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‘Foodie Edition’ of Got Craft’s Virtual Market Series Starts August 20th

The folks behind the Got Craft? markets (long-time champions of small local makers) have curated a tasty line-up of quality food and beverage-related products for the Foodie Edition of their Virtual Market series. Head online to browse offerings from 25 makers. These include baked goods, sweets, dumplings, pantry provisions and a variety of beverages from talents like Dicky’s Dumps, Kasama Chocolate (pictured above), North Van’s own Tality Kombucha, East Van Jam, and Blume Supply Inc.. Anticipate flat rate shipping within Canada, as well as delivery and free curbside pick up here in Vancouver. The Got Craft virtual market will run Thursday, August 20th to Sunday, August 23rd. Check it out here.

A Neighbourhood-Wide Invitation to Wander Chinatown

When summer foot traffic slowed, a group of Chinatown businesses responded the way the best neighbourhoods often do: by working together. Their month-long Chinatown Passport is an invitation to wander, eat, drink and rediscover the neighbourhood.

How About a Week in Italy, With Wine as Your Focus?

Got plans this fall? If not, spending a week eating and drinking your way through Italy seems like a pretty good place to start.

Shincha, Foraged Greens, and the Arrival of Summer

Created in collaboration with Japan's oldest tea house, this one-day Mæst Food dinner offers a thoughtful look at what early summer has to offer.

A Taste of What’s Next: Five New Food Businesses Launch in Vancouver June 26th

If you get a kick out of discovering a future favourite food business before everyone else does, start here.