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New Mount Pleasant Restaurant “Elem” Announces Opening Day

After months of construction and menu testing, the new restaurant concept from Chef Vish Mayekar, Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun will finally be opening its doors exactly two weeks from now (on Tuesday, November 19th), following a friends-and-family preview.

Italian-Inspired ‘Folietta’ to Open Doors in East Vancouver in Early 2025

Wentworth Hospitality Group is growing their restaurant family, with Folietta set to open at 2419 Grant Street in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood next year — their first venture outside of the downtown core.

Scout List, Vol. 605

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, October 31st-November 6th, 2024.

Another Fine Reason to Hit Up Galiano This Fall: Recently Opened “The Pink Geranium”

Galiano Island is undeniably lovely in summer, but let’s be real: the crowds can be a bit much. Shoulder season is where it’s at, with its fewer ferry lineups, emerging autumn colours, and shifting wildlife patterns. There is so much to see, and if you give yourself space to contemplate, this is when the island’s true beauty really shines.

Scout List, Vol. 604

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, October 24-30th, 2024.

La Mezcaleria Set to Host ‘Día de Muertos’ Dinner – and Tickets Are Going Fast!

In Mexico, starting at midnight on October 31, the worlds of the living and the dead unite, allowing ancestors to return—not to be mourned, but to celebrate life with their loved ones during Día de Muertos. The foods shared during this time not only nourish the living but also symbolically sustain the spirits on their journey to Mictlán...

Scout List Vol. 603

From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver, October 17-23, 2024.

Scout List, Vol. 602

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 10th to 16th, 2024.

2024 Michelin Recognized Restaurants in Vancouver, Mapped

All 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars in 2024. None earned an additional star, and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold. Michelin also added one restaurant to their Bib Gourmand list and two were added to the Recommended Restaurants list....

Scout List, Vol. 601

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 3rd to 9th, 2024.

‘Niwa’ Set to Open on Powell Street This December

With The Pie Shoppe closing, the space at 1875 Powell is getting a fresh start. Chef Darren Gee, alongside the team from Ugly Dumpling and Dachi, is bringing Niwa to life before the year is through.

Heritage Restaurant & Bar to Bring a Fresh Hit of ‘Elevated’ Chinese Cuisine to Main Street

Expect a bold new space and an inventive menu that mixes Chinese tradition with modern flair. Get ready for their opening on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024!

For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th

As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.

“Subject To Change” is Moving Into 1879 Powell Street in Early October

Subject to Change is a new rotating chef pop-up concept inside the old Elephant location, offering a five-course menu by a different chef each week, starting with Vancouver chef Mark Singson, October 9th to 12th.

The Pie Shoppe is Set to Close This Month

Prepare yourself for heartbreak: Sisters and business partners Stephanie and Andrea French have just announced that they are closing The Pie Shoppe at 1875 Powell Street later this month.

A New Documentary About Chef Tojo is Hitting the Big Screen at This Year’s VIFF

The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept. 26th to Oct. 6th) features the world premiere of a film telling Tojo's story. Directed by Mads K. Baekkevold, The Chef & the Daruma is screening as part of the Festival's 'Insights' program.

Main Street Dominates Commercial Drive at the Flamingo Room / Havana Club Rum Bar Brawl

Being in the room for a showdown between bartenders from Main Street and Commercial Drive was a blast! Check out our photo recap and takeaways from the August 29th event.

How to ‘Do’ Chinatown, Pizza Coming Soon-Style

Chinatown is best explored with a crew who knows it inside and out; and the folks at Pizza Coming Soon are just that. Since opening in October 2020, the team have been tight-knit and deeply connected to the neighbourhood. Now, they are taking us on a tour of their favourite spots...

Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, This September!

Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!

‘Party of 5’ Skewers & Wine Event is Back September 7th, and the Lineup Looks Sweet!

The countdown is over: tickets for this year’s ‘Party of 5‘ event have dropped, and if last year is any indication, they won’t last long. It’s all going down this Saturday (August 24th) from 4-10pm at the Garden Villa Courtyard (127 East Pender Street).

Chupito Cocteleria to Close Amid Demolition Plans

If kicking back with a drink on the hidden patio at Chupito Cocteleria has been on your ‘to-do’ list, then you’d better hustle, because the celebrated cocktail-forward Mexican restaurant is officially in its last season.

We Say a Respectful ‘Goodbye’ to Elephant

As Chef Justin Song-Ell, along with his business partners Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside, close the doors to Elephant, we reflect on the culinary innovation and unforgettable experiences that have defined this short-lived but much-beloved Vancouver establishment.

New Restaurant “Elem” to Open on Main Street This Fall

Chef Vish Mayekar has teamed up with Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun to take over the space next door to Zarak, at 2110 Main Street, to bring us Elem, a restaurant concept aiming to blend international influences with a deep commitment to local, sustainable ingredients.

New Concept from The Keefer Bar Team, June, is Coming to Cambie Village This Fall

It's time we cut through the noise and lay out what’s actually happening at 3305 Cambie Street...

Much-Teased ‘Annabelle’s’ is Almost Ready to Open Doors in Chinatown

Long-time Vancouver bakery and restaurant industry vet, Annabelle Choi, is finally settling down to open her own (namesake) bakery and gelato shop in the old Pazzo Chow / Say Hello Sweets space.

Hit the ‘Burg and Burg’ Pop-Up Event Going Down This Weekend in Vancouver

“Burg and Burg” pop-up burger and wine bar will be serving up what they consider to be the “best Smashburger in the world.” this Saturday. With a claim that bold, you’ll definitely want to pay them a visit and judge it for yourself!

A Look Inside Good Thief, Opening in Mount Pleasant This Week

The brother and sister team of Vincent Nguyễn and Amelie Thuy Nguyễn are set to open their second, ‘rebellious younger sibling’ restaurant at 3336 Main Street on Thursday, July 11th.

‘Plain Jane Ice Cream’ is Almost Ready to Satisfy Your “Not Too Sweet” Summer Cravings

Heads up, Hastings Sunrise: the folks behind Dachi and Mucker are bringing serious ice cream game to the neighbourhood when Plain Jane Ice Cream opens inside of the Mucker Next Door retail shop later this summer. Think, Organic Avalon ice cream, unique flavours, and outdoor seating.