From Gigante Beans to Grocery Stores: Talking All Things Food with Desiree Nielsen
The Vancouver-based nutritionist and author is launching her fourth book on April 23rd. We had the opportunity to preview the book and it inspired us to link up with the author to find out more about her ideas about food and wellness.
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.
You Should Know About Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores Vol. 1
Whatever you call them — corner stores, mom-and-pop shops, confectionaries, grocery stores, or simply “the store” — these places served as local gathering spaces and encouraged a sense of community. That makes them worth celebrating. Let’s get started…
The Best Holiday Markets, Fairs and Pop-Ups To Check Out This Weekend
Head Downtown for ‘Here and Now’, Opening at Pendulum Gallery Today
The 10th anniversary of Capture is kicking off with the opening of a new exhibition of lens-based works, showcasing ten new works by ten local artists, on view from Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 29th.
Scout List, Vol. 600
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 March 30th to April 5th, 2023.
The Indian Pantry and Coho Coffee Announce New Collab: ‘Aikyam’: A Harmony Away from the Motherland
The second in a series of dinners, designed to introduce some of the lesser known regional flavours of India to the table, is happening on Monday, March 21st.
Vancouver’s Best Bread, Mapped
For fail-proof deliciousness, we suggest using this guide when embarking on your next bread-seeking mission...
Eleven Ways to Make Moms Feel Super Appreciated This Mother’s Day
We've combined our brains to create a list of cool, delicious and useful things your awesome Mom might want this Sunday...
Gooseneck Hospitality Takes Over ‘Charles Grocery’ With Plans For Neighbourhood Cafe
They don't have a name yet but it will remain a cafe grocery dedicated to serving the needs of the neighbourhood.
Inside ‘Oh Carolina’, Opening Soon in East Van
The more I get to know about this place the more I'm jealous that it isn't located around the corner from my house.
Stock Up On Provisions From These Local Food Stores and Wineries
We get the appeal and convenience of the major grocery chains, but it's vital to support the little guys as much as we can right now.
Massive ‘Coho Commissary’ Imminent in East Van, Complete With New Cafe
The 10,000 sqft commissary space and cafe have final inspections this Friday and a soft opening slated for Monday, March 2nd.
Vancouver’s Best Breads, Mapped
We spent many days over the last month revisiting our favourite Vancouver bakeries and cafes to pick out worthy loaves...
Kate Freeman on Catching Narcissus Fever and the Importance of Quiet Moments on Rooftops
The woman behind Weekend Flowers will be sharing more of her story at PechaKucha's upcoming plant edition event, June 27th.
Five Years Ago Today, a Local Coffee Roaster Was Getting Set to Launch in Mt. Pleasant
The new operation would include an 70 year-old coffee roaster, a bakery, a new cupping facility, and some pretty swell window seats.
On the Kind of Person Who Steals Menus and the Midlife Crisis of the Restaurant Review
In her latest read of the food and drink news, Talia gets curious about tater tots and finds a Michelin chef in full droop.
The Acorn’s Shira Blustein Does ‘The Dishes’
The co-owner of two of Vancouver's best vegetarian joints shares her personal treasure map of great places to eat, drink and unwind.
How One of Vancouver’s Great Neighbourhood Coffee Spots Began
These photos show the West End's Greenhorn Espresso Bar as it neared its launch exactly five years ago this week.
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.
‘The Garden’ Bakery and Cafe to Launch in Strathcona This Summer
Long-time friends are opening a new cafe and bakery in the brand new building at 868 East Hastings St.
Five Cool Art Shows We’re Looking Forward to Checking Out in Vancouver
Kristin Lim looks ahead to the month of March to see what good things are waiting for us in the local art scene.
Five Years Ago This Week, This Popular Coffee Shop Was Just Taking Shape in Chinatown
For our #TBT feature this week we look back to the construction of Matchstick Coffee Roasters at 213 East Georgia St. in Chinatown.
Vancouver’s Top Work-Friendly Coffee Shops
Need to get some work done while caffeinating? We've mapped out Vancouver's best cafes and asked Scout readers to rank them.
Artist/Wanderer Klee Larsen on Inspiration, Coffee in Bed and Whisky at Night
Klee's latest show opens at the Sugar Cube Cabin on November 9 in conjunction with The Pie Shoppe's 5th anniversary celebration.
The Scout List, Vol. 448
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, 2017.
