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Scout List, Vol. 601

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 3rd to 9th, 2024.

2024 Michelin Recognized Restaurants in Vancouver, Mapped

All 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars in 2024. None earned an additional star, and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold. Michelin also added one restaurant to their Bib Gourmand list and two were added to the Recommended Restaurants list....

‘Niwa’ Set to Open on Powell Street This December

With The Pie Shoppe closing, the space at 1875 Powell is getting a fresh start. Chef Darren Gee, alongside the team from Ugly Dumpling and Dachi, is bringing Niwa to life before the year is through.

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It’s Official: Strathcona Beer is Branching Out to the North Shore

Strathcona Beer Company is stretching its reach, expanding beyond its namesake neighbourhood with a second location on the North Shore, which opened earlier this week, on Monday, September 23rd.

Heritage Restaurant & Bar to Bring a Fresh Hit of ‘Elevated’ Chinese Cuisine to Main Street

Expect a bold new space and an inventive menu that mixes Chinese tradition with modern flair. Get ready for their opening on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024!

Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October

For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.

For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th

As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.

Chef Jefferson Álvarez Announces October Pop-Up Dinner Series, ‘Cacao 2.0’

Bring on the tasty tropical vibes: this October Chef Álvarez is making his long-awaited comeback, with two highly coveted Sunday evening dinner dates locked in, on October 6th and 13th.

Our Picks: What to Watch at VIFF 2024

Whittling down the 120+ feature-length included (plus 100 short films divided into 10 different screenings) in this year's program into our "much watch" list of films certainly wasn't easy. But fortunately, we enjoy a good challenge!

Scout Book Club, Vol. 16: Design Vancouver Edition

We're shaking things up by eliciting recommendations for design-related books from Becki Chan, of Open Format Arts & Culture and Director of the upcoming Design Vancouver Festival (September 19-29), and Marianne Amodio, Pecha Kucha Night Host and one half of the local architecture firm, Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects Inc..

Hop to It! Rabbit Rabbit is Opening Soon in Victoria

The new wine bar concept from first-timer Sydney Cooper is opening in Downtown Victoria (658 Herald Street) this Fall. In the meantime, follow us “down the rabbit hole” and get to know a bit more about the upcoming addition to our Capital City’s dining scene and its owner-slash-GM.

“Subject To Change” is Moving Into 1879 Powell Street in Early October

Subject to Change is a new rotating chef pop-up concept inside the old Elephant location, offering a five-course menu by a different chef each week, starting with Vancouver chef Mark Singson, October 9th to 12th.

The Pie Shoppe is Set to Close This Month

Prepare yourself for heartbreak: Sisters and business partners Stephanie and Andrea French have just announced that they are closing The Pie Shoppe at 1875 Powell Street later this month.
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Wild Blue Announces Winemaker Dinners for Whistler Cornucopia

Provence Marinaside Features Fairview Cellars in Fall Supper Winemaker Dinner

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Luigi & Sons

Wickaninnish Inn Receives Top Honours in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’

Mon Pitou Announces the Return of Their Beloved Thanksgiving Dinner

Beaucoup Bakery Announces Third Outpost Near Squamish

‘Wünderbar’ Oktoberfest Pop-Up Returns to Bells & Whistles, Sept. 20 to Oct. 6th

Belgard Kitchen’s Thanksgiving ‘Family Dinner’ Returns for Another Year

Are you looking for work? Check out the very latest job listings from Scout Members…

Caffè La Tana is Seeking a Pastaio

Announcing an Exciting Opportunity to Join the Management Team at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort!

Bacaro is Seeking an Experienced GM to Join Their FOH Team

Dachi is Seeking a Head Chef to Join Their Small and Passionate Team