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.
Chef Peter Ho Sets the Record Straight on His Yakitori Plans
Recently, an article about Chef Ho and his Sumibiyaki Arashi concept was published (elsewhere) without any attempt to contact or verify facts with Ho. Consequentially, it wasn't an accurate depiction of Ho's vision. Here are the actual details (and a little context)...
Salt Tasting Room Opens Doors on Pender Street
After six months of repairs, remodelling and redesigning, the updated space at 227 East Pender Street in Chinatown is now prepared to welcome guests.
Sensory Cinema is Back
This month, Sensory Cinema is teaming up with the pastry chef and owner of Cadeaux Bakery, for an evening of food inspired by Wes Anderson’s 2014 film, The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Head to Dachi for a Sneak Preview of ‘Bar Soda Lite’, Nov. 7th
As they gear up to establish a permanent location for their new project, Tadia Rae and Chef Billy Nguyen will be teasing their new concept for one-night-only on Tuesday, November 7th.
Two Award-Winning Chefs, One Japanese Whisky, Some Jazz and a Night at Kissa Tanto
On Sunday, November 5th, Chef Marc-Olivier Frappier, of the recently crowned “Best Restaurant in Canada,” Mon Lapin, collaborates with Chef Joël Watanabe of Kissa Tanto for a 7-course supper at the Vancouver restaurant.
Recap: ‘Canada’s Great Kitchen Party’
Nine Vancouver chefs brought their teams to BC Place Stadium to plate dishes showcasing local ingredients, working alongside a winery to pair their dish with a local wine. The results were as follows...
CANCELLED: For Good Food and Good Connections, Join the ‘Joy Of Feeding’ Event on Nov. 2nd
Not only is this event an opportunity to expand your palate in a positive and beautiful communal environment (reason enough to attend!), proceeds from the event go to a noble cause...
Talented Chefs Partner Up with Culinary Students for the Return of “Yes Shef”, Nov. 6th
This isn't just about food, folks - it's great food, award-winning talent, the finest of BC’s wine and beer, live music, and a throng of cool-as-heck women. How refreshing!
Now Open: Mah Milk Bar
Mah stands for “Maggie and Harry”: Maggie Campbell and Harry Swinburn, owners of Mah Milk Bar. What's a 'Milk Bar'?
Beloved French Bistro, Au Comptoir, Finally Opens A Second Location.
Exciting news for Kitsilano's Au Comptoir fans: tthe beloved French brestaurantnow has a baby sister! Au Petit Comptoir quietly opened its doors at Vancouver House last week
Bar Tartare: Open and Pouring Wine Starting Now!
Lindsay Otto, a long-time server at Juice Bar, keeps the natural wine flame 'glowing' by opening Bar Tartare at 54 Alexander Street.
Get to Know Chef Hil
Meet Chef Hilary Nguy of Main Street's Sushi Hil. Chef Hil's path to success had its share of hurdles. Read on to learn more about the person behind the sublime sushi that Vancouverites are swooning over.....
Opening Soon: Casa Molina
The anachronistic red house with black and white trim at 2211 Manitoba Street (previously Mangia Cucina, and, before that, Invitro) is set for a makeover.
A Sneak Peek Inside the Deliciousness of Gary’s, Opening This Week on Twelfth Avenue
The French-inspired wine bar is set to open in the old Fiore space (1485 West 12th Avenue) this Wednesday, September 27th.
Banda Volpi Group Announces Osteria Elio Volpe
Elio Volpe, the younger, carefree and curious cousin to Savio Volpe, opens in Cambie Village this winter (and it's going to be fantastic).
New Documentary Uses Personal Story to Cover the Rich History of the Cowichan Sweater
The iconic Cowichan Sweater is recognized and coveted around the world, but the deeper history of where these distinctive sweaters come from and the people who knit them is not as widely known. Filmmaker Mary Galloway is about to change that with her new film, The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy.
Field Trip: Tagging Along for a “Glorious” Tomato Appreciation Feast
Inspired by their love of tomatoes and everything that farmer Mark Cormier and his farm crew put into growing them, the team from Say Hey Sandwiches head out to Aldergrove on a mission to cook a feast for the Glorious Organics team...
New Neighbourhood Spot, Gary’s, is Gearing Up to Open in Fairview in Late September
To date, Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop have contributed to the successes of some of Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants. Now, they are finally ready to invest themselves in realizing their very own concept: "A nice place for nice people."
Attention Vancouver Artists: Submissions for ‘Stratus Issue 03: Pacific’ are Now Open!
If you're an emerging artist with a unique perspective on the bond between Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, working in photography, installation work, or writing, then Stratus arts collective wants to hear from you!
A First Look Inside ‘Monzo’, Opening Soon at Vancouver House
The concept for the newest member of the Kitchen Table Restaurants group is inspired by 'paninari' - an Italian subculture of the 1980s that fetishized American music, fast food and fashion.
‘The Flamingo Room’ Opening Soon On Commercial Drive
A performance venue and cocktail bar project is taking shape in the space attached to Havana...
Join Mæst Food and Coffee Roastery Modus for a Japanese Curry Feast
On Thursday, August 31st food enthusiast Tomoko Tahara is on a mission to showcase just how beautifully wine can harmonize with every plant-based curry-laden spoonful.
Satoshi Yonemori Says “Goodbye” to Grapes & Soda
The long-time Bar Manager and Co-Owner of Farmer’s Apprentice and Grapes & Soda, will divest his ownership stake in the pair of restaurants to business partner, Mioi Sawada. Yonemori’s last shift at Grapes & Soda will be this Saturday, August 5th.
Mah Milk Bar Aims to Blend Local Community Charm with Melbourne Coffee Culture
Cafe pros Harry Swinburn and Maggie Campbell are hoping to open doors to their Australian-inspired, friendly neighbourhood 'Milk Bar' at 1502 Victoria Drive this Fall.
We Want to Toast the Sweet Days of Summer with a Crisp Cold Pour of ‘The Riesling Project’
When an award-winning chef teams up with three BC wine world heavyweights to produce wine, we definitely want in on a bottle.
A Look Inside ‘The Watson’, Opening Doors in Mount Pleasant This Week
The capable crew behind Bartholomew Bar in Yaletown is filling the void at 3080 Main Street with a new cocktail-forward restaurant concept.
Jess Taylor of “Wandering Mollusk” Prepares to Open a Brick-and-Mortar
For a city so intimately tied to the sea, Victoria has surprisingly few seafood-dedicated restaurants to grab dinner or meet with pals for some really good oysters and a pint of beer. That's something that Jess Taylor felt has been missing - and the time has finally come for him to do something about it.
The Reincarnation of Salt Tasting Room
A Blood Alley stalwart since 2006, Salt had been forced to shutter in August 2021, but owner Seán Heather knew it wasn’t for good. Heather was only waiting for the perfect space to materialize in order to rebuild...That space presented itself earlier this year at 227 East Pender Street in Chinatown.
