WELCOME: Awesome “Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe” Joins The Growing Scout Community

We’ve invited the excellent Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe to join our GOODS section as an outstanding place to alleviate cravings. They are now proud members of Scout, and as such we will be posting their news in addition to hosting a page for them on our curated list of independent goodnesses. We’d like to take this chance to thank them for their support, and for making Vancouver a tastier place to be.

ALL THE LOCAL “GOODS”

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Abigail’s Party” In Kitsilano Is Looking To Hire A Strong Cook

Kitsilano's Abigail's Party is located at 1685 Yew Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-739-4677 | www.abigailsparty.ca

The GOODS from Abigail’s Party

Vancouver, BC | Abigail’s is looking for a strong cook to join us this month on a full-time basis. We’d like someone confident and capable who’s going to get excited about preparing casual food at a high level, dealing with quality-driven independent suppliers, and working in a small, busy neighbourhood restaurant. Wages are competitive, tips are generous, and perks are plentiful. Apply in confidence to eat@abigailsparty.ca and we’ll be in touch. Read more

ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week

by Nic Bragg | From Kitsilano’s Zulu Records, we once again present our weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, we provide The Track - the song that is on heavy rotation in the shop this week; The Playlist - which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig - the ‘must see’ show of the week; and The Glance - which details the best live acts that are on the immediate horizon. From our ears to yours, enjoy… Read more

GOODS: French-Influenced Vietnamese And Moroccan Suppers At “Bistro Pastis” In Kits

Bistro Pastis is located at 2153 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver BC| 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com

The GOODS from Bistro Pastis

Vancouver, BC | For centuries, France has had a notable impact on global culinary culture. Bistro Pastis presents a series of tasting menus that take guests on a worldwide gourmet journey, showcasing a variety of international cuisines influenced by French cooking. Every two weeks, a 3-course menu featuring a different destination will be available for $49.

First stop: Vietnam. French food began permeating Vietnamese lifestyle after the French established a colony in Vietnam in the 1800s. Many French ingredients have been so seamlessly incorporated into Vietnamese cuisine that they now form an integral part of this rich culinary culture. From April 23 through May 5, guests can experience the vibrant flavours of Vietnam accented by classical French cooking techniques and ingredients.

And starting May 7, Bistro Pastis will showcase the incredible diversity of Moroccan cuisine. The effects of imperialism and international trade over the course of Morocco’s history are reflected in the remarkably eclectic flavour profile of its food. Cafes, pastries and wine are the hallmark of French colonization; each has been deftly woven into the fabric of Moroccan dining tradition. Menus after the jump… Read more

DINER: A Look Inside The Giant New Miku Eatery Coming To Canada Place This May

by Andrew Morrison | I toured the construction site of the new location of Miku the other day with GM Mike Deas-Dawlish and owner Seigo Nakamura. The address is 200 Granville St., which is to say it’s the old Aqua Riva location on the waterfront next to Canada Place. It’s a huge spot, some 196 seats altogether, with 35-40 seats on a brand new patio that wraps around the building’s exterior (weird that Aqua Riva never had a patio). There’s also a 12 seat sushi bar and a horseshoe-shaped cocktail bar that will serve about 18 chairs.

This time around, Miku will continue with its signature Aburi-style sushi and Sumiyaki grilling, but there will be a lot more seafood, with plenty of platters and share plates. Kimura Hideki, the same Japanese painter who did the murals at Minami (Miku’s sister restaurant in Yaletown), is en route to treat the few walls (most of the place is glass looking out onto the water).

The original Miku, located not far away at 1055 West Hastings, will be closing on April 19th (Richard Chew of Kitsilano’s Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar will take possession on May 1st with plans to open another Chewie’s this summer). The new Miku should be ready before the end of May.

ALL ANTICIPATED OPENINGS

AWESOME THING WE ATE #892: “Drunken Chicken” On Soba Noodles At Cafe Kitsune

It was quite by accident that we stumbled upon West 2nd’s Cafe Kitsune the other day after a shopabout on Granville Island. The unassuming counter-service tea/lunch spot opened last year, featuring good steeps and a few really clean, healthy, quick, sushi-less, fiddly Japanese-inspired bowls amped up by super bright flavours. Case in point: these buckwheat soba noodles hidden underneath a tangle of cilantro, sesame, radishes, carrot, drunken chicken, ginger, soy, chili, and lime ($8.50). Mmm.

Cafe Kitsune | 1538 West 2nd Avenue | 604-336-3436 | 11:00am – 4:00pm

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Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe

DETAILS

2150 Fir Street (@ 6th Avenue) | Vancouver, BC | V6J 3B5
Telephone: 604-732-4222
Web: www.beaucoupbakery.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

GALLERY

THE PEOPLE

Jackie Ellis, baker and owner

ABOUT BEAUCOUP BAKERY

Beaucoup Bakery & Café opened its doors in December 2012, offering French-inspired pastries and childhood favourites with some smart, unique twists. The reason for opening Beaucoup Bakery was simple, to leave the world a happier place, even if through something as simple as a cookie. The company’s priority is to put care and pride into everything it does, from the ingredients used and the little details that go into the baking, through to the way the company treats valued customers and friends.

“At Beaucoup Bakery, we want to share amazing food, prepared with passion,” says owner and baker Jackie Ellis. “The biggest compliment we can receive is seeing someone’s eyes roll back and hear them say that it’s the best thing they’ve ever tasted! We strive to make people love food as much as we do!”

