Michelle Sproule

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Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and studied in Australia and at the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Library Sciences from the University of Toronto. She lives in beautiful Strathcona and enjoys wandering through the city’s streets and alleyways with her two very best friends, a beat up camera and a 50mm lens. Her popular Scout List – a curated compendium of Vancouver’s most interesting happenings - is published every Wednesday afternoon.

Opening Soon / Kitsilano

New Bar, Restaurant and Music Venue Heading for Broadway, Early Spring 2023

Michael Brennan of Strathcona's neighbourhood bar, The Heatley, takes some East Side charm to the West Side of Vancouver by teaming up with Christian Chaumont, Justin Cameron and Dan Uhrich to open a new full-service bar, restaurant and music venue on West Broadway.
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 / 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.
Opening Soon / Hastings Sunrise

‘It’s Okay Bar’ Set to Bring Comfort and Assurance to Hastings Sunrise

Vancouver's inventory of independent neighbourhood joints fell by two with last week's announcements of the closure of Dock Lunch and Oh Carolina, so it's particularly nice timing for some positive restaurant-related news. Luckily for us, 'It's Okay Bar' is stepping up to the task.

‘The Come Up’ with Tsai-Rung Sara Lee

This past December the aspiring young chef became the first ever recipient of the 2022 Andrew Morrison Memorial Award. On the heels of this momentous occasion, now seemed like the perfect timing to interview the young aspiring chef.
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.

Scout List

Transition Into 2023 With Some Quality Downtime

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver, from now until mid-January, 2023.

23 Places
Power of Two / Hastings Sunrise

On Finding the ‘Magical Place’ With Buddies & Business Partners, Miki Ellis & Stephen Whiteside

We catch up with co-owners of Dachi, Elephant, Hānai and Mucker to talk about business, service and making it less hard to open independent restaurants in Vancouver.

Heads Up / Main Street

Pleasant Pairings is Returning to Main Street on Dec. 1st

Get ready for Pleasant Pairings, an evening of shop-hopping, connecting and complimentary wine (and cider) tastings, with the motto “small shops, great wine, what a pleasant time”.

8 Places
Vancouverites / West End

On Hospitality, Sentimental Stripes and Anchovies, with Chef Scott Korzack

Through a short series of personal and industry-related questions, get to know more about Korzack in and out of the Bacaro kitchen...
Heads Up / East Vancouver

‘To Live For’ Bakery and Cafe Now Open on Nanaimo Street

Take a look inside Erin Ireland's new bakery and cafe at 1508 Nanaimo St. space ahead of their official opening, planned for this weekend.
Cool Things We Want / North Vancouver

We Can’t Wait to Count the Days with a Sons of Vancouver ‘2022 Whisky Advent Calendar’

This much-anticipated seasonal release from the North Van distillery is making December look better already...
Opening Soon / Mt. Pleasant

Take a Peek Behind Novella Coffee Bar’s Papered-Up Windows, Ahead of Opening Day

The team behind critically-acclaimed Published On Main and Bar Susu are closing in on opening day for their third concept, at 2650 Main Street.
Further Afield Trips / Victoria

Talking Thai Food, Kitchen Wounds and MSG, with Tarn Tayanuth

We sat down with the owner of Dumpling Drop armed with a list of rapid-fire questions aimed at finding out more about her - in and out of the kitchen - and the business' fun new nighttime concept...

Power of Two / Chinatown

On ‘Fine Dining’, Friendship and Giving a F*ck, with Justin Tisdall and Bryan Satterford

We sit down for lunch at Long's Noodle House with long-time friends and co-owners of Chinatown's Juke Fried Chicken and The Chickadee Room

2 Places
Heads Up / Main Street

Take A Look Inside Wild Thing Main Street

After a few months of remodelling, cleaning, and menu planning, Mount Pleasant's newest restaurant is ready to roll at 2420 Main Street.
Chinatown

Secrets of Chinatown Shops, with William Liu of Kam Wai Dim Sum

Today we meet William Liu (co-owner of Kam Wai Dim Sum at 249 E Pender), who takes us on a tour of some of the shops he uses to buy ingredients and equipment to make Kam Wai's famous dumplings.

4 Places
Opening Soon / Hastings Sunrise

“It’s Okay” Bar Planned for Hastings-Sunrise

East Vancouver will see a new bar open doors before the end of the year – and it comes with a comforting name that, given the times, everyone can appreciate: “It’s Okay”. The new concept is slated to open doors by mid-November.
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Look Inside Archer, Now Open in Downtown Vancouver

Modern Canadian fare inspired by British Columbia’s natural landscape is coming to Vancouver’s Downtown core as ‘Archer‘ officially opens on Wednesday, September 28th, at 1152 Alberni Street (between Thurlow and Bute).
Vancouverites

Ten Questions with Local Artist and Arts Educator, Julia Soderholm

Soderholm's new series of artwork, Small Seasons, will be on the walls of Slice of Life Gallery September 22-27.
Vancouverites / Victoria

Artist Elise McLauchlan On Music, Mistake Making, And The Inner Workings of Wood.

Not only does the artist carve wood bowls, vases, plates and candleholders with stunningly simple lines, she also offers woodcarving courses for those interested in developing their own skill.
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Look Inside Fat Mao’s New Downtown Location

The broth is being made and the noodles are waiting - Fat Mao's new Downtown location, at 983 Helmcken Street, will be ready for guests beginning next week.
Opening Soon / Main Street

A Look Inside Suyo, Opening August 25th

Paper came off the windows at 3475 Main Street over the weekend and the highly anticipated "Suyo" is ready for its first customers.

Heads Up

Native Plant Workshop

Get to know more about your native plant species neighbours by signing up for a morning plant walk through Strathcona Community Garden on Sunday, August 28th.
Opening Soon / Port Moody

Rewind Beer // Opening Soon in Port Moody.

Finishing touches are underway at Port Moody's newest brewery, Rewind Beer Co. (2809 Murray Street), brought to us by the team behind Parkside Brewery.
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Second Location Of Beaucoup Bakery Is Headed For Downtown Vancouver

As Beaucoup celebrates its tenth year of business, co-owners Betty and Jacky Hung announce that they are ready to expand to a second location.

Heads Up / West Side

New East Vancouver Focused Exhibition Set to Open August 25th, 2022

Artists David Vegt and M W Bowen join forces to present "Habitual" - an exhibition of twenty paintings profiling key East Vancouver artists, makers, community leaders and activists.

Heads Up / North Vancouver

Plan a Trip to the North Shore for the 15th Annual Osprey Festival

Head to the Maplewood Flats this Saturday, July 30th, for nature activities, a plant sale, music and dance performances, and to stuff your face at the salmon BBQ.