Shira Blustein

Shira Blustein is the founder of The Acorn and co-founder of Lila, two acclaimed Vancouver restaurants celebrated for their deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. A champion of zero-waste practices and inclusive hospitality, she’s also the co-author of The Acorn’s “Vegetables Re-Imagined” cookbook. When she’s not leading her teams, Shira is crafting ceramics, playing keyboards in a Cure cover band, and raising her two young daughters, all while helping shape a more thoughtful future for the industry.