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Heads Up / Chinatown

Time To Score: The Bao Bei Chinese New Year Menu Covers All The Bases

Starting on the eve of the Chinese New Year (Saturday, Jan. 21st) and running for the next two weeks, Bao Bei will be offering a celebratory Lunar New Year 6-course menu that covers all the bases: noodles for longevity, dumplings for wealth, pork belly for prosperity, and fish for bounty.

Jan 20, 2023
Heads Up / Chinatown

Check Out This Fine List of ‘THIS Gallery’ Workshops

Still trying to scratch the New Year itch by adding a new skill to your 2023 repertoire? Or just looking to fill some "downtime" getting your hands dirty while having fun and getting your butt out of the house?

Jan 17, 2023
Opening Soon / Chinatown

‘Wine School’ is Officially In Session in Chinatown, Feb. 1st, 2023

The new "open, inclusive, and culturally relevant" concept will be ready to roll at 265 East Pender Street the beginning of February.

Dec 22, 2022
Vancouverites / Chinatown

Take a Break with Courtney Chew, Founder of OCIN Eco-Swimwear & Lifestyle Brand

Step into calm, breezy, beachy vibes this weekend (November 26-27) at 'The Break Room' - a unique pop-up organized by Chew, celebrating community and our oceans, taking place at La Bomba Floristry in Chinatown.

Nov 21, 2022
Power of Two / Chinatown

On ‘Fine Dining’, Friendship and Giving a F*ck, with Justin Tisdall and Bryan Satterford

We sit down for lunch at Long's Noodle House with long-time friends and co-owners of Chinatown's Juke Fried Chicken and The Chickadee Room

2 Places
Nov 2, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Head to Chinatown for the Say Hey ‘House of Haunted Hotdogs’ Halloween Party

For one night only, this Friday, October 28th, the café & deli is re-opening late and getting scary-delicious...

Oct 27, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Join the Dosanko Team for an Izakaya-Style Pop-Up, One Night Only on Oct. 22nd

If you've been missing Nathan and Akiyo Lowey's food and friendly faces lately, then this is a long-awaited opportunity to sate that craving that's not be missed!

Oct 13, 2022
Restaurant Graveyard / Chinatown

On Liquor, Licensing and Loopholes, with Keenan Hood

We catch up with The Keefer Bar’s General Manager, Keenan Hood, for a recap on the closing of the Keefer Yard, and the successes of the past couple of years…

Oct 5, 2022
Chinatown

Secrets of Chinatown Shops, with William Liu of Kam Wai Dim Sum

Today we meet William Liu (co-owner of Kam Wai Dim Sum at 249 E Pender), who takes us on a tour of some of the shops he uses to buy ingredients and equipment to make Kam Wai's famous dumplings.

4 Places
Sep 29, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

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...

Sep 19, 2022
Definitive Records / Chinatown

What’s Pumping on the Speakers (and Headphones) of Patrick Hennessy

From pre-service pump-ups, to subway commutes and his current restaurant jams: these are the records that define Barbara restaurant's owner / chef.

Sep 8, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Get Stoked for the Pamplemousse Jus Pre-Harvest Dinner and Dance Party, September 9th

Hot on the heels of an inspirational "research" trip to Los Angeles, James Langford Smith (aka one half of Summerland-based natty wine brand, Pamplemousse Jus), is bringing some of his best pals together at 265 Pender Street for a helluva good time.

Sep 6, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Snag Tickets to a Korean-Inspired Dinner in Chinatown This Weekend!

The string of innovative (and tasty) events making good use of the old Nancy Go Yaya space (265 E Pender) continues with a pop up dinner concept called Māat (Korean for “flavour”), brought to us by Chef Kyle Lee (Elisa) and Director Jay Son (CinCin).

Aug 31, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

‘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.

Jul 18, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Reset With a Traditional Tea Ceremony at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

We had the honour of attending a ceremony last week, when accomplished tea expert and ceremony guide Lillian Li, took us through the process of identifying the subtleties of different tea flavour profiles interwoven with elements of the history and culture surrounding tea drinking in China.

Jun 1, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Don’t Miss the Land Back Records Launch Party at Fortune Sound Club

Hosted by Casey Desjarlais, the lineup features an incredibly talented selection of Indigenous performers, as well as Indigenous-led pop-up shops and art installations.

May 4, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

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.

Apr 19, 2022
Chinatown

Heads-Up: Say Hey Cafe Now Open In Chinatown

Say Hey Cafe is now open and serving up a very tasty selection of sandwiches! We slipped in to order our first taste yesterday.

Mar 8, 2022
Heads Up / Chinatown

Get On Board the Next ‘Will Travel for Food’ Flight to Hong Kong, Feb. 26th

The Dessert Club's fourth pop-up will be transporting diners abroad via an immersive evening of eating, drinking and art, in the festively decorated Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Feb 10, 2022
Opening Soon / Chinatown

Opening Soon: Say Hey Cafe & Deli Set To Reopen in Chinatown

After two years of dormancy, the old Say Hey Cafe at 156 E Pender St is finally getting a new lease on life as Chef (and sandwich enthusiast) Lina Caschetto steps up to the plate as the new owner.

Feb 7, 2022
Picking Grapes / Chinatown

Picking Grapes with Claudia Fandino

In this edition, Claudia Fandino, GM & Beverage Director at Barbara restaurant in Chinatown, shines a light on her favourite local wine producers...

9 Places
Feb 1, 2022
You Need To Try This / Chinatown

You Need to Cozy Up With This Holiday Inspired ‘Rum-Pa-Pa-Pomme’ Cocktail Before It’s Gone

It's currently on the menu at the Chickadee Room and makes for a lovely sipper on these cold December evenings.

Dec 17, 2021
Heads Up / Chinatown

Take A Look At The ‘Casuarina Nights’ Menu At Nancy Go Yaya.

You know her as Nancy Go Yaya during the day, but beginning this weekend, the bright and lively Singaporean cafe reveals her sultry 'evening' side.

Dec 9, 2021
From The Collection / Chinatown

FROM THE COLLECTION // Irish Fight, Resolve and Determination Distilled Into a Whiskey Bottle

Restaurant owner, Seán Heather, teases our tastebuds with a handsome and delicious rarity that's definitely not on the menu at Irish Heather Shebeen...

Nov 26, 2021
Heads Up / Chinatown

The Chinatown Storytelling Centre Announces Their Much-Anticipated Opening Date

Years in the making, and offering over 100 different Chinese Canadian perspectives, the Centre will officially be open to the public on Saturday, November 6th.

Oct 28, 2021
Heads Up / Chinatown

Inaugural ‘Fire Dragon Festival’ Happening in Chinatown This Weekend

Join in the community healing process and help set a positive precedent by joining in on the Chinatown festivities from Sept 24-26.

2 Places
Sep 20, 2021
Heads Up / Chinatown

Paul Wong’s New Book ‘Occupying Chinatown’ Launching this September

On September 11th, head to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for the artist's limited-edition hardcover book release.

Aug 30, 2021
Diner / Chinatown

‘Laowai’ Hideaway Now Open in Chinatown

Tucked away behind what is intended to look like a dumpling shop's refrigerated storage door is this new speakeasy-ish operation.

Jul 23, 2021
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