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Bid a Tasty Goodbye to Summer with Five Rising Chefs at East Van’s ‘Stacks On Stacks’

The end of summer and subsequent return to routine is a difficult thing to swallow, but on September 17th the Commissary Connect is going to make it a helluva lot easier. Five of Vancouver’s rising culinary talents are set to gather at the Commissary’s industrial district kitchen space to flex their foodie muscles for the Stacks on Stacks block party. Forgo the brunch crowds and chow down on Dipped Dough vegan donuts, dumplings from the self-appointed Dumpling King, Perfect Pull gourmet grilled cheese, and other tasty inventions by Salt N Sear and the stroopwafel-slinging mobile airstream cafe, Johnny Can’t Surf.

It’s the perfect opportunity to kick off autumn ahead of the culinary curve while also supporting a cool, community-centred program that’s fostering growth, collaboration and creativity within Vancouver’s food scene by providing accessible, professional shared kitchen spaces to up-and-coming food entrepreneurs.

Sun, September 17th | 12-3pm | Commissary Connect kitchen (401 Industrial Avenue) | $40 | TICKETS

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.