The Art of Dining (Taste, Place, and Meaning in Vancouver)

Join us for our next Refined Minds gathering as we explore something we all share — food. We'll discuss not just what we love to eat, but how we dine, and what our choices say about us.

This session is about how taste, memory, and identity come together at the table. What makes a meal unforgettable — the flavors, the story behind it, or the people you're with? What does a city's food culture reveal about what it values?

We'll dig into questions like:

• What are your favourite restaurants in Vancouver? Name the top 3 you'd like to introduce the group.
• What are some unforgettable meals you had outside Vancouver? Where was it and why was it wonderful?
• How much does atmosphere and design change the way food actually tastes?
• And what does it mean to dine well—not just eat well?

Whether you're into fine dining, love cooking at home, or just enjoy a great meal with good conversation, come join us for an evening of stories and ideas — a chance to think about food as both pleasure and something deeper.

📍 Where: Vancouver Public Library Central Branch / L6 North (690) Meeting Room (6th Floor - Room 690)
👥 Who: Open to anyone curious, kind, and eager for meaningful conversation