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The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday

It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This updated guide is here to help.

From Ancient Methods to Autumnal Rarities: Miki Ellis Schools us on Sake

The rice wine pro and co-owner of Dachi Restaurant takes us on a quick tour of sake - from beginner through to extra credit.

Reverence, Respect, and Realization: What The Acorn Taught Me

At 21 years old, I'm still just a kid and relatively new to working in restaurants, but I grew up umbilically tied to the hospitality industry. My father was a food writer, and my mother is a photographer. Their careers meant that most of my early years were spent in kitchens and dining rooms instead of on playgrounds and soccer fields; consequently, I learned my table manners before I could count past one hundred.

An Updated List of Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver

We've compiled a (non-exhaustive) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you, where you can get something beyond coffee and a muffin.

The Newest, Coolest and Best Food & Drink in Victoria Right Now

Planning a trip to Victoria over the summer? We’ve compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your various appetites…

2023 Guide to the Deliciousness of Summer in The Okanagan

From long table dinners to lake country swims, there is a lot of ground to be covered in the Okanagan this summer. We've mapped out a few events and attractions that should be on your radar.

Expert Intel on Vancouver Area Dumplings

William Liu from Kam Wai Dim Sum shares his favourite dumplings and where to get them just in time for Year Of The Dragon celebrations.

The Coolest New Bars to Score a Cocktail in Vancouver Right Now

There are a whack of new bars to check out if you're looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail in Vancouver right now.

From Brooklyn Slices to Pop-Up Pies: Vancouver’s Best Pizza, Mapped

It's been a while since we explicitly professed our passion for the peeps holding down the pizza game in Vancouver. Introducing our updated, short roster of local slices and pies - listed in no hierarchical order - that check all of the boxes.

Where to Score the Best Bread in Vancouver, Mapped

We have been visiting and revisiting our favourite Vancouver bakeries and cafes to compile an updated map of our city's best bread (which we encourage you to use on any and all future bread-seeking missions).

How to Get Your Fill of the Best Locally Grown Goodness in 2024

Not only is a CSA subscription a great way to get your home cooking and eating in sync with the seasons, it’s also the easiest and most direct way of contributing to a sustainable local food system. AND it makes for happy farmers, which is always a good thing!

Picking Grapes with Jayton Paul

We put our Picking Grapes questions to the Wine Director for Boxset Collective (Published on Main, Bar Susu, Novella, Twin Sails).

It’s Time to Apply for the Chefs’ Table Society’s New Restaurant Culture Shift Program!

The program aimed at enacting new and creative ways of bolstering small-scale BC restaurants is funded-up and ready to launch - and they're currently looking for their first wave of participants.

¡Salud! to Five Years of ¿CóMO? Taperia

Since opening doors at 201 E 7th Ave in Mount Pleasant back in 2018, ¿CóMO? has shown up on various 'Best Of' lists, won multiple awards, and weathered the pandemic - and continues to shine as a beacon of Spanish-inspired warmth and fun in Vancouver.

Dovetail Restaurant Brings California Vibes to Yaletown

The 3,800 sqft 110-seat concept marks the first collaboration between Colin Denton and Ejner Christiansen. We took a look inside the restaurant at 1079 Mainland Street location late last week…

Chef Peter Ho Sets the Record Straight on His Yakitori Plans

Recently, an article about Chef Ho and his Sumibiyaki Arashi concept was published (elsewhere) without any attempt to contact or verify facts with Ho. Consequentially, it wasn't an accurate depiction of Ho's vision. Here are the actual details (and a little context)...

Salt Tasting Room Opens Doors on Pender Street

After six months of repairs, remodelling and redesigning, the updated space at 227 East Pender Street in Chinatown is now prepared to welcome guests.

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).

The Arbor on Main Street is Closing Doors This April

Co-owners Scott Lewis, Shira Blustein and Paul McCloskey announced today that the popular casual vegetarian restaurant, which has been a fixture in Mount Pleasant for almost eight years, will be holding their final service on April 7th.

Osteria Elio Volpe Officially Opens In Cambie Street Village

The time has finally come: Osteria Elio Volpe will open at 540 West 17th Avenue this Thursday, March 14th - take a look at what you can expect...

New Chinatown Bar, Meo, Set to Officially Open March 13th

The highly anticipated retro-inspired cocktail bar brought to us by the team behind Bao Bei and Kissa Tanto (Tannis Ling, Joël Watanabe and Alain Chow) is on track to open doors next week.

Slo Coffee Aiming to Bring a New Pace to the Fraserhood by Summertime

By late spring or early summer, Fraser Street is expected to welcome the new café inspired by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi and the universal desire to just slow the fuck down.

