Contributor: Scout Editors

Milk Crate Interview

Ten Vancouver F&B Talents Get Real About ‘Imposter Syndrome’

We asked a bunch of our friends working in the industry to tell us whether they have ever felt like an 'imposter', and what advice they would give to others experiencing a similar sense of insecurity and fraudulence.
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Prepare Your Palates (and Livers): The 8th Annual ‘BC Distilled’ Event is Right Around the Corner

British Columbia’s premier artisan distillery festival will be back in action for its eighth year on Saturday, May 13th, and this time around it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

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Heads Up

A Quick Rundown of Vancouver’s Best DIY Resources, Mapped

Not sure what to do with your spring fever symptoms? Why not try channeling it into some new projects? Here are the resources we recommend for getting equipped with practical tools, knowledge and inspiration...

14 Places
Opening Soon / Main Street

New Burger Joint from Potluck Hawker Eatery Team is Opening Soon on Main Street

Good news for Mount Pleasant: work is underway to transform 3088 Main Street into Street Hawker, a new fast-casual, counter-service eatery focused on Southeast Asian-inspired burgers, sandwiches, fries, and proper milkshakes.
The Dishes

Francis Arevalo Does The Dishes

Get acquainted with the Vancouver-based, Filipino-Canadian rapper and producer - and whet your sonic and stomach appetites - via his recommendations (heavy on Filipino flavours) for eating and drinking around town.

8 Places
The Curve

From Chicken & Rice to Crispy ‘Pata’, Joie Alvaro Kent Schools Us on How To Eat Filipino Food

The bestselling cookbook author, writer, and Filipino food-lover takes us on a fast and furious day of eating around town, with the aim of familiarizing us with Vancouver's Filipino cuisine situation - from beginner through to extra credit.

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Heads Up / Kitsilano

Get In Tune with the Season, Omakase Style, at the Folke X Maest Food Dinner

The end of April is perfect timing for local plant based chef Tomoko Tahara to join forces with chefs Uyeda and Deo for a “spring field" themed Omakase style dinner.
The Dishes

Kate Snyder Does ‘The Dishes’

In this edition, we consult the Co-Founder and Principal at Studio Roslyn - the Vancouver-based interior design and creative consulting firm behind several of our favourite local restaurants and other spaces - not for design advice, but to find out about her favourite places for eating and drinking around town...

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Picking Grapes

Picking Grapes with Ashwan Luckheenarain

This time around we hear from the Restaurant Manager and Wine Buyer at Main Street's beloved Spanish tapas spot, ¿CóMO? Tapería...

8 Places
Heads Up / Kitsilano

Fresh Changes & New Menus at Maenam are Just Around the Corner

Some serious "spring cleaning" has been happening at the longstanding Kitsilano restaurant, leading up to the unveiling of some exciting developments, both aesthetically and on the menu, starting next week (Tuesday, April 4th)...
Heads Up

Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver

It's a weekday morning and you want to go out for breakfast - but you've got something beyond coffee and a muffin in mind. No prob. We've compiled a (non-exhaustive but selective) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you.

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Power of Two / Commercial Drive

Meet Ex-Teachers, Small Business Owners and Rad Humans, Aiyana Kane & Jackie Avery

Though the signage has switched-up and the branding looks different, the menu and motivations of The Burrow (formerly Bandidas Taqueria) remain consistent: to serve up nourishing, Mexican-inspired vegetarian and vegan fare, with a side of activism and an eye to affordability, community and sustainability.
Power of Two / East Vancouver

Power Of Two: Flourist’s Shira McDermott & Janna Bishop

On the heels of their flagship Commercial Street location celebrating its fourth anniversary (and just in time for International Women's Day), we talk partnership and small business with friends and Flourist co-owners Shira McDermott and Janna Bishop.

