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The Pie Shoppe is Turning Out ‘Thai Style BBQ’ This Sunday, July 9th Only

A “little birdy” recently told us about a rad-sounding Thai Style BBQ pop-up happening at The Pie Shoppe this Sunday, July 9th…

Details are slim, but there are enough to convince us to show up at the Powell Street restaurant nice and early so that we don’t miss out: Beginning at 2pm, Oliver Hill (previously Kin Kao) will be cooking up a special menu of marinated-and-charcoal-grilled pork skewers, grilled rice, and papaya salad, available on a first-come, first serve basis, until sold out. The Pie Shoppe kitchen is familiar territory for Hill, who did a stint with the French sisters before switching it up to put in several years in the BOH at Kin Kao Song. We pegged the young cook as a “Come Upper” roughly a year ago, back in September 2022, so you could say that we’re somewhat invested in his cooking – but mostly, we’re just super stoked to taste what Hill is inspired to whip up when left to his own devices at the helm of a well-equipped kitchen.

Good weather plus good food made by cool and passionate people equals the perfect, chill Sunday afternoon in our books. We count on seeing you there!


The Pie Shoppe
Neighbourhood: East Vancouver
1875 Powell St.
(Closed)
604-338-6646

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.