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Food & Beverage Group · Vancouver & Richmond

Where a little good chaos becomes great hospitality.

The family behind The Story Cafe, The Sequel, WABI and Merchant House — four distinct venues united by house-made food, live music and genuine connection.

2018
Our story begins
4
Restaurants & bars
100+
Team members
Our restaurants

Four stories, one family.

Each restaurant has its own personality. All share the same commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful design and heartfelt service.

Richmond, BC · Since 2020

The Story Cafe
Eatery & Bar

There is a story in everything.

Our award-winning first home: a warm, vintage-inspired eatery where brunch, house-made comfort food, coffee and live music every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday bring people together.

Coal Harbour, Downtown Vancouver · Since 2024

The Sequel
Kitchen & Bar

Where modern meets vintage.

Approachable fine dining in a modern-vintage room — brunch, classic dishes reimagined, curated wine and cocktails, and live music and DJs every Friday and Saturday night.

Richmond, BC · Opening mid-November 2026

WABI
Izakaya & Sushi Bar

Japanese hospitality, reimagined.

Fresh sashimi and sushi, shareable izakaya plates, tempura and flame-grilled kushiyaki, with premium sake, Japanese whiskies and handcrafted cocktails — plus three private dining rooms for up to 25.

Richmond, BC · Opening November 2026

Merchant House
Cocktail Bar

Rooted in heritage. Crafted for today.

A hidden upstairs cocktail house inspired by 1920s Vancouver Chinatown, pairing premium cocktails with Chinese-inspired small plates and a few signature mains.

Merchant House
Opening November 2026
Recognition

Honoured by our guests and our community.

  • 2022 – 2026 · Award recipient
    Diners’ Choice Awards
    OpenTable · Best Brunch, Live Music, Contemporary American, Neighbourhood Gem, Special Occasions, Hot Spot
  • 2024 – 2026 · Award recipient
    Travelers’ Choice Award
    Tripadvisor
  • 2023 & 2026 · Winner
    Best Brunch
    Richmond News · Best of Richmond
  • 2026 · Winner
    Favourite Brunch Spot
    Richmond News · Best of Richmond
  • 2026 · Finalist
    Top Caterer
    Richmond News · Best of Richmond
  • 2025 · Runner-up
    Integrity Award for Community Participation
    Tourism Richmond · EPIC Awards
  • 2024 · Winner
    Best Take Out
    Richmond News · Best of Richmond
  • 2024 · Finalist
    Business Leadership Award
    Richmond Chamber of Commerce · Business Excellence Awards
  • 2023 · Runner-up
    Innovative Enterprise of the Year
    Richmond Chamber of Commerce · Business Excellence Awards
  • 2023 · Runner-up
    Excellence in Innovation
    Tourism Richmond · EPIC Awards
Our philosophy
“Take care of your team, and they will take care of your guests.”
Kingsley Ho · Founder & CEO
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Private dining & events

Celebrate with us.

Birthdays, anniversaries, business milestones and team dinners — from WABI’s private rooms for 8 to 25 and The Theater at The Sequel for up to 35, to a full buyout of The Sequel for up to 100 guests.

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Careers

Join the family.

Chefs, servers, bartenders, baristas and managers — we invest in our people and promote from within.

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