Vancouver, B.C., June 29, 2026 – After a quick refresh, Les Faux Bourgeois, the beloved Fraserhood French bistro, has reopened. It enters a new era with an updated space and menu — having soft launched on June 26 and will officially launch on July 8. The iconic spot is now stewarded by Gaia House, the team behind award-winning Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA.
“We’re proud of what this refresh represents. It is not just a new look, but a continued commitment to building on what guests already loved about Les Faux Bourgeois,” say co-founders and brothers Petro and Yianni Kerasiotis of Gaia House. “From the kitchen to the floor, our team has poured love into every part of this place. July 8th is a celebration of the change, but also what came before. We can’t wait for everyone to experience this new chapter for Les Faux Bourgeois.”
Joining the team to lead day-to-day operations is Georgio Yacoub (previously AnnaLena, ELEM, Burdock & Co.), who steps in as general manager. Original founder and owner Andreas Seppelt will continue to be a familiar face on the floor as part of the front-of-house team.
At the heart of the kitchen are co-chefs David Cassese and Brent Thornton, who bring new energy to the bistro menu, featuring hyper-local ingredients and family-style dining. Beloved staples have been refreshed, alongside some new additions.
There is the Raw Bar with fresh seafood and oysters – highlights include the Torched Prawn with spicy Clamato dressing and King salmon with wild herb sauce. Petits Plats include returning favourites like Escargot en Cocotte and Tartare de Boeuf, joined by new additions such as Oeuf Mayonnaise with trout roe and white anchovy. Grand Plats feature Steak Frites with sauce au poivre, Duck Bordelaise with pomme pavé, and Moules Frites in a bouillabaisse broth. And yes, the French Onion Soup will return this winter as a seasonal dish.
To finish, desserts include Beignets au Pommes with a sortilège glaze and a Mousse au Chocolat with poached pear. A late night menu is also in the works and expected to launch later in July.
On the beverage side, Gaia House beverage director Dylan Riches continues to oversee the cocktail and wine program, featuring bistro-inspired creations including elderflower pastis, truffle martinis, and bourguignon highballs.
“Les Faux Bourgeois is a Vancouver institution, and it’s incredible to see its legacy continue and mature,” adds Yacoub. “We’ve got a great team. We’ve received wonderful feedback from guests who have tried some of our new menu items as features during our ‘soft opening’. We can’t wait to officially launch on July 8th and continue the momentum.”
Les Faux Bourgeois has now soft opened, with select new dishes already making their debut ahead of its official launch. Reservations can be made online. Walk-ins welcome.
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