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It’s Official: Strathcona Beer is Branching Out to the North Shore

Strathcona Beer Company is stretching its reach, expanding beyond its namesake neighbourhood with a second location on the North Shore, which opened earlier this week, on Monday, September 23rd.

A Sneak Peek Inside the New Bufala

The new 160 seat Italian restaurant from Gooseneck Hospitality is on track to open in Edgemont Village later this month.

A Look Inside ‘Farina a Legna’ — Coming Soon to North Van

The owners of Ask For Luigi and Pizzeria Farina are joining forces with the family behind Revolver Coffee for this new restaurant.

Fjällräven Goes on a Crown Mountain Hiking Adventure

We Want a Copy of Kaja Silverman’s ‘The Three-Personed Picture’

This is the second in a three-volume series, the first of which inspired the Capture Photography Festival's feature exhibit, 'The Blue Hour.'

Sons of Vancouver, Doan’s Bring Back ‘Altaretto’ in Cans, Announce March 3 Release Party

Holiday Spirit Need Uplifting? Head Up Grouse Mountain for “Peak of Christmas”

The Mountain has been transformed into a "Winter Wonderland" with something to appeal to every variety of festive sensibility.

 Coastal Dweller Holiday Pop-Up Goes Down in Deep Cove this Weekend

The pop-up shop will see more than 15 women-owned brands ranging from self-care and clothing to ceramics and textiles.

Sons Of Vancouver to Release 226 Bottles of Barrel-Aged Amaretto

This Trapezoidal Looker Would Make for a Sweet Place to Hide

As the Mayor brags about new tech jobs for people who still won't be able to find/afford housing, we want to run away -- specifically here.

Sweet Job Alert! Sons of Vancouver Distillery has a Position Open

Thomas Haas Sweetens the Season with Thanksgiving & Halloween Confections

Never Heard of Yaas Grill House? Here’s Why You Should Check It Out

The delicious amalgam that is Persian cuisine is affordably represented at this unassuming North Shore eatery.

Two Rivers Meats to Open ‘The Shop’ Eatery Alongside New Butcher Shop & Deli

Legendary supplier of ethical, sustainable meats to join the restaurant trade with North Van expansion.

On Lessons from Legends and How the Olympics can Change a City’s Culinary Landscape

Talia updates us on the week's essential food news, everything from food styling tips to last call at a doomed local eatery

Two Rivers Specialty Meats Is Expanding, Now Hiring For Several Positions

Imagining This Awesome Treehouse Near Beijing As A Secret North Shore Hideout

The main space - floored with a tatami mat - is for living/sleeping, while the other is used as a washroom. It's tiny (all told under 100 sqft), but we reckon it's enough to provide the one or two people within (anymore would be ridiculous) with the escape they desire. We'd take ours in the quiet cool of the North Shore's Lynn Valley, permits be damned.

Cool Talks, Cheap Art, Hot Pizza As ‘Distrikt Homecoming’ Weekend Kicks Off

Truffles Fine Foods On Hunt For Client Relations & Sales Person

Mateo Buioli Klaus Named ‘Master Distiller’ At North Shore’s Sons Of Vancouver

Earnest Ice Cream Set To Launch New North Vancouver Location In July

Caffe Artigiano Reveals New Design Direction At Reimagined Park Royal Location

Sons Of Vancouver & Earnest Ice Cream Collaborate Again On Popular Amaretto

Making Spirits Bright: ‘Thomas Haas’ New Holiday Season Collection Now Available

Sons Of Vancouver Releasing Barrel-Aged Amaretto This Saturday, November 12th

Creative, Indulgent Deliciousness For Fall At ‘Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie’

‘Sons Of Vancouver’ In Barrel Swap Collab With Seattle’s ‘Copperworks Distilling’

‘Cook Culture’ Fights Against Non-Stick Cookware With Major Trade-In Program