Culture
James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on Awards, Openings & the Soul of Hospitality
Jamie Mah and friends discuss recent restaurant awards and the latest Vancouver restaurant openings; and reflect on the emotional power of good menu design, the feeling we chase when dining out, and the significance of this year’s BCRFA Hall of Fame nominations.
The Scout List, Vol. 623
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, June 12th to Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.
Hit Jericho Beach for a Floating Music and Community Festival on June 27th
Hitting the beach and soaking up some early summer rays, while being serenaded and surrounded by cool, community-minded people - AND helping to support a good cause? That sounds like the perfect summer activity to us.
The Scout List, Vol. 622
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, June 5th to Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
Inside El Tequileño: Legacy, Craft, and the Magic of 150-Year-Old Mango Trees
From processing the agave to bottling, here's the rundown of how the forward-thinking tequila distillery does it's thing - and has been for 65 years.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 25: Spring Edition, Part 2
From stories about time travel and post-apocalyptic futures, and settings including a German Spa town blazing with wildfires, and a village in Uganda simmering with homophobia, here's the latest rundown of new Spring releases that we’ve recently read.
Taking a “Timeout” for Tequila
When I travel, I seek out places that reward curiosity, where you can eat your way through a neighbourhood and pick up on the culture without needing a guidebook. That’s why I quickly said "yes" when La Mezcaleria invited me to join their team trip to Jalisco, Mexico.
The Scout List, Vol. 621
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, May 22nd to Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
Learn About Local Plants and Shoots, with “Spring Foraging 101” at Jericho Beach Park
Wild foods are everywhere — you just need to know where (and what) to look for. Our pals from The Bad Academy have joined forces with Chef Robin Kort to give you the chance to learn how to spot some of BC’s most fascinating edible plants.
The Scout List, Vol. 620
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, May 15th to Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.
Head to Strathcona This Saturday for a Special Group Artist Exhibition and Kick-Off Event
Two local artists already deeply invested in our arts community - Anna Kasko (Kasko Gallery) and Dan Siney (Doing&Doing Fine Art) - are upping the ante with their new collaborative project, launching at Kasko Frame Works on May 17th. Show up, Vancouver!
Group Chat: Vancouver’s Cocktail Scene In Focus
With North America's 50 Best Bars in the rearview mirror, podcast host Jamie Mah is joined by four of Vancouver’s top bar talents - Amber Bruce, Tara Davies, Andrew Kong, and Alexa Gervais — for a roundtable discussion on the state of Vancouver’s cocktail scene.
The Scout List, Vol. 619
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, May 8th to Wednesday, May 14th, 2025.
From a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner to Hands-On Flower Arranging: Do Something Nice for Your Mom
Whether they prefer traditional types of pampering or have more unconventional tastes, we’ve come up with a handy list of seven ways to treat the mother figure (or figures) in your life this Mother's Day weekend. Just whatever you do, don't forget to show "mom" some love!
The Scout List, Vol. 618
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, May 1st to Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
From Nighttime Anxiety to Food Whispering, with Pepperoni Pizza Dreams Podcast Host, “Julie G.”
We reached out to the woman behind the one-of-a-kind sleep podcast in order to find out more about her and her special sleep-inducing abilities, armed with only her voice and a selection of restaurant menus to read from. Warning: this interview contains super-sleepy (and appetite-inducing) content!
On Wanting and Fearing, Staring at the Wall and Smashing the System, with Eddy Boudel Tan
In anticipation of the release of Boudel Tan’s third novel, on April 29th, we posed a list of questions to him – about his book, of course, but also about (surprise, surprise) food, which plays a not-insignificant role both in book and its author’s personal life.
The Scout List, Vol. 617
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, April 24 to Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Set Your Alarms: Tickets to Shady Hazel Farm’s 2025 Super Club Series Go On Sale May 1st
Shady Hazel Farm is rolling into its third season of farm dinners. Set on Ian and Sara Rodgers’ 16-acre Gibsons farm, this year’s Longtable event has expanded to five nights, each one fronted by next-level culinary talent.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 24: EXCESS
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. 616
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, April 17th to Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.
Visit New Medias Res Gallery for “Henna Night II / Shabe Kheena II”, Now Until May 2nd
Spanning the fourth floor of a new building in Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood is an exciting programming hub for Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance, featuring Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri's inaugural exhibition.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 23: Spring Edition
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.
From the “Buy Local” Comeback to the Ultimate Foodie Island Roadtrip, with Don Genova
Whether you already know the local writer and broadcast or not, now is the time to get (re)acquainted, since a newly revised and updated version of his 2014 guide book, titled 'Pacific Palate: Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands', is dropping on April 8th!
Get Fired Up for ‘Incandescence’, Screening at VIFF Centre This April
Filmed in the Okanagan region, the fiery new documentary by local filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper is all about fires, firefighting, their aftermath, and the people and animals who experienced them first-hand. Brace yourself for a screening by reading our new Q&A with one of the co-directors.
The Scout List, Vol. 614
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, April 3rd to Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
From Food as a “Catalyst for Connection” to the Magic of Cats, with Franz Seachel
The brand new "multidisciplinary arts space focused on wellness through the arts", located in the Railtown neighbourhood, is part retail shop, part venue, and aiming to be wholly accessible. From what we know so far, we love what this community hub is all about. Find out even more in our new interview its founder.
The Scout List, Vol. 613
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, March 27th to Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
