In July, Statistics Canada released the results of a survey that reflected a worrisome trend in the restaurant industry.

More than 4,000 Canadians were asked whether they expected to spend more, less or about the same in a range of areas, including eating in a restaurant, ordering takeout, and buying groceries.

"The category that had the highest proportion of Canadians stating that they expected to spend less compared to prior to the pandemic was eating at a restaurant, with 51% saying so," wrote analysts Farhana Khanam and Sharanjit Uppal.

"This was followed by entertainment (37%), clothing or apparel (32%), recreation (32%), and ordering take-out food (31%)."

As for areas where people would be spending more money, the highest response was for groceries. 

Nearly one in five—19 percent—planned to increase their expenditures in food stores. Only 10 percent said they would spend less on groceries.

The shift from spending in restaurants to buying groceries has had devastating repercussions on the hospitality industry in Vancouver and many other Canadian cities.

That, coupled with a sharp decline in tourism, caused many food operators to shut their doors this year.

These weren't the only reasons why restaurants closed, of course.

In some cases, the development of the Broadway rapid-transit project was responsible. In other instances, owners simply opted to retire.

Below, you can see a list of the 2020 casualties in this region. Single outlets within chains are indicated with the street address.

If any readers know of others not mentioned, send an email to contact@straight.com.

Amaranthus

Angus Bakery & Cafe 

Arike

Au Petit Cafe

Bauhaus

Bestie

Blossom Dim Sum & Grill

Broadmoor Bakery

Burgoo Kitsilano

Cabrito Tapas

Cafe Crepe (1032 Robson Street) 

Campagnolo

Cantina Pana

Centro

Chocolate Arts

Chopped Leaf 

Chutney Villa

Coquille Fine Seafood

Dubh Linn Gate

El Pulgarcito

Falconetti's East Side Grill

Federico's Supper Club

Felicia's Restaurant

Finfolk

Frenchies Diner

Frites: Fries With Benefits

Gigi's Pizza & Spaghetti House 

Harbour 550

House Special

JamJar (1488 West 11th Avenue)

Jitlada Thai Restaurant

La Pentola

L'Opera Patisserie

Mamie Taylor's

Memphis Blues (1465 West Broadway) 

Milestone's Cambie

Musette Caffè

M8 Bistro & Bar

Old Country Fish & Chips

Pasture to Plate Grill, Broths, Deli, and Butcher Shop (1061 Denman Street)

Peninsula Seafood Restaurant

Ramen Koika (1479 Robson Street)

Ramen Takanotsume (841 Bidwell Street)

Rangoli

Royal Dinette

Sardine Can

Shaolin Noodle House

Storm Crow Tavern

The Blue Martini

The Boathouse (8331 River Road, Richmond)

The Bottleneck

The Charles Bar

The Holy Crab

The Metropole Pub

The PearTree

The Porthole

The Portly Chef

The Ramenman

The Reef

The Tuck Shoppe

Timber

Tuc Fried Chicken

What's Up? Hot Dog!

White Spot (Georgia and Cardero)