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Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and studied Business Marketing in Australia and at the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Information 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 Thursday afternoon.
The View From Your Window #262
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
You Need to Try This ‘Chicken Parm’ Sandwich (Especially if You’re From Toronto)
Served from the new Burdy food truck, these 'chicken parm' sandwiches will make homesick Torontonians happy.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?
In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.
Inside East Van’s Imminent ‘Collective Goods’
The crew behind Say Mercy! and The Mackenzie Room are set to unveil their next project at 3532 Commercial Street.
We Want to Play Japan’s Dangerous Game of Bo-Taoshi
Played on sports days in Japanese schools, the brutal game of Bo-Taoshi was originated by cadets in the Second World War.
Inside the New ‘DL Chicken Shack’ at UBC
Doug Stephen and Lindsey Mann are set to launch the second location of their popular fried chicken concept on Sept. 7th.
The Slick, Pacific Rim-Inspired Restaurant Was a Yaletown Fixture for Five Years
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen was a professionally-run, West Coast meets Asian restaurant owned by the legendary Bud Kanke.
New ‘Land & Sea’ Restaurant Nearing Launch
The West Coast Japanese restaurant from Kevin Lin and Steph Wan launches Sept. 3rd in Kerrisdale's old Senova space.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Proud Backyard Chef Shows Off Outstanding DIY Barbecue Set-Up
From his waterwheel-powered rotisserie to his four-storey filing cabinet full of spuds and corn, this guy is killing it.
Highly Anticipated ‘Delara’ Opens in Kits This Week
Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi, veteran of acclaimed restaurants Farmer’s Apprentice and L’Abattoir, launches his dream this Wednesday.
The View From Your Window #261
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Popular ‘DL Chicken Shack’ to Open New Location
The popular Nashville Hot Chicken concept on The Drive will expand to a new spot out at UBC next month.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Watch This Japanese Bartender Hand-Carve Ice Into Gems for His Cocktails
The Samurai Bartender does his methodical, mesmerizing thing to great ASMR satisfaction at Tokyo's tiny Bar Go.
Remembering the West End’s Charming Ligurian Restaurant and Its Stunning Patio
The 110-seat restaurant and bar specialized in the regional cuisine of Liguria, with seafood dishes figuring highly.
Second Coming of Peckinpah BBQ to Rise in Squamish This Autumn
3,000 sqft should give them 120 seats inside and another 40 or so outside, so expect something much bigger than the original.
You Need to Try These Sublime Roasted Peaches on Sourdough Toast in Gastown
Gastown's Nelson The Seagull makes a lot of wholesome, delicious stuff, but this one stands out for its summery subtlety.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
We Want to Relax in This Golden Bath That Rolls Out the Window Into Nature
At the hotel Auberge aux 4 Vents in Fribourg, Switzerland, guests of a particular room can enjoy a unique experience.
The View From Your Window #260
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
‘Laowai’ Hideaway Now Open in Chinatown
Tucked away behind what is intended to look like a dumpling shop's refrigerated storage door is this new speakeasy-ish operation.
Brave Birder on an E-Scooter Chases Down Dastardly Bike Thief
This bike thief had no idea what he was up against when he crossed paths with a guy looking for young family of crows.
The View From Your Window #259
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Remembering Master Chef Cafe, One of East Van’s Last Greasy Spoons
A cash-only spot to the end, the friendly Master Chef Cafe was in operation on East Hastings from 1953 until 2014.
You Need to Try a GTO Burger, Vancouver’s Best of the ‘Smashburger’ Style
A double cheeseburger is certainly big deal, but this one is prepared in a different way than most Vancouverites are used to...
