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.
Soak Up Summer Vibes at the Alternative Creations Gallery This Month
From October 22-24th check out “Endless, Numbered”, the new solo exhibit by Vancouver Island artist, Sally Podmore.
From Playing Hooky to Perfect Pearls: Ten Questions with Noon Jewellery
A brief but in-depth interview with Sophia Armstrong, the woman behind the locally made, quirky yet elegant jewellery brand.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // The Quirky Family Brewery Providing Year-Round ‘Winter’ Flavours
The second brewing operation to establish itself in Whistler's Function Junction neighbourhood, Coast Mountain Brewing was opened by Kevin and Angie Winter in 2016.
The Eclectic Yet Definitive Records of Justin Cheung
The Chef & Co-Owner of Potluck Hawker Eatery shares the three very different, yet equally integral, albums defining his life and work experience thus far.
Picking Grapes with Chase MacLeod
The Sommelier and Operations Manager at Strathcona wine bar, VV Tapas Lounge, fills us in on his BC wine story.
Tripping Further Afield in Summerland with Mike Harris
In this edition, the born-and-raised Summerlander and Dominion Cider Co-founder/Orchardist/Cidermaker, leads us on a tour of his native soil.
Catching Up with Local Artist, Thinker and Mover, Golnaz Kiany
A short yet insightful and inspiring interview with the Iranian-born, Vancouver-based painter and world citizen.
Four VIFF Flicks to Watch Online (and One In-Theatre Only) This Long Weekend
With the 40th annual Vancouver International Film Festival winding down on Monday, October 11th, we scrambled to put together this list of a handful of picks to watch whilst tripping out on tryptophan.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // The Unassuming North Van Brewery Serving Up Beer and History
Streetcar Brewing's inspiration is the neighbourhood's historic (now obsolete) streetcar system, which earned it its former nickname of the "Streetcar Suburb".
Tune In to the Vancouver Art Book Fair’s 2021 Digital Fair, Oct. 18-26th
Attention art appreciators, word nerds, book buffs and publication lovers: the annual celebration of the art of publishing returns this month for its second online edition.
Eight Questions With Local Knitter, Claudia Wilde
Get cozy and read on for our recent interview with the East Van maker and bright businesswoman.
Check Out This Public Photo Installation Commemorating 50 Years of Greenpeace
From October 9th to 30th, make your way over to Granville Island to view the new open air exhibition, prominently displayed between the Public Market and Arts Club Theatre.
COOL THINGS WE WANT // To Kick Off Our Weekends With a Stack of Smiling Carbs
Who wouldn't appreciate having their brunch grinning back at them, courtesy of Takashi Murakami's new Flower Pancake Pan designs?
Get ‘Bitter Together’ at the 2021 Vancouver Radicchio Festival, Oct. 20th
Fans of vegetables (and vegetable puns) cannot miss out on the one-night-only tasting event, hosted by Main Street farm-to-table restaurant, Burdock & Co.
FROM THE COLLECTION // Slicing Through the Past with One Exceptional Kitchen Tool
Chef Tojo, of Vancouver's highly lauded Japanese fine dining institution, Tojo's Restaurant, shares his most special and memorable kitchen tool...
Sharif Sharifi Shares His Definitive Records
The co-owner and operator of cool Mt. Pleasant cafe , Coffee Roastery Modus, tells us how his discerning tastes translate from coffee and into the sonic sphere...
Picking Grapes with Chef and Wine Pro, Vish Mayekar
The Head Chef of Caffe La Tana and Pepino's, and certified wine professional, shares his wealth of grape knowledge and passion for BC wines...
COOL THINGS WE WANT // A Punchy New Quilted Fanny Bag from ‘Never Ending Weekend’
The Victoria based woman-run business makes covetable designs - like this cozy little crossbody one - that are also West-Coast-weatherproof.
Unmasking the Art and Discipline of Local Illustrator and Printmaker, Mariko Ando
Leading up to her participation in the annual "Krampusmarkt" event (Dec. 3-5) the artist was kind to satisfy our curiosity about her practice in this short nine question interview...
Pay Tribute to Local Landscape Architect, Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, Oct. 3rd
The SALA organized event in honour of the Vancouver-based icon includes live speakers, video tributes, music and more.
Take Advantage of ‘Whistler Craft Beer Month’ this October
Instead of hitting the slopes, plan on hitting up Whistler's bar and restaurant scene this October, for exclusive promotions, dinners, tastings, activities and other beer-centric events.
Ten Films We Absolutely Need to See at This Year’s VIFF
VIFF is celebrating it's 40th birthday this year by inviting film-lovers back into theatres, as well as online via VIFF Connect.
Inaugural ‘Fire Dragon Festival’ Happening in Chinatown This Weekend
Join in the community healing process and help set a positive precedent by joining in on the Chinatown festivities from Sept 24-26.
Plan a Trip to the 4th Annual UBC Farm Fall Fair This Weekend
The day will feature dozens of local vendors, live music, farm tours, U-Pick pumpkins, pie, weird vegetable contests, and more...
Beer Brief, Vol. 53
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
Strange Fellows Brewing and OH Studio’s ‘HARVST MARKT’ Happening Sept. 18/19
Celebrate the shift of seasons by heading to the East Van brewery when they host over a dozen local artisans and makers for their first ever two-day open air HARVST MARKT...plus a new wine release!
Summer’s Not Over Until Mayne Island Says It Is
We recently hopped on a ferry to experience the abundance of cool and delicious stuff the small island has to offer.
Register To Take Part In Cooks Camp 2021
From culinary students and servers to dishwasher and chefs - all hospitality staff are encouraged to participate on Sept. 15
