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Waterfront “Vaporetto” to Launch on Granville Island this Winter

Cinara & Autostrada owners Lucais Syme and Dustin Dockendorf aim to have the Venetian-inspired eatery open by mid-February.

New Yolks Opens on East Hastings

The bright, 1,800 sqft corner address in the newly constructed Boheme building is three blocks east of the original spot at Hastings and Woodland.

A Swedish Solution for Solitude Somewhere Secret on the Sunshine Coast

This "72h Cabin" was named after the length of time a study took to come to conclusions about stress reduction. How very fitting!

You Need To Try This Tropical Freakshow Pizza at Strathcona Beer Company

A gas-fired weirdo loaded up with pineapple, crumbled pistachios and capicola ham amplified by a neon-intense jalapeno crema.

Eight Years On, Looking Back at La Taqueria’s First Service on Hastings Street

The little hole-in-the-wall goes under the renovations knife this week. This is what it looked like on opening night back in 2009.

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Vancouver Would Be Cooler If Chancho Never Ran Out of Its Delicious Carnitas

A direct appeal to the owners of Chancho to expand their hours so they stop running out of food during the dinner rush.

VPN-Certified Pizza Coming Soon to North Shore

Gastown's Nicli Antica Pizzeria - purveyors of Vancouver's first VPN-certified pies - is expanding to the North Shore in 2018.

Hastings’ Acme Cafe Sold, Will Close November 28

Put on your eating pants! We have less than two weeks to scarf all the pie at this much-loved comfort food joint.

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Understanding Gochujang, the Ultimate Korean Condiment

Great Big Story hits the village of Sunchang and looks in on the gochujang tradition of a master.

Slurp Noise-Erasing Forks for Culturally-Sensitive Ramen Fiends

This new gadget from Japan aims to overcome a Western cultural sensitivity with wireless audio tech synched to a fork.

Inside Sammy Piccolo’s Upcoming ‘Spade’ Cafe on Commercial Drive

The 40 seater is opening in the middle of November at 1858 Commercial Drive (the old Waves Coffee location)

You’ll Want a Front Row Seat for Two Rivers’ Cheeseburger Show

We heads to the North Shore and Two Rivers' new restaurant for the next instalment of "Best Seat in The House".

The Most Convincingly Delicious ‘Eggslut’ Sandwich Facsimile in Vancouver

(Very likely) inspired by the sandwiches served at California's legendary Eggslut, this beauty from a downtown cafe tastes as good as it looks.

This Trapezoidal Looker Would Make for a Sweet Place to Hide

As the Mayor brags about new tech jobs for people who still won't be able to find/afford housing, we want to run away -- specifically here.

Industry Veterans Plan Cuban Cocktail Spot ‘Tocador’ for Main Street

The old Charlie's Little Italian space is currently being transformed into a Cubano cocktail bar and restaurant. Opening early 2018.

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A Sneak Peek Inside East Vancouver Brewing Company on Venables Street

We took a sneak peek inside the neighbourhood's newest brewery as it neared its November opening between Clark & Commercial.

We Want a Waterproof Camp Poncho Blanket

We're fans of Kammok's hammock, so we took an immediate interest when they launched a Kickstarter for waterproof camp blankets last week.

Why Not a Long Dining Room Table of Vancouver Island?

Eduard Locota makes hyper-realistic tables depicting islands and the underwater topography. We want one that's close to home...

Dissecting this Amazing All-Day Breakfast Burger’s Deliciousness

It's tempting to think of this as a burger-centric take on a super-sized Sausage McMuffin meal, but it's so much more than that.

155 Seat Lounge (With a Bad Name) Opening Soon in The Westin Bayshore

What's in a restaurant name? We'll find out in the wake of HJU:Z's arrival at the Westin Bayshore next month.

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Inside ‘di Beppe’ — Opening Soon in Gastown

The same team behind St. Lawrence, Ask For Luigi and Pourhouse are opening a new Italian restaurant in November.

28 Seat Restaurant in Kitsilano Does Vancouver Proud

Yew Street's little Mak N Ming lands coveted spot on enRoute Magazine's annual "Best New Restaurants in Canada" list

This Italian Architect’s ‘Pinecone’ Should Be a Laneway House in Strathcona

Given the option, we think a lot of us would choose to live in a pinecone inspired by the theories of philosopher Michael Foucault...

A Look Inside The New Black Lodge

Claire Wyrostok and Brad MacKinnon have opened their new and cozy/campy vegetarian restaurant on East Broadway.