Bufala’s Newest Italian-Inspired Pizzeria Set to Open in River District, March 1st

Located at 3489 Sawmill Crescent in Southeast Vancouver, the latest offspring of Gooseneck Hospitality - a fresh take on the age-old neighbourhood trattoria - is ready to bring the community molto bene Neapolitan-style pizza, expertly twirled plates of homemade pasta and good wine in no time.

A Look Inside Lucky Taco, Opening in River District This Month

Mark Saturday, February 24th, 2024, on your calendars as their official opening date.

La Taqueria Takes New Location on West Hastings

The flagship Pinche Taco Shop (which opened doors in 2009) is getting ready to make the move three blocks west.

Shout Out to the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

Earlier this week, the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame celebrated its latest inductees at a fancy soirée at the Italian Cultural Centre.

The Many Sides of Hector Laguna, Executive Chef at Botanist Restaurant

Among the numerous things that Chef Laguna gets stoked about: soccer, Harry Potter, hiking, his neighbourhood, family, and the successes of his kitchen family, as well as the new bounty of Spring ingredients, rolling into the Botanist restaurant kitchen daily...

Long Table Dinner Series Announced by Wild Blue Restaurant in Whistler

Bacchus Restaurant Launches New German-Inspired Brunch Service

Sakura in Bloom at Miku Restaurant

Bacchus Restaurant Presents Special Easter Long Weekend Afternoon Tea and Sunday Brunch

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market to Begin Phase Two of Restaurant Expansion, March 11th

Bacchus Restaurant Launches an Enchanting Irish-Inspired Evening, March 17th

Banda Volpi Hospitality Announces Miguel Quezada as Elio Volpe Restaurant Director

A Valentine’s Celebration Like No Other Awaits, at Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge

Picking Grapes with Ashwan Luckheenarain

This time around we hear from the Restaurant Manager and Wine Buyer at Main Street's beloved Spanish tapas spot, ¿CóMO? Tapería...

Stars, Bibs and More: the First-Ever Michelin Guide to Vancouver, Mapped

Behold Michelin's first-ever tally of Vancouver restaurants to receive a coveted star...

From Chicken & Rice to Crispy ‘Pata’, Joie Alvaro Kent Schools Us on How To Eat Filipino Food

The bestselling cookbook author, writer, and Filipino food-lover takes us on a fast and furious day of eating around town, with the aim of familiarizing us with Vancouver's Filipino cuisine situation - from beginner through to extra credit.

Desiree Nielsen Does The Dishes

The registered dietitian, recipe developer, podcast host and cookbook author leads us on a day of indulgent plant-based eating and drinking around her East Van neighbourhood.

Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver

It's a weekday morning and you want to go out for breakfast - but you've got something beyond coffee and a muffin in mind. No prob. We've compiled a (non-exhaustive but selective) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you.

The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday (and/or Tuesday)

It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This new guide is here to help.

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...

Amelie and Vincent Nguyen Do ‘The Dishes’

This edition is extra filling, as the siblings and Anh and Chi business partners both weigh in on their favourite local spots...

Ignacio Arrieta Does ‘The Dishes’

The co-owner of La Mezcaleria takes us on a whirlwind tour of his favourite places to eat and drink.

Kafka’s Coffee Announces New In-House Roasted Coffee Line-Up

After months of roasting on the sly out of the former Agro Roasters spot on Clark Drive, the local coffee chain is now ready to release their own line-up of single-origins and blends...

Hundy Ready to Serve Up Burgers At New Location in Yaletown

Annalena and Their There co-owners, Jeff Parr and Mike Robbins, re-open popular burger joint, Hundy, at 1144 Homer Street in Yaletown.

Bells and Whistles’ Nostalgic Ballpark Chili Fries

This stuff satisfies nostalgic cravings for old ballparks, carnivals and other places that probably shouldn't be serving food.

Our Favourite Japanese Curries, Mapped

Japanese curry can come in many guises and as both a side and main event, and we love the stuff every which way.

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.

We Tried to Recreate Pepino’s Sublimely Delicious ‘Chicken Piccata’ at Home…

The latest in this cooking series focuses on a classic Italian-American staple that is done to perfection on Commercial Drive.

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Mapped

A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Fall/Winter, 2019.

Vancouver’s Best New Restaurants, Ranked

We present these fine establishments in no particular order, but give each of our readers TWO votes so they can be ranked.

We Tried to Make Phnom Penh’s Amazing Chicken Wings at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel does her damndest to recreate one of Vancouver's most popular restaurant dishes.

The Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver

This ever-evolving list is the anchor of a series that seeks to map out Vancouver's best and most legendary comfort foods.

Richmond’s Mr. Fish Man Wants to Fill Your Belly and Numb Your Face

Scout's "Never Heard of It" series continues with some delicious explorations at a Golden Village hotspot.

