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.
Inside “June”: Cambie’s Coolest New Brasserie
The Keefer Bar crew taps into the right mix of vision and track record to create something considered, confident, and quietly (but undeniably) magnetic. June isn’t trying to prove anything—it just shows up, cooks hard, pours proper drinks, and lets the room speak for itself.
The Scout List, Vol. 614
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, April 3rd to Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 613
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, March 27th to Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 612
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, March 20th to Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.
New Herzog Exhibit ‘Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories’ is Opening in Chinatown This April
Opening Friday, April 11th at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, it explores Vancouver’s Chinatown and historic Hastings district between the 1950s and 1970s, blending Herzog’s striking photography with personal histories uncovering the deeper narratives behind his most celebrated works.
Welcome Spring with a Hands-On Natural Dye Workshop This April
What better way to celebrate the season than by dunking your hands into the alchemy of natural dyeing at the Still Moon Arts Society 'Spring Blossoms & Silk Natural Dye Workshop'?
Scout List, Vol. 611
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, March 13th to Wednesday, March 20th, 2025.
A New Location for the Hidden Bar Concept from the Minds Behind Chupito and Cantina 189 is Coming Soon
With Chupito gone and Cantina 189 wrapping up, there’s a big hole in the city where some of Vancouver's best cocktails used to live. But don’t worry! Tara Davies and Erik Vazquez just returned from Mexico and, fuelled by new inspiration, the duo are already deep into their next project.
Peya is Bringing French-Indian Brasserie Energy to Hastings Sunrise
Chef Ashwani Dabas and Kevin Day's new 2200-square-foot restaurant concept blends the laid-back elegance of a Parisian brasserie with the warmth and boldness of Indian hospitality, filtered through a neighbourhood spot that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Scout List, Vol. 610
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, March 6th to Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.
Scout List, Vol. 609
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, February 27th to Wednesday, March 5th, 2025.
Jay Nok Modern Thai Opens in Olympic Village This Week
The new concept from Chef Bumpen “Nok” Khangrang and Bobby Kongsilp is set to open at 127 W 2nd Avenue on Thursday, February 27th, bringing Vancouver a dining experience shaped by 'Sanuk', the Thai philosophy of finding joy in food.
Rumble Fish is Bringing Thoughtful Seafood to Hastings-Sunrise This March
This new counter-service seafood spot from Owner/Operator, Tyson Reimer, and his longtime friend and partner, Mike Coyne, is all about bringing local, seasonal fish to the neighbourhood. No long haul necessary.
Chau Veggie Set to Reopen as Newly Reimagined ‘Chau Cafe’ This March
After announcing the closure of Chau Veggie back in November 2024, and a subsequent time of travel, personal reflection and reconnection to her roots, owner Maria Huynh is applying a new, holistic approach to her original restaurant concept.
La Quercia Alum Set to Open Doors of New “Angela Pastificio” This Spring
Chef Calvin Vogstad has taken over 1869 Powell Street to open his first venture: an Italian restaurant with a focus on handmade pasta. And with multiple good, recently opened restaurants to both the east and west, his block is shaping up to be an especially interesting and diverse one!
AnnaLena’s New Look: Setting the Tone for a New Decade
We slipped in pre-service last Friday, February 7th (their first day back in action) to take a look around. Here's what we saw...
El Compa Brings a Hit of Authentic Mexican to Powell Street
Partners Carlos Sanchez, Pablo Diego, and Carlos Lechuga may come from different parts of Mexico, but when it comes to food, they’re on the same page. El Compa keeps it focused, serving up a tight, no-nonsense menu of real-deal Mexican food that doesn’t hold back.
Get Fired Up: Chef Pete Ho’s Charcoal-Driven ‘Sumibiyaki Arashi’ Opens in Mount Pleasant!
After years of waiting, planning and grilling his way through every possible roadblock, Chef Pete Ho is finally in his rightful place: behind the grill, binchōtan fan at the ready, and prepared to feed the people.
Nero Tondo Opens Doors on Powell Street Today!
Nero Tondo is the kind of place where music’s up, plates land fast, drinks stay topped up, and it’s not uncommon for someone to nudge you to try what’s on their plate. It's the best kind of kitchen party.
Come Together at FŌM: a New Month-Long Cross-Border Celebration of Lagers
February at The Magnet is a celebration of beer, bringing together some of the best breweries from the Pacific Northwest. For beer enthusiasts, this is more than just an excuse to drink great beer; it’s also a reminder that collaboration and community should always come before politics.
‘Burgundy Week’ Returns to Published on Main for Its Second Run, Feb. 15-23
Expect bottles and by-the-glass pours of some reverence-inspiring vintages. But the real power move: half-priced corkage fees for anyone who shows up with their own bottle of Burgundy in-hand. That’s some serious BYOB energy to pair with your Michelin-starred dining experience!
Year of the Snake: Seven Lunar New Year Events for Health, Prosperity and Fun
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 for Lunar New Year 2025, the ‘Year of the Snake’.
‘Sainam’: Angus An’s New Thai Restaurant Slated for Vancouver’s West End
Guided by Head Chef Poom Sikarin Sirisupanon (currently sous chef at sister restaurant Maenam), Angus An's new "Sainam" will spotlight rustic Thai specialties like som tum and Wechanburi-style grilled chicken, in a lively 40-seat setting.
Hyper-Local ‘Nero Tondo’ Restaurant is Coming to East Van This February
After seven years of cooking together, Chefs Devon Latté and Lucas Johnston are set to open an 18-seat restaurant situated in the former Elephant address on Powell Street.
Big Enough to Care: How Iconic Wineries Balances Scale and Integrity
The bigger a business gets, the more they seem to cut corners by trading personal accountability for [productivity], and community care for profit margins...but sometimes, the “big guys” surprise you.
10 New Vancouver Restaurants From 2024 That Live Up To The Hype
We do our best to focus on and follow the construction arcs of the Vancouver eateries we believe are going to be especially good or interesting... Today we are isolating ten bright and sparkling newcomers that look to be riding in the right direction.
The Coolest Vancouver Bars to Score a Cocktail in Right Now
Although by no means an exhaustive list of good places around town, if you're looking for somewhere solid to have a drink in Vancouver right now, each of the following establishments has our stamp of approval for a glass of something tasty. Cheers!
Get Into ‘Niwa’, a New Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Now Open in East Van
Dachi's Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside are joining forces with Chef Darren Gee and GM Robin Corbett to open doors to their new project, at 1875 Powell Street this week... and you really just need to snag a table and experience it for yourself.
