East Vancouver Archives

The New Breed / East Vancouver

Get To Know Maria Ponce, Executive Chef for La Taqueria

Packing up and moving across the continent for a job takes a lot of tenacity. But, in the case of Chef Maria Ponce, that sort of motivation has translated into some undeniably delicious food.
Vancouverites / Main Street

Meet Mariana Rivera, Founder of The Art Shop

During the week, Mariana Rivera is an art and curatorial coordinator for a leading art advisory firm. But on the weekend, she seeks out local emerging artists and organizes pop-up exhibitions alongside an online gallery, known as The Art Shop.

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…

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.

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The New Breed / Railtown Japantown

Talking Pâté, Imposter Syndrome and Restaurant Nostalgia, with Chef Colin Johnson of St. Lawrence

Over fish n' chips and a couple of pints, Rhys Amber catches up with St. Lawrence's Chef de Cuisine - someone who's as real as they come and not afraid to discuss the difficult parts of our industry, along with all the aspects that we love so much.
Heads Up / Main Street

Don’t Miss The Boxcar’s Seventh Anniversary Party This Week!

This year the Main Street watering hole has got a lot to celebrate. On September 28th they're throwing themselves a party and inviting the community to join in the festivities.
Opening Soon / Hastings Sunrise

“It’s Okay” Bar Planned for Hastings-Sunrise

East Vancouver will see a new bar open doors before the end of the year – and it comes with a comforting name that, given the times, everyone can appreciate: “It’s Okay”. The new concept is slated to open doors by mid-November.
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...
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Ubuntu Canteen Hosting Cafe Olli for a Special Dinner, October 8th

We're expecting a lot of goodness both on and around the table at this dinner collaboration between Ubuntu's Dave Gunawan and Cafe Olli's Daniel Green.
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.
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.
Heads Up / Main Street

Cheers to the Fall Season by Sipping on Something Delicious at Old Bird Restaurant

Bar Manager Phoebe has whipped up a menu of inspired drinks that we can't wait to work our way through, including a special Mid-Autumn Moon Festival feature, "The 9th Moon".
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).
Opening Soon / Main Street

A Look Inside Suyo, Opening August 25th

Paper came off the windows at 3475 Main Street over the weekend and the highly anticipated "Suyo" is ready for its first customers.

Heads Up / Main Street

Head to Main St. for a Ceramic Artist Pop-Up, August 18-25

Local ceramicist Kate Metten is hosting her first artist pop-up inside her new Main Street brick-and-mortar shop, kicking off this Thursday with an evening opening reception that looks like an all-around good time.
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Enjoy a Night of Excellent Food, Wine and Poetry at Ubuntu Canteen, August 13th

This Saturday the Fraserhood spot is switching gears to play host to winemaker Rajen Toor, of a Ursa Major Winery in the South Okanagan Valley.
Heads Up / Main Street

Celebrate a Decade of the Acorn Restaurant This Friday, August 5th

The Main Street restaurant is celebrating a whopping 10 years of business this summer, and they're doing it right: with a day-long street party.
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Get Your Tickets to Ubuntu Canteen’s Summertime Dinners Before It’s Too Late

The Fraserhood spot has planned two special sake and wine dinners, July 29th and August 13th.
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.
Heads Up / Strathcona

Heads-Up: ‘Clay In Colour’ Group Exhibition Opens at Picnics Studio July 15 – 17

Ceramics artist Mimoko has handed over a collection of ceramic vases to six Vancouver artists who have been asked to add their own aesthetic imprint (in colour) to the vessels.
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Sunday Pies Pizza Co. Popping Up in Strathcona For a Limited Time Only

The temporal new venture from Doug Stephens and Colin Staus is happening at Luppolo Brewing Company from Friday June 24th until Sunday, July 3rd.
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Grab Tickets for the ‘Before Sunset’ Outdoors Dinner Now

The Fresh Roots schoolyard dinner spreads across the fields of David Thompson Secondary schoolyard Thursday, July 7th.
The New Breed / Strathcona

Who is Neil Hillbrandt?

Over a bowl of Phở, Chef Hillbrandt talks to Rhys Amber about life on the line and how he's managed to build such a strong food program out of what feels like a kitchenette.

Opening Soon / East Vancouver

To Live For Bakery and Cafe Opening Soon in East Van

Within the next couple of weeks construction will be underway on Erin Ireland’s new 1800sqft 'To Live For' brick-and-mortar bakery and cafe, located at 1508 Nanaimo St.
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.
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

‘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!
Opening Soon / Main Street

Opening Soon: Suyo

A new Peruvian restaurant from Chef Ricardo Valverde, James Reynolds, Max Curzon-Price and Felix Ng is currently under construction in the old Slickity Jim’s Chat 'n' Chew space on Main Street.

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.