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Spot Prawn Festival Returns May 31st, 20 Years Strong
Chicken Parm Pals From “Burdy” To Open a Permanent Granville Island Location
Burdy is bringing its dialled-in sandwich operation off the truck and into a bigger kitchen on Granville Island.
Upstart & Crow is Hosting an Evening of ‘Lit & Libations’ on Sept. 19th
In addition to an evening of "literary matchmaking" - where you can enlist the bookish pros at U&C to find books that hit the spot for your reading cravings - this event also features a lineup of specially selected local wines to sip on in the meantime.
From Nostalgic Dishes to Throwback Playlists and Astrophysics, with Author Ingrid Hu Dahl
'Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly' is the gnarly, bracing, and empowering new memoir by Hu Dahl, who will be landing in Vancouver for a special book launch event at Upstart & Crow, in conversation with Donna Seto, on August 16th.
Mon Paris Pâtisserie’s Second Location to Officially Open in Olympic Village, April 26th
Mon Paris Pâtisserie to Open Second Location in Olympic Village This Spring
Jay Nok Modern Thai Opens in Olympic Village This Week
The new concept from Chef Bumpen “Nok” Khangrang and Bobby Kongsilp is set to open at 127 W 2nd Avenue on Thursday, February 27th, bringing Vancouver a dining experience shaped by 'Sanuk', the Thai philosophy of finding joy in food.
This Month Take a Trip to Granville Island to Support a Delicious and Valuable Cause
The Dream Cuisines pop-up shop is now open in the Granville Island Public Market, through Tuesday, December 31st, with vendors rotating every day or two.
Jay Nok Modern Thai: An Ambitious New Thai Restaurant Concept is Set to Open in Early 2025
With Jay Nok Modern Thai (127 W 2nd Avenue), Chef Jay Nok is confident that, by blending the bold, communal flavours of Thailand’s various street foods, she can create something fresh that will hit a home run with Vancouverites.
Don Your Best and Get Bookish at Upstart & Crow’s Book Party, Nov. 7th
Don't you just love it when a bunch of your (seemingly unrelated) favourite things - books, booze, and community - conspire to come together in one cohesive and fun event? That's exactly what's happening at the Literary Arts Studio: Party in a Bookshop!
Scout’s Short List of 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest Events to Attend
Vancouver Writers Fest is returning this month, October 21-27, for a week containing dozens of bookish events - from one-on-one author interviews to themed multi-panelist discussions, workshops, performances and more.
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ Returns to Fishermen’s Wharf on July 27th!
Get ready for a Dungeness crab boil prepared by top chefs Vish Mayekar and Johnny Bridge. After a sold-out debut last year, we're encouraging everyone to get sorted with your tickets now!
Mahony’s Tavern False Creek Now Hiring for Several Key Positions
On Bookish Pairings, Local Literary Leanings and “Growing Slow”, with Upstart & Crow
The Granville Island bookshop recently celebrated their three-year anniversary on August 26th. With that in mind, and in the 'back to school' spirit of 'hitting the books', we caught up with their Co-Founders and Creative Operations Director to reflect and chat (and get a bunch of book recommendations, of course)...
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ is Set to Go Down at Fishermen’s Wharf This Saturday!
Guests to the inaugural fest, hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen's Association, can look forward to a delicious crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar, Robert Clark, and Dez Lo, plus beverages and entertainment...all the while contributing to the "deeper purpose" of sustainable seafood harvesting.
Ancora False Creek Celebrates National Rosé Day, Launches Rosé Mondays
Granville Island Launches Open Alcohol Consumption Pilot, Starting June 9th
Much Anticipated “Together at SoBo” Cookbook Launches on Granville Island Tonight!
Local food lovers, this is not a drill! As far as book launches go, this is shaping up to be one helluva delicious and memorable one...and shockingly, tickets are still available!
Upstart & Crow is Throwing a “Buzzworthy” Book Launch and Cocktail Party, April 27th
The little bookshop is throwing an event combining a few of our favourite things: books, cocktails, and rad, creative women. Having a bit of forethought to block the date off of your calendar is probably a good idea...
Granville Island’s Upstart & Crow Book Introduces “Top Shelf” Book and Beverage Soirée
Grab a friend and get ready to see what happens when you blend the comfort of bookshelves with the vibes of a jazz club!
The 4th Annual VSBC ‘All Aboard’ Skateboarding Celebration is Happening This Weekend
Weather conditions looking favourable for this weekend's two-day-long inclusive, no-judgment community skateboard event, organized by the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition.
Enjoy All the Cooking Action, at the 13th Annual ‘From Farms to Forks’ Tasting Event
On Sunday, November 6th, guests are once again invited to feast your eyes on BC's finest chefs in action, and meet the local growers and producers providing them with their ingredients for inspiration.
Celebrate Latin American Heritage Month on Granville Island, Until Nov. 2
Party your way from Colombia to Brazil with festivities and events celebrating Latin American dance, music, cuisine and culture.
Alimentaria Mexicana Brings a New Take on Weekend Brunch to Granville Island
Head to False Creek this Weekend for the Sea2City ‘Town Choir’ Performance
On the afternoon of Sunday, July 17th, the city of Vancouver will be addressing the impact of climate change and rising sea levels in some creative and inspiring ways, along with three other major coastal cities
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home with Alimentaria Mexicana’s Beef Birria Taco Kits
Treat Mom to Soft Serve with a View This Mother’s Day
Alimentaria Mexicana Welcomes Celebrated Chef Hugo Durán Comes for Workshops, Dinner Event
