Contributor: Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa
Scout’s Updated Guide to Sorting Out Your Holiday Party Plans This Season
It's not too late to organize a get-together with some buddies and have a genuinely fun (and delicious) time. To help things along, we've reached out to a bunch of Vancouver's best restaurants and compiled the following easy-to-digest rundown of who's offering what this holiday season...
Five Ways to Brighten Up Your November in Vancouver
Clocks roll back this weekend at 2am on Sunday morning (November 2nd) - which means that daylight hours are about to get even shorter. Factor these November "tricks" into your plan, and remember to bring your own light into the equation.
Our Updated Guide to the Best Places to Soak, Steam and Sauna In and Around Vancouver
One up-side to the shorter, wetter and colder days is that Vancouver (and the surrounding vicinity) is full of places to retreat for some heat. Since there have been some notable additions around town recently, we thought that now was a good time to update our guide of local options to help raise your temperature over the months ahead...
Our Picks of Where to Snag Weekend Brunch
It’s a long weekend. Whether you’re corralling family, nursing a questionable decision from the night before, or just in it for the eggs and a decent coffee, these are a few of our favourite spots — well worth rolling out of bed for.
Dachi is Welcoming Gary’s for an Exceptional One-Evening-Only Collab, Sept. 15th
This coming week the East Van restaurant is breaking its usual routine by opening on a Monday to welcome their West Side friends. One night, two kitchens, and a menu that pulls together the best of both — it’s the kind of match-up you want to factor into your plans.
From a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner to Hands-On Flower Arranging: Do Something Nice for Your Mom
Whether they prefer traditional types of pampering or have more unconventional tastes, we’ve come up with a handy list of seven ways to treat the mother figure (or figures) in your life this Mother's Day weekend. Just whatever you do, don't forget to show "mom" some love!
Meet the Duo Behind One of Vancouver’s Most Cutting Edge Veg-Centric Restaurant, Folke
When chefs and co-owners, Colin Uyeda and Pricilla Deo, opened doors to their Kitsilano restaurant in 2022, their ethos immediately clicked with us. Which is why we wanted to know more about the special chemistry between the duo that produced such a positive addition to the Vancouver dining scene.
How to Get Your Fill of the Best Locally Grown Vegetables Before It’s Too Late
If you haven’t already locked in your CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share for the season, now’s the time! We’ve combed through our favourite options to see who’s still got spots; but move quickly — these go faster than self-control at a farmers' market. Here’s what’s on our radar...
Keefer Bar’s 15 Year (Yes, You Read That Correctly!) Anniversary Party is Around the Corner
Such a major milestone is obviously deserving of an epic time…which is why the team has mined their past and called in their best industry pals and alumni bartenders, and planned not one, but three whole days of celebrations (Feb. 10-12). Block off your calendars, Vancouver party people!
The Best Tea that Vancouver Has to Offer, Mapped
Introducing Scout's guide to the best tea to be found in Vancouver. Not 'high tea'. Not bubble tea. Just tea: green, black, or herbal; where to get it around town; and what to try.
Threefold Brewery Collective Takes Over the Old Andina Space on Powell Street
Set to open in early 2025 the collaboration between Slow Hand Beer Company, Boombox Brewing, and Temporal Artisan Ales is transforming the historic 119-year-old factory-turned-brewery at 1507 Powell Street into a shared production hub and craft beer tasting room.
A Quick Reference Guide to Sorting Out Holiday Party Plans, Scout-Style
It's not too late to organize a get-together with some buddies and have a genuinely fun (and delicious) time. To help things along, we've reached out to a bunch of Vancouver's best restaurants and compiled the following easy-to-digest rundown of who's offering what this holiday season...
Get Your Hands Dirty at a Wild Wreath-Making Workshop This December
Holiday season is creeping up. Consider jumpstarting your festive spirit by getting your hands dirty with a Wild Wreath-Making Workshop at The Garden Strathcona on Sunday, December 1st.
