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.
Vancouver Food Runners Seeking Volunteers
In anticipation of a busy summer season, the VFR is currently seeking new volunteers to fill the gaps in volunteer numbers that typically fall this time of year, just when the volume of fresh produce donations is increasing.
Beer Brief, Vol. 61
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
‘Dolce Amore’ (aka The Gelato Mafia) is Celebrating Their Anniversary This Weekend
Join in on the celebrations and save room for at least one scoop of gelato this Saturday, May 28th!
Beer Brief, Vol. 60
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
North Van’s ‘Windfall Cider’ Seeking Local Foragers for Collaboration
The North Van cidery and tasting room is looking to step up their ciders a notch, by extending an open invitation to local foragers who want to contribute their efforts to the cider-making process. Think new TBD ciders infused with real seasonal, BC ingredients and flavours.
Five Films Screening at This Year’s DOXA Festival We Want to Watch (Plus One Panel Discussion)
This year, there are 77 in-theatre screenings and 61 films available to watch online. Here are just a handful of documentaries that we'll be feasting our eyeballs on, from May 5th to 15th, 2022.
Wine Lovers Rejoice: Top Drop Main Tasting Event Returns to Yaletown, May 10th & 11th
Along with sipping the "good stuff", this is a rare opportunity for engaging in shameless wine-centred conversations with the people who live and breathe it around the world, along with your local wine-loving peers and industry folks.
Beer Brief, Vol. 59
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Cheers to Three Years of Beer-Forward Gastown Restaurant, ‘The Magnet’
The Magnet opened its doors to much anticipation from beer- and food-lovers alike, at the end of April 2019. Post pandemic, here's hoping that the restaurant's magnetism is recharged and pulling crowds through its doors for many years to come.
HEADS UP // Brand New ‘Bespoke Market’ Kicking Off in Squamish This Weekend
Unless you're superhuman, you've probably also felt those familiar restless urges for change, associated with the Spring season. Here are just a handful of vendors at the Bespoke spring market that are making us feel all tingly with shopping lust...
Tripping Further Afield in the Cowichan Valley, with Brent Rowland
Get Your Tickets to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden’s ‘Flavours of Chinatown’ Celebration
For the Chinese Classical Garden's 36-year anniversary, on April 24th, Sam Shem (The Dessert Club) and Melody Yip (BlackHoleTummy) have helped to organize an especially delicious event.
On Nourishing the Community and Raising the (Chocolate) Bar for Women, with Shelley Bolton
In light of recent news announcing the sale of local social enterprise, East Van Roasters, we checked in with its founder, Shelley Bolton, to discuss the changes, the future, and to reflect on her experience with EVR to date.
Beer Brief, Vol. 58
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
The Incomplete Yet Informative Records of Lydia Okello
For this round, the local writer, model and overall style inspiration, accepts our Definitive Records challenge.
Odd Society Spirits Hosting Delicious Day-Long Ukrainian Snacks Fundraiser This Weekend
On Sunday, April 10th, Odd Society Spirits will be hosting some of their chef friends - Tatiana Pakhomova, Todd Graham (Hand Taste Ferments, Wild Thing), Andrew Morales (Txirimiri), and Kody Abrams (Greenhorn Cafe) - for a delicious (and boozy), day-long celebration of Ukrainian food and culture.
Matthew “The Dumpling King” Murtagh-Wu Does ‘The Dishes’
In this edition, Murtagh-Wu reveals a penchant for foods cooked in leaves, and a couple of Vancouver spots serving up eats that he's willing to wait in line for...
Get Primed for Spring Foraging Season with Eat Wild’s March Workshops
Led by local foraging pros, Dylan Eyers and Jody Peck, the three-part series begins with a free info session tonight (March 24th from 6:30-7:30pm) and, at the time of publication, only three spaces are still available!
On Distorting Realities and Exploring the Nature Within With Local Painter, Lukas Mouka
We recently chatted with the Campbell River based painter, ahead of his solo show at the Xchanges Gallery in Victoria, opening on Friday, April 1st.
Talking About Artistic Collaboration with “Art Husbands” Atheana Picha and Hue Nguyen
The duo's upcoming show at the Slice of Life Gallery includes individual and collaborative pieces, and will be on display from March 17th to 22nd.
The Indian Pantry and Coho Coffee Announce New Collab: ‘Aikyam’: A Harmony Away from the Motherland
The second in a series of dinners, designed to introduce some of the lesser known regional flavours of India to the table, is happening on Monday, March 21st.
Mark Your Calendar: Tickets for ‘Fruit Beer Fest 2022’ Go On Sale Friday, March 25th
Miss the buzz of a big, beer-fuelled festival? Then block Saturday, August 13th off of your calendar (and Sunday the 14th, just in case a day of post-fest recovery is needed).
Beer Brief, Vol. 57
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Tickets Added for ‘Will Travel for Food, Flight 3: Japan – India’
This edition is all about the in-flight service dining experience as well as the culinary 'destinations'. It has also already sold out once but, now that restaurants are operating at full capacity, some tickets are still up for grabs.
A Whole Lot of Talent and Flavours Coming Together at the ‘Caffè La Tana’ Wine Bar, March 8th
The one-night-only menu will be pooling creativity from the extended La Tana restaurant 'famiglia', including some new and unusual flavours and wines.
Get Your Veggie Garden Sorted with UBC Farm’s Online Gardening Workshops
Still have unrealized aspirations of growing your own vegetables this Spring and in need of some extra help? Don't freak out: UBC Farm has you covered.
Snag Your Tickets to Kin Kao Song’s ‘Truffles & Wine Dinner’ Now
If you're on the hunt for ways to indulge in the local truffle harvest (currently at its peak), it doesn't get much better than this one-night-only celebration.
North Van’s Much Anticipated Shaketown Brewery Nears Opening Day
We recently took a tour around Shaketown Brewing (288 Esplanade) and chatted with the team about their brand, their beer and their plans for the brewery.
