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.
On Living the South Surrey Cidery Life With the Couple Behind Cedar Cider
We find out more about the duo making whimsical and quaffable ciders unlike anything we've seen or tasted before.
Beer Brief, Vol. 27
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Okanagan Stargazing and Winemaking With Ursa Major’s Founder, Rajen Toor
Learn more about the forward-thinking winemaker and his unconventional approach to making wine on the Black Sage Bench.
Beer Brief Vol. 26
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Harvest Community Foods Gives a Supplier Shout Out to Foxglove Farm
On Baking Without Ego and Smoking Flour With Ubuntu Canteen’s Myra Maston
In this short Q&A, we track the talented baker's career from East Coast dishpit wrangler to Fraserhood bread honcho.
Nita Lake Lodge Rooftop Garden Shout Out
Beer Brief Vol. 25
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
We Want This Anti-Inspo Tote From Adam J. Kurtis
If you're (jaded) like me then you'll appreciate this no-bullshit tote bag that gives hardworking people the respect they deserve.
A Conversation With Chef Annabelle Choi
We caught up with the sourdough celeb during a rare quiet and contemplative time, at the crux of yet another exciting career twist...
Chambar’s Tia Kambas Details the Uniquely Collaborative ‘Yes Shef!’ Long Table Dinner
The restaurant's Director of Operations clues us into the motivation behind the one-of-a-kind dinner, and details her own dish.
The Story Behind ‘The Bakery Brewing’ — Now Open in Port Moody
Manager Nick Andersen and brewer Sho Ogawa fill us in on what's brewing at Port Moody's new brewery on the block...
Vancouver Queer Film Festival Invites You to ‘See for Yourself’, August 15-25
We turn to Anoushka Ratnarajah for extra inspiration and some advice in navigating this year's packed festival program.
You Should Know About the Upcoming Mount Pleasant Heritage Walking Tour
History enthusiasts should take note that on Sunday, August 18th, the Heritage Vancouver Society will put on some walking shoes...
Richmond’s Origo Club Gives a Supplier Shout Out to The Chefs’ Warehouse
Beer Brief Vol. 24
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
What’s the Story Behind the Branding of The Magnet?
Nigel Springthorpe and designer Alex Nelson fill us in on the many elements and people at the centre of this brand's undeniable force.
‘Displaced’ Exhibition to Highlight the Consequences of an Artless Vancouver
Curated by the East Side Culture Crawl Society, this exhibition is a call to action against the development epidemic.
Doing ‘The Dishes’ With Shahnee Zaver
The General Manager of Caffe La Tana takes us on a whirlwind tour of her favourite places to eat and drink around Vancouver.
Tripping Further Afield in Squamish With Naomi Horii
The Restaurant Manager of the beloved, soon-to-reopen Fergie's Cafe leads the way for day of eating, drinking and exploring.
You Need to Try Else Wines’ ‘A Muscat on Skins’
The delightfully precocious (if elusive) wine from the new experimental natural winery holds its own among more mature pairings.
Beer Brief Vol. 23
A succinct, bulleted briefing on beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling and tasting pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Upcoming ‘Hives For Humanity’ Garden Party Will Be the Bees Knees
Meet bees and beekeepers while enjoying honey from their joint labours at this special, one-day-only fundraising event.
This Summer’s Best Long Table Feasts
From long table dinners to casual al fresco grazing events, we made a shortlist of great opportunities to eat well outside.
Vancouverites Invited to ‘Space Out’ All July
The Cinematheque will be taking viewers to the moon and back with a tribute of sci-fi classics, future-classics and documentaries.
‘On the Table’ Registration Now Open
On the Table is once again inviting people across BC to set their tables for a whole new round of discussions from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3.
Tickets for the Annual Schoolyard Harvest Dinner are Now Available
The al fresco long table event, hosted by local non-profit Fresh Roots, returns for another exceptional dining experience on July 25th.
We Want This Badass Calette Custom Bike
In a perfect world, we'd spend our summer brewery hopping and beach commuting astride this tricked out Redline 925.
