Most anticipated opening: Sea Monstr Sushi, a raw fish joint from Alex Usow and Boneta and Diamond co-owner Mark Brand.
Honourable mentions your belly shouldn’t miss: Judas Goat (pictured, 27 Blood Alley, 604-681-5090, judasgoat.ca) and Bao Bei (163 Keefer St., 604-688-0876, bao-bei.ca)