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On ‘Soil-Up’ Production and Starting a Fibre Revolution, with Dana Lee

Transparency and community - it's what we value in the food we buy and consume, so why not extend these same principles to the clothing we wear? Join us as we uncover the Dana Lee Brown designer's perspective on clothing could be a game-changer for your closet...

Score a Seat at the “Seeyousoon” X Endswell Farm Collab Dinner Series, June 10 + 11

Celebrate all that early June produce has to offer by making your way to the Bowen Island farm for a multi-course fresh-air dining experience focused on seasonality, fermentation, and sustainability.

We Want to Hide Out in This Nifty Bowen Island Airstream Trailer, Indefinitely

Vancouver-based photographer Ryan Voigt takes a trip a trip to Bowen Island to explore the new Wildernest Airstream trailer retreat.

Delight in Springtime Treats with Mon Paris’ 2024 Easter Collection

Chef Elena Krasnova Supports Women’s Advancement This International Women’s Day

Love and Chocolate Go Hand-in-Hand at Mon Paris Pâtisserie

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

New Chinatown Bar, Meo, Set to Officially Open March 13th

The highly anticipated retro-inspired cocktail bar brought to us by the team behind Bao Bei and Kissa Tanto (Tannis Ling, Joël Watanabe and Alain Chow) is on track to open doors next week.

Get Schooled on International Cocktail Culture at Laowai

After an intense year of hands-on cocktail-related 'research', the team at this Chinatown speakeasy is primed to share their love of global cocktail culture with Vancouver via a bunch of boozy events (on their own stomping ground) as part of Vancouver Cocktail Week.

Banda Volpi Announces New Pepino’s Spaghetti House & Caffè La Tana Head Chef, Kenny Kao

Iconic Vancouver Pizzeria Reopens as ‘Don’t Argue Slice Shop’ on Commercial Drive

The date for the local legend's official rebirth inside Caffé Soccavo at 1321 Commercial Drive to be announced soon. In the meantime, take a look at what is to come....

From Italy With Love: Introducing Bar Corso’s 2024 Valentine’s Day Menu

Coquitlam

Legends Haul Announces Special ‘Dinner With Friends’ This October

City of Coquitlam Announces New Mountainside Restaurant Lease Opportunity

The space is expected to be a hub for residents, business owners, workers, developers, and park and trail visitors alike.

Legends Haul Can Deliver All Your Easter Essentials Right to Your Door

Bacchus Restaurant Presents Special Easter Long Weekend Afternoon Tea and Sunday Brunch

Bacchus Restaurant Launches an Enchanting Irish-Inspired Evening, March 17th

New Palestinian-Israeli Concept, Bar Haifa, is Growing Their FOH & BOH Team

Talking History, Culture, Community and Caribbean Food, with Chef Cullin David

We have a lot of respect, admiration, and questions for the people behind the 13+-year-old restaurant, so an interview was long overdue…

Get to Know: Overdose Prevention Society

The official mandate of the Overdose Prevention Society includes: "to be leaders in the harm reduction movement with a continual push for change and justice..."

Why is the City of Vancouver Stopping You from Enjoying One of Vancouver’s Best Patios?

Chupito's success story is unique: An empty lot in the DTES transformed into a thriving business that attracts locals and visitors alike with its great food and award-winning service. Plus, they make some of the best cocktails in the city. This place is on the map, and doing something cool. Too bad you can't go...

Hit Container Brewing for One-Night-Only Table Service with PiDGiN

Everyone can use a dose of affordable, approachable fun right about now... Enter Chef Wes Young and the PiDGiN kitchen crew, who are carting their mobile commissary kitchen over to Container Brewing for a good-time party-time on March 26th...

Get Your Tickets for The Acorn + Pamplemousse Jus Brunch Before They Sell Out!

The Main Street restaurant and Summerland winery are banding together for a super special weekend service, coinciding with Pamplemousse's new Pet Nat release, March 30th and 31st only...

