Our Story
A friendly neighborhood cafe serving creative comfort food, eclectic wines and crafty spirits. Founded in 2004 by self-taught chef Brad Lazarenko and operated by partner Ed Donszelmann, Culina Mill Creek is open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch.
Patio now open!
Since opening, Brad and Ed strive to support fellow local businesses that provide excellent products and services. Here is list of local suppliers, friends, and colleagues that have aided in the success of Culina. It could not of been done without their gracious support and influence.
Culina Interior design by Trevor Furmanek and Rob Buttery
Oil paintings by Miss Saera Little
Cordials by Miriam Berg
Winelist by Dianna Funnell
Original menu by Brad Lazarenko and Mark Chiu
Menus and Gift Certificates designed by Ian Craig
BiBO winebar design by Geoffrey Lilge
TV Dinners created by Cindy Lazarenko
Flowers by Eden Lily
Wines supplied by Bin 104
Teas blended by Cally’s Teas…just down the street
Local naturally raised meats by Lori at Full Course Strategies
Wild salmon and Sablefish supplied by Ocean Odyssey Inland
Greens, Eggs, and Ham Farm
Four Whistle Farm
Linda, the ‘Queen of Tarts’
Pinnochio Ice Cream
Earth’s General Store
Kerstin’s Chocolates
St. City Coffee Roasters
Millcreek Café & Bakery
European Foods
Fins Seafood
The Italian Centre
Flatbread supplied by Mini Super Pars Persian Food Store
Mighty Trio Organics… cold pressed oils
Carla from Soul Soup
And most of all, the truly amazing exertions of Zana, Sarah, and Dominique
Culina is a proud member of Originalfare, an organization of independent restaurants that are committed to Promoting, Preserving and Protecting Culinary Diversity. Visit www.originalfare.com for more information and complete listing of restaurants.
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For reservations please call 780 437 5588 or go to the online reservation link to Opentable. Please note, Culina is a small 40 seat restaurant, thus for tables of 7 or more, please call the restaurant directly to arrange seating.
For Culina Catering inquiries, please call Sarah at 780 437 5588
The Story of BiBO
[latin. v. drink, toast, thirst for, frequent, to quaff ]
A tiny bohemian winebar located next to Culina Restaurant in the charming neighbourhood of Millcreek. Bibo seats only 10 people inside and 6 on the patio and has a maximum capacity of twenty so its an excellent venue to rent for an intimate private party.
The wine list consists of approximately fifteen different reds and thirteen different whites that are constantly rotated on a weekly basis. You will also find sparkling wine, champagne, port, dessert wines and single malt scotch. BiBO features simple tapas, cheeses, and handmade charcuterie from Oyama Meat Co. on Granville Island.
The tiny space - the smallest winebar in Canada - is an intimate, unique room designed by designer Geoffrey Lilge; described by the National Post as “Wonderfully quirky”. Eclectic music is always playing with the room glowing in candlelight.
Chat with the affable winebar manager, Dianna Funnell, as she will surely gladden your heart and indulge your palate. BiBO is the perfect friendly neighbourhood winebar to raise your glass purely for the sake of enjoyment.
BiBO!