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Heads Up / Gastown

Cheers to Three Years of Beer-Forward Gastown Restaurant, ‘The Magnet’

The Magnet opened its doors to much anticipation from beer- and food-lovers alike, at the end of April 2019. Post pandemic, here's hoping that the restaurant's magnetism is recharged and pulling crowds through its doors for many years to come.

Apr 28, 2022
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The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday (and/or Tuesday)

It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This new guide is here to help.

53 Places
Apr 25, 2022
Heads Up / Squamish

HEADS UP // Brand New ‘Bespoke Market’ Kicking Off in Squamish This Weekend

Unless you're superhuman, you've probably also felt those familiar restless urges for change, associated with the Spring season. Here are just a handful of vendors at the Bespoke spring market that are making us feel all tingly with shopping lust...

Apr 25, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Get Your Tickets to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden’s ‘Flavours of Chinatown’ Celebration

For the Chinese Classical Garden's 36-year anniversary, on April 24th, Sam Shem (The Dessert Club) and Melody Yip (BlackHoleTummy) have helped to organize an especially delicious event.

Apr 19, 2022
Heads Up / Mt. Pleasant

HEADS UP // Get to Know Vancouver’s “Boulevard Gardens” With an Earth Day Weekend Walking Tour

Local landscape architect and arborist, Saba Farmand, is leading three tours through the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood this weekend.

Apr 19, 2022
Heads Up

Five Not-To-Miss Shows at the 9th Annual Capture Photography Festival

5 Places
Apr 12, 2022
Heads Up / Main Street

Main Street Loses Another Icon of the Independent Food & Drink Scene

Kafka’s flagship cafe, which has occupied its prime Mount Pleasant location since July of 2010, is closing its doors this month. They are the latest casualty in a slew of Main Street business closures slated for April (also, Slickity Jim's, The Boxcar and Pizza Farina).

Apr 6, 2022
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Odd Society Spirits Hosting Delicious Day-Long Ukrainian Snacks Fundraiser This Weekend

On Sunday, April 10th, Odd Society Spirits will be hosting some of their chef friends - Tatiana Pakhomova, Todd Graham (Hand Taste Ferments, Wild Thing), Andrew Morales (Txirimiri), and Kody Abrams (Greenhorn Cafe) - for a delicious (and boozy), day-long celebration of Ukrainian food and culture.

Apr 5, 2022
Heads Up / East Vancouver

The Pie Shoppe Announces Winemakers Dinner and Tickets are Selling Out

Pie Shoppe owners Stephanie and Andrea French team up with Chef Dana Ewart and Winemaker Jordan Kubek (Pamplemousse Jus, Lighting Rock Winery) for a special 4-course wine dinner at The Pie Shoppe next Tuesday.

Apr 4, 2022
Heads Up / Main Street

Heads-Up: The Boxcar Given 30 Days to Pack Up and Clear Out

I happened to be having a beer with Boxcar co-owner Patryk Drozd yesterday afternoon when his phone started blowing up.

Mar 30, 2022
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Get Primed for Spring Foraging Season with Eat Wild’s March Workshops

Led by local foraging pros, Dylan Eyers and Jody Peck, the three-part series begins with a free info session tonight (March 24th from 6:30-7:30pm) and, at the time of publication, only three spaces are still available!

Mar 24, 2022
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi Shares His Recipe for Nowruz Specialty, ‘Sabzi Polo’

Nowruz (the Persian New Year) is coming up quickly, on Sunday March 20th. If your plan for the holiday includes keeping cozy at home, then consider trying your hand at making the recipe for this traditional rice dish.

Mar 17, 2022
Heads Up / Strathcona

The Indian Pantry and Coho Coffee Announce New Collab: ‘Aikyam’: A Harmony Away from the Motherland

The second in a series of dinners, designed to introduce some of the lesser known regional flavours of India to the table, is happening on Monday, March 21st.

Mar 10, 2022
Heads Up / Burnaby

Mark Your Calendar: Tickets for ‘Fruit Beer Fest 2022’ Go On Sale Friday, March 25th

Miss the buzz of a big, beer-fuelled festival? Then block Saturday, August 13th off of your calendar (and Sunday the 14th, just in case a day of post-fest recovery is needed).

