Heads Up
The Countdown to the 5th Annual Cider Harvest Festival Begins Now!
On September 24th, the volume of love for apples - and its boozy labour-of-love, cider - will be unmatched when over 15 BC craft cideries gather at Merridale Cidery & Distillery.
Secure Your Spot for Chef Robin Kort’s Book Launch, This September at Massy Arts Gallery
We're anticipating an intimate evening of scintillating, insightful conversation between the duo, who will be riffing off of each other about how to connect with local flora and fauna.
Attention Vancouver Artists: Submissions for ‘Stratus Issue 03: Pacific’ are Now Open!
If you're an emerging artist with a unique perspective on the bond between Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, working in photography, installation work, or writing, then Stratus arts collective wants to hear from you!
Don’t Snooze on the ‘Party of 5’ Skewers & Wine Event, Sept. 9th in Chinatown
Tickets for the shindig drop today (August 28th) at 9am! Fun food and wine, good tunes, rad people and community vibes? Count us in!
The 2023 Light Up Chinatown Festival Returns September 9-10th
The festival is taking over the blocks around 500 Columbia Street all weekend long, for two days of delicious food, free live performances, and a night of meandering (or dancing) through the vibrant, lantern-lit Chinatown streets.
Join Mæst Food and Coffee Roastery Modus for a Japanese Curry Feast
On Thursday, August 31st food enthusiast Tomoko Tahara is on a mission to showcase just how beautifully wine can harmonize with every plant-based curry-laden spoonful.
New Concept “Daybreakers” Moved Into Old Tangent Cafe Space on The Drive
Though Tangent Cafe has passed through several changes in ownership since the restaurant opened at 2095 Commercial nearly a decade ago, the constant has always been down-to-earth comfort food - and the name. Co-owners Juval Lerner and Valentin Chassagnol, with Head Chef Kevin Desjardins, decided it was time for a change.
A Shout Out to Nice Cake Co. Community Cake Recipients!
The restaurant industry can be tough, but industry pros handle 'tough' with grace - and they do it without whining or asking for recognition. We think this is why giving shout outs is so important! Here is a brief re-cap of all the cakes that have been sent out thus far…
Don’t Miss the Remaining Pac Rim Patio Pop-Ups, Only Until August 27th
The Fairmont Pac Rim's Chef series is now past its half-way point - which means that there are only two more opportunities to eat up some of the summer's best dishes as imagined by a line-up of Vancouver's most highly celebrated chefs, served up al fresco style...
L’Abattoir’s 13th Anniversary Events Continue with a Winemaker’s Dinner on August 16th
We're genuinely stoked that the Gastown restaurant is taking liberties and extending their birthday celebrations to include a winemaker's dinner with Le Vieux Pin winery.
Satoshi Yonemori Says “Goodbye” to Grapes & Soda
The long-time Bar Manager and Co-Owner of Farmer’s Apprentice and Grapes & Soda, will divest his ownership stake in the pair of restaurants to business partner, Mioi Sawada. Yonemori’s last shift at Grapes & Soda will be this Saturday, August 5th.
Two Fun and Informative MOV Workshops to Put on Your Calendar This Month
From a unique opportunity to commune with nature, to tuning into your self and getting crafty, Museum of Vancouver's August programming is front-loaded with rad workshops we think you should know about.
The Mackenzie Room’s New Set Menu Option Singles Out Food-Loving Diners
Sometimes it's nice to roll into a restaurant and spend some intimate, one-on-one time with your meal...The Mackenzie Room gets this. Hence their new, aptly named 'Riding Solo' set menu.
Plan a Trip to Merridale Cidery for the 5th Annual Cider Harvest Festival, September 24th
Since a bit of forethought and planning is required to get to the fest's idyllic orchard setting in the Cowichan Valley, we're telling you well in advance.
Yeehaw! The 2nd Annual ‘Good Stank Stampede’ Returns to Mt. Pleasant on August 12th
We're so down to hoedown at Good Stank Mart's Country & Western inspired event at Red gate in August.
Head to Whistler to Immerse Yourself in the World of Japanese Artist, Manabu Ikeda
Artist Manabu Ikeda uses ink pens to craft expansive, engaging terrains teeming with detailed architectural features and elements from both nature and modern day civilization together in a dense tangle of visual storytelling that requires unhurried exploration and appreciation.
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ is Set to Go Down at Fishermen’s Wharf This Saturday!
Guests to the inaugural fest, hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen's Association, can look forward to a delicious crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar, Robert Clark, and Dez Lo, plus beverages and entertainment...all the while contributing to the "deeper purpose" of sustainable seafood harvesting.
Creative “Indies” November Pop Up Art Show is Now Accepting Submissions
Calling all BOH/FOH-industry-folk-slash-artists: this is your chance show off your creative side, at an upcoming art show slated to go up on the walls of The Irish Heather...
Haul Ass to Port Moody This Weekend for the One-Day-Only ‘OK Horn Plz’ Pop-Up, July 15th
This Saturday, Matthew Murtagh-Wu and Chef Tushar Tondvalkar commandeer the Frankie Street Food truck together to park it at Brave Brewing to whip up a one-day-only Indo-Chinese menu.
The Pie Shoppe is Turning Out ‘Thai Style BBQ’ This Sunday, July 9th Only
A "little birdy" recently told us about a rad-sounding pop-up happening in Railtown this weekend, with young "Come Upper", Oliver Hill, at the helm...
Learn Oil Paint Portraiture Basics with a Pro, July 3-5 at Strange Fellows Brewing
Dip into the right side of your brain and learn something new, by signing up for the Strange Fellows Brewing 'Intro to Oils' portrait painting workshop with David Vegt, beginning this Monday, July 3rd...
Introducing Nice Cake Co.: The One-Woman Operation Making a Difference With Cake and a Kind Message
Scout is joining forces with Nice Cake Co. to bring the hospitality industry a little fun — and love.
Plan Ahead for the Women’s Moto Summit in Squamish This Fall (No Motorcycle Required)
The Summit will be sprawling across three acres of the idyllic Cheekye Ranch, September 1st to 3rd (the three days and two nights leading up to Labour Day). Early bird tickets are still available...but only until July!
The Best Long Table Feasts of Summer 2023
There are a lot of beautiful dining rooms in Vancouver, but this time of year none can compete with BC’s many naturally spectacular outdoor settings. From long table dinners to more casual al fresco events, we’ve compiled a list of six memorable opportunities to enjoy eating outside this summer. Let’s all go to the farm!
Summer Solstice Sesh Fruit & Sour Beer Fest Heading for East Van This Weekend
Spring officially switches gears into Summer tomorrow, June 21st - basically your call-to-action to make the most out of these elongated days which, not to be a bummer, begin to wane as of Thursday... One way to fulfill your 'duty' is by hitting Luppolo Brewing Company this Saturday, June 24th.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day Deliciously at The Burrow x West Coast Bannock Pop-Up
This Wednesday, June 21st, there are many ways to come together and celebrate the contributions, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities - including hitting The Drive to fill up on Bannock Tacos!
The Countdown to Steel & Oak Brewing’s ‘SO9’ Nine-Year Anniversary Party Starts Now
The festivities will be going down on Sunday, June 25th in the lot behind the brewery, at 1319 3rd Avenue in New Westminster.
Kiko Nakata x Noah’s Cafe Collaboration Dinner
On Wednesday, June 21st, Cliff Chi (Noah's Cafe) and Kiko Nakata (Tall Shadow) are coming together for a one-night-only seven course dinner with drink pairings - and we think you should buy tickets now if you want to attend!
