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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

Merci Bakery is Now Open for Business

This popular Farmers Market staple is now ready to open doors at their new brick-and-mortar Commercial Drive location.

DL Chicken and Pepino’s Popular Munchies Mash-Up Starts Slicing on National Pizza Day

Get Into the Free Economy Spirit at The Burrow’s Brunch & Bazaar, Feb. 9th

This isn't your average brunch or shopping event: besides nourishing your body affordably and replenishing your closet (for free!), this is also the opportunity to find new homes for your old, gently used threads, have fun, and connect with other like-minded folks in the community.

The New Pizza Joint Making New Haven-Style Pies on Commercial Drive

Industry Apizza (pronounced "ah-BEETZ”) - a wood-fire outfit located inside St. Augustine's pub on The Drive - is brand new on the Vancouver pizza scene. It's also apparently the city's first dive into true New Haven-style pizza.

The Burrow Reveals Their Sweet New Winter Special

Need Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Plans? Flock to The Flamingo Room!

Merci Boulangerie Gets Ready to Open on Commercial Drive in Early 2024

If you`re a Vancouver Farmers Market regular, you're likely already familiar with the French bread and pastry outfit owned by Natalie Cumberbirch.

`Tis the Season to Cozy Up with The Burrow`s Housemade Hot Cocoa

‘The Flamingo Room’ Opens Doors on Commercial Drive

The new Miami-inspired bar and soon-to-be "go-to" spot for live entertainment is easily one of the more unique and exciting bars in the local pipeline right now.

Portugal Comes to Commercial Drive Tonight!

Whether you’re chasing that Portuguese flavour again, or you've never had the chance to visit Lisbon due to any number of reasons, the Lisboa, Lisboa Vinho Bar Pop-Up is delivering a quick-hit of the killer tastes and wines of Portugal to Vancouver for one-night-only (Monday, November 27th).

World’s Rarest Pasta Returns to La Tana for One Week Only

Special One-Day Instant Noodle Bar Pop-Up Happening at The Drive Canteen, Oct. 28

Havana Vancouver Puts a Boozy Twist on Trick-or-Treating

Pepino’s Spaghetti House Reveals a New Menu of Old Classics for Fall

La Tana to Host Chef Pete Ho, of Upcoming Sumibiyaki Arashi, for One-Night-Only Collab

‘The Flamingo Room’ Opening Soon On Commercial Drive

A performance venue and cocktail bar project is taking shape in the space attached to Havana...

Get Your Tickets for La Tana’s Dinner with the Legendary “Tomato Man”, Milan!

Devon Latte Joins Livia for One-Day-Only Tomato Themed Pop Up, August 15th

New Concept “Daybreakers” Moved Into Old Tangent Cafe Space on The Drive

Though Tangent Cafe has passed through several changes in ownership since the restaurant opened at 2095 Commercial nearly a decade ago, the constant has always been down-to-earth comfort food - and the name. Co-owners Juval Lerner and Valentin Chassagnol, with Head Chef Kevin Desjardins, decided it was time for a change.

Celebrate Pride with Havana Vancouver’s Cocktail with a Message

Commercial Drive’s Hānai Restaurant Launches New Catering and Events Menu

Livia is Looking for a New Chef du Cuisine

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day Deliciously at The Burrow x West Coast Bannock Pop-Up

This Wednesday, June 21st, there are many ways to come together and celebrate the contributions, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities - including hitting The Drive to fill up on Bannock Tacos!

Treat ‘That Special Person’ to Mother’s Day Brunch at Hānai

Sopra Sotto Commercial Drive to Host ‘A Taste of Piemonte’ Wine Paired Dinner, April 27th