner to open new restaurant at YVR Airport
The dining scene at YVR Airport is about to get a little bit more exciting, as Top Chef Canada: All-Stars winner Chef Nicole Gomes is opening a new dine-in and grab-and-go concept.
“We’re feeling Lucky to have @chefngomes become a part of our culinary journey at YVR!” shared the airport on Instagram.
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Called Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie, YVR Airport wrote that this will be a restaurant “where Asian street food meets contemporary dining.”
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Gomes has numerous accolades to her name. In addition to winning season one of Top Chef Canada: All-Stars, she has also been a finalist on Iron Chef Gauntlet and received the coveted “Flay Slayer” title on Beat Bobby Flay.
The chef also co-founded the popular Calgary fried chicken spot Cluck N Cleaver and Calgary Airport’s Wander Kitchen & Bar.
Located near Gate C46, an exact opening date for Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie has yet to be announced. However, YVR Airport did share that it will be in 2026.
Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie
Address: Inside YVR Airport near Gate C46 — 3211 Grant McConachie Wy., Richmond
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