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Seen In Vancouver #313: “This Is East Van” Crew Dress Up The Windows At Mintage

Our friends Erin Sinclair and Jason Uglanica (interview) who put together the cool This is East Van book last May were invited to do the window display at Mintage on Commercial Drive. Scott Little filmed their work, which we present above. As you might already be aware, the pair are working on a second book, This Is East Van 2, and are looking to our readers to contribute photos (deadline is Sept. 15th). Get all of the details here.

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Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn

The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.

Yes Shef: An Evening In Images

A lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector come together in in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim for an exceptional cause at the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association's Yes Shef event...

Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?

In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.

This Mt. Pleasant Restaurant Features ‘Sadio’, the ‘World’s Saddest Patio’

Most nearby restaurants were allowed temporary patio permits. Wallflower was denied theirs, but it hasn't broken their spirit.