Culture
On the BCLDB Strike, Michelin Awards & Death of the “Foodie”, with James Iranzad
In this episode, Jamie Mah sits down with the podcast regular to unpack three big conversations shaping BC’s dining scene right now.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 28: VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST 2025
The Vancouver Writers Fest goes down from October 20th to 26th at various venues spotting Granville Island (and online). Once again, we took advantage of the event's impressive roster of writers to elicit a whole slew of book recommendations from its participants.
On Book Cover Magic, List-Making and Mayonnaise, with Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross
In an attempt to demystify her work, and in anticipation of her participation in this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, we recently pinned down Zong-Li Ross to chat about her process, aesthetic choices, and most reviled condiment – among other things.
A Seriously Fun Conversation about Queer Food, with Dr. Alex Ketchum and Megan Joanna Elias
We went deep into the concept of queer food in a recent conversation with the co-editors of 'Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food with Recipes' (October 7th, 2025, Arsenal Pulp Press). Revolutionize food now!
Noir at the Bar is Coming to The Irish Heather on October 23rd
There's something especially cozy and atmospheric - perhaps even illicit - and innately literary about posting up in a dark pub while listening to authors reading from their best noir-ish works. Even better with a pint or glass of something nice and stiff in hand!
‘Three Cheers’ to Kaitlyn Stewart on Her New Cocktail Book
From Shake N' Bake to 'shaken or stirred', we had a helluva lot of fun catching up with the local bartender, educator, and author, talking all things food-, book-, and cocktail-related.
The Scout List, Vol. 637
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, October 2nd to Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
Factor a Screening of ‘The Golden Spurtle’ Into Your Must Watch VIFF List
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival is just around the corner, from October 2nd through the 12th. And although, as usual, there are heaps of films vying for our attention, one documentary in particular is appealing to our filmic and gastronomic appetites.
The Scout List, Vol. 636
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, September 25th to Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
From Bringing the Spice to Fiddling with Pomegranates: Chatting All Things Food with Cartoonist Lee Lai
The Montreal-based illustrator and storyteller's newly published sophomore graphic novel, "Cannon", revolves around the titular character, a restaurant cook, and includes no shortage of BOH-style tension.
The Scout List, Vol. 635
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, September 18th to Wednesday, September 24th 2025.
On Happy Toasters, Hamburger Phones and Appliance-Appreciation, with Morgan Noll
If you haven't already paid a visit to Slice of Life Gallery to check out 'General Electric: Digital Portraits of Soft Electronics', Noll's first art exhibition - and you too dig "the design sensibilities of the 60s + 70s and want to stare lovingly into the shiny plastic of kitchen appliances" - then consider the pressure ON.
The Scout List, Vol. 634
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, September 11th to Wednesday, September 17th 2025.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 27: REVOLUTION
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Upstart & Crow is Hosting an Evening of ‘Lit & Libations’ on Sept. 19th
In addition to an evening of "literary matchmaking" - where you can enlist the bookish pros at U&C to find books that hit the spot for your reading cravings - this event also features a lineup of specially selected local wines to sip on in the meantime.
Hit ‘Reset’ and Harvest Some Community Spirit, at the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
This year’s edition builds slowly, with a program featuring workshops, walks, and gatherings beginning on September 12th; and culminating under lantern light on October 4th. Here’s a brief rundown of some highlights happening along the way.
The Scout List, Vol. 633
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, September 4th to Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.
From Real Life Party Woes to Film Adaptations, with Local Author Ziyad Saadi
After an early reading of 'Three Parties', Saaid's debut novel (released today, August 26th), we reached out to the Palestinian-Canadian author to field some burning, difficult, and food-related (duh) questions.
The Regional Assembly of Text is Turning 20-Years-Old This Month!
The Regional Assembly of Text is marking the two-decade milestone of their flagship location (3934 Main Street) this month, with an afternoon full of celebratory fun on Sunday, August 24th. Time to get nostalgic!
You Should Know that Vancouver is the Photo Booth Capital of Canada
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the analogue photo booth. Time to celebrate and get snap happy!
The Scout List, Vol. 632
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, August 14th, to Wednesday, August 20th, 2025.
From Nostalgic Dishes to Throwback Playlists and Astrophysics, with Author Ingrid Hu Dahl
'Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly' is the gnarly, bracing, and empowering new memoir by Hu Dahl, who will be landing in Vancouver for a special book launch event at Upstart & Crow, in conversation with Donna Seto, on August 16th.
The Scout List, Vol. 631
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, August 7th, to Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 26: ROAD TRIP
Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
The Scout List, Vol. 630
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, July 31st, to Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 629
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, July 24th, to Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
The Scout List, Vol. 628
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, July 17th, to Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.
Talking Tip-Flation, No-Show Fees, Meatless Menus, and Re-Finding the Spark
In this episode, Jamie Mah is joined by four of Vancouver hospitality's best and most vocal personalities - James Iranzad , Shira Blustein, Shaun Layton, and Adam Henderson - to discuss some of the more pressing (and sometimes frustrating) issues the hospitality world is experiencing right now.
