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Join Ça Marche and Friends for a Four-Night Moules and Steak Pop-Up, Feb. 9-Mar. 2

Ça Marche is switching up their dinner service - swapping Breton(ish) style crêpes for French bistro fare - and they're kicking it off with a series of one-night-only dinners inspired by a couple of classics.
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Add Some ‘Wild’ New Cooking Skills to Your Repertoire This Winter and Spring

Curious about cooking with wild BC ingredients but not sure where to start? Good news: beginning this February, EatWild has a solution for Vancouverites that doesn't even involve getting out of the city...
Heads Up / West Side

Fuel Up with the Farmer’s Apprentice End-of-the-Week Midday Feast

Starting February 3rd, the West Side restaurant will be offering Basta Barbecue & Wine lunch, every Friday and Saturday from noon until 4pm.
Heads Up / Main Street

Tocador to Host “Man I Love Flamingoes” Cocktail Competition, Feb. 7th

February is a short but tough month. Lucky for us, next month Tocador will be hosting a cocktail competition, that's sure to be packed with fun, tropical vibes and tasty drinks aplenty.
Heads Up / Downtown

There’s More Than 100 Reasons to Check Out the “100 Amigos” Art Show, Opening Jan. 27

Show up Friday night to enjoy the art and all the makings of a proper opening party, including swanky canapes, DJ sets and, we have it on good authority, lots of Cinco.
Heads Up / Main Street

Baker’s Breakfast Joint is Serving Up Breakfast in Chinatown “All Night Long”, Jan. 27th

Baker's Breakfast Joint is usually only available for pre-order for delivery via their website, so this is a nice opportunity to enjoy their offerings (baos, steamed buns, egg tarts, cheesecake and more) in a more casual and interactive way.
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Livia Dinners are Finally Happening, Four Nights of the Week

The rumours are true! If you're as amped about this news as we (and no doubt countless others) are, then showing up as early, hungry and patient as possible is highly recommended.
Heads Up / Abbotsford

New “Three-Dimensional Photography” Exhibition Opens in Abbotsford This Friday

Make a day of your visit to The Reach Gallery Museum by exploring Abbotsford’s good eats and drink, nature walks and thrift stores.

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Heads Up / Mt. Pleasant

Coffee Roastery Modus Prepares to Take On a New Nighttime Persona, Feb. 4th

Coffee Roastery Modus unveils an evening alter-ego with their "dinner/bevy/collab" series, Modus After Hours...
Heads Up / West Side

Make Time for a Good Belly Laugh at ‘Seth Fest’, Jan. 23-26 at the Hollywood Theatre

Do the bare trees, soggy ground and early sunsets of January have you feeling bummed? Lighten things up at "Seth Fest".
Heads Up / Chinatown

Time To Score: The Bao Bei Chinese New Year Menu Covers All The Bases

Starting on the eve of the Chinese New Year (Saturday, Jan. 21st) and running for the next two weeks, Bao Bei will be offering a celebratory Lunar New Year 6-course menu that covers all the bases: noodles for longevity, dumplings for wealth, pork belly for prosperity, and fish for bounty.

Heads Up / Kitsilano

‘Their There’ Throws It’s Hat in the Ring for Your New Favourite Brunch Spot

Not to worry, their signature mochi doughnuts and kick-ass coffee are going nowhere - the menu is just being filled out a little...
Heads Up / Chinatown

Check Out This Fine List of ‘THIS Gallery’ Workshops

Still trying to scratch the New Year itch by adding a new skill to your 2023 repertoire? Or just looking to fill some "downtime" getting your hands dirty while having fun and getting your butt out of the house?
Heads Up / North Vancouver

‘Deanna Dikeman: Leaving and Waving’ Photography Exhibit Opening at The Polygon, Jan. 19th

Getting out of the house and treating your eyes (and mind) to some art is a great winter activity. This is one photo exhibition that we think looks well-worth hoisting yourself off of the couch (and peeling your eyeballs off of your home screens) for...

