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Good News for Victoria: “Emmaline’s” is Coming to Quadra Village
The new Victoria-based concept from Elizabeth Bryan (the powerhouse behind former, sorely missed Mount Pleasant spot, Dock Lunch), with partners Fabio Caboclo and Daniel Peres is expected to be pulling in locals and Vancouverites to the space by early summer by using table service charm in a counter service world.
Picking Grapes with Lisa Cook
The GM at Bufala River District walks us through her very first BC wine crush, the perfect pour for spring, and a wine myth she’s itching to bust.
From Sketching and Stretching, to Boxed Wine and Old Signs with Spencer Pidgeon
It recently came to light that the Vancouver-based graphic designer is the common denominator of several of our favourite BC business' current brand designs...
The Curve on Amaro with Local Bartender, Andrew Kong
Andrew Kong serves up a lesson on Amaro, exploring the history and herbal intricacies of this well-loved Italian digestif.
From Road Trip Wisdom to Laugh-Love-Language, with Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop
The couple opened Gary’s on Twelfth in the Fall of 2023. We know very well that it takes something special to be able to be partners in both life and business; so, naturally we wanted to get to the bottom of what makes this duo such a winning combination, and learn more about them.
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.
Getting Gritty in the Similkameen with Rajen Toor, of Ursa Major Winery
It's been nearly five years since we last had a proper conversation the winemaker - we thought it was about time we reconnected with some serious questions... to solicit his unapologetically opinionated, introspective, intelligent and unfiltered responses. He didn't disappoint.
Picking Grapes with Dylan Jones from Pizza Coming Soon
Today, we throw our wine-related questions at the Co-founder and Bar Manager of the hip Chinatown spot, whose playful approach to pretty much every aspect of the "Japanese Snack Bar with a confusing name" extends to behind the bar, including its rotating selection of natural wines. Hold on to yer horses, readers - things are about to get a little weird...
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...
Getting to Know Best-Friends-in-Business, Winnie Sun and Hassib Sarwari
Anyone who has ever been to Zarak knows that it is the ever-present and always smiling faces of Winnie and Hassib that make the Mount Pleasant restaurant what it is. In order to glean some insight into their strategies for success and what makes their collaboration work so well, we recently reached out to the pair with a slew questions.
From Collaboration to Climate Change with Winemaker Severine Pinte
Scout catches up with the oenologist, viticulturist, and decorated Executive Winemaker at the Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries to ask a few questions about the complexities of the wine industry...
On Misanthropy, Mental Illness and Marpole, with Local Author, Carleigh Baker
Baker's most recent publication, 'Last Woman', is now available from various local independent bookstores around town. Whether you've already consumed it or not, you can add an extra dimension to your reading by checking out our recent Q&A.
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!
An Inside Look at the Controversial Mount Pleasant BIA Expansion
In this episode, we hear from Mount Pleasant BIA Executive Director, Neil Wyles, on why he's pushed so hard for this expansion and what that process has entailed so far, as well as from those in opposition, including three Main Street business owners.
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.
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.
Talking History, Culture, Community and Caribbean Food, with Chef Cullin David
We have a lot of respect, admiration, and questions for the people behind the 13+-year-old restaurant, so an interview was long overdue…
From Anthotypes to Biodiversity and Extremophiles: 10 Questions with Local Artist, Mary Rusak
An in-depth Q&A with the Vancouver-based mixed media artist drawing inspiration from the natural sciences to examine the relationships between humans and non-humans.
Get to Know Chef Hil
Meet Chef Hilary Nguy of Main Street's Sushi Hil. Chef Hil's path to success had its share of hurdles. Read on to learn more about the person behind the sublime sushi that Vancouverites are swooning over.....
Ending Homelessness Through Direct Cash Transfers, with UBC Professor Dr. Jiaying Zhao
In 2018, Vancouver non-profit, Foundations for Social Change, along with researchers from UBC, set out to do a small experiment: a one-year trial where they gave a lump sum of $7,500 cash, no strings attached, directly to people experiencing homelessness...Jamie Mah speaks with the leader of the study, Dr. Jiaying Zhao, weeks after the results were finally published.
On Orbs, Blobs, Communities and Movements with Artist, Yunhan ‘Han’ Wang
Han's exhibition of new ceramic sculptures is on display in the Slice of Life Gallery from Sept. 21-26...check it out!
One Decade of Brewing
Celebrating 10 years, 33 Acres Brewing Co. has become a standout in Vancouver's beer scene. We chat with Founder & Creative Director, Joshua Michnik.
On Bookish Pairings, Local Literary Leanings and “Growing Slow”, with Upstart & Crow
The Granville Island bookshop recently celebrated their three-year anniversary on August 26th. With that in mind, and in the 'back to school' spirit of 'hitting the books', we caught up with their Co-Founders and Creative Operations Director to reflect and chat (and get a bunch of book recommendations, of course)...
On Cheeky Custom Cakes, Better Buttercream, & Rockin’ Out in the Kitchen, with Lyndsay Sung
To learn more about the process of "veganizing" in order to achieve maximum tastiness, we sat down with the indomitable self-taught baker and author of new cookbook, Plantcakes, to chat about unlikely ingredients, baking soundtracks, Cat Burgers, and more...
Further Afield in Victoria (with Detours through Sooke) with Anna Wojtala
We're no strangers to the Victoria scene, by any means - but, all things considered (including an impressive resume in Vancouver kitchens), the Island-born now-GM at Stage in Victoria, seemed like the perfect person to turn to for a locals' perspective with a refined palate...
Satoshi Yonemori Says “Goodbye” to Grapes & Soda
The long-time Bar Manager and Co-Owner of Farmer’s Apprentice and Grapes & Soda, will divest his ownership stake in the pair of restaurants to business partner, Mioi Sawada. Yonemori’s last shift at Grapes & Soda will be this Saturday, August 5th.
Get to Know: Yarrow Society
Formally known as the Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice, this local non-profit society grew out of a desire to bridge the intergenerational divide by connecting youth with low-income immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside.
Picking Grapes with Ryan Mellor
One look at the extensive Gotham wine list - broken down by region, sub-region, appellation, varietal, rating and more - left us with no doubts that the restaurant's Wine Director was the perfect person to field our Picking Grapes questions...
