Pizza For Every Meal At West Vancouver’s “Beachside Forno”

News From Scout supporter Beachside Forno

West Vancouver, BC | With a name like Beachside Forno, it’s natural to expect a range of delicious savoury pizzas for lunch and dinner, and guests certainly won’t be disappointed. Interesting daily specials like plump chicken, fresh chopped tomatoes and lively jalapeños complement the range of everyday flatbread offerings. They join seasonal favourites like portobello mushrooms & truffle ricotta; prosciutto, arugula, pecorino & drizzled balsamic, and the classic roasted tomato, garlic, chilies & bocconcini… Read more

Seen In Vancouver #246: Leaping For Blue On The North Shore…

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver | July 26th | 4:48pm

Raising The Bar At FraÎche With Creative Cocktails & New Bites

News from Scout supporter Fraîche

West Vancouver, BC | A burgeoning bar scene is bubbling at Fraîche Restaurant in West Vancouver. Head to the hills for inspired cocktails, classic highballs and a carefully selected wine list on the other side of the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Bar manager and North Shore native, Graham Racich is looking forward to sharing his passion for mixing drinks and making guests happy. Read more

Fireworks And Farmer’s Markets At Beachside Forno And Fraiche

News From Scout supporters Fraîche and Beachside Forno

West Vancouver, BC | From the soil to the sky there’s fun to be had at West Vancouver eateries, Beachside Forno and Fraîche Restaurant.  Make the most of the sunny days and warm nights by adding some flavour to two signature Greater Vancouver events, the 20th Annual Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival and the Ambleside Farmer’s Market. Details on both after the jump… Read more

Red Truck Releases Blueberry Blonde Ale Dubbed “Purple Haze”

News from Scout supporter Red Truck Beer Company:

Vancouver, BC | Red Truck Brewing Co releases it’s newest Limited Release Blueberry Ale-aka The Purple Haze. This 6% blonde ale is fermented with blueberries. Deceptive to your senses like a four day trip to Vegas, this is a light tasting but powerful beer ideal for a weekend without complex plans. It is a deep purple colour with a pinkish head and a light blueberry aroma and tartness plus a dry finish. It can be a refreshing aperitif and/or should be paired with sweet dishes and desserts. Available this month at the Alibi Room, Mis Trucos, The Flying Tiger, The Village Taphouse, Central Bistro, St. Augustines and The Sunset Grill Read more

The View From Your Window #27

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Beachside Forno & Fraîche Prep For Father’s Day In West Van

News From Scout supporters Fraîche and Beachside Forno

West Vancouver, BC | Father’s Day is all about family. Fraîche Restaurant is doing our part to help bring families together for good old fashioned Sunday dinners. We do the shopping, cooking and cleaning up – your family sits back, indulges in a three-course, family style meal and enjoys each other’s company. It’s quality time done right. The concept is simple but the benefits of a delicious, fun and foolproof Sunday night dinner will go a long way in getting your week off to a great start. $40 for adults and $20 for kids under 12. Read more

Know Your Local Designer: On A Cedar Log With Brent Comber…

Something spectacular happens where nature meets the urban, and Brent Comber knows all about that. Growing up on Vancouver’s North Shore, the designer’s childhood world was both city living and forest dwelling. Inspired by his surroundings, he began his career in landscaping, working with the raw materials that surrounded him. He acquired his knowledge of landscaping the same way he later acquired his woodworking skills: through his hands. Yet it was through his heart that his work began to transform. When Brent first introduced his work at an outdoor garden show in Vancouver, a woman approached his booth and sat on one of his benches. The woman closed her eyes and ran her hand across the smooth wood. When Brent approached her, she revealed that the fragrance of the cedar transported her back to her childhood, when she and her grandfather would spend hours walking on the the logs that had washed up on the shore. In that moment, Brent discovered the capacity of the wood to tell stories in its own rich and expressive language, and he resolved to continue to craft his pieces with a story in mind. From the 18 foot, one-piece communal table at Salt Tasting Room to the soaring western maple wall sculpture at Yew in the Four Seasons, his artistry can be found in many iconic Vancouver locations.

Indie Profile

Three things about your neighbourhood that make you want to live there: My home is in the Hollyburn area of West Vancouver. I love being able to walk to the beach, to great restaurants and to my children’s schools.

When you finish a piece of furniture intended for a specific space, what do you hope to feel? I feel proud when our work compliments the designer’s vision and excited to see it in context.

What inspires your choice of wood for a given project? It really depends on the particular feel or story I wish to convey. Each wood species can engage people differently, depending on the texture and the finish. For example, our Shattered collection is about the physical energy and thought required to organize the split timber into cubes. It is about the process – the choice of material is secondary.

If wood can tell a story, which one of your pieces carries your favourite story? The Alder Cube. It’s an evocative piece constructed from very simple materials. It also conveys a beautiful story of how a forest can change you as you pass through it. People are fascinated to discover that the piece is constructed from vertical stacked branches and it appears that air is the only thing holding the sticks together. For a moment, you find yourself inside the cube trying to unravel this mystery much like your state of mind when you are in the deep woods. There are other stories hidden within each piece – it all depends on where you look. Read more

Red Truck Welcomes Vancouver Craft Beer Week in a big way

News from Scout supporter Red Truck Beer Company:

Vancouver, BC | Tonight we will be releasing our newest limited and seasonal product Red Truck Pilsner to co-incide with the launch of Craft Beer Week & Hoppapalooza at The Alibi Room. Look for the Pilsner later in the month at Mis Trucos, The Village Taphouse, Salmon House on the Hill, St Augustine’s and The Flying Tiger. More Red Truck beer news after the jump… Read more

The View From Your Window #13

Reader “J.M.” | Sentinel Hill | West Vancouver | 8:30pm | SUBMIT YOUR VIEW

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