Michelle Sproule
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: The Crew That Brought Vancouver ‘Published On Main’ Begin Work On A Second Restaurant
Opening Soon: The Crew That Brought Vancouver Critically Acclaimed 'Published On Main' Begin Work On A Second Mount Pleasant Restaurant.
Take A Look At The ‘Casuarina Nights’ Menu At Nancy Go Yaya.
You know her as Nancy Go Yaya during the day, but beginning this weekend, the bright and lively Singaporean cafe reveals her sultry 'evening' side.
A Look Inside ‘Elephant’, Opening Soon on Powell Street.
A new project brought to us by Miki Ellis (Dachi), Stephen Whiteside (Dachi) and chef Justin Ell will offer a omakase-style menu, as well as à la carte dining for walk-ins beginning Friday, December 3, 2021.
Scout List Vol. 584
An agenda of the cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from December 1 to 8, 2021.
Take a Look Inside Zarak, Opening Soon in Mount Pleasant
Scout List, Vol. 583
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from November 17 to November 23, 2021
Glizzies, Nachos, Art and Sneakers: DownLow Team Takes on Convenience Store Culture On The Drive
A Sneak Peek Of What You’ll Find On The Menu At Kin Kao Song
While we didn't stay long enough to work our way through the full menu, we tasted enough to know we are heading back as soon as we can to finish the job. So far, standout dishes include...
Crêperie and Cider Bar ‘Ça Marche’ To Open Doors This Weekend.
Take a look inside the new restaurant from Au Comptoir's Maxime Bettili.
New Vegetarian Restaurant ‘Nightshade’ Coming Soon to Yaletown
Helmed by Chef Chanthy Yen, this new vegetarian restaurant is anticipated to open its doors on Mainland St. in early December.
Inside Mount Pleasant’s Imminent Kin Kao Song
Take a look inside Kin Kao Song, the new project from Kin Kao Commercial Drive owners Terence Feng and chef Tang Phoonchai.
Andrew Morrison 1973-2021
Sam Shem Does ‘The Dishes’
Pastry chef, artist and avid traveller, Sam Shem, takes the reins for this edition of 'The Dishes'.
Caffè La Tana Finally Becomes The Wine Bar It Was Always Meant To Be
Caffè La Tana expands hours, and menu to operate evenings as the wine bar it was always meant to be.
Eleanor Chow-Waterfall of Cadeaux Bakery Does ‘The Dishes’
Eleanor Chow-Waterfall, pastry chef and owner of Cadeaux Bakery, leads us around Vancouver on her dream day of eating and drinking...
Scout List, Vol. 582
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from Sept. 23rd to Sept. 30th, 2021.
Strathcona’s Iconic Vernon Drive Grocery to Become ‘Rise Up Marketplace’
Food industry veterans Rags Rajesh Narine and Roger Collins have taken over the old store to create something new and soulful.
You Need to Try One of the Most Interesting Cocktails on Commercial Drive
Bartender Felipe Torres of La Mezcaleria has created a line-up of drinks with one that stands out for its street food inspiration.
Score Cool New Duds for Fall at the Beaton Linen Pop-Up This Long Weekend
Looking to spruce up your wardrobe for Fall? Get down to Strathcona's Picnics & Poetry now until September 5th.
You Need to Try the Decadent Doughnuts at Squamish’s New Fox & Oak
We recently popped in for our first taste of the new shop on our way up to one of our usual camps. We were not disappointed.
Scout List, Vol. 580
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from August 5th to August 12, 2021.
COOL THINGS WE WANT // This Coffee Mug Celebrating an East Van Institution
Long a fixture of the neighbourhood, the Mr. Mattress store at Clark & Venables is celebrated by fans at a nearby gallery.
Miki Ellis Does ‘The Dishes’
In this edition, the co-owner of Dachi and Ugly Dumpling details her best day of eating and drinking around Vancouver...
Scout List Vol. 579
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from July 22 to July 28, 2021.
Tripping Further Afield on Bowen Island With Allison Audrey Weldon
On this trip we head to Bowen Island for a day of eating, drinking and enjoying the outdoors, with the founder of Sangre de Fruta Botanical as our trusted guide...
FROM THE COLLECTION // An Artistic Homage to Our Chinese and Indigenous Histories
Local artist Lam Wong talks about the historical inspirations behind his original multimedia art installation...
Inside Kitoki Inn, Opening Soon on Bowen Island
The new Japanese-inspired getaway on Bowen Island is made up of three cabins and a bath house surrounded by forest.
Yaletown Scores Japanese Grocery ‘Aburi To-Go’
Previously Minami restaurant's private dining room, the corner store-sized space has been transformed into a welcoming grocery.
