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New Mount Pleasant Restaurant “Elem” Announces Opening Day

After months of construction and menu testing, the new restaurant concept from Chef Vish Mayekar, Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun will finally be opening its doors exactly two weeks from now (on Tuesday, November 19th), following a friends-and-family preview.

Listen Up, Vancouver: Burdock & Co is Having a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner, Nov. 6th

By snagging a seat at the 'Taste Sound' table, you're not only signing up for an exceptional four-course meal created by Chef/Owner Andrea Carlson (with the help of her all-star kitchen team), you're also agreeing to have your food 'speak' to you via the simple marvel of science...

Celebrate Eight Years of The American with a B-Day Bash, Oct. 17th

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!

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

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

Anh and Chi Vietnamese Restaurant is Seeking a Bar Manager

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

Bella Winery Pairs with Acorn Brunch for New Wine Release

Published on Main and Aburi Hana to Collaborate on an ‘East Meets West’ Dinner, Aug. 12

New Restaurant “Elem” to Open on Main Street This Fall

Chef Vish Mayekar has teamed up with Hassib Sarwari and Winnie Sun to take over the space next door to Zarak, at 2110 Main Street, to bring us Elem, a restaurant concept aiming to blend international influences with a deep commitment to local, sustainable ingredients.

‘Vinícola Portugal’ Boutique Wine Fair Returns to Vancouver on September 21st

The boutique wine festival is primed for its return, on Saturday, September 21st. If its two previous events offer any indication, this should be one fun, sociable, transportive and good-tasting time - and tickets are likely to get scooped up well in advance!

Main Street’s ‘Acorn’ Restaurant is Seeking a Lead Server & Sommelier

‘El Gato Gab Gab’ is Opening in Mount Pleasant This August

The Boxset Collective restaurant group has announced the latest venture to be moving into their 2650 Main Street space (formerly Novella Coffee Bar / Vignette) - and it's probably not what you're expecting...

¿CóMO? Taperia’s New Spanish Smash Burger Available Beginning July 21st

Burdock & Co to Host One-Night-Only ‘See Ha La’ Pop-Up, July 23rd

Feeling a bit adventurous? The name of the event literally translates to "Just try it" in English - the sort of laid-back summer attitude we can totally get behind.

¿CóMO? Tapería Welcomes Virginie Semery as New General Manager

A Look Inside Good Thief, Opening in Mount Pleasant This Week

The brother and sister team of Vincent Nguyễn and Amelie Thuy Nguyễn are set to open their second, ‘rebellious younger sibling’ restaurant at 3336 Main Street on Thursday, July 11th.

Burdock & Co. Announces a Slow Food Fundraiser Dinner

Experience a one-night-only, multi-course feast by Chef Andrea Carlson, featuring the best wild foods and flavours from BC, while supporting the Slow Food movement’s impactful work.

Published on Main Announces “Once Upon a Pear Tree” Collaborative Dining Experience with Chefs Lee Cooper & Scott Jaeger

A Look Inside ‘Lila’, Now Open on Main Street

With its innovative menu, sustainable practices, and unique ambiance, Lila brings Vancouver a fresh hit of modern Indian cuisine and a playful garden party room, perfect for a summer debut.

Bar Tocador is Seeking a Cocktail Bartender

Via Tevere’s New Main Street Location Opens May 15th!

The long-time Victoria Drive neighbourhood (and city-wide) favourite is set to migrate its antipasti and Neapolitan-style pizza game westward to a second location on Main Street next week.

Lila, A New ‘Modern Indian’ Restaurant from the Founders of Acorn and Vij’s is Coming to Main Street

The light and airiness of the space's former inhabitant (The Arbor) has taken a 180-degree turn with a rich colour palette featuring greens and greys, and plenty of dark wood, to embody its new identity as Lila.

Burdock & Co is Seeking an Assistant Manager

The Narrow Re-Opens After Forced Closure, with 10 Years Less ‘Skank’

Don't worry: I'm happy to report that it's still The Narrow you know and love.

¿CóMO? Taperia and Paella Guys Popular Paella Series Returns in May

Getting to Know Best-Friends-in-Business, Winnie Sun and Hassib Sarwari

Anyone who has ever been to Zarak knows that it is the ever-present and always smiling faces of Winnie and Hassib that make the Mount Pleasant restaurant what it is. In order to glean some insight into their strategies for success and what makes their collaboration work so well, we recently reached out to the pair with a slew questions.