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Catch ‘Lumache’ at Subject to Change, Nov. 20-23

After a series of sold-out summertime pop-ups around Victoria and Vancouver, the new (cheekily named) Italian-inspired Slow Food concept from Heather Dosman and James Frost is sliding into the Subject to Change space in Hastings-Sunrise later this month.

Selene Aegean Bistro is Looking for Motivated and Experienced Restaurant Professionals to Join Our Team

Selene Aegean Bistro Set to Open in Hastings-Sunrise This Week

With a thoughtfully designed space reminiscent of a Mediterranean terrace and a menu that reimagines familiar dishes in surprising ways, Selene offers an experience that feels both rooted and unexpected.

“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.

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

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.

Dig Into Red Wagon’s New Summer Dinner Menu Starting July 30th

If it's been a while - or, at least, since before July 11th, 2024 - since you’re last visit, then there are more than a few reasons to hit the East Van restaurant before the summer wraps up.

‘Plain Jane Ice Cream’ is Almost Ready to Satisfy Your “Not Too Sweet” Summer Cravings

Heads up, Hastings Sunrise: the folks behind Dachi and Mucker are bringing serious ice cream game to the neighbourhood when Plain Jane Ice Cream opens inside of the Mucker Next Door retail shop later this summer. Think, Organic Avalon ice cream, unique flavours, and outdoor seating.

Dachi is Looking for New Kitchen Staff to Join Their Tight-Knit Crew

New Restaurant ‘Selene Aegean Bistro’ Slated to Open in Hastings-Sunrise

The fourth venture from the restaurant group behind Vancouver's popular Nammos Estiatorio, Loula's Taverna, and Ama Raw Bar, aims to open its latest concept this fall.

Tall Shadow Bakery is Seeking a Friendly Face to Work the Farmer’s Markets

Dachi Restaurant is Seeking a Passionate Person to Join Their BOH Team

Elephant Restaurant is Growing Their FOH Team

Enjoy a Special NYE Dinner at Dachi Restaurant

Fill Up on Dumplings Galore at It’s Okay Bar, Nov. 18th

This month the fun and food-filled times don’t stop at It’s Okay Bar! Another reason to swing by the Hastings Sunrise spot in the near future: the Dicky’s Dumps menu takeover this Saturday only.

Mark Your Calendar: Head to It’s Okay Bar for Wings, Wines and Good Times, Nov. 22

Experience five different Georgian wines hitting five different flavour profiles, plus as many different chicken wing flavours, and two live DJs - not bad for a Wednesday night!

Mucker Next Door is Now Hiring!

Tall Shadow Bakery’s New Pride Menu Available Now Until August 6th

Elephant Restaurant is Hiring for Their Front of House Team

A Look Inside New ‘Tall Shadow Bakery’, Opening Doors on Hastings Street This Week

The new bakery and cafe will see longtime Farmers Market favourite, Tall Shadow Breads, take the long-awaited leap into a brick-and-mortar situation.

Sip on Wines from the Spanish Seaside at Dachi’s Albamar Winemaker Dinner, May 25th

This is your chance to get super intimate with winemakers Marie and Elena, from Albamar, whilst luxuriating over a wine-paired five-course dinner prepared by Chef Ben and the rest of the Dachi crew. One seating only!

Imminent ‘Tall Shadow Bakery’ is Seeking a Hospitality Manager, Ahead of Opening Day

Elephant Restaurant Announces New General Manager, Scott Mitchell

Dachi Restaurant Kicks Off Spring with New Happy Hour Specials

‘Tall Shadow Bakery’ to Open in Hastings Sunrise Early Summer 2023

Co-owners Cass Helps and Dayle Kennedy have enlisted customers and friends, Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside, to open a brick-and-mortar location at 2474 East Hastings Street.

‘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.

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.

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.