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.
PATIO CITY // Another Round of Craft Brewery Patios and How to Make the Most of Them
In this edition, we once again focus on the community of brewery patios that have proliferated around the Lower Mainland.
We Want a Bottle of This Sparkling Collab From Bella Wines and East Van’s Dachi
This Dachi and Bella Wines collaboration is likely to be pretty popular, so if you're as enamoured as we are then you'd better act quickly!
PATIO CITY // Ten Craft Brewery Patios and How to Make The Most of Them
In this edition, we focus on the community of brewery patios that have proliferated around the Lower Mainland.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Rare Family Heirloom and a Remarkable Career Achievement
Lineage Ceramics founder, Shuobi Wu, shares a personal piece of history that exemplifies his father's proudest achievement.
Take Positively Delicious Action With Tina Lau’s ‘Dumplings for Asian Hope’ Workshop
In response to the recent spike in anti-Asian violence and hate, Lau invites food lovers to unite via her 'Jiaozi' workshop.
We Want a Bottle of Averill Creek Vineyard’s New Blackberry Vermouth
The beautifully bottled and terroir-full apéritif would be perfect for sipping over ice or poured over ice cream.
BIG INTERVIEW // Local Artist, Nicholas Tay
Tay's new solo exhibit, Amateur Cartography, will be on view at the Massy Arts Gallery from April 17th to May 24th.
We Want to Deck Ourselves Out In the New ‘Antisocial Flower Shop’ Merch
The latest drop is a stylish nod to the emergence of springtime and owner Michelle Pezel's other venture, Valley Bud Flower Farms.
Check Out the 2021 Unibrow Arts Festival, On Now Until March 31st
This year's fest includes a cyber art gallery, featuring more than 30 artists, a shoppable zine market and more.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Memento of Grouse Mountain From a Bygone Era
David Kloepfer, Library Assistant at SFU Library Special Collections and Rare Books, shares a postcard he recently discovered...
Kick Off International Women’s Week by Signing Up For the ‘Choose to Challenge’ Series
On March 7th, spend a day with seven of Vancouver's most enterprising and knowledgeable women professionals.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Series of Timeless Paintings at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Shelly Rosenblum, Curator of Academic Programs at UBC's Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, shares works by Audrey Capel Doray.
You Need to Try Menya Oyako’s Excellent Take Home Ramen Kits
Johnny Guang has been hustling ramen from his own kitchen since October, with delicious at-home results.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // Hypha Project is Vancouver’s Latest Art- and Community-Driven Beer Venture
Not even COVID could stop three longtime drinking and brewing buddies from launching their dream project in July, 2020.
Beer Brief, Vol. 47
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
INTERVIEW // Livia’s Bakery Manager, Sabine Thorson, on Living Life Covered in Flour
As the flour was settling on a busy week of Valentine's Day prep, Thorson found a bit of time to talk with us about life and work.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Super Rare Piece of Hogan’s Alley Musical History
Neptoon Records' store owner Rob Frith shares a circa 1960 Vancouver gig poster that shows a familiar local celebrity on guitar.
Applications For New ‘Les Dames d’Escoffier’ COVID-19 Relief Fund Now Open
The LDBC Relief Fund was created in response to the financial loss experienced by many established local programs.
On the Crafts of Communication and Creating Identity With Artist Lydia Cecilia
To get up close with her artwork, be sure to RSVP to the February 13th Neighbourhood Pop-Up event.
We Want to Get Ambient With These Groovy, Locally Made Candleholders
One of a Few is currently in possession of two of these, so if you're planning to get romantic this weekend, pounce!
On Looking Twice and Getting Dandy With Local Artist, Aaron Moran
Moran, a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Maple Ridge, is the current Artist-in-Residence at Port Haney House.
We Want to Regularly Feast on Local Produce Through One of These CSA Subscriptions
Now is the time to lock down your share of BC veg for the Summer and Fall seasons ahead by subscribing to a local CSA.
La Taqueria’s ‘El Camión’ Food Truck Back Up and Running Seven Days a Week
The truck is now setting up shop outside of the Georgia Hotel on weekdays and roving Vancouver's streets on weekends.
We Want Our Hands on JoieFarm’s Limited Release Cans of Rosé and Tiny Bubbles
We'll all need to be on high alert for this highly coveted wine drop if we don't want to miss out...
Vancouver’s Best Bread, Mapped
For fail-proof deliciousness, we suggest using this guide when embarking on your next bread-seeking mission...
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // There’s Always Something Unusually Delicious Brewing at ‘The Bakery’
This brewery pays homage to its former life as a bakery by making imaginative beers that start with yeast, water and starch.
Beer Brief, Vol. 46
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
FROM THE COLLECTION // The Museum of Vancouver’s Mexican Molinillo and Ceramic Mug
Fiona Hernandez, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver, shares an artefact that resonates with her on a personal level.
