Awesome Thing We Ate #844: Roasted Baby Beet Salad From “Edible At The Market”
July 29, 2011
Roasted North Arm farms baby beets, goat cheese, mustard greens | Edible at the Market | $8
GOODS: “Dockside” Set To Play Host To Live Jazz & Blues During Long Weekend Brunch
July 27, 2011
Dockside Restaurant is located at 1253 Johnston St. in Vancouver BC | 604-685-7070 | docksidebrewing.com
The GOODS from Dockside
Vancouver, BC | It would be hard to argue that any city enjoys its summers more than Vancouver does and, as long as the sun is shining, patios are the hub of Vancouver social life. This summer, Dockside Restaurant at the Granville Island Hotel has been celebrating the launch of their spectacular renovated patio with the return of the Jazz & Blues Brunch Series. Backed by the patio’s unbeatable views of False Creek and Yaletown, Dockside is featuring free live music every Sunday from 11-3pm. See who is playing and when after the leap… Read more
GOODS: “The Oakwood Canadian Bistro” In Kitsilano Has Joined The Scout Community
July 26, 2011
We’ve invited Kitsilano’s newest restaurant, The Oakwood, to join our GOODS section as a recommended local business that is well worth checking out. They’re now a proud member of Scout, and as such we’ll be publishing their news front and center and hosting a page for them on our curated list of independent goodnesses. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mike, Michael and Amy for their support of Scout and for making Vancouver a more delicious place to live.
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Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
July 21, 2011
Our friends over at Kitsilano’s Zulu Records once again present their weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, staff from the West 4th music store provide The Track, the song that is on heavy rotation that week; The Playlist, which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig, the must see show of the week; and The Glance, a view ahead to music on the horizon. From their ears to yours, enjoy…
The Track
WASHED OUT – “Before” – Within & Without (Sub Pop)
Loved the debut EP. Finally back with some new material, the king of all things chillwave slam dunks his first proper full-length, and Sub Pop debut Within & Without. I’m gonna call the cover art an “interesting choice”, but it fits the vibe. Smooth jams to listen to in bed late at night with your best gal. I’ll admit, I couldn’t get too far on this album when I first heard it, but a friend included “Before” on his summer mix, and it won me over. Laptop music at its best.
The Playlist
BRIAN ENO Drums Between The Bells (Warp)
Well this is cool. Ambient music’s biggest superstar lays down some kind of hotness and, what the—Rick Holland’s poetry is getting in on the act now. Bri-Bri is still one of the best after all these years. Worth a listen or ten. Read more
GOODS: “Summer Cask Series” Continues At Kitsilano’s Abigail’s Party With R&B Brewing
July 20, 2011
Kitsilano's Abigail's Party is located at 1685 Yew Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca
The GOODS from Abigail’s Party
Vancouver, BC | More cask nights have been added to our summer series, the first one being this week. Thursday at 6pm we tap another cask of one of our favourites – R & B Sun God Raspberry Wheat Ale. She’s a bit of a tart; not too sweet, a touch rosy in hue and tastes even better in the summer. Stop by for a pint or three, or visit www.abigailsparty.ca to book a table for dinner… Read more
Awesome Thing We Ate #841: Orecchiette With Lamb Ragu At Alma’s “La Ghianda”
July 13, 2011
$10 a bowl and worth every cent | La Ghianda | 2083 Alma St. @4th)
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
July 11, 2011
Our friends over at Kitsilano’s Zulu Records once again present their weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, staff from the West 4th music store provide The Track, the song that is on heavy rotation that week; The Playlist, which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig, the must see show of the week; and The Glance, a view ahead to music on the horizon. From their ears to yours, enjoy…
The Track
BON IVER – “Perth” – Bon Iver, Bon Iver (Jagjaguwar)
Eagerly anticipated follow-up to modern classic “For Emma, Forever Ago”. This one took us all by surprise and I think it ruffled a few feathers, but I enjoy it more with every listen. I honestly can’t tell if Vernon is singing in English most of the time, but I’m a fly in the face of reason: I don’t really care what the lyrics are. He’s got an angelic voice and I could probably listen to him sing about omelettes or internet porn and still get caught with tears in my eyes. I’d like to hear him go bigger and louder, like he does on opener “Perth”. I need some stadium status type stuff from this band. Read more
GOODS: “Refuel” To Host Service Industry For After Hours P.I.G. Dinner On July 27th
July 11, 2011
Refuel Restaurant & Bar is located at 1944 West 4th Ave in Vancouver | 604-288-7905 | www.refuelrestaurant.com
The GOODS from Refuel
Vancouver BC | Refuel is hosting its next Late Night Industry P.I.G. Dinner on Wed July 27th at 11pm. Guests will gather around communal tables after the restaurant is closes to the public and share a southern style pork feast paired with cask beer from R&B Brewing Co. The cost of the evening is $59, all-inclusive (food, tax, gratuity and beer). Tix must be purchased in advance at Refuel (1944 W4th Ave). Read more
DINER: Award-Winning “West” Restaurant Hires Quang Dang As New Executive Chef
July 1, 2011
Today, the first day of NHL free agency, we’ve so far learned that Raffi Torres is off to the Coyotes and that the Canucks have re-signed Sami Salo and Chris Higgins. Not to be outdone, our local restaurant trade is making moves as well, beginning with the looming departure of first line center executive chef David Gunawan from South Granville’s venerable West to Belgium (in exchange for future considerations). To fill the captaincy, owner Jack Evrensel has booked the services of talented 1st round draft pick chef Quang Dang, who has successfully quarterbacked the powerplay at Diva in the Metropolitan Hotel for a little over a year now. No news as of yet on his replacement, but there’s no rush. Apparently, this deal doesn’t go through until the end of August. If that’s true, then there’s plenty of time for Diva to exploit free agency. There are several heavyweights currently available, and not many fine dining joints buying.
DINER: Gord Martin’s “Go Fish” Concept To Land In Recently Vacated Bin 942 Spot
July 1, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Rumours have been swirling around as to what chef/owner Gord Martin has planned for his Bin 942 Tapas Parlour space at 1521 West Broadway ever since he shuttered it on June 11th.
Word has it that it’s going to be the second location of Go Fish, the supremely popular seafood shack on the False Creek seawall next to Fisherman’s Wharf. A lot of people love the original, myself included, so if this goes through it should be interesting to see if the concept translates well to brick and mortar, especially with Gord’s penchant for loud music and wild decor. I’m so used to eating this food outside in the sunshine while fending off gulls. Here’s hoping it works!
