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Picking Grapes with Melanie Gravel

The seasoned local Wine Director (Nicli, Origo Club, Bishop's) and current General Manager at Delara Restaurant fields our list of wine-related questions...

North Van’s Much Anticipated Shaketown Brewery Nears Opening Day

We recently took a tour around Shaketown Brewing (288 Esplanade) and chatted with the team about their brand, their beer and their plans for the brewery.

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'.

Remembering the Gastown Restaurant That Elevated Vancouver’s Pizza Game

Located at 62 East Cordova St. in Gastown, Bill McCaig's Nicli Antica Pizzeria made AVPN-certified pies for nine delicious years.

Is Gastown’s Restaurant Scene Cooked?

All the recently shuttered restaurants in the neighbourhood will be replaced before long, but replaced with what?

On Renaming British Columbia and Needing Proof of Vaccination to Dine Out

In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr sees a shroomy future and feels for sailors stuck at sea.

The Scout List, Vol. 522

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from May 8 to May 14, 2019.

Nicli Antica Pizzeria Opens New Location

Vancouver's first VPN-certified pizzeria has expanded out of Gastown, launching their new 60 seater in North Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Restaurant Graveyard

With the help of many diners and restaurant industry veterans, we bring you this growing token of remembrance!

On Hotboxing Lobsters to Death and the Archaeology of Brewing in the Holy Land

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds avocados jumping sharks, a Pickle Juice Kool-Aid Sangria and much more.

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.

VPN-Certified Pizza Coming Soon to North Shore

Gastown's Nicli Antica Pizzeria - purveyors of Vancouver's first VPN-certified pies - is expanding to the North Shore in 2018.

You Need To Try This Tropical Freakshow Pizza at Strathcona Beer Company

A gas-fired weirdo loaded up with pineapple, crumbled pistachios and capicola ham amplified by a neon-intense jalapeno crema.

On Smoking Packs of Sugar and Sipping Cocktails Only Locals Could Love

A read of food and drink headlines reveals the truth about flies, people eating in the nude, perfume-inspired drinks and so much more.

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.

Italian Deli/Grocery ‘Dalina’ Preps For December 3rd Launch In Chinatown

Our Readers Rank The Best Restaurants In The City, Winter 2016 Edition

Chef Josh Gale Of Nicli’s To Serve Up Diner Feast At Next ‘Greasy Spoon’ Supper

Commercial Drive’s ‘La Mezcaleria’ Is Opening A New Location In Gastown This May

La Mezcaleria Opens Softly This Week In Gastown — Official Launch Set For July 12

Eateries Making The Best, Most Consistently Magnificent Pizzas In Vancouver

Our Readers Rank The Best Restaurants In The City, Summer 2016 Edition

Our Readers Rank The Best Restaurants In The City, Autumn 2016 Edition

Inside Gastown’s Game-Changing Nicli Antica Pizzeria, From Hammers To First Bites

Mopping Up Duck Curry With Naan Bread At “Nicli’s Next Door” In Gastown

Restorative Lunch At “Nicli’s Next Door” On E. Cordova St.

On Corporate Coffee, Fluffy Burgers, And Gratuitous Tipping Points

Nicli’s Next Door On The Hunt For Experienced, Passionate Cooks

Digging The 1/2 Price Pizza & Beer Deal At Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria”

Gastown’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria To Launch New Pricing

Inside The Italian Tapas Bar “Next Door” To E. Cordova’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Gastown’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria To Open “Next Door” At The End Of The Month

Live La Dolce Vita At Nicli Or Bring The Kids For An Early NYE Countdown

75 Great Places To Book Your Holiday Parties & Score Super Delicious Gifts

20 Things You And Your Mom Might Want To Do This Weekend

The Scout Guide To Finding And Reserving The Right Table On Valentine’s Day

Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Introduces New Appassionato Menu For 2

“Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Aims To Lay Out A Six Course Dinner On New Year’s Eve

The Top 10 Pizzerias In Vancouver #2: Gastown’s Revolutionary “Nicli Antica”

Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Is Now Accepting Reservations For Lunch

“Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Set To Join Forces With Unibroue For Delicious Detente

It’s Your Turn To Choose The Top 10 Pizzerias In Vancouver

37 Really Sweet Things To Do On Valentine’s Day From The Scout Community

SCOUT GOODS (FOOD)

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

GOODS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Set To Celebrate Margherita Month In June

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Seeks Assistant Manager

GOODS: “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Set To Host Craft Beer & Neapolitan Pizza Dinner Series

GOODS: Acclaimed “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Elevates Pizzaiolo David Tozer To Chef Role

GOODS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” To Plate Special Supper On Valentine’s Day

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Looking For A Bar Manager

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Looking For Asst. Manager

GOODS: Le Vieux Pin & LaStella Set To Pair With Gastown Eateries For Special Suppers

SCOUT LIST: 11 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now & Next Week

DINER: Full Results From The 24th Annual “Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards”

GOODS: Gino Di Domenico Joins The Team At Hastings-Sunrise’s Tacofino Commissary

DINER: 2nd Annual “FEASTVAN” Food Fest Sees Eastside Eateries Dishing Good Deals

GREENLIGHT: On The Green Monster That Lurks Under Gastown’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria

DINER: “Vicino Pastaria” Opens Up On The DTES (Next Door To Nicli Antica Pizzeria)

DINER: Inside “Vicino” – The New Gastown Joint From The “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Folks

GOODS: Nicli Antica Pizzeria Set To Expand With “Vicino Pastaria & Deli” In Spring 2012

SCOUT GOODS

Neapolitan Pizza Wars About To Heat Up With The Coming Of “Famoso” To The Drive

ON A MISSION: On Hunting For The Very Best (Authentic) Neapolitan Pizzeria In Town

DINER: The Top 10 Best New Restaurants In The City (According To Me & A Lot Of You)…

VANCOUVERITES: On Inspiration And Bow Ties With “Belvedere” Designer Kari Bergrud

Seen In Vancouver #376: Ouf Of The Ring With The “Aprons For Gloves” Contenders

GOODS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

On UR Discussing The Loss Of Lumiere, The CCC And The Coming Of Nicli & Stackhouse

The First Nibbles Of Neapolitan Pizza At “Nicli Antica Pizzeria”

Gastown’s Long Overdue “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Looks Sharpish

Salivating Over The Coming of Gastown’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria

“NOVO” Set To Bring Neapolitan Pizza To Kitsilano This August

Coming Of “Via Tevere” Means Our Year Of The Pizza Ain’t Over

Post-Riot Therapy: 101 Greatest Things About Life In Vancouver

GOODS: “The Refinery” On Granville Strip Launches Newest Cocktail Kitchen Series

Gastown’s Nicli Antica Pizzeria Hopeful For December Opening

Phew! Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Not Dead, Just Delayed

Real Neapolitan Deal Coming At Last With “Nicli Antica Pizzeria”

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