Opening Soon / Downtown

New Aburi Concept, WA! CURRY, Opening Soon in Downtown Vancouver

If all goes well, the new counter service style Japanese restaurant will be warming up bellies with wagyu beef and plant-based curries and stews, before Spring officially hits...
Cool Things We Want

How to Secure Your Local Produce Summer Supply Right Now

Not only is a CSA subscription a great way to get your home cooking and eating in sync with the seasons, it’s also the easiest and most direct way of contributing to a sustainable local food system. AND it makes for happy farmers, which is always a good thing!
Opening Soon / Downtown

Mahony’s Tavern Convention Centre Re-Opening Soon at Canada Place

Brothers and owners, Pete and Gerard Mahony, want to keep the feel of the family brand but see the place become a little more contemporary and 'evolved'.
The Dishes

Sunja Link Does The Dishes

We already know that the local clothing designer and owner of Main Street boutique and spa, Sunja Link Body Shoppe, has discerning taste when it comes to the products and items that she puts on her body. So we're unsurprised that she's equally thoughtful about what food and drink she prefers to put into it.

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The Dishes

Desiree Nielsen Does The Dishes

The registered dietitian, recipe developer, podcast host and cookbook author leads us on a day of indulgent plant-based eating and drinking around her East Van neighbourhood.

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Milk Crate Interview

Ten Restaurateurs Weigh In on Rising Prices and What They Mean for Diners

As prices continue climbing, are we in danger of seeing some portion of the existing customer base - including those who actually work in restaurants - become unable to afford to dine out?
Heads Up / Main Street

Baker’s Breakfast Joint is Serving Up Breakfast in Chinatown “All Night Long”, Jan. 27th

Baker's Breakfast Joint is usually only available for pre-order for delivery via their website, so this is a nice opportunity to enjoy their offerings (baos, steamed buns, egg tarts, cheesecake and more) in a more casual and interactive way.
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Livia Dinners are Finally Happening, Four Nights of the Week

The rumours are true! If you're as amped about this news as we (and no doubt countless others) are, then showing up as early, hungry and patient as possible is highly recommended.
The Dishes

Mike DiPietro Does The Dishes

We work up an appetite joining local photographer and man-about-town on his typical Sunday route along the Drive, "taking photos and popping in and out of places to fuel up"...

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Heads Up / West Side

Make Time for a Good Belly Laugh at ‘Seth Fest’, Jan. 23-26 at the Hollywood Theatre

Do the bare trees, soggy ground and early sunsets of January have you feeling bummed? Lighten things up at "Seth Fest".
The Dishes

Sophia Lin Does The Dishes

For this special Lunar New Year edition of 'The Dishes', we thought it would be fun to consult with Sophia Lin, owner of the Mt. Pleasant based 'modern Chinese bistro', to find which Vancouver restaurants (besides her own) she recommends for celebrating this auspicious occasion in proper gustatory style.

8 Places
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Oh Carolina Cafe & Grocer Says ‘Farewell’ to Fraserhood on January 15th

This Sunday will be the last day of business for the Fraserhood cafe and corner store. In the meantime, don't miss your chance to get in there to say goodbye.
Milk Crate Interview

A Dozen Industry Folks Talk Tackling Food Waste and Offer Their ‘Insider’ Tips

Recent research estimates that 20% (or 11 million tonnes) of all the food produced in Canada each year becomes (avoidable) waste - food that could have been eaten, but was instead sent to a landfill, incinerated or managed as organic waste.
Heads Up

Ten Places to Steam, Soak and Sauna In and Around Vancouver, Mapped

From luxurious hotel spas to community centres and gyms, plus a "feel good" pop-up situation and a historic institution - the city and surrounding area offer a range of detoxifying venues. Here's our list of ten local options to help get you passively sweating in 2023...

14 Places
Picking Grapes

Picking Grapes with Kurtis Kolt

Clearly, the love for local wine is strong with Vancouver-based wine consultant, writer and co-founder of Top Drop Vancouver and Pleasant Pairings.

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