Scout Magazine

Where Does One of Victoria’s Cooler Restaurant Crews Eat When in Vancouver?

What's so great about when a kitchen crew from another city comes to town, is that they leave their hometown bias behind, bringing new perspectives and honest impressions only.

The Curve

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.

Apr 23, 2024

Vancouverites

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...

Apr 24, 2024

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Opening Soon Victoria

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.

Apr 25, 2024

Picking Grapes

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.

Apr 25, 2024

Heads Up The Okanagan

Poplar Grove’s Upcoming ‘Pinot Noir 2022’ Release is One for the Books

Apr 24, 2024

Read This

Scout Book Club, Vol. 11

We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.

Apr 22, 2024

Heads Up

What to See at the 2024 Capture Photography Festival

In order to make the most of the festival over the week/weekend ahead, here are our top five picks to add to your itinerary.

Apr 18, 2024

Drinker Railtown Japantown

Win a Trip to Guadalajara at The Tequila and Agave Festival Cocktail Competition, May 20th

Backed by Nodo Tequila Blanco, this competition challenges bartenders to create a cocktail encapsulating their interpretation of the spirit of Guadalajara - and the prize is super rad!

Apr 18, 2024

Power of Two South Granville

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.

Apr 17, 2024

Cool Things We Want Sunshine Coast

Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

Apr 17, 2024

Heads Up Kitsilano

Basta BBQ is Breaking the Barbecue Seal on Sunday, April 21st

Smell that? BBQ season is fast approaching, and the team behind Basta BBQ are primed to get grilling ASAP!

Apr 16, 2024

Heads Up East Vancouver

Hit East Van for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Brewers Fest, April 19-28th

Since a single person (and liver) can only handle so many beers and beer-drinking celebrations, some prioritizing is in order. Topping off our list of events is the imminent (and, in our opinion, non-negotiable) Vancouver Brewers Fest.

Apr 15, 2024

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