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Short Film Shows The Making Of Chinatown’s “Bestie”

Chinatown’s Bestie has been open for a few months now, and our friends over at Warren Lane Pictures have just put out an awesome little video that details its construction process in typically charming fashion. Press play above and enjoy.

And in other Bestie news, they’re doing a little beer collaboration with 33 Acres this Sunday, September 22nd. The festivities will take place from 1pm to 5pm at Mt. Pleasant’s new (and very gorgeous) 33 Acres Brewery.

Bestie will be on site serving pretzel, pickle and cured sausage tasting plates to complement a very special brew. Expect music and merriment and a modern Oktoberfest vibe. See you there!

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2024 Michelin Recognized Restaurants in Vancouver, Mapped

All 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars in 2024. None earned an additional star, and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold. Michelin also added one restaurant to their Bib Gourmand list and two were added to the Recommended Restaurants list....

Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn

The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.

Yes Shef: An Evening In Images

A lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector come together in in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim for an exceptional cause at the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association's Yes Shef event...

Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?

In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.