Our Map To Eating and Drinking Your Way Through the 2024 East Side Culture Crawl
The Crawl covers the area between Columbia Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive and the waterfront (handy map). It's a sizeable chunk of real estate, to be sure, and with over 80 buildings to hit and some 20,000 art enthusiasts coming out to attend, it's precisely the sort of thing that demands something of a game plan. Here's ours...
“Better Plate Than Never” Photo Exhibition is Opening in Strathcona This Week
For over 10 years now, RJ Hunt has been capturing personalized licence plates from all over the place and sharing them on his IG feed...finally moving the project into a physical space to show off the best of his collection for the exhibition.
Our Guide to the Best Places to Soak, Steam and Sweat In and Around Vancouver
Since there have been some notable changes around town recently, we thought that now was a good time to update our guide of over a dozen local options to help raise your temperature over the months ahead...
‘Dinner of the Macabre’ to Provide a Hauntingly Unforgettable Experience, Oct. 25th
This immersive evening, hosted by Hycroft Manor’s newly appointed Executive Chef Mariana Gabilondo, invites the bravest of guests to take part in a spine-chilling five-course journey of food and beverage pairings inspired by the works of literary icons.
Dig Into Red Wagon’s New Summer Dinner Menu Starting July 30th
If it's been a while - or, at least, since before July 11th, 2024 - since you’re last visit, then there are more than a few reasons to hit the East Van restaurant before the summer wraps up.
‘El Gato Gab Gab’ is Opening in Mount Pleasant This August
The Boxset Collective restaurant group has announced the latest venture to be moving into their 2650 Main Street space (formerly Novella Coffee Bar / Vignette) - and it's probably not what you're expecting...
Wood-Fire Inspired “Janevca” Aims to Open on Vancouver Island This Summer
Andrea Alridge (Osteria Savio Volpe, Cincin Ristorante) will head the kitchen as Executive Chef of Janevca, gearing up to open doors in Esquimalt this August.
Get Nostalgic at Chambar’s ‘Dream Team Alumni Dinner’, July 17th
The 20th Anniversary Celebrations continue when Chambar welcomes back a line-up of some of their OG staff members on Wednesday, July 17th. This is one delicious reunion that you definitely don't want to miss!
Kitchen Table Expands to Chinatown: Take a Look Inside New Daytime Deli and Wine-Focused ‘Cantina Di Luigi’
Just a year after opening on E 12th Avenue, Mercato Di Luigi is expanding to Chinatown. The new flagship at 213 E Georgia St features a deli, in-house bakery, and 'Cantina Di Luigi,' a wine-focused restaurant offering evening dining inspired by Italian cantinas.
Seven Shortcuts to Having a Tasty Time in Victoria
Heading to the Island? Here are seven solid suggestions to factor into your getaway.
Revolutionizing Local Food: Get to Know Farm-to-Plate Marketplace
Think of them like an online Farmers Market - one designed to collectively support local food producers, enhance transparency in the food system, and combat food insecurity.
How to Get Your Fill of the Best Locally Grown Goodness in 2024
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!
From Foraging to Feasting: Here are Eight Unusual Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine's Day is about showing love and appreciation, not about how much you spend. If you still feel obligated to mark the day with some gift-giving, we suggest opting for something more experience-based or activity-oriented.
Where to Score the Best Bread in Vancouver, Mapped
We have been visiting and revisiting our favourite Vancouver bakeries and cafes to compile an updated map of our city's best bread (which we encourage you to use on any and all future bread-seeking missions).
Set a Sweet New Precedent with a Dessert Tasting Menu by Chef Kenta Takahasi
If, like us, you’re someone who prefers to go against the grain by making new traditions, versus breaking old ‘bad’ habits, then consider snagging a ticket to one of the Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Pastry Chef's upcoming events, kicking off next week.
