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Drinker / Commercial Drive

On Death Blows, Nachos and Coffee Collabos with Cody Allmin of Twin Sails Brewing

We met up with the brewery boss to get a sneak peek at what Twin Sails has brewing (and buzzing) for this year's Hopwired Fest.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

‘Livia’ Nearing Launch on The Drive

The upcoming 40 seat restaurant has come a long way in a short while. Take a sneak peek inside before opening day.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

‘Livia’ Opening Soon on Commercial Drive

Claire Livia and her partner, Jordan Pires, have taken over the old All Basha space to create a 40 seat bakery and restaurant.

You Need To Try This / Commercial Drive

You Need To Try These Delicious Little Cappuccino Companions at La Tana

These simple doughnut rounds sweetened with a little vanilla cream and a light dusting of delight are perfect with espresso.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

La Tana Opens on Commercial Drive

The new Italian caffe and alimentari from the owners of Savio Volpe and Pepino's (next door) launched this morning.

You Need To Try This / Commercial Drive

Once-a-Week Burger Pop-Up Sells Out Fast on Commercial Drive

The Downlow Chicken Shack's new burger pop-up kicked off yesterday with delicious results. Take a bite...

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Take a Look Inside Commercial Drive’s New Pan-Asian Street Food Spot

On the heels of several friends and family services, Ugly Dumpling is now officially open at 1590 Commercial Drive.

Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Fun, Irreverent Southern BBQ Longtable Dinner Goes Down This Sunday

This event marks Merchant's Workshop's final affiliated dinner, on the heels of their impending closure on Thursday, August 16th.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

New Asian Street Food Spot ‘Ugly Dumpling’ Coming Soon to Commercial Drive

The new project will pair front-of-house veteran Van Doren Chan with chef Darren Gee in the Merchant's Workshop space.

Restaurant Graveyard / Commercial Drive

Remembering the East Van Cafe That Was Magic for Little Kids and Their Parents

Kids were encouraged to run guiltlessly, joyously amok at this memorable (if often outrageously loud) counter-service cafe off The Drive.

Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Superbaba and Dl Chicken Shack Pairing Up for Hot Chicken Pita Night

Chefs Dallah El and Doug Steven are dishing out the special collab with orange blossom sweet tea and sumac fries on July 28.

Diner / Commercial Drive

Merchant’s Workshop Has Been Sold, Will Go Out with Several Bangs

One of the best neighbourhood restaurants in Vancouver is set to shut its doors after several years of memorable service on The Drive.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Inside Pepino’s Spaghetti House as Launch Nears

The successor to a Commercial Dr. legend is on the verge of opening. We snuck in for staff training and took these photos...

Stacked / Commercial Drive

Breaking Down Vancouver’s Best Cubano Sandwich

The best, most authentic Cubano sandwich in Vancouver is worth investigating, ingredient by ingredient, to see how it's done.

Restaurant Porn / Commercial Drive

Vancouver Needs This Lasagna Restaurant

Having six different lasagnas on the menu is a clever way to ensure the affections of every sane person currently walking the earth.

1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver / Commercial Drive

Get Your Eating Pants Ready! Italian Day is Coming

The annual celebration of Italian heritage is one of our great entertainment assets -- 14 blocks of delicious things to eat, drink, see and do!

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

First Taste of The Downlow Chicken Shack

The highly anticipated restaurant serving "Nashville Hot" fried chicken kicks off trial runs before its June 13 launch.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Nashville Hot Chicken is Coming to The Drive

Chefs Doug Stephen and Lindsey Mann of Merchant's Workshop are hoping to launch their "DL Chicken Shack" later this month.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

An Inside Look at What’s Opening in the Old Nick’s Spaghetti House Space

The crew from Savio Volpe are launching 'Pepino's Spaghetti House' and 'Caffe La Tana' on Commercial Drive this summer.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

New Havana Taking Shape on Commercial Drive

Though these new photos would suggest otherwise, the revamped Cuban-inspired icon is looking to re-open early next week.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Big Changes Coming to The Drive’s ‘Havana’

The 21 year old neighbourhood icon has been purchased by the people behind Postmark Brewing and Belgard Kitchen.

Drinker / Commercial Drive

Prohibition-Style Raid Goes Down at Fets Whisky Kitchen on Commercial Drive

Agents appear to have raided the venerable East Van establishment and seized a 242 rare bottles of whisky, valued at over $40,000.

TBT / Commercial Drive

The Always Busy La Mezcaleria on Commercial Drive Almost Never Happened

Five years ago this week the owners of La Mezcaleria were in crisis mode after having to wait nine months for an electrical upgrade.

Branding Vancouver / Commercial Drive

The Sneaky Personal Heritage Homage Hidden in This Cafe Logo on Commercial Drive

Look closely at the Spade logo and you might learn a little something about owner Sammy Piccolo's personal roots...

Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Nick’s Spaghetti House on Commercial Drive to Close after 62 Years

The venerable institution is set to close just before Christmas. There are accepting reservations until the last service.

Restaurant Porn / Commercial Drive

This Gorgeous Manhattan Ramen Eatery Needs an Address on Commercial Drive

We get caught up imagining this slick, stylish, sexy tonkatsu spot in New York City being relocated to the heart of Commercial Drive.

Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Inside Sammy Piccolo’s Upcoming ‘Spade’ Cafe on Commercial Drive

The 40 seater is opening in the middle of November at 1858 Commercial Drive (the old Waves Coffee location)

1,000 Cool Things About Vancouver / Commercial Drive

Catch This Well-Timed, Beefalicious Skylight Smoke Show on Commercial Drive

A lot of smoke, a skylight and the right time of day combine for magic at La Mezcaleria