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.
Jay Nok Modern Thai: An Ambitious New Thai Restaurant Concept is Set to Open in Early 2025
With Jay Nok Modern Thai (127 W 2nd Avenue), Chef Jay Nok is confident that, by blending the bold, communal flavours of Thailand’s various street foods, she can create something fresh that will hit a home run with Vancouverites.
Scout List, Vol. 607
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 December 5-11, 2024.
A Look Inside New Victoria Wine Bar, Rabbit Rabbit
Tucked into a quieter stretch of downtown Victoria’s northern edge, the new wine bar led by first-time restaurateur, Sydney Cooper (with an exciting new food program from Chef Billy Nguyen) is already turning heads.
Tiny West Side Neighbourhood Cafe, Toña, is Opening Soon at 4321 Dunbar Street
Pastry Chef and Chocolatier, Daniel Muñoz’s is bringing his dream into reality, with the opening of his first brick-and-mortar bakery and café slated for early December.
“Kinda” Open: Mercato di Luigi’s New Chinatown Location Begins to Roll Out Their Offerings
Mercato di Luigi’s flagship location is currently offering a carefully curated selection of coffee, pastries, and provisions, with the plan to roll out full service operations in the coming weeks.
Elem: A Distinctly “Un-Vancouver” Dining Experience is Now Officially Open on Main Street
Chef Vish Mayekar, together with Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun, officially opened doors to Elem (at 2110 Main Street) last week. If you have the means as well as a genuine curiosity for food, drink, and culture, then I encourage you to visit.
Bold and Unapologetically Bitter: Radicchio Takes the Spotlight for One-Night-Only, Nov. 27th
On November 27th a talented lineup of chefs will be exploring the full potential of this versatile vegetable when Burdock & Co hosts the ‘Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up Event’.
Don’t Miss This One-Night-Only “Cheeseburger Dump” Pop-Up, Nov. 28
If the cold, dark days of November aren’t the time for diving into comfort food, guilt-free, then I don’t know when is! And, if you want to maximize your comfort food hit, what better way than with a cheeseburger-dumpling hybrid?
Scout List, Vol. 606
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, November 7-13, 2024.
New Mount Pleasant Restaurant “Elem” Announces Opening Day
After months of construction and menu testing, the new restaurant concept from Chef Vish Mayekar, Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun will finally be opening its doors exactly two weeks from now (on Tuesday, November 19th), following a friends-and-family preview.
Italian-Inspired ‘Folietta’ to Open Doors in East Vancouver in Early 2025
Wentworth Hospitality Group is growing their restaurant family, with Folietta set to open at 2419 Grant Street in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood next year — their first venture outside of the downtown core.
Scout List, Vol. 605
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, October 31st-November 6th, 2024.
Another Fine Reason to Hit Up Galiano This Fall: Recently Opened “The Pink Geranium”
Galiano Island is undeniably lovely in summer, but let’s be real: the crowds can be a bit much. Shoulder season is where it’s at, with its fewer ferry lineups, emerging autumn colours, and shifting wildlife patterns. There is so much to see, and if you give yourself space to contemplate, this is when the island’s true beauty really shines.
Scout List, Vol. 604
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, October 24-30th, 2024.
La Mezcaleria Set to Host ‘Día de Muertos’ Dinner – and Tickets Are Going Fast!
In Mexico, starting at midnight on October 31, the worlds of the living and the dead unite, allowing ancestors to return—not to be mourned, but to celebrate life with their loved ones during Día de Muertos. The foods shared during this time not only nourish the living but also symbolically sustain the spirits on their journey to Mictlán...
Scout List Vol. 603
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, October 17-23, 2024.
Scout List, Vol. 602
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 10th to 16th, 2024.
2024 Michelin Recognized Restaurants in Vancouver, Mapped
All 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars in 2024. None earned an additional star, and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold. Michelin also added one restaurant to their Bib Gourmand list and two were added to the Recommended Restaurants list....
Scout List, Vol. 601
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 3rd to 9th, 2024.
‘Niwa’ Set to Open on Powell Street This December
With The Pie Shoppe closing, the space at 1875 Powell is getting a fresh start. Chef Darren Gee, alongside the team from Ugly Dumpling and Dachi, is bringing Niwa to life before the year is through.
Heritage Restaurant & Bar to Bring a Fresh Hit of ‘Elevated’ Chinese Cuisine to Main Street
Expect a bold new space and an inventive menu that mixes Chinese tradition with modern flair. Get ready for their opening on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024!
For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th
As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.
“Subject To Change” is Moving Into 1879 Powell Street in Early October
Subject to Change is a new rotating chef pop-up concept inside the old Elephant location, offering a five-course menu by a different chef each week, starting with Vancouver chef Mark Singson, October 9th to 12th.
The Pie Shoppe is Set to Close This Month
Prepare yourself for heartbreak: Sisters and business partners Stephanie and Andrea French have just announced that they are closing The Pie Shoppe at 1875 Powell Street later this month.
A New Documentary About Chef Tojo is Hitting the Big Screen at This Year’s VIFF
The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept. 26th to Oct. 6th) features the world premiere of a film telling Tojo's story. Directed by Mads K. Baekkevold, The Chef & the Daruma is screening as part of the Festival's 'Insights' program.
Main Street Dominates Commercial Drive at the Flamingo Room / Havana Club Rum Bar Brawl
Being in the room for a showdown between bartenders from Main Street and Commercial Drive was a blast! Check out our photo recap and takeaways from the August 29th event.
How to ‘Do’ Chinatown, Pizza Coming Soon-Style
Chinatown is best explored with a crew who knows it inside and out; and the folks at Pizza Coming Soon are just that. Since opening in October 2020, the team have been tight-knit and deeply connected to the neighbourhood. Now, they are taking us on a tour of their favourite spots...
Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, This September!
Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!