Curious About the Delicious World of Filipino Fried Chicken? Here’s a Great Place to Start…

Fernando Medrano continues the "Never Heard Of It" series with a dive into the deliciousness of Win Win Chick-N in Steveston Village.

We Tried to Make Les Faux Bourgeois’ Delicious Salade Niçoise at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel does her very best to recreate a standout starter from the Fraserhood.

We Tried to Make España’s Delicious Patatas Bravas at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel does her very best to recreate one of the West End's tastiest plates.

Railtown’s St. Lawrence Does Dessert So Good We Tried to Make It at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel gives us a road map to recreating one of Vancouver's best desserts.

We Tried to Make Campagnolo’s Beloved Crispy Ceci Dish at Home

In the latest edition of How to Cook Vancouver, Maciel gives one of Main Street's most popular dishes a solid go.

Vancouver’s Best Steak Experiences, Ranked

We put together a list of our favourite steak spots around the city and invite our readers to rank their deliciousness.

This Map Leads to Vancouver’s Best French Fries

We've mapped out our picks for the best french fries in Vancouver and invite our readers to rank them with their votes.

This Map Leads to Vancouver’s Best Whisky Sours

This classic cocktail lends itself freely to regional and idiosyncratic variations. We set out to find the very best of them in Vancouver...

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Mapped and Ranked

A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Spring/Summer, 2019. Rank them with your picks!

Vancouver’s Best New Restaurants of 2018, Mapped

We present these fine establishments in no particular order, but give each of our readers TWO votes so they can be ranked.

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

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

Vancouver’s Best Brunches, Mapped

A treasure map to the city's best restaurants currently serving extraordinarily delicious and otherwise interesting brunches.

The Craft Beer Atlas of Vancouver

The Craft Beer Atlas is designed to keep you up to date on where your beer scene is going and where it has been.

Mapping Vancouver’s Great Margaritas

In celebration of National Margarita Day, we put together a treasure map to the best ones currently available in Vancouver.

The Reincarnated Pizzeria of Legend Every Vancouverite Should Try Once

Did's Pizza was once upon a time the late night cheap food of choice for many in this city. Then life intervened, both for him and for us.

Feasting on the Exotic Silk Road Food and Hospitality of the Uyghurs on Kingsway

Efendi Uyghur is a small, welcoming and wonderfully delicious exemplar of a cuisine we wish we had a lot more of in Vancouver.

We Tried to Make Savio Volpe’s Awesome Kale Salad at Home (with Delicious Results)

Maciel Pereda's "How To Cook Vancouver" series continues with something so delicious it probably shouldn't good for you (but it is)...

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.

Vancouver’s Best Ramen, Ranked and Mapped

Ramen is something we do better than any city on this side of the Pacific. Use this map/guide to seek out the best of it.

Vancouver’s Best Fried Chicken, Ranked

Our city is enjoying a fried chicken boom right now, with several different styles vying for supremacy. We map the best spots here.

Alex ‘Rhek’ Usow Does The Dishes

True to form, the local artist and designer went freestyle on The Dishes, taking us on an exceptionally filling city-wide crawl...

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Winter, 2019. Rank them with your picks!

Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked

A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Fall, 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.

What Hotel Would You Most Want to Stay in If You Were Visiting Vancouver?

Let's pretend you're not from around here and had your pick of where to stay in Vancouver as a first-time tourist...

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.

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.

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!

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

Brand New Vancouver Restaurants That Totally Live Up To The Hype

Where to Eat & Drink In Railtown / Japantown, Ranked by Scout Readers

Detailing the seven best restaurants in the neighbourhood, from the Alibi Room to St. Lawrence.

The Very Best Cocktail Bars In Vancouver, Ranked By Scout Readers

Drinks expert Talia Kleinplatz details Vancouver's best drinking spots and asks readers to pick their faves.

Rain-Craving Noodles? Scout Readers Rank The 11 Best Ramen Houses In Vancouver

Brand New Vancouver Restaurants That Totally Live Up To The Hype

Ranking Vancouver’s Best Restaurant Patios, Al Fresco Oases And Secret Hideaways

Brand New Vancouver Restaurants That Totally Live Up To The Hype

The Most Positionally Unique And Otherwise Awesome Barstools In Vancouver

Vancouver Patios For Pretending It’s Summer When Spring Hasn’t Even Sprung

On Spiced Nogs And Hot Toddies: Vancouver’s Most Warming Winter Cocktails

The Seven Best Places In Vancouver To Explore The Delicious Art Of The Humble Taco

7 Vancouver Restaurants That Serve Up Ridiculously Delicious Weekend Brunches

Best Vancouver Restaurants That Have Been Awesome For More Than 25 Years

Therapeutic Local Patios That Are Mercifully Tucked Away From The Busy World

Most Essential Snacks in YVR, From Weaponized Ham To Cephalopod Chards