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.
Talented Chefs Partner Up with Culinary Students for the Return of “Yes Shef”, Nov. 6th
This isn't just about food, folks - it's great food, award-winning talent, the finest of BC’s wine and beer, live music, and a throng of cool-as-heck women. How refreshing!
Now Open: Mah Milk Bar
Mah stands for “Maggie and Harry”: Maggie Campbell and Harry Swinburn, owners of Mah Milk Bar. What's a 'Milk Bar'?
Beloved French Bistro, Au Comptoir, Finally Opens A Second Location.
Exciting news for Kitsilano's Au Comptoir fans: tthe beloved French brestaurantnow has a baby sister! Au Petit Comptoir quietly opened its doors at Vancouver House last week
Bar Tartare: Open and Pouring Wine Starting Now!
Lindsay Otto, a long-time server at Juice Bar, keeps the natural wine flame 'glowing' by opening Bar Tartare at 54 Alexander Street.
Get to Know Chef Hil
Meet Chef Hilary Nguy of Main Street's Sushi Hil. Chef Hil's path to success had its share of hurdles. Read on to learn more about the person behind the sublime sushi that Vancouverites are swooning over.....
Opening Soon: Casa Molina
The anachronistic red house with black and white trim at 2211 Manitoba Street (previously Mangia Cucina, and, before that, Invitro) is set for a makeover.
A Sneak Peek Inside the Deliciousness of Gary’s, Opening This Week on Twelfth Avenue
The French-inspired wine bar is set to open in the old Fiore space (1485 West 12th Avenue) this Wednesday, September 27th.
Banda Volpi Group Announces Osteria Elio Volpe
Elio Volpe, the younger, carefree and curious cousin to Savio Volpe, opens in Cambie Village this winter (and it's going to be fantastic).
New Documentary Uses Personal Story to Cover the Rich History of the Cowichan Sweater
The iconic Cowichan Sweater is recognized and coveted around the world, but the deeper history of where these distinctive sweaters come from and the people who knit them is not as widely known. Filmmaker Mary Galloway is about to change that with her new film, The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy.
Field Trip: Tagging Along for a “Glorious” Tomato Appreciation Feast
Inspired by their love of tomatoes and everything that farmer Mark Cormier and his farm crew put into growing them, the team from Say Hey Sandwiches head out to Aldergrove on a mission to cook a feast for the Glorious Organics team...
New Neighbourhood Spot, Gary’s, is Gearing Up to Open in Fairview in Late September
To date, Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop have contributed to the successes of some of Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants. Now, they are finally ready to invest themselves in realizing their very own concept: "A nice place for nice people."
Attention Vancouver Artists: Submissions for ‘Stratus Issue 03: Pacific’ are Now Open!
If you're an emerging artist with a unique perspective on the bond between Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, working in photography, installation work, or writing, then Stratus arts collective wants to hear from you!
A First Look Inside ‘Monzo’, Opening Soon at Vancouver House
The concept for the newest member of the Kitchen Table Restaurants group is inspired by 'paninari' - an Italian subculture of the 1980s that fetishized American music, fast food and fashion.
‘The Flamingo Room’ Opening Soon On Commercial Drive
A performance venue and cocktail bar project is taking shape in the space attached to Havana...
Join Mæst Food and Coffee Roastery Modus for a Japanese Curry Feast
On Thursday, August 31st food enthusiast Tomoko Tahara is on a mission to showcase just how beautifully wine can harmonize with every plant-based curry-laden spoonful.
Satoshi Yonemori Says “Goodbye” to Grapes & Soda
The long-time Bar Manager and Co-Owner of Farmer’s Apprentice and Grapes & Soda, will divest his ownership stake in the pair of restaurants to business partner, Mioi Sawada. Yonemori’s last shift at Grapes & Soda will be this Saturday, August 5th.
Mah Milk Bar Aims to Blend Local Community Charm with Melbourne Coffee Culture
Cafe pros Harry Swinburn and Maggie Campbell are hoping to open doors to their Australian-inspired, friendly neighbourhood 'Milk Bar' at 1502 Victoria Drive this Fall.
We Want to Toast the Sweet Days of Summer with a Crisp Cold Pour of ‘The Riesling Project’
When an award-winning chef teams up with three BC wine world heavyweights to produce wine, we definitely want in on a bottle.
A Look Inside ‘The Watson’, Opening Doors in Mount Pleasant This Week
The capable crew behind Bartholomew Bar in Yaletown is filling the void at 3080 Main Street with a new cocktail-forward restaurant concept.
Jess Taylor of “Wandering Mollusk” Prepares to Open a Brick-and-Mortar
For a city so intimately tied to the sea, Victoria has surprisingly few seafood-dedicated restaurants to grab dinner or meet with pals for some really good oysters and a pint of beer. That's something that Jess Taylor felt has been missing - and the time has finally come for him to do something about it.
The Reincarnation of Salt Tasting Room
A Blood Alley stalwart since 2006, Salt had been forced to shutter in August 2021, but owner Seán Heather knew it wasn’t for good. Heather was only waiting for the perfect space to materialize in order to rebuild...That space presented itself earlier this year at 227 East Pender Street in Chinatown.
Head to Whistler to Immerse Yourself in the World of Japanese Artist, Manabu Ikeda
Artist Manabu Ikeda uses ink pens to craft expansive, engaging terrains teeming with detailed architectural features and elements from both nature and modern day civilization together in a dense tangle of visual storytelling that requires unhurried exploration and appreciation.
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ is Set to Go Down at Fishermen’s Wharf This Saturday!
Guests to the inaugural fest, hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen's Association, can look forward to a delicious crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar, Robert Clark, and Dez Lo, plus beverages and entertainment...all the while contributing to the "deeper purpose" of sustainable seafood harvesting.
On Alternative Ways of ‘Doing&Doing’, with Local Artist-Slash-Art-Activist, Dan Siney
Siney is the man behind the (so far) online only pro-artist platform for promoting and selling art, that we think is super cool. Its first in-person exhibition hits the walls of 560 Gallery on July 15th - making now the perfect time to get hip to what Doing&Doing has been doing so far - and what lays beyond its 2D world ahead...
The Newest, Coolest and Best Food & Drink in Victoria Right Now
Planning a trip to Victoria over the summer? We’ve compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your various appetites…
Why is the City of Vancouver Stopping You from Enjoying One of Vancouver’s Best Patios?
Chupito's success story is unique: An empty lot in the DTES transformed into a thriving business that attracts locals and visitors alike with its great food and award-winning service. Plus, they make some of the best cocktails in the city. This place is on the map, and doing something cool. Too bad you can't go...
Kiko Nakata x Noah’s Cafe Collaboration Dinner
On Wednesday, June 21st, Cliff Chi (Noah's Cafe) and Kiko Nakata (Tall Shadow) are coming together for a one-night-only seven course dinner with drink pairings - and we think you should buy tickets now if you want to attend!
The Process: Making Some of the Best Cocktails in Vancouver
From menu development to building killer brands and decking out dope restaurants, we look deeper at how it all comes together. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on the process of locking in a cocktail list at one of Vancouver's best bars: The Keefer.
