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Heads Up / Fraserhood

Add Some ‘Wild’ New Cooking Skills to Your Repertoire This Winter and Spring

Curious about cooking with wild BC ingredients but not sure where to start? Good news: beginning this February, EatWild has a solution for Vancouverites that doesn't even involve getting out of the city...

Feb 1, 2023
Heads Up / Main Street

Tocador to Host “Man I Love Flamingoes” Cocktail Competition, Feb. 7th

February is a short but tough month. Lucky for us, next month Tocador will be hosting a cocktail competition, that's sure to be packed with fun, tropical vibes and tasty drinks aplenty.

Jan 27, 2023
Heads Up / Main Street

Baker’s Breakfast Joint is Serving Up Breakfast in Chinatown “All Night Long”, Jan. 27th

Baker's Breakfast Joint is usually only available for pre-order for delivery via their website, so this is a nice opportunity to enjoy their offerings (baos, steamed buns, egg tarts, cheesecake and more) in a more casual and interactive way.

Jan 25, 2023
Heads Up / Commercial Drive

Livia Dinners are Finally Happening, Four Nights of the Week

The rumours are true! If you're as amped about this news as we (and no doubt countless others) are, then showing up as early, hungry and patient as possible is highly recommended.

Jan 25, 2023
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 / Hastings Sunrise

‘It’s Okay Bar’ Set to Bring Comfort and Assurance to Hastings Sunrise

Vancouver's inventory of independent neighbourhood joints fell by two with last week's announcements of the closure of Dock Lunch and Oh Carolina, so it's particularly nice timing for some positive restaurant-related news. Luckily for us, 'It's Okay Bar' is stepping up to the task.

Jan 12, 2023
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Oh Carolina Cafe & Grocer Says ‘Farewell’ to Fraserhood on January 15th

This Sunday will be the last day of business for the Fraserhood cafe and corner store. In the meantime, don't miss your chance to get in there to say goodbye.

Jan 11, 2023
Heads Up / Main Street

Much-Loved Neighbourhood Restaurant, Dock Lunch, Has Permanently Closed

The small but enchanting Mount Pleasant comfort food eatery and neighbourhood, at 152 East 11th Ave., cafe permanently closed as of January 1st, 2023.

Jan 7, 2023
Heads Up / Fraserhood

Ubuntu Canteen Announces Special Mid-January Dinner Series

Although the Fraserhood restaurant is in New Years hibernation for regular service until the end of the month, you should know that they’ll be opening doors for some ticketed wine dinners in the meantime...

Jan 4, 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
Heads Up / Railtown Japantown

Alibi Room Readies for Changing of Hands at the End of December

Although the Alibi Room will continue to sling pints (under the management of Victoria, BC-based hospitality group, Four Top) the last day of service under their current ownership of extended family members - Nigel and Kerry Springthorpe, Raya Audet and Chef Greg Armstrong - will be Friday, December 23rd, 2022.

Dec 13, 2022
Power of Two / Hastings Sunrise

On Finding the ‘Magical Place’ With Buddies & Business Partners, Miki Ellis & Stephen Whiteside

We catch up with co-owners of Dachi, Elephant, Hānai and Mucker to talk about business, service and making it less hard to open independent restaurants in Vancouver.

Dec 12, 2022
Opening Soon / Commercial Drive

Chancho Tortilleria Set to Move to Commercial Drive in 2023

Commercial Drive will soon be getting a taste of Chancho Tortilleria, the popular Mexican restaurant that has been making some of Vancouver's best tacos out of Yaletown since 2017...

Dec 8, 2022
Heads Up / Strathcona

Be a ‘Local Tourist’ at Kid Sister’s One-Day-Only Pop Up Market, Dec. 10

To celebrate Kid Sister Skin Care's first anniversary, owner Max Tamoto has rounded up a crew of like-minded small businesses for a one day shopping event at Strathcona's Picnic Studios (881 E Hastings).

Dec 6, 2022
Heads Up / Main Street

Pleasant Pairings is Returning to Main Street on Dec. 1st

Get ready for Pleasant Pairings, an evening of shop-hopping, connecting and complimentary wine (and cider) tastings, with the motto “small shops, great wine, what a pleasant time”.

8 Places
Nov 24, 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
Heads Up / East Vancouver

‘To Live For’ Bakery and Cafe Now Open on Nanaimo Street

Take a look inside Erin Ireland's new bakery and cafe at 1508 Nanaimo St. space ahead of their official opening, planned for this weekend.

Nov 17, 2022
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Find Art in the Streets, Alleyways, Studios and Galleries of East Van This Weekend

Get ready for the 26th annual East Side Culture Crawl - easily one of the greatest things about November in Vancouver.

Nov 17, 2022
Heads Up / East Vancouver

Head to East Van for Some Solid Local Tunes This Saturday, Nov. 19

Now that it's dark before dinnertime, we know how difficult it can be getting motivated to go out. A good gig is an excellent source of inspiration.

Nov 14, 2022
Heads Up / Main Street

Grab Tickets for a ‘This Sandwich, That Beer’ Meatball Throwdown, Nov. 12th

There's an especially tasty Movember event happening at The American (926 Main St.) next Saturday. No facial hair is required to participate, but a mighty hunger and thirst is...

Nov 3, 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 / Strathcona

Get Comfy at ‘Carb Night’, Popping up at Coho Commissary on Nov. 4th

The cool and rainy Fall days are finally here...Time to fill up on onigiri, wuntun, steam buns and other cozy dishes by The Dumpling King, Matthew Murtagh-Wu, and Konrad Noga.

Oct 31, 2022
Cool Things We Want / East Vancouver

We Found the Perfect ‘Odd’ Bottle to Replenish Our Liquor Cabinet With This Season

The first release in Odd Society Spirits' new Community Collaboration Series marries several of our favourite things: whisky, craft, collaboration and...mushrooms.

Oct 31, 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 / Main Street

Take A Look Inside Wild Thing Main Street

After a few months of remodelling, cleaning, and menu planning, Mount Pleasant's newest restaurant is ready to roll at 2420 Main Street.

Oct 27, 2022
Heads Up / Hastings Sunrise

Brighten Up Wednesday with Some Dachi-Style Snack Bar Energy

Today is the day! Although Chef Ben Berwick is known to occasionally slip izakaya-style plates onto Dachi’s ever-changing menu, this will be one of the rare occasions that a full snack bar menu will be on offer.

Oct 26, 2022
Heads Up / Hastings Sunrise

Dachi Dinner Parties Return for Three Saturdays, This November

This year's third annual Dachi Dinners edition features three very unique, very different (but equally beloved by Dachi's Chef Ben Berwick) cuisines: Nikkei, Alsatian, and Japanese.

Oct 21, 2022
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