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.
Getting to Know Best-Friends-in-Business, Winnie Sun and Hassib Sarwari
Anyone who has ever been to Zarak knows that it is the ever-present and always smiling faces of Winnie and Hassib that make the Mount Pleasant restaurant what it is. In order to glean some insight into their strategies for success and what makes their collaboration work so well, we recently reached out to the pair with a slew questions.
The Arbor on Main Street is Closing Doors This April
Co-owners Scott Lewis, Shira Blustein and Paul McCloskey announced today that the popular casual vegetarian restaurant, which has been a fixture in Mount Pleasant for almost eight years, will be holding their final service on April 7th.
Osteria Elio Volpe Officially Opens in Cambie Street Village
The time has finally come: Osteria Elio Volpe will open at 540 West 17th Avenue this Thursday, March 14th - take a look at what you can expect...
New Chinatown Bar, Meo, Set to Officially Open March 13th
The highly anticipated retro-inspired cocktail bar brought to us by the team behind Bao Bei and Kissa Tanto (Tannis Ling, Joël Watanabe and Alain Chow) is on track to open doors next week.
Good Thief is Coming to Main Street
Scout has toured Good Thief, a new concept by Amélie and Vincent Nguyễn, the sibling duo behind the celebrated Anh and Chi. Although we're sworn to secrecy on the finer points, we can confirm that the "thrilling extension of their vision" will be very, very cool.
Slo Coffee Aiming to Bring a New Pace to the Fraserhood by Summertime
By late spring or early summer, Fraser Street is expected to welcome the new café inspired by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi and the universal desire to just slow the fuck down.
Iconic Vancouver Pizzeria Reopens as ‘Don’t Argue Slice Shop’ on Commercial Drive
The date for the local legend's official rebirth inside Caffé Soccavo at 1321 Commercial Drive to be announced soon. In the meantime, take a look at what is to come....
Bufala’s Newest Italian-Inspired Pizzeria Set to Open in River District, March 1st
Located at 3489 Sawmill Crescent in Southeast Vancouver, the latest offspring of Gooseneck Hospitality - a fresh take on the age-old neighbourhood trattoria - is ready to bring the community molto bene Neapolitan-style pizza, expertly twirled plates of homemade pasta and good wine in no time.
A Look Inside Lucky Taco, Opening in River District This Month
Mark Saturday, February 24th, 2024, on your calendars as their official opening date.
Merci Bakery is Now Open for Business
This popular Farmers Market staple is now ready to open doors at their new brick-and-mortar Commercial Drive location.
Time to Loosen Up Vancouver: New Cocktail Bar ‘Meo’ is Here to Help
Set to launch later this month at 265 East Pender in Vancouver's Chinatown, Meo is a new cocktail bar that marries the allure of the 1970s with modern cocktails in a rich, dark, and invitingly soft ambiance.
Expert Intel on Vancouver Area Dumplings
William Liu from Kam Wai Dim Sum shares his favourite dumplings and where to get them just in time for Year Of The Dragon celebrations.
La Taqueria Takes New Location on West Hastings
The flagship Pinche Taco Shop (which opened doors in 2009) is getting ready to make the move three blocks west.
Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn
The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.
The New Pizza Joint Making New Haven-Style Pies on Commercial Drive
Industry Apizza (pronounced "ah-BEETZ”) - a wood-fire outfit located inside St. Augustine's pub on The Drive - is brand new on the Vancouver pizza scene. It's also apparently the city's first dive into true New Haven-style pizza.
Seats and Stars: What’s Going On at AnnaLena?
If you dined at AnnaLena during October, November and/or December of last year, chances are you wouldn’t have noticed much difference; but now that the Kitsilano restaurant is in the second phase of its two-star plan, the changes are obvious.
The Coolest New Bars to Score a Cocktail in Vancouver Right Now
There are a whack of new bars to check out if you're looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail in Vancouver right now.
‘Rudi’ Opens Doors in Victoria
To get a better sense of what the new sister restaurant to Wind Cries Mary is all about, we reached out to owner Jesse Dame with some questions ahead of their opening earlier this month...
Get Yourself Sorted with Free Tickets to the Phil Lind Initiative Talks at UBC
From music to movies, and novels to memes, The Lind Initiative series of talks examines how artists have wielded their creative powers to address critical issues, and the relationship between pop culture and politics. Tickets are free. Here is how to score yours...
Merci Boulangerie Gets Ready to Open on Commercial Drive in Early 2024
If you`re a Vancouver Farmers Market regular, you're likely already familiar with the French bread and pastry outfit owned by Natalie Cumberbirch.
Funk Coffee Bar Now Serving Up `Cool` in Downtown Vancouver
The bright purple glow of the signature House of Funk neon sign is now visible from the Burrard Skytrain Station, shining down and beckoning from its 1025 Dunsmuir Street location.
Dear Gus: Vancouver’s Most Adorable Wine Bar?
The new edition to Mount Pleasant officially opens its doors at 2040 Quebec Street (between 4th and 5th Avenues) on Friday, December 8th.
¡Salud! to Five Years of ¿CóMO? Taperia
Since opening doors at 201 E 7th Ave in Mount Pleasant back in 2018, ¿CóMO? has shown up on various 'Best Of' lists, won multiple awards, and weathered the pandemic - and continues to shine as a beacon of Spanish-inspired warmth and fun in Vancouver.
Dovetail Restaurant Brings California Vibes to Yaletown
The 3,800 sqft 110-seat concept marks the first collaboration between Colin Denton and Ejner Christiansen. We took a look inside the restaurant at 1079 Mainland Street location late last week…
Portugal Comes to Commercial Drive Tonight!
Whether you’re chasing that Portuguese flavour again, or you've never had the chance to visit Lisbon due to any number of reasons, the Lisboa, Lisboa Vinho Bar Pop-Up is delivering a quick-hit of the killer tastes and wines of Portugal to Vancouver for one-night-only (Monday, November 27th).
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.