Beaucoup Bakery offers sweet pastries, cakes, seasonal tarts, cookies and viennoiserie, along with sandwiches made in-house—all of which can be enjoyed “to go” or in the charming 16-seat café. The café also includes a small retail area featuring hand-picked food and lifestyle items that match Beaucoup’s commitment to quality: coffee from Vancouver roaster 49th Parallel, Mellifera Bees honey, Lovely Home Idea linens, Black & Blum water bottles and Aquaovo thermoses.

HONOURS AND RECOGNITION

“The opening of Ellis’s South Granville bakery was delayed and then delayed again. And again. The resulting wait created a near-unmeetable expectation upon opening. Which, with the help of her perfect croissants and other transformative pastries, Ellis has been able to exceed.”
Western Living, March 2013 – 40 Foodies Under 40

WE Vancouver’s Best of the City 2013: Best Patisserie – 3rd Place
WE Vancouver, February 27, 2013

“Graphic designer turned boulanger Jackie Ellis opened her South Granville bakery just before Christmas, and made us wonder how we ever did without her decadent treats.”
Vancouver Magazine, Jan/Feb 2013

ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week

by Nic Bragg | From Kitsilano’s Zulu Records, we once again present our weekly Scout feature, the Zulu Report. Within, we provide The Track - the song that is on heavy rotation in the shop this week; The Playlist - which is pretty self-explanatory; The Gig - the ‘must see’ show of the week; and The Glance - which details the best live acts that are on the immediate horizon. From our ears to yours, enjoy… Read more

HEADS UP: Kitsilano’s 05 Tea Bar Set To Pair Rare Teas With Whiskies On April 21st

If you’ve never been before, the O5 Tea Bar is a sleek looking shop on West 4th dedicated to the art of tea. A few weeks ago it held a Raw Elements Tea + Spirits event that focused on Mezcal with Hawksorth bartender Jon Smolensky. The evening saw a mezcal tasting followed by a tea tasting and finished with a tea-infused mezcal punch (see shots above). The liquids were paired with canapes and chocolate, and it was awesomeness all round. The good news is that O5 is hosting a similar event in the near future and we thought you might want to know about it. The bad news? There is none.

The next Raw Elements Tea + Spirits is all about whisky. In addition to the in-house tea experts, O5 has invited whisky sommelier and amiable Bao Bei barman Guy Stowell to serve two whiskies paired with rare teas. He’ll also offer a creative bourbon cocktail for the finish. As with past events, sweet and savoury bites will be circulated throughout. Stoked.

Sunday, April 21 | 6:30pm | O5 Tea bar (2208 West 4th) | $30 | DETAILS

GOODS: Italian Eatery “La Buca” Turning Japanese For Special Supper On April 11th

La Buca is located on the West Side at 4025 MacDonald Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-730-6988 | www.labuca.ca

The GOODS from La Buca

Vancouver, BC | Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach’s La Buca, located in the heart of the West Side, is partnering with That’s Life Gourmet (Vancouver’s premier sake importers) to host a special Italian-Japanese fusion supper on Thursday, April 11th. Check out the menu and details after the jump… Read more

AWESOME THING WE ATE #891: Monsters & Malted Milkshakes At “Moderne Burger”

by Andrew Morrison | The thought of an ice cold chocolate malted shake in a tall fountain glass doesn’t pop into my head nearly as often as it used to. My Mom and sometimes my Grandparents would buy them for my brother and I with burgers and fries at old school lunch counters. They were awarded for our patience after whole afternoons spent listless and yawning on shopping trips for lady bits at Eaton’s or The Bay. Malted shakes are therefore a halcyon thing. I order one – together with a monster steak burger with bacon and swiss next to a big plate extra crispy fries – whenever I visit Moderne Burger at 2507 West Broadway. It’s the shortest, tastiest route that I know of back to being 10 years old.

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GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Bistro Pastis” Ready For Easter With Brunch & Special Suppers

Bistro Pastis is located at 2153 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver BC| 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com

The GOODS from Bistro Pastis

Vancouver, BC | Bistro Pastis will be open for brunch 11am to 2pm from Friday, March 29th through to Sunday, March 31st. Nights will feature a three course tasting menu for $45 starting at 5:30pm over the 3 day weekend. Reservations can be made by calling 604.731.5020 or through OpenTable here. Get a read of the dinner menu after the jump… Read more

LOOKCITY: A Look Inside The Sleekly Feminine “Rebecca Bree Boutique” In Kits

by Robyn Yager | If you’re a fan of all things girlie and gorgeous check out Rebecca Bree Boutique at 3680 West 4th Ave. Opened in September, 2012 by Vancouver stylist and fashion aficionado Rebecca Rawlinson, the refreshing space exudes the kind of femininity missing from the hard-edged trends of late, offering designs by Tibi (my personal favourite), Clover Canyon, 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, Canada’s Smyth and more. Rawlinson’s years in the fashion industry (Holt Renfrew, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta) have clearly informed her tastes, making for one of the most authentically beautiful clothing stores in Vancouver. With Spring in the air, it feels good to squeal over the sparkly Lulu Frost necklaces and touch the natural, buttery leather of a fuchsia motorcycle jacket. Give it a whirl!

EVERYWHERE YOU LOOKCITY

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She is enthused by anything out of the ordinary, loving art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

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