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Banda Volpi Group Announces Osteria Elio Volpe

Elio Volpe, the younger, carefree and curious cousin to Savio Volpe, opens in Cambie Village this winter (and it's going to be fantastic).

Congratulations on a Decade of Service

Ten years in the restaurant industry is no small achievement, even when dealing with an ideal set of circumstances....Take a look at photos from a night of celebrating a decade of good food and good people at PiDGiN.

Seven Years Ago Today, Awaiting the Launch of Gastown’s Short-Lived Blacktail Florist

I remember this walkabout very well, mostly because of how convinced I was of the likely success of the place. Alas, no.

Remembering the Beautiful, Short-Lived Gastown Restaurant That Never Sold Flowers

Despite some positive reviews and a very good looking design by Craig Stanghetta, Blacktail Florist didn't last two years.

First Look Inside Farina a Legna

The new restaurant from the crew behind Pourhouse, Ask For Luigi, Di Beppe and Pizzeria Farina opens tonight.xz

Nine Years Ago This Week, When Meat & Bread Was Still Dust and Drawings

We look back to Gastown in 2010 and the first location of Meat & Bread when it was midway through construction.

10 Years Ago Today, Inside the Construction Site of One of Vancouver’s Best Restaurants

I remember walking through the old address brought up strong memories of the previous tenant, the original Irish Heather gastropub.

Remembering One of the Most Beautiful, Romantic Restaurants Ever Built in Gastown

The romantic 40 seater was opened by first timers Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich on Valentine's Day in 2015. It lasted just three years.

La Tana Opens on Commercial Drive

The new Italian caffe and alimentari from the owners of Savio Volpe and Pepino's (next door) launched this morning.

Understanding the Dynamic Partnership That Drives Two Prolific Restaurateurs

Josh Pape and James Iranzad of Bells and Whistles, Lucky Taco, Wildebeest and Bufala sit for an lengthy interview with Jamie Mah.

Inside Pepino’s Spaghetti House as Launch Nears

The successor to a Commercial Dr. legend is on the verge of opening. We snuck in for staff training and took these photos...

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

A panel of local food and beverage pros created this list of essential restaurants. Pick your 3 favourites to help rank them!

An Inside Look at What’s Opening in the Old Nick’s Spaghetti House Space

The crew from Savio Volpe are launching 'Pepino's Spaghetti House' and 'Caffe La Tana' on Commercial Drive this summer.

Spanish ‘Como’ Opening Soon in Mt. Pleasant

Frankie Harrington and Shaun Layton team up with chef Justin Witcher for a new concept at Main St. and 7th Ave.

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

A panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Spring, 2018. Rank them with your picks.

Our Readers Rank The Best Restaurants In The City, Autumn 2017 Edition

Got an opinion on the best restaurants in Vancouver? Help us narrow down our panel's top 25 picks for the season.

Summery Mint & Pea Tagliarini At ‘Osteria Savio Volpe’

Few things confirm summer's arrival more convincingly than these two ingredients, their bright flavours sending the signal loud and clear to my brain.

First Look Inside Chef JC Poirier’s St. Lawrence As It Readies For Launch This Week

People's expectations, both aesthetically and gastronomically, are going to be justifiably high here. And I suspect they'll be met, as St. Lawrence is as promising a restaurant I've seen open in Vancouver since Kissa Tanto launched last year...

35 Photos From Inside Revolver Coffee – Three Days Before It Opened Five Years Ago

Ask For Luigi Chef JC Poirier To Open Quebec-Inspired ‘St. Lawrence’ In Japantown

Ask For Luigi To Host Jan. 23 Pop-Up To Introduce Upcoming ‘St. Lawrence’ Eatery

Brand New Vancouver Restaurants That Totally Live Up To The Hype

Celebrated Designer Joining Industry Veterans To Open ‘Savio Volpe’ In Fraserhood

50 Questions With Chef Mark Perrier Of The Fraserhood’s Savio Volpe

Looking Back At The Delicious Dawn Of Meat & Bread — Five Years Ago This Week

Downtown Victoria Welcomes New Location Of “Meat & Bread” At 721 Yates St.

