Contributor: Scout Editors
Picking Grapes with Lisa Cook
The GM at Bufala River District walks us through her very first BC wine crush, the perfect pour for spring, and a wine myth she’s itching to bust.
The Curve on Amaro with Local Bartender, Andrew Kong
Andrew Kong serves up a lesson on Amaro, exploring the history and herbal intricacies of this well-loved Italian digestif.
Picking Grapes with Dylan Jones from Pizza Coming Soon
Today, we throw our wine-related questions at the Co-founder and Bar Manager of the hip Chinatown spot, whose playful approach to pretty much every aspect of the "Japanese Snack Bar with a confusing name" extends to behind the bar, including its rotating selection of natural wines. Hold on to yer horses, readers - things are about to get a little weird...
The Many Sides of Hector Laguna, Executive Chef at Botanist Restaurant
Among the numerous things that Chef Laguna gets stoked about: soccer, Harry Potter, hiking, his neighbourhood, family, and the successes of his kitchen family, as well as the new bounty of Spring ingredients, rolling into the Botanist restaurant kitchen daily...
The Curve on Maple Syrup with Culinary Director Dominic Fortin
In anticipation of 'The Magic of Maple: A Sugar Shack Dining Experience', April 10th to April 30th at Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler, we tapped into Culinary Director Dominic Fortin's Quebecois roots by asking him to walk us through a learning curve on how to use one of Eastern Canada's finest products.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 10
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Five Winemakers Weigh In on Wines to Pair with Spring
We hook you up with BC vintages that articulate the vibrant and hopeful spirit of this much-anticipated shift in seasons, by going straight to the source for for personal recommendations from a handful of local winemakers.
From Collaboration to Climate Change with Winemaker Severine Pinte
Scout catches up with the oenologist, viticulturist, and decorated Executive Winemaker at the Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries to ask a few questions about the complexities of the wine industry...
A Graduated Guide to Geeking Out on Japanese Anime
In order to add an extra layer of context before Beyond Ghibli hits the VIFF Centre big screen this month, we consulted with two of the Centre's team members who are particularly well-versed in this vast animated universe.
Wine Seller, Incense Maker and Tea Drinker, Rasoul Salehi, Does ‘The Dishes’
Rasoul's palate and sense of smell are finely tuned, translating to a next level appreciation of food and wine, making him a great resource to draw on for a list of fantastic places to dine in Vancouver - going above and beyond by answering a few questions that we didn't even ask!
19 Years of Serving Big-Ass Burritos in Mt Pleasant: Get Down with Budgie’s at The Lido TONIGHT!
Before you dance the night away in a crowd of nice, fun-loving people, get to know your hostess and Budgie's founder, Macey Budgell, in this quick-and-dirty interview.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 9
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Vancouver’s Best Fries: Nine Versions
Although the origin of French fries may be implied in their name (more likely, Belgian, though), the food has since been picked up and modified by almost every cuisine going. Here are our choices for some of the best versions in Vancouver.
The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday
It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This updated guide is here to help.
From Brooklyn Slices to Pop-Up Pies: Vancouver’s Best Pizza, Mapped
It's been a while since we explicitly professed our passion for the peeps holding down the pizza game in Vancouver. Introducing our updated, short roster of local slices and pies - listed in no hierarchical order - that check all of the boxes.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 8
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 7
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
From Ancient Methods to Autumnal Rarities: Miki Ellis Schools us on Sake
The rice wine pro and co-owner of Dachi Restaurant takes us on a quick tour of sake - from beginner through to extra credit.
Scout’s Holiday Wine Guide
In the interest of highlighting the best of the BC region - and hearing from the people who know it best! - we've appealed directly to Scout Community wineries and winemakers themselves for their recommendations...
Eleven Crafty Events to Hit This Holiday Season, Updated
For those, like us, who prefer to minimize the madness and lean toward a more convivial, laid-back and community-minded shopping experience, we've updated our list of holiday markets, fairs and pop-ups on our radar, happening around Vancouver through Saturday, Dec. 23rd.
‘The Flamingo Room’ Opens Doors on Commercial Drive
The new Miami-inspired bar and soon-to-be "go-to" spot for live entertainment is easily one of the more unique and exciting bars in the local pipeline right now.
Ten Crafty Events to Hit This Holiday Season
For those, like us, who prefer to minimize the madness and lean toward a more convivial, laid-back and community-minded shopping experience, we've compiled a list of the holiday markets, fairs and pop-ups on our radar, happening around Vancouver during the festive weeks ahead...
From Take-Out Turkey Dinners to ‘The Sweet Stuff’
Already have a venue but need the food? No problem. Here is a list of fully prepared feasts, unique add-ons, and catering options that will set you up for a low key holiday.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 6
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Picking Grapes with Jayton Paul
We put our Picking Grapes questions to the Wine Director for Boxset Collective (Published on Main, Bar Susu, Novella, Twin Sails).
The Scout Guide to Sorting Out Your Party Plans
Large office or small, big family or loads of friends - here are the salient party planning specs of some of Vancouver's best restaurants...
Snag a Stool at the Bar for La Taqueria Brentwood’s 1st Anniversary, Nov. 14th
The Pinche Taco Shop's newest location is celebrating their one-year milestone (to the day!) with an evening of good food and drinks served up at their 30-seat bar - and with a little help from a couple of their closest industry friends...
Shout Out to the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame
Earlier this week, the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame celebrated its latest inductees at a fancy soirée at the Italian Cultural Centre.