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

Mahony’s Tavern False Creek Now Hiring for Several Key Positions

On Bookish Pairings, Local Literary Leanings and “Growing Slow”, with Upstart & Crow

The Granville Island bookshop recently celebrated their three-year anniversary on August 26th. With that in mind, and in the 'back to school' spirit of 'hitting the books', we caught up with their Co-Founders and Creative Operations Director to reflect and chat (and get a bunch of book recommendations, of course)...

The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ is Set to Go Down at Fishermen’s Wharf This Saturday!

Guests to the inaugural fest, hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen's Association, can look forward to a delicious crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar, Robert Clark, and Dez Lo, plus beverages and entertainment...all the while contributing to the "deeper purpose" of sustainable seafood harvesting.

Much Anticipated ‘Slo Coffee’ is Seeking Experienced Baristas

Slo Coffee Aiming to Bring a New Pace to the Fraserhood by Summertime

By late spring or early summer, Fraser Street is expected to welcome the new café inspired by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi and the universal desire to just slow the fuck down.

Osteria Savio Volpe Announces Newly Appointed Head Chef, Jorge Sora

L’Abattoir Celebrates Platinum Level Recognition at the Wine Program Excellence Awards

Nikka Whisky x Bar Owl&Rooster x PiDGiN Collab Coming March 6th

L’Abattoir Partners with Wines of BC to Present a Series of Regional Wine Dinners

Dachi Restaurant is Seeking a Passionate Person to Join Their BOH Team

Elephant Restaurant is Growing Their FOH Team

Enjoy a Special NYE Dinner at Dachi Restaurant

Mon Pitou Announces Easter Dinner for Four

Mon Pitou’s Sunday Roast Chicken Dinners are Back!

Maenam to Launch Inaugural Chefs Collaboration Dinner Series This March

Get Your Tickets for The Acorn + Pamplemousse Jus Brunch Before They Sell Out!

The Main Street restaurant and Summerland winery are banding together for a super special weekend service, coinciding with Pamplemousse's new Pet Nat release, March 30th and 31st only...

Bar Susu is Finally Returning to Its Original Digs, at 209 E. 6th Ave

Good Thief is Coming to Main Street

Scout has toured Good Thief, a new concept by Amélie and Vincent Nguyễn, the sibling duo behind the celebrated Anh and Chi. Although we're sworn to secrecy on the finer points, we can confirm that the "thrilling extension of their vision" will be very, very cool.

Mt. Pleasant

Main St. Brewing Marks Autism Acceptance Month with ‘Glow’ Alsatian Pilsner

Coffee Roastery Modus on the Hunt for a New Baker / Head Chef

An Inside Look at the Controversial Mount Pleasant BIA Expansion

In this episode, we hear from Mount Pleasant BIA Executive Director, Neil Wyles, on why he's pushed so hard for this expansion and what that process has entailed so far, as well as from those in opposition, including three Main Street business owners.

Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Hosts the 2nd S&O Beer Run in Queen’s Park on May 11th

Enjoy Seven Courses for a Good Cause at el Santo in New West, Nov. 19th

Tultepec Brings Explosive Mexican Flavors to Steel & Oak every Wednesday & Thursday

A Sneak Peek Inside the New Bufala

The new 160 seat Italian restaurant from Gooseneck Hospitality is on track to open in Edgemont Village later this month.

A Look Inside ‘Farina a Legna’ — Coming Soon to North Van

The owners of Ask For Luigi and Pizzeria Farina are joining forces with the family behind Revolver Coffee for this new restaurant.

Fjällräven Goes on a Crown Mountain Hiking Adventure

Jamjar Canteen Announces the Return of All-You-Can-Eat ‘Lebanese Feast Nights’

Rebel Rebel BBQ Returns to Shaketown Brewing on Sunday, August 6th

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar Teams Up with Artigiano, North Point Brewing Co. for Al-Fresco Seafood Pop-Up Series

Port Moody

Haul Ass to Port Moody This Weekend for the One-Day-Only ‘OK Horn Plz’ Pop-Up, July 15th

This Saturday, Matthew Murtagh-Wu and Chef Tushar Tondvalkar commandeer the Frankie Street Food truck together to park it at Brave Brewing to whip up a one-day-only Indo-Chinese menu.