Kissa Tanto’s Alain Chow Does The Dishes
The co-owner/co-chef of the award-winning Kissa Tanto takes maps out some of his favourite food and drink spots in Vancouver.
Mount Pleasant’s Massy Books is Moving to Chinatown
The small Mount Pleasant bookstore is gaining several hundred square feet and a mezzanine art gallery in the March 1st move.
After Long Delays, Mount Pleasant’s Highly Anticipated Federal Store Is Now Open
On The Local Gentlemen Behind The Online Design Trove Of Craigsbest
The 21 Best Work-Friendly YVR Cafes With High Quality Coffee & Super Strong WIFI
By-Law Change Brings New Opportunities For Ancient Corner Stores
On Better Sex Before Supper And Chinatown’s Virtuous Newcomers
Anita Cheung On Yoga With Darth Vader And Her Abiding Love For Nutella
20 of The Best Work-Friendly YVR Cafes With Good Coffee & Strong WIFI
On Eggnog Beer And Crossing The Continent For A Ham Sandwich
On Imminent Cat Cafes And Banning Trump From Unceded Territories
On Sunday Suppers At Boulevard And The Case For New York City
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If Le Marche St. George Could Keep Operating As Is
Oysters, Sausage & Wine Under The Night Sky At Le Marche St. George
Getting Our Hands Dirty Inside The Workshop Of Ceramicist Janaki Larsen
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
80+ Works By Andy Warhol To Be Exhibited Next Month In Yaletown Warehouse
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Curious Oyster & Racine Wines Pair For ‘Bon Hiver’ At Le Marche St. George
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
“Elysian Coffee” Set To Open New Operation In Mount Pleasant
Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
Le Marché St George Turned 3 Today & Launched A Sweet Winter Pop-Up
Curious Oyster & Racine Wines To Pair Up At Le Marche St. George On Nov. 14
Scout Ready To Expand With New Look, New Features, New Contributors
SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
SCOUT LIST: 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week
Inside “Greenhorn Espresso Bar” – Set To Open In The West End On January 3
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Klee Larsen Of Le Marché St. George Showing New Work At “The Shack”
HEADS UP: Le Marché St. George Set To Celebrate 2nd Birthday With Pop-Up Shop
Seen In Vancouver #396: Lunch With Joy Road & JoieFarm At Le Marche St. George
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Cool Thing We Want #361: Simple Urban Apothecary Herb Kit From Strathcona 1890
AWESOME THING WE ATE #870: Delicious Lemon-Infused Honey From Mellifera Bees
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HEADS UP: Le Marche St. George Pop-Up With “Mikuni Wild Harvest” This Saturday
Seen In Vancouver #366: Owen Lightly’s Chef In Residence Supper At Le Marche St. George
Seen In Vancouver #363: The Puglian Supper In The Back Garden Of Le Marche St. George
Le Marche St. George & Scout To Present An Intimate Italian Supper On Sunday (Sold Out)
GOODS: Butter On The Endive & Le Marche St. George Prep “Chef In Residence” Pop Up
Cool Thing We Want #319: Hand Made Bowls By Janaki Larsen At Le Marché St. George
Cool Thing We Want #307: One Of The Cozy Wool Shawls From “Le Marche St. George”
Cool Thing We Want #342: Gorgeous, Made To Order Leather Shoes From Hunter Mayer
AWESOME THING WE ATE #864: Crostada Of Apple & Almond, Basil Ice Cream & Olive Oil
The Scout List: A Curated Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites
VANCOUVERITES: Local Artist Andy Dixon Answers All Sixty Of Our Pointed Questions
AWESOME THING WE ATE #866: “Bengal” Beef Jerky From Our Very Own Jerky Baron
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SCOUT LIST: The 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week
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ON A MISSION: Gone Hunting For The Most Authentic Parisian Baguette In Vancouver…
Seen In Vancouver #374: The City’s Coolest Roundabout is at St. George & 10th Avenue
GOODS: Memphis Blues To Bring The Art Of Southern BBQ To Edible Canada On March 23
Monocle Magazine Features The East Side’s “Le Marché St. George” In Summer Issue
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Tea & Two Slices: On Potentially Ruinous Strikes and Deal Bringing The Funky Back
Post-Riot Therapy: 101 Greatest Things About Life In Vancouver
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GOODS: Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Less Than Two Weeks Away