Guests Invited To Connect The Old Fashioned Way At PiDGiN During “Dine Out”

OPUS Bar

Meat & Bread Nabs Address In Seattle, New Spot To Open In Spring 2015

Guest Chefs To Prepare Six Course “For The Love Of GAME” Dinner At Blacktail

“Blacktail Florist” To Host Special Dinner Paired With Single Pot Still Whiskies

Dreaming Of Jerk Chicken At Victoria’s Meat & Bread

Matchstick, Cadeaux, Cartems, Juice Truck Amplify Day Service At Opus Bar

The New OPUS Bar In Yaletown Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

Blacktail Florist Introduces New Team, New Menu, New Theme For “Kanaka”

Gastown’s Blacktail On Lookout For An Experienced FOH Manager

Gastown’s Blacktail Is On The Hunt For Experienced Service Staff

New Dessert & Champagne Lounge “Mosquito” Opens In Gastown This Weekend

Gastown’s Pidgin Is On The Lookout For A Full-Time Line Cook

Enthusiastic And Hard-Working Bartender Required At PiDGiN

Thirty Molten Minutes In The Strathcona Studio Of Artist Ricky Alvarez

Gastown’s Pidgin Is On The Hunt For A Sous Chef & An Expediter

Blacktail Florist Is On The Hunt For An Experienced Bartender

The Top 10 Pizzerias In Vancouver #6: “Pizzeria Farina” On Chinatown’s Edge

New Location Of Meat & Bread To Open On Yates Street In Victoria This July

New Eatery “The Blacktail Florist” Ready To Bloom At The Gates Of Gastown

Caffeinated “Archive” Opens Next To Revolver Coffee

Pourhouse & Pizzeria Farina Crews To Open “Ask For Luigi” Eatery In Railtown

Gastown’s PiDGiN Is On The Lookout For Front Of House Staff

Gastown’s Pidgin Is On The Lookout For Front Of House Staff

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Hunting For Counterperson

Gastown’s “Revolver” Set To Open New Storefront Next Door Called “Archive”

“Pizzeria Farina” Looking For An Experienced Chef Du Cuisine

DINER: A Look Inside Chef Makoto Ono’s Stylish ‘PiDGiN’ On The Downtown Eastside

Aloe Designs Team To Create “Desert Ranch” Feel For Dinner By Design

DINER: Cambie’s Revolver Coffee To Double In Size After Securing New Spot Next Door

DINER: Inside Chef Makoto Ono’s Highly Anticipated PiDGiN Restaurant In Gastown

GOODS: “Clough Club” Celebrating Wood & Well With Night Of Bartender Appreciation

SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Hunting For Counterperson

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Hunting For Counterperson

Donnelly Putting New Foot Forward With “Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar”

VANCOUVERITES: 5 Minutes With Celebrated Local Restaurant Designer Craig Stanghetta

DINER: Star Chef Makoto Ono Has Landed In Vancouver To Open “Pidgin” In Gastown

DINER: The New “Meat & Bread” Is Just Two Weeks Away (And There Was Much Rejoicing)

Clough Club

SCOUT LIST: The 12 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

GOODS: New Location Of “Meat & Bread” Open And Taking Sandwich Orders Online

DINER: Meat & Bread To Open New Spot In The Heart Of Vancouver’s Financial District

GOODS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Is On The Hunt For A Full-Time Cook

DINER: New And Beautiful “Revolver” To Open Friday On Gastown Stretch Of Cambie

PHOTOS: Fear And Loathing From Inside The Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

DINER: A Sneak Peek Inside J.C. Poirier’s Nearly Finished “Pizzeria Farina” On Main St.

DINER: Gastown’s “Pourhouse” Team And Chef J.C. Poirier Opening “Pizzeria Farina”

GOODS: Main Street’s “Pizzeria Farina” Set To Extend Hours To Six Nights A Week

GOODS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Is Looking To Hire A Part-Time Kitchen Helper

Anticipated “Meat & Bread” Now Open Opposite Victory Square

Local Industry Veterans Team Up For Gastown’s Meat & Bread

New Burger Joint “Stackhouse” To Granville St. This Winter…

Pizzeria Farina