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.

Power of Two / Commercial Drive

Meet Ex-Teachers, Small Business Owners and Rad Humans, Aiyana Kane & Jackie Avery

Though the signage has switched-up and the branding looks different, the menu and motivations of The Burrow (formerly Bandidas Taqueria) remain consistent: to serve up nourishing, Mexican-inspired vegetarian and vegan fare, with a side of activism and an eye to affordability, community and sustainability.
Heads Up / Downtown

Head Downtown for ‘Here and Now’, Opening at Pendulum Gallery Today

The 10th anniversary of Capture is kicking off with the opening of a new exhibition of lens-based works, showcasing ten new works by ten local artists, on view from Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 29th.
Vancouverites

Fruit, Meat, Flowers & Lace: Deconstructing the Still Life with Local Artist, Svava Tergesen

In her latest exhibition, Ornamental Cookery (opening at the Audain Art Museum on April 1st) the interdisciplinary artist - who finds inspiration at her local supermarket - continues to explore the domestic sphere and gender roles therein.

Heads Up / East Vancouver

Container Brewing’s New Patio is Officially Opening Today

Craft beer lovers get stoked, because another sure sign of Spring is popping up in 'Yeast Van' today (Thursday, March 30th): the grand opening of a brand new, bigger and better patio!
Vancouverites

On the Power of Art and the Urgency to Think Deeply About Representation, with Emmy Lee Wall

In anticipation of the official launch of this year's Capture Photography Festival (April 1-30, 2023), we connected with Capture's Executive Director to learn a bit more about the festival and its impact a decade in...
Heads Up / The Okanagan

Get Your ‘Purchase’ Finger Ready: ‘Sourced’ Dinner Tickets Go On Sale This Week!

From May to September, The Paisley Notebook founder, Aman Dosanj, hosts a series of intimate, down-to-earth, and thought-provoking pop-up dinners that are not just designed to feed people good food, but also to bring communities together. The first pop-up of 2023 is happening on May 4th.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Fresh Changes & New Menus at Maenam are Just Around the Corner

Some serious "spring cleaning" has been happening at the longstanding Kitsilano restaurant, leading up to the unveiling of some exciting developments, both aesthetically and on the menu, starting next week (Tuesday, April 4th)...
Scout List

Scout List, Vol. 600

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, from March 30th to April 5th, 2023.

11 Places
Heads Up / Chinatown

Do Something Good for Yourself & the Planet by Up-Cycling Your Old Denim

Before you dump your old jeans into your neighbourhood donation bin, you should know that there are other, more creatively satisfying options available...Case in point: THIS Gallery and Nimvar's sewing workshop on Thursday, April 6th.
Heads Up / Chinatown

Gather at Massy Arts Society This Sunday, for ‘Around the Table: Literary Readings Celebrating Asian Voices’

Chinatown community hub, Massy Arts Society, is hosting an "afternoon of literary readings and visual art" featuring BC-based talents of different Asian heritages, and centred on a theme that we find especially appealing...
Heads Up / Mt. Pleasant

Sign Up for an Informative and Engaging Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring

Local historian (and, we’re proud to say, Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is leading a series of walking tours through Mount Pleasant that we think you should know about…
Heads Up / West End

Noah’s Cafe is Ready to Roll at Their New West End Location

After a tumultuous last few months (at least), chef and restaurant owner, Cliff Chi, and the rest of the Noah's Cafe team are ready to welcome guests into their new West End location at 1096 Denman Street...
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Scout List, Vol. 599

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver over the days and weeks ahead.

13 Places
Heads Up / False Creek

Upstart & Crow is Throwing a “Buzzworthy” Book Launch and Cocktail Party, April 27th

The little bookshop is throwing an event combining a few of our favourite things: books, cocktails, and rad, creative women. Having a bit of forethought to block the date off of your calendar is probably a good idea...

Oh! I Have A Recipe For: The Only Cake You’ll Ever Need

Today Maciel shares her adaptation of a nostalgic and "fool-proof" baking recipe, from the sole baking book that could be found in her home growing up.
You Should Know

Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 2

In the second edition of this new Scout column, Christine hones in on John’s Confectionary, at 33 W6th Avenue, and the property history surrounding it.
Heads Up / Downtown East Side

“Rethink the DTES” on March 28th!

On Tuesday, March 28th, architects, planners, developers, designers and policy-makers come together for Urbanarium's City Debate #15: ReThink The DTES Plan.

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Scout List, Vol. 598

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from now until the end of the month.

13 Places
Track and Food

David Fairey and Anelyse Weiler Discuss the Migrant Worker Piece Rate System

The labour economist and research associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Associate Professor of Sociology at UVic - who are also joint authors of a revealing article recently published in The Tyee - share their candid perspectives and insightful solutions with listeners.
Heads Up / Yaletown

Prepare Yourself for Picnic Season with an OH Studio Project Hanami Bento Workshop

Get yourself sorted out with your own specially designed and glazed ceramic bento box to be used at OH Studio's next group picnic featuring a food menu by Chau Veggie. All of the extra picnic mileage you get out of your bento is totally up to you!

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Community News / New Westminster

Steel & Oak Brewing Co. is Hosting Their Inaugural ‘Beer Run’, May 6th
Community News / Railtown Japantown

Rejoice in the Spirit of Easter with Railtown Catering’s Bountiful and Hassle-Free Feast
Community News / South Granville

Introducing Jeanette Jarville, Ian Tan Gallery’s Feature Artist for April
Community News / Yaletown

Celebrate Easter With A Chef-Prepared Dinner Kit from Luigi & Sons
Community News / Tofino

New Executive Chef Clayton Fontaine Appointed at Wickaninnish Inn’s The Pointe Restaurant
Community News / West Vancouver

Celebrate Sakura Season with Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Ambleside
Community News / Kitsilano

Marché Mon Pitou Announces New Spring Hours and Menu Items
Community News / Burnaby

Mon Paris’ Sweet Easter Collection Captures the Hearts of Serious Chocolate-Lovers

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Ucluelet’s Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms Looking to Fill Two Key Positions
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40 Knots Winery is Seeking a Full-time Permanent Event Supervisor
Opportunity Knocks / The Islands

Several Seasonal Opportunities Now Available at Sonora Resort (May-Oct)
Opportunity Knocks / Gastown

Gastown’s PiDGiN Restaurant is on the Lookout for a Bartender