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.
Join Tomoko Tahara for a Risshun-Inspired Plant Based Dinner, Jan. 26th
This year, we're of a mindset to set a delicious note for the New Year ahead, by filling up with good food that's also nourishing and good for the planet. And this six-course tasting menu certainly fits the bill!
Mark Your Calendars: ‘The Chefs & the Fishmonger’ Congee Pop-Up Returns on Jan. 27th
We'll be damned if a more cozy and satisfying dish exists this time of year than a big bowl of congee! Clearly, we're not the only one in Vancouver who feels that way, since FISH are bringing back their one-day-only next-level congee pop-up for a second run this month.
Jump On the ‘Free Spirit’ Wagon, January 16th, 2025
Whether you're recuperating from the holiday season, are trying to set a new (non-alcoholic) precedent for the New Year, OR are simply harbouring a general curiosity for all things local F&B-related, this new one-of-a-kind 0% ABV beverage tasting event has got your back.
On Political Animals, Prank Calls, and Catholic Guilt, with Richard Kelly Kemick
A new interview with the witty Vancouver-based polymath whose resume so far includes journalist, playwright, poet, podcaster, published non-fiction writer and, most recently, author of the brilliant short story collection 'Hello, Horse', published by Biblioasis earlier this year.
Factor a Screening of ‘Sons’ Into Your January Schedule
On January 18th, The Cinematheque is hosting a PWYC community screening of a new documentary about positive masculinity, that should offer up some thought-provoking content for discussion.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 19
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.
Steel Yourself for a Screening of ‘La Cocina’, Dec. 6-19
If you're a film- and food-lover who gets off (at least a wee bit) on seeing the restaurant industry dramatized on film, then take note that VIFF Centre currently has five screenings lined up for December.
Get Dark at Luppolo Brewing Co. in Strathcona, Dec. 6-8th
For the first time ever, Luppolo is tapping into their "dark side" to host a brand new three-day-long beer festival devoted to (you guessed it) stouts, porters and other brews the likes of which you can't see through...
Scout Book Club, Vol. 18
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.
Catch ‘Lumache’ at Subject to Change, Nov. 20-23
After a series of sold-out summertime pop-ups around Victoria and Vancouver, the new (cheekily named) Italian-inspired Slow Food concept from Heather Dosman and James Frost is sliding into the Subject to Change space in Hastings-Sunrise later this month.
Head to Mount Pleasant for a Night of Local Art and Wine, Nov. 23
The local art-loving wine brand, Galerie, has been working on a project with Friends of Friends for a little while now… and it’s all coming together at special art show and wine release later this month.
Prepare Yourself, Folks: Vancouver Cocktail Week is Returning from March 2-9, 2025
We're giving you more-than-enough notice to take whatever measures necessary to ensure that you've got space in your calendar to make the most of it!
Don Your Best and Get Bookish at Upstart & Crow’s Book Party, Nov. 7th
Don't you just love it when a bunch of your (seemingly unrelated) favourite things - books, booze, and community - conspire to come together in one cohesive and fun event? That's exactly what's happening at the Literary Arts Studio: Party in a Bookshop!
From Appealing to the Heavens to the Sounds of Digestion, with Caroline Adderson
For good reason, Adderson is one of three panelists enlisted to expound on the short story form at this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, for “Short Stories, Infinite Identities” (October 23rd). Perfect timing to touch base with the local author!
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It was Included on ‘The Wasted “World” Tour’
Copenhagen-based food waste initiative, Eat Wasted, is currently on the road, working with a bunch of cool chefs to feed folks their up-cycled “Bread Waste Pasta” at pop-ups and food festivals in cities around Europe and North America (but not Vancouver?!)
On Rose-Flavoured Words, Parlaying with Pirates, and Performing Circus Acts, with Heather O’Neill
On the heels of the publication of her latest book last month and ahead of her stint at this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest (October 21st to 27th), we pose a series of questions to the Montreal author of "The Capital of Dreams".
On Illustrating the Ephemeral, Coming-of-Age, and Being a “Layabout”, with Adam de Souza
We posed a series of questions to the local illustrator and cartoonist, ahead of his participation in two upcoming events: at the Whistler Writers Festival on October 20th and Vancouver Writers Fest on October 22nd.
BC Hospitality Foundation’s ‘Spirit of Hospitality’ Lottery is Happening NOW
We’re big fans of what the BCHF is all about: giving support to hospitality and tourism workers with serious health conditions who are in need. Which is why we’re letting you know that their annual fundraiser is now in full swing.
Hightail It to Noah’s Cafe for a ‘Harvest Harmony’ Pop Up, Oct. 21st
If you haven’t already ventured out to the West End to congratulate the Japanese restaurant’s crew on their recent four-year anniversary, then we’ve got the perfect opportunity to do just that: by joining one of two seatings at their Harvest Harmony pop-up on October 21st.
We Want to Slip Our Footsies into Turkey and the Wolf’s New Sandwich-Inspired Shoes
It's almost the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend...and we've got turkey on the brain. But probably not in the way you're expecting; we simply can't stop thinking about "Turkeystocks"!
Scout’s Short List of 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest Events to Attend
Vancouver Writers Fest is returning this month, October 21-27, for a week containing dozens of bookish events - from one-on-one author interviews to themed multi-panelist discussions, workshops, performances and more.
On Not Knowing Much, Caring a Lot and Pooping, with Andrew Hurt
Under the pseudonym "wharfie boy", the Vancouver-based artist makes art that is raw, colourful and fun/funny as heck. In a word: "punk". Familiarize yourself with Hurt and his art via our new, in-depth (and highly enjoyable) interview with the Vancouver-based artist.
It’s Official: Strathcona Beer is Branching Out to the North Shore
Strathcona Beer Company is stretching its reach, expanding beyond its namesake neighbourhood with a second location on the North Shore, which opened earlier this week, on Monday, September 23rd.
Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October
For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.
Chef Jefferson Álvarez Announces October Pop-Up Dinner Series, ‘Cacao 2.0’
Bring on the tasty tropical vibes: this October Chef Álvarez is making his long-awaited comeback, with two highly coveted Sunday evening dinner dates locked in, on October 6th and 13th.
Our Picks: What to Watch at VIFF 2024
Whittling down the 120+ feature-length included (plus 100 short films divided into 10 different screenings) in this year's program into our "much watch" list of films certainly wasn't easy. But fortunately, we enjoy a good challenge!
Head to Strange Fellows Brewery for the Crop Drop Pop-Up Market, This Sunday!
How’s this for a dream collaboration: this Sunday, September 8th, our favourite oddball craft brewery an entirely local and regenerative farmer’s market-style pop-up!
From Hotdogs & Working Fruit to “Type 2 Fun”: On Creating “Comic Gold”, with Daniel Robert Hawkins
Our new Q&A with your local source for "Doodles and noodles (nude-els?)"...Add to that: clever wordplay and a good laugh (or at least a proper smirk, if you're more of a tough nut).
