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!
‘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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy an Evening of Exceptional Japanese Sake at Burdock & Co, April 8th
The Main Street restaurant is shaking it up, shifting their focus from wine to their other long-term liquid infatuation - sake! - by welcoming multiple-award-winning Sohomare Sake Brewery for a five-course paired dinner.