Scout Magazine
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.
Short Star Wars Doc Details the Many Types of ‘Stormtrooper’ and How They Came to Be
From the clone troopers and scout troopers to death troopers, snow troopers and shore troopers, this short doc looks at them all.
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...
A Sneak Peek Inside the Victoria Location of ‘Virtuous Pie’ — Opening December 14th
The new, 2,300 sqft Victoria location of Virtuous Pie is on the verge of opening inside the Finlayson Building at 530 Pandora Avenue.
‘Say Mercy!’ Opening Soon on Fraser Street
The team that gave us the critically-acclaimed Mackenzie Room is hard at work on a second restaurant, this time at 4298 Fraser Street.
The View From Your Window #212
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
‘North Point Brewing’ Set for Launch in North Van
The new microbrewery is a pretty and simple little thing, the look and feel of which is evidently meant to evoke 'cabin feels'.
Fascinating Animation Tracks Humanity’s Long Relationship With Fire and Photons
Light "ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day."
We Want to Drink at This Art Deco Gin Library That Contains Over a Thousand Bottles
This Art Deco-inspired lobby bar can be found in Singapore on the ground floor of the iconic, 24-storey Parkview Square building.
How ‘Big Green Egg’ Kamado Grills Get Made
This short video details how a popular iteration of a 3,000 year old Japanese cooking urn is being made in the 21st century.
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...
The Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver: Umami Bomb Bowls of Rainy Day Ramen
"The thin noodles still have some bite to them and the fukuoka-style tonkotsu base broth is an umami bomb that never stops going off."
One Hundred Years Ago, This Was Vancouver’s Most Elegant Cocktail Bar
"In the dying wet hours, there was no way to get close to the bar. The supply of beer ran out, and the bartenders served only straight drinks..."
Five Years Ago Today, a Local Coffee Roaster Was Getting Set to Launch in Mt. Pleasant
The new operation would include an 70 year-old coffee roaster, a bakery, a new cupping facility, and some pretty swell window seats.
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...
The Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver: a Pizza to Kill the ‘Pineapple Argument’
The "Hawaiian" pie from Strathcona Beer Company is the first pizza to be included in Scout's Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver.
The View From Your Window #211
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Military Training Film Explains How American Soldiers Should Behave in a British Pub
American soldiers were shown this short film as they waited in England for the Allied invasion of Europe to kick off in 1944.
Mesmerizing Short Film Animates Dozens of Classic Book Covers
Henning M. Lederer's film series asks the question: "How would these great book covers from the past look like when set in motion?"
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...
11 Years Ago, This Gastown Diner Started Taking Shape in a Crazy World of Uncertainty
Obama was newly elected, nuclear powers were flexing, the economy was collapsing, and all we could think of was corned beef hash...
Container Brewing Ready to Pour in East Van
The new two-storey brewery at 1216 Franklin Ave. is ready to go with 67 seats, a tight little food menu and whole lot of beer.
Get Cozy Inside the New ‘Bufala’
The second location of Bufala is now open in North Vancouver's Edgemont Village (3280 Edgemont Blvd).
The Deliciously Comforting 18th Century Traveller’s Snack We Need Right Now
Developed in the early 18th century as a traveller's snack, the humble Scotch Egg is a deliciousness delivery system in a league of its own.
‘Published’ Nearing Completion on Main Street
The new restaurant from Twin Sails Brewing's Cody Allmin is nearly finished, with an opening date pegged for December 3rd.
The View From Your Window #210
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
‘Osaka Power’ Lights Up Japan’s Second-Largest City
This wonderful, fast-moving short film from Christoph Gelep brilliantly captures two sides of the bustling Japanese city of Osaka.
What Every Vancouver Food Lover Should Be Doing For Brunch This Sunday
Alex Chen, David Hawksworth, Ned Bell and a dozen other local culinary greats want to cook for you this weekend.
Remembering the Beautiful, Short-Lived Gastown Restaurant That Never Sold Flowers
Despite some positive reviews and a very good looking design by Craig Stanghetta, Blacktail Florist didn't last two years.
