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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.

Spooky Things to Get Up To, From Now Until November 3rd

We've compiled a list of apropos things to do, ranging from genuinely frightening to fun-scary and family-friendly activities, plus several terror-ifically delicious options to satisfy the spectrum of scare levels.

Scout Book Club, Vol.5

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.4

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.

On Cheeky Custom Cakes, Better Buttercream, & Rockin’ Out in the Kitchen, with Lyndsay Sung

To learn more about the process of "veganizing" in order to achieve maximum tastiness, we sat down with the indomitable self-taught baker and author of new cookbook, Plantcakes, to chat about unlikely ingredients, baking soundtracks, Cat Burgers, and more...

The 2023 Light Up Chinatown Festival Returns September 9-10th

The festival is taking over the blocks around 500 Columbia Street all weekend long, for two days of delicious food, free live performances, and a night of meandering (or dancing) through the vibrant, lantern-lit Chinatown streets.

The Scout Book Club, Vol. 3

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.

A Shout Out to Nice Cake Co. Community Cake Recipients!

The restaurant industry can be tough, but industry pros handle 'tough' with grace - and they do it without whining or asking for recognition. We think this is why giving shout outs is so important! Here is a brief re-cap of all the cakes that have been sent out thus far…

Eleven Restaurant Industry Folk Describe Their Ideas of ‘Good Service’

We polled a bunch of our friends in the industry about what hospitality means to them, and asked them to give us their standout experiences as a diner in Vancouver.