The restaurant industry in Vancouver can be fickle and – once again – the city’s dining scene has suffered some casualties. Alas, this is the way of the foodie world.

Here is your update on restaurants in and around Vancouver that have recently shuttered or will do so imminently.

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Lickerish Lounge

 

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The hip-hop restaurant and lounge operated at 903 Davie Street for a decade, and recently it revealed it would be looking for a new location after closing its doors on New Years.

East Village Bakery

 

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East Village Bakery, located at 2166 E Hastings Street, closed its doors for good on January 19. The bakery will be replaced by Delish Gluten Free Bakery.

Crab Park Chowdery

 

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In a statement released on Instagram, the restaurant thanked customers for two years of business and notified the public that “with heavy hearts” its last day of operation would be on Sunday, January 20.

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Hoi Tong Chinese Seafood Restaurant

 

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Legendary Richmond eatery Hoi Tong Chinese Seafood Restaurant is closing its doors at the end of the month. The 8191 Westminster Highway restaurant has long been a favourite for locals and visitors alike thanks to Chef Leung Yiu Tong, arguably one of the best authentic Cantonese chefs in the city.