Vancouver, B.C., April 28, 2026 – For nearly two decades, Les Faux Bourgeois (affectionately known as Les Faux) has been more than a restaurant – it’s a Vancouver institution defined as much by how it feels as what it serves. Later this spring, the beloved French bistro enters a new chapter under the stewardship of the Gaia House team, the hospitality group behind Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA.
“Les Faux Bourgeois has always held a strong identity and our role is not to reinvent it, but to steward it’s legacy while still bringing something fresh and new to the table,” says Yianni Kerasiotis, who co-founded Gaia House with his brother Petro. “This is why we say Vancouver’s newest restaurant is 18 years old. We’re preserving the warmth, approachability, and unpretentious elegance, and at the same time, introducing a renewed sense of energy to the experience.”
The kitchen team is led by co-chefs David Cassese (previously Sat Bains, Joe Beef, Alo) and Brent Thornton (previously ELEM, Good Thief, Is That French), who both first cooked together at Vancouver’s acclaimed St. Lawrence.
The menu will continue to celebrate classic French bistro fare with a focus on hyper-local ingredients and family-style dining. Guests can expect Petits Plats such as Beef Tartare, Escargot en Cocotte, and Pate en croute by Le Petit Chapeau, alongside Grand Plats including Steak Frites with Heston fries and Duck Bordelaise. A new Raw Bar program will introduce fresh seafood such as oysters, prawns, Dungeness crab, and mussels escabeche.
In addition to the wine program, Gaia House beverage director Dylan Riches is debuting a new cocktail program, featuring bistro-inspired creations, such as elderflower pastis, truffle martinis, and bourguignon highballs.
The dining room will remain largely unchanged, while the kitchen is currently undergoing a refresh to support the next phase of the restaurant.
Andreas Seppelt, founder of Les Faux Bourgeois, will remain part of the front-of-house team. He shares his confidence in the transition. “For almost 20 years, I’ve spent the majority of my time here and it’s incredibly meaningful to see it continue,” he says. “Yianni, Petro, and the entire Gaia House team understand what makes this place special. I know Les Faux Bourgeois is in very good hands.”
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