Scout Magazine

From Sunday Roasts to The Sinister: Talking All Things Food and Writing with Jen Sookfong Lee

In addition to being a whip-smart, humorous and impassioned writer, that Sookfong Lee is also a genuine food-and-drink-lover is a detail that further endeared us to the Vancouverite, and cinched our decision to feature her as a subject in Scout's ongoing interview series.

You Should Know Mt. Pleasant

You Should Know About One of Vancouver’s Last Remaining Industrial Coffee Shops

Although Laura's Coffee Shop may not be an everyday choice, now and then we all need a hearty dose of home-style “greasy spoon” comfort food. Why not have yours with a side of history?

Jan 14, 2025

Vancouverites

On Political Animals, Prank Calls, and Catholic Guilt, with Richard Kelly Kemick

A new interview with the witty Vancouver-based polymath whose resume so far includes journalist, playwright, poet, podcaster, published non-fiction writer and, most recently, author of the brilliant short story collection 'Hello, Horse', published by Biblioasis earlier this year.

Jan 6, 2025

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Heads Up Mt. Pleasant

Join Tomoko Tahara for a Risshun-Inspired Plant Based Dinner, Jan. 26th

This year, we're of a mindset to set a delicious note for the New Year ahead, by filling up with good food that's also nourishing and good for the planet. And this six-course tasting menu certainly fits the bill!

Jan 13, 2025

Heads Up Main Street

Mark Your Calendars: ‘The Chefs & the Fishmonger’ Congee Pop-Up Returns on Jan. 27th

We'll be damned if a more cozy and satisfying dish exists this time of year than a big bowl of congee! Clearly, we're not the only one in Vancouver who feels that way, since FISH are bringing back their one-day-only next-level congee pop-up for a second run this month.

Jan 13, 2025

Opening Soon East Vancouver

Hyper-Local ‘Nero Tondo’ Restaurant is Coming to East Van This February

After seven years of cooking together, Chefs Devon Latté and Lucas Johnston are set to open an 18-seat restaurant situated in the former Elephant address on Powell Street.

Jan 9, 2025

Drinker The Okanagan

Big Enough to Care: How Iconic Wineries Balances Scale and Integrity

The bigger a business gets, the more they seem to cut corners by trading personal accountability for [productivity], and community care for profit margins...but sometimes, the “big guys” surprise you.

Jan 8, 2025

Heads Up Main Street

Jump On the ‘Free Spirit’ Wagon, January 16th, 2025

Whether you're recuperating from the holiday season, are trying to set a new (non-alcoholic) precedent for the New Year, OR are simply harbouring a general curiosity for all things local F&B-related, this new one-of-a-kind 0% ABV beverage tasting event has got your back.

Jan 8, 2025

Heads Up Downtown

Factor a Screening of ‘Sons’ Into Your January Schedule

On January 18th, The Cinematheque is hosting a PWYC community screening of a new documentary about positive masculinity, that should offer up some thought-provoking content for discussion.

Jan 2, 2025

Track and Food

Ranking B.C.’s Top 15 Restaurants, with James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith

With the year-end comes a fun-filled year-end list! Who better to join Track & Food podcast host Jamie Mah in ranking B.C.’s top 15 restaurants than good friends, local industry vets, and frequent collaborative cohorts, James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus).

Dec 31, 2024

Opening Soon Railtown Japantown

Threefold Brewery Collective Takes Over the Old Andina Space on Powell Street

Set to open in early 2025 the collaboration between Slow Hand Beer Company, Boombox Brewing, and Temporal Artisan Ales is transforming the historic 119-year-old factory-turned-brewery at 1507 Powell Street into a shared production hub and craft beer tasting room.

Dec 27, 2024

Diner

10 New Vancouver Restaurants From 2024 That Live Up To The Hype

We do our best to focus on and follow the construction arcs of the Vancouver eateries we believe are going to be especially good or interesting... Today we are isolating ten bright and sparkling newcomers that look to be riding in the right direction.

Dec 27, 2024

Drinker

The Coolest Vancouver Bars to Score a Cocktail in Right Now

Although by no means an exhaustive list of good places around town, if you're looking for somewhere solid to have a drink in Vancouver right now, each of the following establishments has our stamp of approval for a glass of something tasty. Cheers!

Dec 26, 2024

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