Contributor: Thalia Stopa

Thalia moved from Winnipeg to Vancouver as a vegan, wannabe Emily Carr student and beer naif. Over a decade later, she is now a meat-eating, craft-brew-swilling shopgirl at the independent shoe boutique, Umeboshi. Thalia’s background includes dance and classical piano training, life drawing and photography; but her most enduring creative pursuit is writing. A lifelong diarist turned prolific live music reviewer and contributor to Snipe News and BeatRoute, her love of the written word is closest matched by her avid beer-drinking. You will often find her indulging in both – probably during Happy Hour – pen or book in one hand and a pint in the other.

Apr 17, 2019

Definitive Records / Railtown Japantown

These Are the Records That Define the Musical Tastes of One of Vancouver’s Top Chefs

The Mackenzie Room's kitchen maestro is concise yet poetic when describing the vastly different records that impacted his life.

Apr 17, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Drinker / The Okanagan

Gettin’ Groovy and Going Natural with Tyler Thrussell of Neon Eon Wine

Get hip to the groovy new Summerland brand that's naturally got the local wine community, including Gastown's Juice Bar, feeling all tingly.

Apr 11, 2019

Drinker

Beer Brief Vol. 18

10 Places

A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Apr 9, 2019

Apr 5, 2019

Definitive Records / Port Moody

The Parkside Brewery’s Sam Payne Takes Us on a Musical Joyride

We head to Port Moody's Brewer's Row to pick Sam Payne's brain about the records that have shaped his taste in music.

Apr 5, 2019

Apr 1, 2019

Vancouverites / North Vancouver

On Growing Up Skateboarding and Taking Badass Portraits With Alana Paterson

We chat with the photographer as she prepares for her upcoming exhibition at the Polygon Gallery, which runs April 13th to May 12th.

Apr 1, 2019

The Dishes

Doing ‘The Dishes’ With Joe Chaput & Allison Spurrell of Les Amis du Fromage

12 Places

We tag along with Joe and Allison for a whirlwind crawl of their favourite food and drink spots across Vancouver.

Apr 1, 2019

Drinker

Beer Brief Vol. 17

11 Places

A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Mar 28, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

Heads Up / Strathcona

Registration for OH Studio’s Hanami Bento Picnic Workshop Now Open

In this special edition of the popular two-part workshop, participants will get to enjoy feasting amidst blooming sakura.

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 21, 2019

Vancouverites

On Thinking Small and Going Wild with an Ethical Hunter, Forager and Cook

In this short interview we discuss land-to-table eating with Jody Peck, the remarkable woman behind Wild Northern Way.

Mar 21, 2019

Mar 18, 2019

Drinker / The Islands

On Foraging for Beers and Keeping Cool with the Family Behind Mayne Island Brewing Co.

Big things are brewing with this family-run nano operation, including a collaboration dinner with Acorn Restaurant on April 10th.

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 14, 2019

Vancouverites / East Vancouver

On Prairie Values & Following Your Gut With the Craftswoman Behind Old Fashioned Standards

Cassandra Bailey recently put in some overtime to have an in-depth conversation with us about herself and her brand.

Mar 14, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

Branding Vancouver / The Okanagan

Understanding the Beautiful Branding of Summerland’s Dominion Cider Co.

Robin Cairns recently filled us in on the orchard’s roots and the creative processes that went into the local cider company's memorable look.

Mar 11, 2019

The Dishes

Mike Cerka and Tyler Quarles Do ‘The Dishes’

14 Places

We asked the design duo behind local lifestyle brand Baro Drywear to give us a rainy day tour of their favourite Vancouver food and drink.

Mar 8, 2019

Drinker

Beer Brief Vol. 16

10 Places

A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Mar 7, 2019

Mar 6, 2019

Heads Up / Main Street

Show to Feature the Anonymous Artists That Regularly STICK It to Vancouver

The first annual STICK art show is scheduled to take place March 14 - 28 at the Red Gate Arts Society.

Mar 6, 2019

Drinker

Beer Brief Vol. 15

9 Places

A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).

Feb 20, 2019

Feb 7, 2019

Heads Up / East Vancouver

Tickets to the Western Front Gala Dinner & Art Auction Now Available

There are only 100 tickets available for this exclusive art party, dinner and fundraiser, happening on Saturday, March 2nd.

Feb 7, 2019

Feb 5, 2019

Drinker / Commercial Drive

On Death Blows, Nachos and Coffee Collabos with Cody Allmin of Twin Sails Brewing

We met up with the brewery boss to get a sneak peek at what Twin Sails has brewing (and buzzing) for this year's Hopwired Fest.

Feb 5, 2019

Cool Things We Want / False Creek

We Want to Customize Our Very Own Search and Rescue Denim Co. Apron

Regardless of your industry or hobby, the newly launched Custom Apron Builder by Search and Rescue Denim Co. is really f*cking fun!

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 1, 2019

Heads Up / West Side

Prepare Your Senses for Next Weekend’s Third Annual Truffle Festival

Sniff out some tickets to the 2019 Truffle Festival's main event at UBC (Saturday) and the secret location Truffle Foray (Sunday).

Feb 1, 2019

Jan 31, 2019

Heads Up / Chinatown

Get Stoked to Celebrate the Year of the Pig in Chinatown on February 10

Head to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens to celebrate the New Year and pig out on a day packed with food, fun and traditional entertainment.

Jan 31, 2019