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.
Touk Opens Soon on Alberni Street: A Contemporary Cambodian Bistro from Chef Chanthy Yen
The contemporary Cambodian bistro is nearly ready to open at 1152 Alberni Street. What began as a pandemic pop-up in Montreal has travelled across the country and taken root in Vancouver, with a full team, a defined point of view, and a space that now looks entirely its own.
Posada at Chupito: A Latin American Rum Tasting to Cut Through December Grey
A Posada at Chupito offers a ready-made escape built around good rum, good company, and the kind of easy ceremony that brings a dreary December night back to life.
Scout List Vol. 646
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 from Thursday, December 11th to Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
Nabi House: A New Neighbourhood Restaurant on Powell Street
Daniel Lee is betting on a tiny kitchen, a tight menu and a lot of heart to bring something new to East Vancouver.
The Scout List, Vol. 645
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 from Thursday, December 4th to Wednesday, December 10th, 2025.
Inside Osteria Otto Italian-Inspired Listening Bar Opening Soon in Mount Pleasant
Set inside an old house (that still feels "home-y") sitting just off Main Street on East 8th, Otto quietly brings together Italian warmth, Pacific Northwest ingredients, and the easy cool of a Japanese kissa bar.
The Scout List, Vol. 644
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 from Thursday, November 27th to Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.
Catch Reel Cause’s Screening of “The Interceptors”, One-Night-Only on Nov. 27th
Reel Causes works with filmmakers and Canadian organizations to spotlight social justice issues through film. We like their style. This week, they take on food waste with a short film centred on Vancouver Chef TJ Conwi.
The Scout List, Vol. 643
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 from Thursday, November 20th to Wednesday, November 26th, 2025.
Enjoy a Shojin Teishoku Plant-Based Dinner, Nov. 26th
For a single night, Saan Saan brings together the quiet intensity and careful cooking of friends Tomoko Tahara and Raphaël Pirenne for a modern Japanese plant-based multi-course meal.
Why We’re Excited About Lumache, Victoria’s Upcoming Restaurant Rooted in Slow Food
Chef James Frost and FOH-pro-slash-sommelier Heather Dosman have taken over the micro-restaurant space at 1001 Douglas Street (formerly Hank's a* Restaurant) to open their intimate new concept this December.
Head to The American for a Friendly Comfort Food Competition, Nov. 15th
This Sandwich That Beer's Meatball Throwdown returns to The American this Saturday for its fourth year running. Consider Comfort Food Season officially in play!
Watch Five Ceramicists Get Fast and Muddy at the VAG’s Pottery Throwdown, Dec. 6th
For one evening only, the Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting a competition that will a handful of local clay artists taking one wheel each to create their stuff - right in front of your eyes.
The Scout List, Vol. 642
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 from Thursday, November 13th to Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 641
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 from Thursday, November 6th to Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
A First Look Inside Jeju, Opening in East Vancouver on Nov. 15th
The Vancouver location pushes the Jeju vision further, offering more space to experiment. Last night, we slipped into their first friends & family service for a look at what they’ve been building.
The Scout List, Vol. 640
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 from Thursday, October 30th to Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
Chinese Restaurant Awards Reveal “Elite 30 Canada”, with Vancouver’s Dynasty Seafood Named #1
Want to know where to find the best Chinese food in and around Vancouver? Founded in 2008, the Chinese Restaurant Awards began as a local guide to the best roast ducks, dim sum and noodle bowls. Sixteen years later, the project has grown into something bigger: a country-wide snapshot of how Chinese cuisine continues to lead, evolve, and define the way Canada eats.
How One Chilliwack Farm Helps to Shape the Menu at Botanist
Every year, Chef Hector Laguna takes his whole team out to the Local Harvest farm in Chilliwack so that they can see the labour behind the produce for themselves, and pay that respect and knowledge forward to local and visiting diners alike. Last summer, I tagged along...
Honour Día de Muertos with a Five-Course Meal that’s Big in Heart, at an Approachable Price
On Sunday, November 2nd, La Mezcaleria is bringing the spirit of Día de Muertos into the dining room when they host their annual dinner shaped around remembrance, gathering, and the intentional act of sharing a meal.
Head to Boulevard for a Two-Night Dessert Bar Experience with Kenta Takahashi and Max Curzon-Price
With only eight seats per evening, you don't want to sleep on this super intimate collaboration built around desserts and cocktails in conversation with one another.
The Scout List, Vol. 639
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 from Thursday, October 23rd to Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 638
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 from Thursday, October 16th to Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
“Jeju” Korean Restaurant Set to Open on Broadway This November
Jeju’s arrival on East Broadway marks a homecoming for Dylan and Sung Kim — a family-run restaurant blending the quiet soul of Tofino with the warmth and depth of Korean tradition.
New Italian Restaurant ‘Giusti’ to Open in Mount Pleasant Later This October
The century-old building formerly home to Bar Susu and The Whip is about to take on new life as a neighbourhood trattoria built on classic Italian cooking and modern Vancouver warmth.
Much Anticipated ‘Kavita’ is Set to Open in Mount Pleasant Next Week
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar’s "Kavita" is ready to bring precision, nostalgia, and limitless Indian hospitality to redefine how Vancouver experiences Indian cuisine.
The Scout List, Vol. 637
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 from Thursday, October 2nd to Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 636
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 from Thursday, September 25th to Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
