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.
La Tana Opens on Commercial Drive
The new Italian caffe and alimentari from the owners of Savio Volpe and Pepino's (next door) launched this morning.
Scenes of Tequila-Soaked Deliciousness from the Grand Opening of the New La Taqueria
Last night saw not only the launch of the new restaurant on Yukon Street, but also a fierce and friendly cocktail competition.
Once-a-Week Burger Pop-Up Sells Out Fast on Commercial Drive
The Downlow Chicken Shack's new burger pop-up kicked off yesterday with delicious results. Take a bite...
Though an Inspiration to Young Cooks, This Tiny Vancouver Eatery Didn’t Last
Open from 2015 to early 2017, Latab was a short-lived gift to local foodies from chef Kris Barnholden and wine pro Eryn Dorman.
One of Vancouver’s Best Vietnamese Restaurants Gets Its Story Told in New Short Film
Anh and Chi, the stylish Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street, represents a lot more than just the delicious sum of its parts.
Why Yes, We’d Love to Stay in This Cottage Made Entirely of Chocolate…
Chocolatier Jean-Luc Decluzeau designed and built this 200 sqft cottage constructed entirely of 1.5 tons of chocolate in France.
The Fascinating Story of How One Invention Changed Everything in Japan
This short explainer provides some background on one of Japan's most iconic mechanical engineering accomplishments.
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...
Seven Years Ago This Week, This Outstanding Local Chocolate Shop Was Born
In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we go back exactly 7 years ago to just before the launch of Beta5 at 413 Industrial Avenue.
Vancouver’s Best Restaurants, Ranked
A fresh panel of local industry pros created this list of essential restaurants for Fall, 2018. Rank them with your picks!
Take a Look Inside Commercial Drive’s New Pan-Asian Street Food Spot
On the heels of several friends and family services, Ugly Dumpling is now officially open at 1590 Commercial Drive.
Remember This Short-Lived Little Vegetarian Wine Bar on the Edge of Chinatown?
Today we inter the tiny, 20 seat vegetarian restaurant known as The Parker into Vancouver's Restaurant Graveyard.
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...
Vancouver’s Best New Restaurants of 2018, Mapped
We present these fine establishments in no particular order, but give each of our readers TWO votes so they can be ranked.
Five Years Ago This Week, This Excellent Brewery Was Born in Mt. Pleasant
For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we look back to the birth of Brassneck, one of Vancouver's most loved breweries.
We’d Carry This One Room Cabin From New York to the Cowichan Valley
Designed by NYC firm JacobsChang, this place cost just $20,000 (USD) to build with the job being done over a weekend by the owners.
Popular Casual Italian Eatery Opening Second Location Downtown This Winter
The owners of Autostrada and Cinara are planning to supplant the acclaimed latter with the popular former early in the New Year.
The Slickly Branded Brewery Within a Brewery That Produces Delicious IPAs
Boombox is best known for seriously hoppy double IPAs like "Don't Call it a Comeback", "Just The Hits" and "Legend of Citra".
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If Its Sunniest Blind Walls Had Scaffolded Gardens
The GreenBelly Project is a concept that would see boring, windowless urban walls producing all kinds of deliciousness.
You Need to Try This Katsu-Sake Halibut in Dashi Chowder on Main Street
The pretty thing tasted like Summer, so if you want to eat some time travel in an Autumn downpour, hit Torafuku before it's off the menu!
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...
Are Vancouver’s Buttermilk Biscuit Dreams Finally Coming True?
Chewie's Biscuit Company is set to launch next week at 2822 West 4th Avenue, and there was much rejoicing.
The Origins of One of the Most Ubiquitous Terms in the English Language
The ultimate neutral affirmative "OK" gets its fascinating and long history adroitly sussed out in this short doc from Vox.
Any City Would Be Lucky to Have Port Moody’s Three Block Stretch of Beer Heaven
Finding a place in the Atlas today is "Brewer's Row", the famously hop-happy three block stretch of Port Moody's Murray Street.
This Cafe Dedicated Entirely to Tiramisu, Please
Located in what used to be the French Concession in Shanghai, this stunning tiramisu cafe would feel right at home in Vancouver.
Why Does Repeatedly Telling Obvious Lies Work So Well in Politics?
"For leaders like Trump and Putin, telling big lies isn't about persuasion -- it's about power." So states this explainer from Vox.
New Cafe ‘The Garden’ Now Open in Strathcona
Anna McMillan, Rheanna Miller and Kirsten Kennedy's new 16 seat cafe and store launched at 868 East Hastings this morning.
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...
