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‘Niwa’ Set to Open on Powell Street This December

With The Pie Shoppe closing, the space at 1875 Powell is getting a fresh start. Chef Darren Gee, alongside the team from Ugly Dumpling and Dachi, is bringing Niwa to life before the year is through.

Heritage Restaurant & Bar to Bring a Fresh Hit of ‘Elevated’ Chinese Cuisine to Main Street

Expect a bold new space and an inventive menu that mixes Chinese tradition with modern flair. Get ready for their opening on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024!

Caffè La Tana is Seeking a Pastaio

Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October

For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.

For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th

As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.

Chef Jefferson Álvarez Announces October Pop-Up Dinner Series, ‘Cacao 2.0’

Bring on the tasty tropical vibes: this October Chef Álvarez is making his long-awaited comeback, with two highly coveted Sunday evening dinner dates locked in, on October 6th and 13th.

Belgard Kitchen’s Thanksgiving ‘Family Dinner’ Returns for Another Year

Railtown Catering Thanksgiving Turkey-To-Go Returns for Another Delicious Year

“Subject To Change” is Moving Into 1879 Powell Street in Early October

Subject to Change is a new rotating chef pop-up concept inside the old Elephant location, offering a five-course menu by a different chef each week, starting with Vancouver chef Mark Singson, October 9th to 12th.

Cap Off ‘Negroni Week’ with Brunch at The Chickadee Room, Sept. 22nd

La Tana Celebrates Mushroom Season with a Special Dinner ‘Menù Fisso’

The Pie Shoppe is Set to Close This Month

Prepare yourself for heartbreak: Sisters and business partners Stephanie and Andrea French have just announced that they are closing The Pie Shoppe at 1875 Powell Street later this month.

Join the Hero’s Welcome Car Free Day Block Party, Sept. 15th

Dachi is Seeking a Head Chef to Join Their Small and Passionate Team

Pepino’s is Seeking a Manager to Support Our Growing Restaurant Team

Main Street Dominates Commercial Drive at the Flamingo Room / Havana Club Rum Bar Brawl

Being in the room for a showdown between bartenders from Main Street and Commercial Drive was a blast! Check out our photo recap and takeaways from the August 29th event.

Head to Strange Fellows Brewery for the Crop Drop Pop-Up Market, This Sunday!

How’s this for a dream collaboration: this Sunday, September 8th, our favourite oddball craft brewery an entirely local and regenerative farmer’s market-style pop-up!

Savio Volpe is Hiring for the Slice Station

How to ‘Do’ Chinatown, Pizza Coming Soon-Style

Chinatown is best explored with a crew who knows it inside and out; and the folks at Pizza Coming Soon are just that. Since opening in October 2020, the team have been tight-knit and deeply connected to the neighbourhood. Now, they are taking us on a tour of their favourite spots...

Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, This September!

Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!

Announcing the Hero’s Welcome ‘Mega Meat Draw’, Aug. 31st

‘Party of 5’ Skewers & Wine Event is Back September 7th, and the Lineup Looks Sweet!

The countdown is over: tickets for this year’s ‘Party of 5‘ event have dropped, and if last year is any indication, they won’t last long. It’s all going down this Saturday (August 24th) from 4-10pm at the Garden Villa Courtyard (127 East Pender Street).

Anh and Chi Vietnamese Restaurant is Seeking a Bar Manager

Learn the Architecture of Dessert with Master Dessert ‘Engineer’, Kenta Takahashi

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23rd, folks! That's when Boulevard's Kenta Takahashi is running a two-hour deep dive into the intersection of design and dessert.

Published on Main Welcomes San Francisco’s Kiln for One Night Only Collaboration Dinner

St. Lawrence is Seeking FOH Service Professionals

Bella Winery Pairs with Acorn Brunch for New Wine Release

We Say a Respectful ‘Goodbye’ to Elephant

As Chef Justin Song-Ell, along with his business partners Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside, close the doors to Elephant, we reflect on the culinary innovation and unforgettable experiences that have defined this short-lived but much-beloved Vancouver establishment.