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Join the waitlist to get early access.Umamii is built on real people with real taste. Our Featured Voices share the restaurants they honestly love, from neighbourhood gems to special occasion spots, so you can skip the noise and go straight to places that are actually worth your time.
Dining decisions should feel confident, not random. Instead of relying on anonymous reviews or viral lists, Umamii highlights people with real experience in the food world. When you see a Featured Voice, you know their recommendations come from time spent in kitchens, dining rooms, and bars, not from a single one-off visit.
Featured Voices are people who are meaningfully involved in the restaurant and food world and want to share thoughtful recommendations with our community.
You live and breathe kitchens, menus, and service. Share where you actually love to eat on your days off and build your personal brand beyond your own restaurant.
You run the show front or back of house. Highlight your expertise, champion other spots you respect, and reach diners who care about thoughtful dining experiences.
You create content, tell stories, or review restaurants. Give your audience a single place to see your go to spots and the latest gems you discover.
Somms, bar managers, consultants, FOH leaders, and more. Share your perspective on where to eat and drink in your city, across all the concepts you’re involved with.
Here are some of the chefs, restaurateurs, creators, and industry professionals already shaping where our community eats. Tap into their favourites to find your next go to spot, special occasion dinner, or hidden gem.
Executive Chef
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Award-winning Vancouver chef behind Boulevard’s Michelin-recommended, globally inspired West Coast cooking.
Executive Chef
Published on Main
Michelin-starred chef at Published on Main, known for turning hyper-seasonal local ingredients into some of Canada’s most inventive plates.
Chef Owner
Elem
Top Chef Canada alum and chef-owner of Elem, known for globally inspired dishes built around the four elements and big, memorable flavours.
Corporate Chef
Luxe Appliance Studio
Top Chef Canada runner-up known for her fiery “Dragon Lady” energy, modern technique, and seafood-forward cooking across Vancouver’s dining scene.
Chef Owner
Superbaba & MishMish
Chef behind Superbaba and MishMish, reimagining Middle Eastern flavours with fresh house-made pita and a vibrant third-culture twist.
General Manager
Sumibiyaki Arashi
GM of Michelin-starred Sumibiyaki Arashi, known for warm, intuitive hospitality that turns charcoal-grilled skewers and sake into truly memorable nights out.
Culinary Storyteller
@ThatApronGuy
Culinary storyteller behind @ThatApronGuy, mixing approachable how-to cooking with heartfelt explorations of his Chinese heritage and everyday kitchen joy.
Pastry Chef
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Pastry chef at CinCin, known for elegant, seasonal desserts shaped by a deep background in bean-to-bar chocolate and Okanagan-driven ingredients.
Chef & Food Content Creator
@patty.plates
Chef and creator behind @patty.plates, known for fun, educational Asian-inspired recipes that turn crispy pork belly and viral “3 Levels of…” dishes into must-try home cooks’ projects.
1. Apply to get featured
Tell us who you are, what you do in the industry, and share your links and background.
2. We review your profile
Our team looks at your experience, involvement in the restaurant world, and how you fit into our community.
3. Customize your profile and go live
We collaborate with you to finalize your bio, photos, and recommendations, then feature you in the app.
Anyone who is meaningfully involved in the restaurant or food world can apply. That includes chefs, restaurateurs, operators, sommeliers, bar managers, food writers, and food or restaurant content creators. We’re looking for people who care deeply about dining and want to share thoughtful recommendations with our community.
No, it’s free. There is no cost to apply or to be featured as a voice on Umamii.
We aim to respond to applications within 1 business day. At busy times, it may take 2–3 business days. We’re still a very small team, but we do our best to move quickly.
Yes. Many of our chefs and restaurateurs are associated with more than one restaurant. You’re welcome to share recommendations from across all the concepts you’re involved with, as long as they reflect your genuine taste.
Yes. We have several food and restaurant content creators featured as voices on Umamii. If you create thoughtful content around restaurants, dining, or food culture, we’d love to hear from you.
