Head to Mount Pleasant for a Night of Local Art and Wine, Nov. 23
The local art-loving wine brand, Galerie, has been working on a project with Friends of Friends for a little while now… and it’s all coming together at special art show and wine release later this month.
☔️ POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN! 🌧️ 😢 For Big Fun- and DIY-Loving Vibes, Hit Dude Chilling Park This Saturday!
The Zummer Zine Zocial is happening this weekend! What's that, you ask? According to organizers at Moniker Press and Zine Harvest, it's a 'community zine and book picnic' - aka one heck of a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the park (weather permitting - knock on wood!)
The 1st Annual East Van Tattoo Show is Hitting Mt. Pleasant, August 23-25
So far, there are over 100 local tattoo artists participating in the event (with more waiting in the wings) which aims "to showcase the immense and diverse talent that the East Van tattoo community has to offer"...
A Look Inside ‘Casa Molina’, Now (Softly) Serving Up Spanish Food in Mount Pleasant
Casa Molina (2211 Manitoba St.) has successfully managed to mix the laid-back, at-home feeling with great service and a strong food and drink program.
Embrace Spring with a Walking Tour of Mount Pleasant’s Boulevard Gardens
Saba Farmand, a local landscape architect and the person behind Blvd Gardens of East Vancouver, is back with his popular series of Earth Day Boulevard Garden Walking Tours, April 13th, 14th and 19th.
A New Hub for Coffee Innovation is Set to Open in Vancouver Next Week
Although a new showroom setting up shop in Vancouver simply isn’t typically compelling enough to merit an ‘Opening Soon’ feature on Scout… after visiting the soon-to-open La Marzocco space in Vancouver, we’ve reevaluated our stance.
Engage Your Body and Brain with a Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring
Break out your best walking shoes: local history-buff (and long-time Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is priming up for another series of on-foot tours through Mount Pleasant, with various dates scheduled throughout April and May...and spots are already filling up!
An Inside Look at the Controversial Mount Pleasant BIA Expansion
In this episode, we hear from Mount Pleasant BIA Executive Director, Neil Wyles, on why he's pushed so hard for this expansion and what that process has entailed so far, as well as from those in opposition, including three Main Street business owners.
19 Years of Serving Big-Ass Burritos in Mt Pleasant: Get Down with Budgie’s at The Lido TONIGHT!
Before you dance the night away in a crowd of nice, fun-loving people, get to know your hostess and Budgie's founder, Macey Budgell, in this quick-and-dirty interview.
Kingsgate, the ‘Little Mall That Could’, Turns 50!
A brief history of one of the last remnants of Mount Pleasant’s working-class origins, still standing as an oasis of resistance to the neighbourhood's gentrification.
Dear Gus: Vancouver’s Most Adorable Wine Bar?
The new edition to Mount Pleasant officially opens its doors at 2040 Quebec Street (between 4th and 5th Avenues) on Friday, December 8th.
Sink Your Teeth into KAPOW! Burger, Beginning This Friday
As of Friday, December 1st, Mount Pleasant's brewery district is getting an injection of flavour when the new smashburger concept parks itself at Electric Bicycle Brewing (20 East 4th Avenue).
Chef Peter Ho Sets the Record Straight on His Yakitori Plans
Recently, an article about Chef Ho and his Sumibiyaki Arashi concept was published (elsewhere) without any attempt to contact or verify facts with Ho. Consequentially, it wasn't an accurate depiction of Ho's vision. Here are the actual details (and a little context)...
Hit Modus for Killer Coffee and a Special Pastry Pop Up This Weekend
Gather your tote bags... the talented baker once responsible for the baking program at the dearly missed Ubuntu Canteen returns for a pop-up event at Modus Coffee this weekend.
Opening Soon: Casa Molina
The anachronistic red house with black and white trim at 2211 Manitoba Street (previously Mangia Cucina, and, before that, Invitro) is set for a makeover.
One Decade of Brewing
Celebrating 10 years, 33 Acres Brewing Co. has become a standout in Vancouver's beer scene. We chat with Founder & Creative Director, Joshua Michnik.