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Heads Up / Mt. Pleasant

Starting in February, Mount Pleasant’s Novella Turns into “Vignette” by Night

A coffee bar and breakfast joint by day, it was always the plan that Novella would transform into a wine bar with a dinner program by night - it just took a minute for the pieces to come together.
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Oh Carolina Cafe & Grocer Says ‘Farewell’ to Fraserhood on January 15th

This Sunday will be the last day of business for the Fraserhood cafe and corner store. In the meantime, don't miss your chance to get in there to say goodbye.
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Get Cozy with The Stable House Bistro’s Sunday ‘Abendessen’ Menu

There are just three more opportunities to pull up a seat at the Fairview neighbourhood bistro for their traditional German 'supper' menu, created by Sous Chef Marcus Lenk.
Heads Up / Main Street

Much-Loved Neighbourhood Restaurant, Dock Lunch, Has Permanently Closed

The small but enchanting Mount Pleasant comfort food eatery and neighbourhood, at 152 East 11th Ave., cafe permanently closed as of January 1st, 2023.

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Ten Places to Steam, Soak and Sauna In and Around Vancouver, Mapped

From luxurious hotel spas to community centres and gyms, plus a "feel good" pop-up situation and a historic institution - the city and surrounding area offer a range of detoxifying venues. Here's our list of ten local options to help get you passively sweating in 2023...

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Heads Up / Fraserhood

Ubuntu Canteen Announces Special Mid-January Dinner Series

Although the Fraserhood restaurant is in New Years hibernation for regular service until the end of the month, you should know that they’ll be opening doors for some ticketed wine dinners in the meantime...
Heads Up / Gastown

Revel in a Night of Seafood, Wine and Good Times at Juice Bar, Dec. 20th

Free up a chunk of space in your calendar tomorrow evening (December 20th) for Juice Bar wine bar's one-night-only 'A Feast of Seven Fishes' extravaganza.
Heads Up / Railtown Japantown

Alibi Room Readies for Changing of Hands at the End of December

Although the Alibi Room will continue to sling pints (under the management of Victoria, BC-based hospitality group, Four Top) the last day of service under their current ownership of extended family members - Nigel and Kerry Springthorpe, Raya Audet and Chef Greg Armstrong - will be Friday, December 23rd, 2022.
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A Handy List of Grab-N-Go Bottle Shops Making it Easier For You to Pick Up Interesting Wine Right Now

Don't have the time or patience for liquor store lineups? These tiny shops pack a well-curated punch on the take-out wine/beer/cider front that will be faster, friendlier, and more fun than any BCL.

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18 Thoughtful Gift Ideas: From Good Bottles to An Island Get-Away

Skip the Ferrero Rocher this year and seek out goodies that will show your thoughtfulness and keep money in your local economy...
Heads Up / Strathcona

Be a ‘Local Tourist’ at Kid Sister’s One-Day-Only Pop Up Market, Dec. 10

To celebrate Kid Sister Skin Care's first anniversary, owner Max Tamoto has rounded up a crew of like-minded small businesses for a one day shopping event at Strathcona's Picnic Studios (881 E Hastings).
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Five Films to Stream Online During the 22nd Whistler Film Festival

Beginning today (Monday, December 5th) until January 2nd, the majority of this year's program is available to watch online - without the hassle of transportation, traffic, snow or hotel reservations!
Heads Up / North Vancouver

Combine Art Fair Returns to Griffin Art Projects for Its Second Year, Dec. 8-11

A new art show at North Van’s Griffin Art Projects brings together gallerists representing emerging and established artists for a fresh perspective on contemporary art and collecting.

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Our Guide to This Month’s Holiday Markets, Fairs and Pop-Ups

We mapped out a holiday shopping list designed for those, like us, who would rather opt out of the mall madness in favour of a more convivial and community-minded atmosphere...

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