Mar 10, 2022
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi Shares His Memories of Nowruz

From March 20th (the Persian new year) to April 3rd, Delara will be serving a special seasonal menu featuring dishes typically eaten in Iran over the holidays, and reminiscent of the chef and owner's own past experiences.

Mar 9, 2022
Heads Up / Downtown

A Look Inside The Imminent Cantina 189

The crew at Cantina 189 have everything in place. Doors to the intimate cocktail focused bar at 324 Hastings Street are set to open later this week.

Mar 7, 2022
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Tickets Added for ‘Will Travel for Food, Flight 3: Japan – India’

This edition is all about the in-flight service dining experience as well as the culinary 'destinations'. It has also already sold out once but, now that restaurants are operating at full capacity, some tickets are still up for grabs.

Mar 7, 2022
Heads Up / California

REVIEW // What We Saw at ‘Frieze Week’ Los Angeles, Feb 17-20th

Kristin Lim recaps a recent long weekend immersed in art, visiting art fairs and galleries for Frieze Week.

15 Places
Mar 4, 2022
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

A Whole Lot of Talent and Flavours Coming Together at the ‘Caffè La Tana’ Wine Bar, March 8th

The one-night-only menu will be pooling creativity from the extended La Tana restaurant 'famiglia', including some new and unusual flavours and wines.

Mar 3, 2022
Heads Up / Kitsilano

‘Tayo’ Bringing Collaborative Vibes and Tropical Flavours To A Special Dinner, March 28th

On Monday, March 28th, ‘Tayo‘ will be serving up six courses of real-deal flavours from the Philippines, along with a whole lot of friendly, tropical-inspired energy.

Mar 3, 2022
Heads Up

Get Your Veggie Garden Sorted with UBC Farm’s Online Gardening Workshops

Still have unrealized aspirations of growing your own vegetables this Spring and in need of some extra help? Don't freak out: UBC Farm has you covered.

Mar 1, 2022
Heads Up / Mt. Pleasant

Snag Your Tickets to Kin Kao Song’s ‘Truffles & Wine Dinner’ Now

If you're on the hunt for ways to indulge in the local truffle harvest (currently at its peak), it doesn't get much better than this one-night-only celebration.

Mar 1, 2022
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

What To Expect At Commercial Drive’s Newest Restaurant: Hānai

Opening doors this week: Chef Tess Bevernage talks about what we can expect to see, taste and feel at Hānai on Commercial Drive.

Mar 1, 2022
Heads Up

WHAT’S ON NOW // Five Art Shows to Check Out Right Now

Kristin Lim shares her selection of not-to-miss exhibitions and local art installations currently on view in and around Vancouver (plus one online).

4 Places
Feb 23, 2022
Heads Up / Hastings Sunrise

Tickets Now On Sale For The Pie Shoppe’s First Natural Wine Makers Tasting and Dinner

Mark March 4-5th on your calendar, for Part 1 of their planned ongoing series featuring natural wines, including two female wine makers (along with food by chef Kovic Prévost).

Feb 15, 2022
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Nemesis Announces First ‘Word’ Dinner Series Collaboration, This March

On March 3rd and 4th, Kym Nguyen (formerly, and memorably, of PiDGiN) will be joining 'Word' chefs Mielye and Lina in the kitchen, whipping up a multi-course dinner combining and showcasing their respective Japanese and Colombian culinary influences.

Feb 14, 2022
Heads Up / California

‘Frieze Los Angeles’ Art Fair Takes Place February 17-20

We’re headed to the City of Angels to soak in all things art at Frieze Los Angeles, taking place February 17-20.

4 Places
Feb 14, 2022
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Chef Alvaro Montes De Oca is Serving Up Mexican Food at Ubuntu Canteen

Chef Alvaro Montes De Oca introduced tamales onto the menu at Ubuntu during lockdown and, ever since then, they have been making a regular appearance. If you can, pay a visit to Ubuntu over the next few weeks to try all of Montes De Oca's menu.

Feb 11, 2022
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