Contributor: Thalia Stopa
Thalia moved from Winnipeg to Vancouver as a vegan, wannabe art student, and a beer and wine naif. Over a decade later, she is now an omnivorous, beer- and vini-vorous food and culture writer. She is in her most natural state perched at a local bar or brewery, with a pen or book in one hand and a pint in the other.
Poplar Grove’s Upcoming ‘Pinot Noir 2022’ Release is One for the Books
From Sketching and Stretching, to Boxed Wine and Old Signs with Spencer Pidgeon
It recently came to light that the Vancouver-based graphic designer is the common denominator of several of our favourite BC business' current brand designs...
Scout Book Club, Vol. 11
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!
The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.
Basta BBQ is Breaking the Barbecue Seal on Sunday, April 21st
Smell that? BBQ season is fast approaching, and the team behind Basta BBQ are primed to get grilling ASAP!
Hit East Van for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Brewers Fest, April 19-28th
Since a single person (and liver) can only handle so many beers and beer-drinking celebrations, some prioritizing is in order. Topping off our list of events is the imminent (and, in our opinion, non-negotiable) Vancouver Brewers Fest.
From Gigante Beans to Grocery Stores: Talking All Things Food with Desiree Nielsen
The Vancouver-based nutritionist and author is launching her fourth book on April 23rd. We had the opportunity to preview the book and it inspired us to link up with the author to find out more about her ideas about food and wellness.
Turn Up for the Inaugural Tequila & Agave Festival, Vancouver!
Although the main Grand Tasting event is sold out, there are still several other opportunities to get in on the action. For your convenience, we've rounded up a list of the festival's satellite and industry-centred events - don't wait to grab your tickets!
Getting Gritty in the Similkameen with Rajen Toor, of Ursa Major Winery
It's been nearly five years since we last had a proper conversation the winemaker - we thought it was about time we reconnected with some serious questions... to solicit his unapologetically opinionated, introspective, intelligent and unfiltered responses. He didn't disappoint.
Snag Seats for the Skoden Indigenous Film Festival This Weekend
This year`s fest features is packed with creativity and conversational fodder, featuring over 30 short films divided between five themed programs screening over the course of two days, and book-ended by Opening and Closing & Awards.
Enjoy an Evening of Exceptional Japanese Sake at Burdock & Co, April 8th
The Main Street restaurant is shaking it up, shifting their focus from wine to their other long-term liquid infatuation - sake! - by welcoming multiple-award-winning Sohomare Sake Brewery for a five-course paired dinner.
Food Inc. 2 is Coming to VIFF Centre This April
Rally your troupe and snag tickets to a screening, April 12th through 22nd, for some serious 'food for thought'.
Engage Your Body and Brain with a Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring
Break out your best walking shoes: local history-buff (and long-time Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is priming up for another series of on-foot tours through Mount Pleasant, with various dates scheduled throughout April and May...and spots are already filling up!
Head to East Van for the Symmetric Allure Art Show, Kicking Off This Thursday
Forward-thinking, local non-profit arts organization, Outsiders and Others, has a new group art show going up on the walls of Alternative Creations Gallery & Studio this week, featuring six "artists who identify as outsider, self-taught, visionary, intuitive, and with disabilities".
Tickets Now On Sale for a Spring Seafood Feast at Farmer’s Apprentice, March 24th
This is your chance to familiarize your palate to a variety of lesser-known species from the sea in six flavourful, creatively executed courses.
On Misanthropy, Mental Illness and Marpole, with Local Author, Carleigh Baker
Baker's most recent publication, 'Last Woman', is now available from various local independent bookstores around town. Whether you've already consumed it or not, you can add an extra dimension to your reading by checking out our recent Q&A.
Get Your Tickets for The Acorn + Pamplemousse Jus Brunch Before They Sell Out!
The Main Street restaurant and Summerland winery are banding together for a super special weekend service, coinciding with Pamplemousse's new Pet Nat release, March 30th and 31st only...
The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It
If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!
Get Schooled on International Cocktail Culture at Laowai
After an intense year of hands-on cocktail-related 'research', the team at this Chinatown speakeasy is primed to share their love of global cocktail culture with Vancouver via a bunch of boozy events (on their own stomping ground) as part of Vancouver Cocktail Week.
We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles
London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...
Get Into the Free Economy Spirit at The Burrow’s Brunch & Bazaar, Feb. 9th
This isn't your average brunch or shopping event: besides nourishing your body affordably and replenishing your closet (for free!), this is also the opportunity to find new homes for your old, gently used threads, have fun, and connect with other like-minded folks in the community.
Hit The Magnet for Their ‘Island Darlings’ Tap Takeover, Feb. 10th
A change of scenery is nice, but sometimes the turnaround is just too short to justify the ferry trip. This weekend, we recommend forgoing the hassle of logistics in favour of a one-stop Vancouver Island brewery tour at The Magnet.
Beer Brief, Vol. 70
It's back (and brief-er)! A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness
Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.
Four Current Calls for Submission to Put on Your Radar Right Now
Whether this time of year provides you with ideal conditions for focusing on creating, or you’re feeling dull and in need of some extra motivation/inspiration, consult our short list of local calls for submission currently open.
Secure Your Tickets for the Burdock & Co X Angela Hartnett Collab Dinner Now!
Act fast and there's a chance you can still snag one of the few spots remaining for the 8pm seating at the Sunday, February 4th event...
An Inside Look at Three-Michelin-Star ‘Les Troisgros’
Attention local food-lovers and pleasure-seekers: if your movie-watching appetite is especially large, we recommend putting aside a chunk of time for one of VIFF's five scheduled showings of Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros this month - it's a veritable filmic feast!
We Want to Curl Up in Bed with This Cookbook (and a Good Meal, Obviously)
Dining well while comfortably tucked under the covers is all we want to do during the week-long post-holiday stretch, (at least) up until after the New Years dust has settled...Lo and behold: The Eating in Bed Cookbook.
