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.
Hit the Road to Squamish This Saturday for Neighbourhood Craft’s First Fall Event
A new event highlighting local artists, makers and growers is kicking off this weekend (Saturday, October 15th, from 11am to 5pm) in downtown Squamish.
On Wordplay, Grit, and Finding the Storyline, with Jessica Nicklen
We pinned down the photographer and one-half of local brand Heavy Strut Apparel ahead of her new collaborative art show, Mettle, opening at the Slice of Life Gallery Thursday, October 13th.
Beer Brief, Vol. 66
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Don’t Miss The Boxcar’s Seventh Anniversary Party This Week!
This year the Main Street watering hole has got a lot to celebrate. On September 28th they're throwing themselves a party and inviting the community to join in the festivities.
Hop on a Ferry for the Inaugural ‘Bowen Apple Harvest Festival’, Oct. 1-2
There's a new family-run cidery on Bowen Island called Bowen Cider House, and we've got a pretty good excuse to check it out sooner versus later...
Head to Chinatown for ‘Cousins & Friends Fest’, Happening Sept. 23-25
There's an Indigenous artist pop-up happening at the Studio A-OK shop later this week, that you should definitely factor into your plans...
Meet Lily Duong of New Mt. Pleasant Bar, ‘Friendlies’
We encourage you to take a trip to the bar at 208 E 12th Ave for a visit soon, but until then, pull up a seat and get to know its self-described "octopus woman" (co-owner, manager and bartender) of the new Mt. Pleasant hangout.
Ubuntu Canteen Hosting Cafe Olli for a Special Dinner, October 8th
We're expecting a lot of goodness both on and around the table at this dinner collaboration between Ubuntu's Dave Gunawan and Cafe Olli's Daniel Green.
Beer Brief, Vol. 65
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Cheers to the Fall Season by Sipping on Something Delicious at Old Bird Restaurant
Bar Manager Phoebe has whipped up a menu of inspired drinks that we can't wait to work our way through, including a special Mid-Autumn Moon Festival feature, "The 9th Moon".
Hot Dog! House of Funk Brewing’s ‘End of Summer House Party’ Goes Down This Saturday
If a day of tattoos, music, beer and hot dogs sounds like your perfect summertime jam, then this is one party you don't want to miss.
Beer Brief, Vol. 64
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Tomoko Tahara Serves Vegan Dinner at Burdock & Co
Tomoko Tahara is serving up a vegan dinner at Burdock & Co. on September 5th, and the menu reads like poetry!
Viewing the World Through Juvenile Eyes, with Local Artist Amanda Niekamp
The Vancouver-based painter and illustrator's new solo show, Procession, will be on the walls of the Slice of Life Gallery from August 25-30. Get to know more about the artist and her process in this new Q&A.
Enjoy a Night of Excellent Food, Wine and Poetry at Ubuntu Canteen, August 13th
This Saturday the Fraserhood spot is switching gears to play host to winemaker Rajen Toor, of a Ursa Major Winery in the South Okanagan Valley.
From ‘The Hip’ to Hip Hop, Mike Jacobsen Names His Three ‘Definitive Records’
We take a short trip over to Salt Spring and head immediately to Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar - a former gas station where these days locals and visitors alike fuel up on food, drinks and a stellar playlist of tunes - to hear from its owner about the albums that 'define' him...
Celebrate a Decade of the Acorn Restaurant This Friday, August 5th
The Main Street restaurant is celebrating a whopping 10 years of business this summer, and they're doing it right: with a day-long street party.
Averill Creek to Host PiDGiN Restaurant for Their New Dinner Series, August 23rd
Eke the most out of the remaining weeks of summer by planning a food- and wine-centred trip to the Duncan area, including a memorable meal enjoyed outside on the Averill Creek Terrace.
Take a Field Trip to Barnside Brewing for the Acorn’s Long Table Dinner, August 8th
If you can only choose one meal to attend this month, then Chef Devon Latte's outdoors dinner next Monday should probably be it.
Second ‘Gringo’ Location Ready to Open in Davie Village
Shoel Davidson, along with partner Sean Davis (Wooden Table Hospitality), have opened a second Gringo location in the old Beetbox space on Davie Street (at Thurlow).
Beer Brief, Vol. 63
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Gettin’ Dirty in the Garage, with Deanna Passmore of ‘Porkchop Prophecy’
Although initially captivated by her silly brand name, Passmore's aesthetic, references, work ethic and attitude truly inspired us to track down the artist and maker to pick her brain...
Dosanko Restaurant Raising Funds for Jobless Staff After Recent Fire
While the restaurant undergoes renovations, which may take upwards of a couple of months to complete, GM and co-owner Akiyo Lowey has set up a GoFundMe page in order to help support their staff.
Get Your Tickets to Ubuntu Canteen’s Summertime Dinners Before It’s Too Late
The Fraserhood spot has planned two special sake and wine dinners, July 29th and August 13th.
‘Vinícola Portugal’ Boutique Wine Fair Happening This Sunday
Throw yourself into the Portuguese wine experience by tasting your way across the country's various wine regions, led by Kissa Tanto's GM and Sommelier, Justin Isidro.
Head to False Creek this Weekend for the Sea2City ‘Town Choir’ Performance
On the afternoon of Sunday, July 17th, the city of Vancouver will be addressing the impact of climate change and rising sea levels in some creative and inspiring ways, along with three other major coastal cities
On Putting on Meditation Mileage and Learning to ‘Just Be’, with Kim Okabe of The Litas
Okabe is the Global Community Director for a growing group of rad motorcycle-riding and -loving womxn, including a Vancouver branch that currently numbers in the hundreds.
Beer Brief, Vol. 62
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
