Food
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.
Good Thief is Coming to Main Street
Scout has toured Good Thief, a new concept by Amélie and Vincent Nguyễn, the sibling duo behind the celebrated Anh and Chi. Although we're sworn to secrecy on the finer points, we can confirm that the "thrilling extension of their vision" will be very, very cool.
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.
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.
Wine Seller, Incense Maker and Tea Drinker, Rasoul Salehi, Does ‘The Dishes’
Rasoul's palate and sense of smell are finely tuned, translating to a next level appreciation of food and wine, making him a great resource to draw on for a list of fantastic places to dine in Vancouver - going above and beyond by answering a few questions that we didn't even ask!
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.
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.
Iconic Vancouver Pizzeria Reopens as ‘Don’t Argue Slice Shop’ on Commercial Drive
The date for the local legend's official rebirth inside Caffé Soccavo at 1321 Commercial Drive to be announced soon. In the meantime, take a look at what is to come....
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.
Revolutionizing Local Food: Get to Know Farm-to-Plate Marketplace
Think of them like an online Farmers Market - one designed to collectively support local food producers, enhance transparency in the food system, and combat food insecurity.
Four Super Tasty Spots to Catch a Canucks Game in East Van
It’s been over a decade since there’s been “can’t miss” hockey in Vancouver! As the playoffs approach, here’s a list of a few of my favourite spots with great food and full-volume sound to catch a game.
A Look Inside Lucky Taco, Opening in River District This Month
Mark Saturday, February 24th, 2024, on your calendars as their official opening date.
Vancouver’s Best Fries: Nine Versions
Although the origin of French fries may be implied in their name (more likely, Belgian, though), the food has since been picked up and modified by almost every cuisine going. Here are our choices for some of the best versions in Vancouver.
Merci Bakery is Now Open for Business
This popular Farmers Market staple is now ready to open doors at their new brick-and-mortar Commercial Drive location.
Time to Loosen Up Vancouver: New Cocktail Bar ‘Meo’ is Here to Help
Set to launch later this month at 265 East Pender in Vancouver's Chinatown, Meo is a new cocktail bar that marries the allure of the 1970s with modern cocktails in a rich, dark, and invitingly soft ambiance.
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.
Get Into the Free Economy Spirit at The Burrow’s Brunch & Bazaar, Feb. 9th
This isn't your average brunch or shopping event: besides nourishing your body affordably and replenishing your closet (for free!), this is also the opportunity to find new homes for your old, gently used threads, have fun, and connect with other like-minded folks in the community.
Hit The Magnet for Their ‘Island Darlings’ Tap Takeover, Feb. 10th
A change of scenery is nice, but sometimes the turnaround is just too short to justify the ferry trip. This weekend, we recommend forgoing the hassle of logistics in favour of a one-stop Vancouver Island brewery tour at The Magnet.
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 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.
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.
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!
Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn
The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.
The New Pizza Joint Making New Haven-Style Pies on Commercial Drive
Industry Apizza (pronounced "ah-BEETZ”) - a wood-fire outfit located inside St. Augustine's pub on The Drive - is brand new on the Vancouver pizza scene. It's also apparently the city's first dive into true New Haven-style pizza.
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).
Beer Brief, Vol. 70
It's back (and brief-er)! A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Seats and Stars: What’s Going On at AnnaLena?
If you dined at AnnaLena during October, November and/or December of last year, chances are you wouldn’t have noticed much difference; but now that the Kitsilano restaurant is in the second phase of its two-star plan, the changes are obvious.
Secure Your Tickets for the Burdock & Co X Angela Hartnett Collab Dinner Now!
Act fast and there's a chance you can still snag one of the few spots remaining for the 8pm seating at the Sunday, February 4th event...
