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.
10 Questions With Molly Spittal, Designer & Co-Founder of Vancouver’s Own Decade Studio Denim
The local company creates killer jeans, overalls and jackets, sewn ethically and made with 100% low-environmental-impact cotton.
Unique Restaurant Initiative Aims to Take New Refugees and Immigrants Out for Dinner
Five local restaurants have teamed up to share some unforgettable dining experiences with new immigrant and refugee families.
11 BC Wines to Sip and Savour This Holiday Season
Our holiday feasts might be different than usual this year, but we think some delicious local wine should help with that...
We Want Strange Fellows’ New Glassware, Featuring Artwork by Christine Moulson
There's something to be said for drinking beer from a proper glass, and doubly so if it happens to be a good-looking one.
The Five Best Films We Watched at the 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival
From strange premises to comedic thrillers, here are five films to seek out while hiding at home this winter...
15 Interesting Local Ciders to Seek and Sip This Winter
Once again, we've asked some of our favourite BC cider producers to share the new and interesting things they've been making.
Beer Brief, Vol. 44
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
Check Out the New Autumn/Winter Collection from East Van’s Old Fashioned Standards
Each design by Cassandra Bailey is timeless, unisex and durable enough to stand up to the season's weather.
BIPOC Foods Vancouver to Return With Holiday Edition Pop-Up
In addition to a stellar roster of food and beverage vendors, the pop-up includes two new categories: art and self-care.
Drool Over the Pages of This New Pizza Book
If you often have pizza on the brain, you'll want to get a copy of PIZZA: A Book by Pizza Pilgrims when it’s still hot off the presses.
‘Producers Lounge’ to Connect Music Makers and Enthusiastic Listeners on November 21st
The live online event is open to everyone and entirely free to attend with registration.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // Port Coquitlam’s Northpaw Brew Co. Wants to Make You C.R.E.A.M.
The neighbourhood brewery has been rolling out delicious beers, including its signature C.R.E.A.M. ale, since 2018.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // New West’s Another Beer Co., Where ‘Beer Imitates Art’
Despite its modest name, New West's Another Beer Co. has built a colourful reputation for itself since opening in 2019.
Beer Brief, Vol. 43
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
New North Vancouver Winery Poses the Question, “What Happens Now?”
The new wine brand has released five bottles since launching in August with a second batch slated to drop in November.
New Exhibition by Joji Fukushima Opens This Month in Mount Pleasant
Designer Joji Fukushima's new exhibit of 100+ handmade wooden dishes is soon to pop up at the Japanese lifestyle shop, Itsumo.
Beer Brief, Vol. 42
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
INTERVIEW // Inspirational ‘First We Eat’ Filmmaker, Suzanne Crocker
To coincide with the VIFF virtual screening of her latest film, we presented the talented documentarian with five questions...
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // This Destination Brewery Is a Retro Tribute to Farming Families
Barnside Brewing Co. crafts fresh, raw and unfiltered beers using ingredients grown on site.
Eight Films to Watch at Home and On the Big Screen During the Vancouver International Film Fest
Thalia goes through the many films screening at VIFF this year and taps eight for her Must Watch list...
‘The Truffle Hunters’ Film Set to Draw Food Lovers to Exclusive Screenings
Tickets to watch this gem on the big screen aren't quite as hard to come by as the fancy Italian truffles at its centre, but they are still limited to only 50 seats per venue per screening.
Cool Things We Want at Mt. Pleasant’s Much + Little
From kitchen things to clothing, the shop stocks local brands and handmade goods that make us smile in hard times.
Beer Brief, Vol. 41
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
Mix Tape Rodeo Wants to Entertain You One Live Song Performance at a Time
Although getting up-close with a screen will never replace live shows, the recordings by MTR come pretty darn close...
Five Cool Things We Want From Gastown’s 51 Powell Shop
51 Powell contains an eclectic collection of handmade and vintage items that are beautiful, useful, and often surprising...
Beer Brief, Vol. 40
A bulleted briefing of beer news for your at-home and socially-distanced pleasure, compiled by Thalia Stopa.
Join the Fresh Roots Schoolyard Harvest At-Home Edition Dinner, August 13th
Find out what to expect from this year's event and read a short Q&A with collaborating Chefs TJ Conwi and Natasha Sawyer.
BIPOC Foods Vancouver Virtual Pop-Up Market Happens July 25/26
A group of 16 local BIPOC food and beverage businesses will be participating in the virtual pop-up market this weekend.