On Modern Day Palates, Old Baseball Cards and Acura Legends, with Sam Payne

With another New Year fast-approaching, we think it's awfully apropos to check in and reflect with the co-owner of Port Moody's newest and most nostalgic brewery, Rewind Beer Co.

Rewind Beer // Opening Soon in Port Moody.

Finishing touches are underway at Port Moody's newest brewery, Rewind Beer Co. (2809 Murray Street), brought to us by the team behind Parkside Brewery.

Celebrate a Delicious Holiday Feast with Railtown Catering’s Famous Easter-To-Go Packages

St. Lawrence’s ‘Cabane à Sucre’ Celebration Returns in Two Fantastic Formats for 2024

Ring in 2024 with The Mackenzie Room’s Tasting Menu for Two

Meet David Tycho, Ian Tan Gallery’s March 2024 Feature Artist

Ian Tan Gallery’s October Feature Artist is Christopher Friesen

Meet Sean William Randall, Ian Tan Gallery’s September Feature Artist

Plan Ahead for the Women’s Moto Summit in Squamish This Fall (No Motorcycle Required)

The Summit will be sprawling across three acres of the idyllic Cheekye Ranch, September 1st to 3rd (the three days and two nights leading up to Labour Day). Early bird tickets are still available...but only until July!

Tacofino’s Newest Burrito Bar to Open Late Summer in Squamish on the Sea to Sky Highway

Hit the Road to Squamish This Saturday for Neighbourhood Craft’s First Fall Event

A new event highlighting local artists, makers and growers is kicking off this weekend (Saturday, October 15th, from 11am to 5pm) in downtown Squamish.

Hit Container Brewing for One-Night-Only Table Service with PiDGiN

Everyone can use a dose of affordable, approachable fun right about now... Enter Chef Wes Young and the PiDGiN kitchen crew, who are carting their mobile commissary kitchen over to Container Brewing for a good-time party-time on March 26th...

Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 9

In her latest instalment, Christine Hagemoen details the progression of Kong’s Grocery in Strathcona.

Wind Down at ‘Den: A Place for Breathing and Rest’, This Friday Only

Local multidisciplinary artist Lorri Clark's new immersive sound experience at the Lobe this Friday, December 1st seems like it could be the perfect balm for a rough week

Vancouver

Vancouver Would Be Cooler if It Followed Florence’s Black Death Tradition of Wine Windows

Florentines had a cool architectural trick to keep socially distant while shopping for wine during times of plague...

The Tip Out, Vol. 1

Everything you need to know about eating and drinking in Vancouver right now.

Papi’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Shares New Cocktail Menu

Set a Sweet New Precedent with a Dessert Tasting Menu by Chef Kenta Takahasi

If, like us, you’re someone who prefers to go against the grain by making new traditions, versus breaking old ‘bad’ habits, then consider snagging a ticket to one of the Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Pastry Chef's upcoming events, kicking off next week.

Bacaro Appoints New Executive Chef Chanthy Yen

Osteria Elio Volpe Officially Opens In Cambie Street Village

The time has finally come: Osteria Elio Volpe will open at 540 West 17th Avenue this Thursday, March 14th - take a look at what you can expect...

Mon Pitou Announces Easter Dinner for Four

Meet David Tycho, Ian Tan Gallery’s March 2024 Feature Artist

‘Aburi Market’ Premium Japanese Grocery Concept is Throwing a One-Year Anniversary Festival

Celebrate Sakura Season with Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Ambleside

Ancora Ambleside’s Rosé Mondays Return, New Tequila Thursdays Announced

Yaletown

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market to Begin Phase Two of Restaurant Expansion, March 11th

Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery Gears Up for March Madness

Five Films and Events to Check Out at VIFF Centre This March