Transition Into 2024 with Some Quality Downtime
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, from now until January 8th, 2024.
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.
19 Years of Serving Big-Ass Burritos in Mt Pleasant: Get Down with Budgie’s at The Lido TONIGHT!
Before you dance the night away in a crowd of nice, fun-loving people, get to know your hostess and Budgie's founder, Macey Budgell, in this quick-and-dirty interview.
Transition Into 2023 With Some Quality Downtime
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver, from now until mid-January, 2023.
Meet Lily Duong of New Mt. Pleasant Bar, ‘Friendlies’
We encourage you to take a trip to the bar at 208 E 12th Ave for a visit soon, but until then, pull up a seat and get to know its self-described "octopus woman" (co-owner, manager and bartender) of the new Mt. Pleasant hangout.
Opening Soon: Hānai Moves Into The Old Ugly Dumpling Space on Commercial Drive
New restaurant concept, Hānai, is moving into the old Ugly Dumpling location at 1590 Commercial Drive. As the Hānai crew rally together to transform the space, we take a behind-the-scenes look inside…
The Cozy Prairie Themed Bar Tucked Away on Cordova Street
This cozy, unpretentious Saskatchewan-themed Gastown tavern was a beer- and bourbon-lovers' living room, with a food menu that could have been featured entirely in Scout's 'Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver'.
BIG INTERVIEW // Local Artist, Nicholas Tay
Tay's new solo exhibit, Amateur Cartography, will be on view at the Massy Arts Gallery from April 17th to May 24th.
A Look Back and Last Call for Gastown’s Peckinpah
Selling a restaurant can't be easy, especially in the midst of a pandemic and in a neighbourhood that's having a hard go of it.
Questions Big, Small and Pressing with Local Designer and Musician, Isabelle Dunlop
In this Q&A, the local polymath fields our random rapid-fire questions while also addressing the impact of Covid-19.
On Thomas Jefferson’s Slave Chef and the Slow Reopening of the World’s Restaurants
In her latest read of the food/drink headlines, Talia finds an uncertain immediate future for hospitality both at home and abroad.
Show to Feature the Anonymous Artists That Regularly STICK It to Vancouver
The first annual STICK art show is scheduled to take place March 14 - 28 at the Red Gate Arts Society.
Beer Brief Vol. 15
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
A Sneak Peek Inside the New Matchstick Cafe
The fourth location of Matchstick Coffee is on track to open at 1328 Richards St. (at Drake) before the end of July
On the Delicious Joys of Montreal in Winter
Trying to make sense of one of Canada's top food cities in just a few days (with a side trip to the Eastern Townships).
The Scout List Vol. 435
Our agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from August 23 to August 29, 2017
On Navigating Memory And Very Good Beer At Toronto’s Bellwood’s Brewery
Haunting Short Reveals YVR’s Shrinking Industrial Periphery
Capture Photography Festival Set For April 1-28 With 50 Participating Galleries
On Eating Caviar With Christy And Abandoning Vancouver In Despair
Summer Table #1 & Winter Table #6 At West Side’s La Quercia
Local Books On Treasures, Maps, And Things Both Weird & Strangely Profound
All About The Elegant Rotunda That Still Dominates The Art Gallery
Getting To The Bottom Of The Glass At ‘Farmer’s Apprentice’ And ‘Grapes & Soda’
Everything We Really Coveted Over The Weekend At IDSWest
What’s In A Restaurant Name? Our Short List (20) Of The Oddest In Vancouver
The Biltmore Setting Stage For Saskatoon Band “Close Talker” On Nov. 29th
Exploring The Artistic Institution That Is Mt. Pleasant’s Iconic Western Front
Taking The Mystery Out Of Cellaring Your Awesome Beer Collection
Herzog, Fred
VICTORY GARDENS: How To Protect Your Crops In The Winter By Using Fallen Leaves
Cool Thing We Want #300: “Great Scott!” DeLorean Plans Electric DMC-12 For 2013
Zulu Report: Everything That You Should Listen To This Week
TEA & TWO SLICES: On Occupying The Sun And Regular People Who Drink Tim Hortons
10 Great Reasons Why October Is Going To Be Super Awesome…
Booze-Forward “Pourhouse” Is Coming To Gastown This Summer
“Pourhouse” Taking Shape In Gastown, Hiring All Positions…
Anticipation Poll: The Diamond, Corner Suite Or The Pourhouse