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.
Late-60s Counterculture Inspired ‘The Painted Ship’ Opens Softly in Kits March 2nd
Michael Brennan, Christian Chaumont, Justin Cameron and Dan Uhrich took possession of the space near the corner of Broadway and Macdonald in the Fall of 2022. A few months and a serious amount of scrubbing, sanding, painting and re-wiring later, the restaurant, bar and venue is ready to open doors...
New Italian Market and Cafe Settles into the Corner of 12th Avenue and Carolina
Focused on community, storytelling and comforting food, Mercato di Luigi is a welcoming old-school-inspired Italian deli and neighbourhood grocer complete with sliced meats, cheese, bread, friendly gossip, and discussion of ‘Calcio’ (soccer) scores.
‘Tall Shadow Bakery’ to Open in Hastings Sunrise Early Summer 2023
Co-owners Cass Helps and Dayle Kennedy have enlisted customers and friends, Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside, to open a brick-and-mortar location at 2474 East Hastings Street.
Ten Reasons to Take Vignette’s New Tasting Menu for a Spin
I slipped into a staff tasting at the new Mount Pleasant spot a few days prior to the official launch of their evening menu last week. What follows is a photo-forward recounting of the details of that meal...
Scout List Vol. 595
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 this week.
Congratulations on a Decade of Service
Ten years in the restaurant industry is no small achievement, even when dealing with an ideal set of circumstances....Take a look at photos from a night of celebrating a decade of good food and good people at PiDGiN.
Botanist’s Lead Bartender, Jeff Savage, On Balance, Simplicity, and Connecting
Hospitality industry pros talk to us about why they chose the gig they did, and why they stick with it.
Scout List Vol. 594
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 now until the end of the month.
Fuel Up with the Farmer’s Apprentice End-of-the-Week Midday Feast
Starting February 3rd, the West Side restaurant will be offering Basta Barbecue & Wine lunch, every Friday and Saturday from noon until 4pm.
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.
‘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...
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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...
‘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.
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...
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
“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.
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).
