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Glowbal Group announces plans for massive new downtown Vancouver restaurant concept

How massive? How about 8,000 square feet?!
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Glowbal Group has announced it will open a new concept in Vancouver's Financial District in 2026 called Gigi's. The Mediterranean restaurant is named for Glowbal President & CEO Emad Yacoub's (pictured) daughter and will occupy a to-be-announced 8,000-square-foot-space

Proving again that growth is possible in the restaurant sector is Vancouver's own Glowbal Group, which announced Thursday (April 17) its plan for a massive new concept for the city's Financial District. 

Named for Glowbal's President & CEO, Emad Yacoub, Gigi’s will occupy an 8,000-square-foot space in downtown Vancouver, though an exact location was not indicated. 

Gigi's will "bring bold Mediterranean flavours" and is a "personal project that blends family inspiration with the group's signature flair for hospitality and design," according to a media release.

The huge new restaurant will seat 220 guests and will have a large patio space. 

“Gigi’s is a love letter to the Mediterranean,” said Yacoub in the announcement. “We’re creating a space that feels vibrant, stylish, and full of life. This is a concept I’ve been developing and perfecting for the last four years, and I can’t wait to share it with Vancouver.”

Glowbal operates its flagship restaurant in the Telus Garden building on West Georgia, as well as the Michelin Guide-recognized Riley's and Five Sails in Coal Harbour, Black + Blue and Coast on Alberni, and the Italian Kitchen on Burrard here in Vancouver, as well as Black + Blue in Toronto.

More details about Gigi's are said to be on the horizon. The current plan is for a late 2026 opening.


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