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 Alvaro Montes De Oca is Serving Up Mexican Food at Ubuntu Canteen
Chef Alvaro Montes De Oca introduced tamales onto the menu at Ubuntu during lockdown and, ever since then, they have been making a regular appearance. If you can, pay a visit to Ubuntu over the next few weeks to try all of Montes De Oca's menu.
Opening Soon: Hānai Moves Into The Old Ugly Dumpling Space on Commercial Drive
New restaurant concept, Hānai, is moving into the old Ugly Dumpling location at 1590 Commercial Drive. As the Hānai crew rally together to transform the space, we take a behind-the-scenes look inside…
Opening Soon: Say Hey Cafe & Deli Set To Reopen in Chinatown
After two years of dormancy, the old Say Hey Cafe at 156 E Pender St is finally getting a new lease on life as Chef (and sandwich enthusiast) Lina Caschetto steps up to the plate as the new owner.
A Handful of Questions With Maxine Tamoto of Kid Sister Skin Care
We recently caught up with the local brand's founder to ask a few questions about her move into the world of skin care and the challenges of launching a small business solo.
The Whip Restaurant and Bar Scheduled To Pull Its Final Pints on Friday, January 14, 2022
Cody and Clay Allmin have taken over The Whip...given the pedigree and track-record of this team, it's likely that this long-time Mount Pleasant establishment can expect good things.
Easy-As-It-Gets One-Stop Feasts
Easy-as-it-gets one-stop feast ideas to make 'down time' a more feasible reality this holiday season.
Hero’s Welcome Set To Open Doors on Main Street This Week
The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club (The Taurus Club) on the corner of Main and 23rd closed doors in 2019 after 71 years in operation. Hospitality industry duo Patryk Drozd (Boxcar) and Simon Fallick (The American) are ready to re-open the club as 'Hero's Welcome'.
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.
