Contributor: Scout Editors

Picking Grapes / Kitsilano

Picking Grapes with Reverie Beall

Today we catch up with AnnaLena's infectiously passionate wine director...

10 Places
Restaurant Graveyard / Chinatown

On Liquor, Licensing and Loopholes, with Keenan Hood

We catch up with The Keefer Bar’s General Manager, Keenan Hood, for a recap on the closing of the Keefer Yard, and the successes of the past couple of years…

Heads Up / Gastown

Sign Up for a Jewellery Making Class with Local Designer Erica Leal

This 'summer in October' weather won't last forever. It's smart to arm yourself with activities and distractions for when the skies turn grey and the sun starts setting before dinner - such as taking a hands-on jewellery making workshop.
Heads Up / West End

Noah’s Cafe Relocating to New Denman St. Location This Fall

After two years of business, Japanese-fusion restaurant Noah's Cafe has just two months to relocate from their current Yaletown location into a new West End address, at 1096 Denman Street.
The Dishes

Erin Templeton Does ‘The Dishes’

Being a central part of the local independent business scene for so long (TWENTY years!), we knew that Erin would have some solid suggestions on what to eat around Vancouver...

10 Places
Heads Up / West Side

Taste the Flavours Of The World at UBC Farm’s ‘Joy Of Feeding’, October 2nd

Expect a multicultural smorgasbord prepared by 12 new and established Vancouver chefs, who will be sharing their cherished family recipes with guests.
Definitive Records / Chinatown

What’s Pumping on the Speakers (and Headphones) of Patrick Hennessy

From pre-service pump-ups, to subway commutes and his current restaurant jams: these are the records that define Barbara restaurant's owner / chef.
Heads Up / Chinatown

Get Stoked for the Pamplemousse Jus Pre-Harvest Dinner and Dance Party, September 9th

Hot on the heels of an inspirational "research" trip to Los Angeles, James Langford Smith (aka one half of Summerland-based natty wine brand, Pamplemousse Jus), is bringing some of his best pals together at 265 Pender Street for a helluva good time.
Heads Up

How to Celebrate the 2022 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Vancouver, Mapped

The Mid Autumn Moon Festival honours the full harvest moon which is a symbol of peace, prosperity and togetherness — all good things to celebrate!

4 Places
Heads Up / Chinatown

Snag Tickets to a Korean-Inspired Dinner in Chinatown This Weekend!

The string of innovative (and tasty) events making good use of the old Nancy Go Yaya space (265 E Pender) continues with a pop up dinner concept called Māat (Korean for “flavour”), brought to us by Chef Kyle Lee (Elisa) and Director Jay Son (CinCin).
From The Collection / Downtown

Reflecting on Six Decades of Art Collecting with Hy’s President & CEO, Neil Aisenstat

In honour of Hy’s Canada's 60th anniversary, the son of founder Hy Aisenstat reflects on the restaurant’s legacy, and what has made Hy's Steakhouse an institution for generations of locals and visitors alike for over half of a century...
Heads Up

Where to Cool Down Deliciously, Mapped

Temperatures are climbing, so keeping cool is where it's at. A dip in the ocean or a swim in a lake will help, but if you are stuck in the city we have a few tasty suggestions to bring your core temperature down...

16 Places
Heads Up / Main Street

Head to Main St. for a Ceramic Artist Pop-Up, August 18-25

Local ceramicist Kate Metten is hosting her first artist pop-up inside her new Main Street brick-and-mortar shop, kicking off this Thursday with an evening opening reception that looks like an all-around good time.
The Dishes / Burnaby

Chef Elena Krasnova Does ‘The Dishes’

Get to know more about the chef and proprietor of Mon Paris Patisserie by following her on her ideal day of eating and drinking around Burnaby (and nearby New West)...

7 Places
Heads Up / Sunshine Coast

Tickets for Shady Hazel Farm’s Dinner With Chef Lucais Syme Now Available

If you're on a mission to explore and enjoy in as much of BC's bounty as possible before the season is over, then a quick jaunt over to the Sunshine Coast (September 4th) for a longtable dinner on a farm should definitely factor into your late-summer plans.
Scout List

Make Space on Your Calendar

A gathering of some of the cooler happenings in and around Vancouver that we think you should know about.

38 Places
Vancouverites

Six Questions With Chef Robert Belcham

Leading up to the inaugural in-person Cooks Camp (Sept. 13-14, 2022) we caught up with and posed some of our most pressing industry related questions to the local chef and restaurant proprietor, and event organizer.
The Dishes

Winnie Sun Does ‘The Dishes’

The effervescent polymath, co-owner and bartender at Main Street's Zarak (Afghan Kitchen Group), spells out her ideal day of eating and drinking around Vancouver...

6 Places
Further Afield Trips

Further Afield in Nelson with Korina Langevin

The owner of Red Light Ramen Bar - a neat little neighbourhood noodle shop with a focus on ethically and locally sourced ingredients - shares her recommendations for eating, drinking and exploring around town.

16 Places
Heads Up / Sea-to-Sky

Plan on Heading to Pemberton for the First Official ‘Cooks Camp’, This September

The first ever in-person event is an overnight adventure including two full days of meals, workshops, talks, activities and get-togethers around the firepit.
Picking Grapes / Yaletown

Picking Grapes with Franco Michienzi

The Certified Sommelier and Wine Director at Elisa hones in on the local stuff that gets him excited.

15 Places
Definitive Records / Chilliwack

Bricklayer Brewing’s Megan McDonald Names Her Three Most Haunting Albums

Music is a big deal at the Chilliwack brewery (all of their beers have music-inspired names) so it came as no surprise that its co-owner was eager to share her three most influential albums.
Further Afield Trips / Tofino

Tripping Further Afield in Tofino with Madi and Kei, of Toki Doki

We were stoked to hit up the co-owners of the quirky little Japanese food stand, to get their take on the town during the summertime.

11 Places
Heads Up

Where to Score a Quick Picnic, Mapped

Make the most of the good weather this weekend - but don't overthink it. Here's our guide to easy grub and the closest green space nearby to consume it in.

30 Places
The Dishes

RJ Hunt Does ‘The Dishes’

The Co-founder of Studio A-OK and Vancouver's most stylish head shop, All Day Breakfast, takes us on a day-long feasting tour of Chinatown and its surrounding areas.

8 Places
The Dishes

Rose Nguyen Does ‘The Dishes’

The co-owner of popular North Vietnamese street food flavour show, Mr. Red Cafe, tells us where she likes to go out to eat and drink around Vancouver (in addition to her own restaurants).

6 Places
Picking Grapes

Picking Grapes with Brooke Fader

In this edition we hear from the Sommelier (as well as cook and gardener) at Sooke's Wild Mountain Food & Drink.

12 Places
Definitive Records

What Defines Radio Show Host Jordan Westre’s Musical Taste?

The host of "Slutlord Sunday School" hones in on the three most influential records in her life, so far.