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Heads Up / Downtown

W Projects Gallery Moves into the Del Mar Building and Opens Doors This Weekend

The street-level space, at 555 Hamilton has been sitting empty for a while now. However, all that changes as of Saturday, June 3rd, when W Projects moves in, installs their first exhibition, and opens doors to the public.

Jun 1, 2023
Heads Up / Downtown

Sensory Cinema is Back This June, Pairing ‘Parasite’ and Kissa Tanto’s Chef Joël Watanabe

After an almost five-year-long hiatus, 'Sensory Cinema' is back, bringing together critically acclaimed films with secret tasting menus - and tickets to the first event go on sale today!

May 26, 2023
Heads Up / Downtown

Head Downtown for ‘Here and Now’, Opening at Pendulum Gallery Today

The 10th anniversary of Capture is kicking off with the opening of a new exhibition of lens-based works, showcasing ten new works by ten local artists, on view from Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 29th.

Mar 27, 2023
Heads Up / Downtown

Grab Tickets To “Welcoming Spring” Long Table Dinner

The clocks are just about to 'spring forward' and the Vernal Equinox is quickly approaching (March 21st). It's finally time to put winter behind us and fully embrace spring! What better way than with a community feast?

Mar 9, 2023
Opening Soon / Downtown

New Aburi Concept, WA! CURRY, Opening Soon in Downtown Vancouver

If all goes well, the new counter service style Japanese restaurant will be warming up bellies with wagyu beef and plant-based curries and stews, before Spring officially hits...

Mar 7, 2023
Heads Up / Downtown

Congrats to Local Sommelier, Kelcie Jones, Named 2023 Best Sommelier in BC

We now know that, after a day of rugged competition and a couple hours spent by the judges comparing notes and scores, Jones was awarded the CAPS BC's highest honour. Kurtis Kolt was in the audience yesterday (February 27th) to witness - and capture - 'the moment'...

Feb 28, 2023
Opening Soon / Downtown

Mahony’s Tavern Convention Centre Re-Opening Soon at Canada Place

Brothers and owners, Pete and Gerard Mahony, want to keep the feel of the family brand but see the place become a little more contemporary and 'evolved'.

Feb 13, 2023
Vancouverites / Downtown

Botanist’s Lead Bartender, Jeff Savage, On Balance, Simplicity, and Connecting

Hospitality industry pros talk to us about why they chose the gig they did, and why they stick with it.

Feb 2, 2023
Heads Up / Downtown

There’s More Than 100 Reasons to Check Out the “100 Amigos” Art Show, Opening Jan. 27

Show up Friday night to enjoy the art and all the makings of a proper opening party, including swanky canapes, DJ sets and, we have it on good authority, lots of Cinco.

Jan 26, 2023
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Look Inside Archer, Now Open in Downtown Vancouver

Modern Canadian fare inspired by British Columbia’s natural landscape is coming to Vancouver’s Downtown core as ‘Archer‘ officially opens on Wednesday, September 28th, at 1152 Alberni Street (between Thurlow and Bute).

Sep 21, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Look Inside Fat Mao’s New Downtown Location

The broth is being made and the noodles are waiting - Fat Mao's new Downtown location, at 983 Helmcken Street, will be ready for guests beginning next week.

Aug 30, 2022
From The Collection / Downtown

Reflecting on Six Decades of Art Collecting with Hy’s President & CEO, Neil Aisenstat

In honour of Hy’s Canada's 60th anniversary, the son of founder Hy Aisenstat reflects on the restaurant’s legacy, and what has made Hy's Steakhouse an institution for generations of locals and visitors alike for over half of a century...

Aug 29, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

A Second Location Of Beaucoup Bakery Is Headed For Downtown Vancouver

As Beaucoup celebrates its tenth year of business, co-owners Betty and Jacky Hung announce that they are ready to expand to a second location.

Aug 16, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

A New Location of Fat Mao Noodles Slated to Open in Downtown Vancouver This Summer

Chef Angus An announces that he will open a second location of Fat Mao Noodles at 983 Helmcken St. in downtown Vancouver.

Jun 22, 2022
Heads Up / Downtown

Ignore the Rain and Head Downtown for the Japan Market Summer Festival

Spend a day browsing and enjoying the goods from over 70 Japanese and Japanese-themed food, art and culture vendors, June 11th and 12th.

Jun 9, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

Our First Look Inside Kafka’s In The Park

The new Kafka’s cafe location opens in the Smithe-Richards Urban Park this weekend (Saturday, June 4, 8am-6pm).

Jun 1, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

Opening Soon: The Herrick

There’s a new cocktail bar under construction in the subterranean level of Rosewood Hotel Georgia. The 199-seater will be called “The Herrick”, and it should be ready to launch this summer.

May 10, 2022
Heads Up / Downtown

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.

10 Places
May 4, 2022
View From Your Window / Downtown

The View From Your Window #263

We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!

Apr 28, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

‘Archer’ Restaurant Now Underway in Downtown Vancouver

If all goes according to plan, the new restaurant at 1152 Alberni Street (between Thurlow and Bute) will be open for brunch, cocktail hour and dinner by the summertime.

Apr 13, 2022
Heads Up / Downtown

A Look Inside The Imminent Cantina 189

The crew at Cantina 189 have everything in place. Doors to the intimate cocktail focused bar at 324 Hastings Street are set to open later this week.

Mar 7, 2022
Opening Soon / Downtown

Opening Soon: Cantina 189

Marcelo Ramirez and Tara Davies team up to open Cantina 189, a cocktail-forward bar with small plates and a sexy glow slated to open in March, 2022.

Jan 27, 2022
Heads Up / Downtown

Check Out Alex Morrison’s New Exhibition, Opening at the CAG This Friday

Mushrooms, furniture, and patterns proliferate in Nooks and Corners, on display Jan. 28th to May 1st, 2022.

Jan 26, 2022
Picking Grapes / Downtown

Picking Grapes with Tim Butt

The Wine Director for Hy's Steakhouse in Vancouver applies his expertise to our wine-related questions.

10 Places
Dec 10, 2021
Downtown

Three To See, December 2021

Cinephile Ken Tsui provides a synopsis of his picks for the best three films to see in Vancouver theatres this month.

3 Places
Dec 7, 2021
Picking Grapes / Downtown

Picking Grapes with Sam Jonnery

The France-born Sommelier at Gotham Steakhouse & Bar shares his seasonal and perennial wine picks, insight and expertise...

10 Places
Nov 10, 2021
Opening Soon / Downtown

Crêperie and Cider Bar ‘Ça Marche’ To Open Doors This Weekend.

Take a look inside the new restaurant from Au Comptoir's Maxime Bettili.

Nov 1, 2021
Vancouverites / Downtown

From Playing Hooky to Perfect Pearls: Ten Questions with Noon Jewellery

A brief but in-depth interview with Sophia Armstrong, the woman behind the locally made, quirky yet elegant jewellery brand.

Oct 18, 2021
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