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Scout List Vol. 606

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, November 7-13, 2024.

The Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces The Best Chinese Restaurants in Metro Vancouver

From upscale Cantonese joints to Hong Kong-style hotpot and innovative newcomers, The Chinese Restaurant Awards covered it all, honouring top establishments with the prestigious Elite 15 designation alongside a suite of individual awards...

“Better Plate Than Never” Photo Exhibition is Opening in Strathcona This Week

For over 10 years now, RJ Hunt has been capturing personalized licence plates from all over the place and sharing them on his IG feed...finally moving the project into a physical space to show off the best of his collection for the exhibition.

Six Art Exhibitions to Brighten Up Those Dreary and Dark November Days

Expressed across a broad range of mediums – from painting, to video, to 3D-printing, to printmaking, and installation – the following six selected exhibitions tell stories of personal journeys and journeys through time and history. Get out, explore and see some art this month!

Prepare Yourself, Folks: Vancouver Cocktail Week is Returning from March 2-9, 2025

We're giving you more-than-enough notice to take whatever measures necessary to ensure that you've got space in your calendar to make the most of it!

Scout List, Vol. 605

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, October 31st-November 6th, 2024.

Scout List, Vol. 604

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, October 24-30th, 2024.

Listen Up, Vancouver: Burdock & Co is Having a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner, Nov. 6th

By snagging a seat at the 'Taste Sound' table, you're not only signing up for an exceptional four-course meal created by Chef/Owner Andrea Carlson (with the help of her all-star kitchen team), you're also agreeing to have your food 'speak' to you via the simple marvel of science...

Don Your Best and Get Bookish at Upstart & Crow’s Book Party, Nov. 7th

Don't you just love it when a bunch of your (seemingly unrelated) favourite things - books, booze, and community - conspire to come together in one cohesive and fun event? That's exactly what's happening at the Literary Arts Studio: Party in a Bookshop!

Vancouver Would Be Cooler If It was Included on ‘The Wasted “World” Tour’

Copenhagen-based food waste initiative, Eat Wasted, is currently on the road, working with a bunch of cool chefs to feed folks their up-cycled “Bread Waste Pasta” at pop-ups and food festivals in cities around Europe and North America (but not Vancouver?!)

Scout List Vol. 603

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, October 17-23, 2024.

Hightail It to Noah’s Cafe for a ‘Harvest Harmony’ Pop Up, Oct. 21st

If you haven’t already ventured out to the West End to congratulate the Japanese restaurant’s crew on their recent four-year anniversary, then we’ve got the perfect opportunity to do just that: by joining one of two seatings at their Harvest Harmony pop-up on October 21st.

Scout List, Vol. 602

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 10th to 16th, 2024.

‘Dinner of the Macabre’ to Provide a Hauntingly Unforgettable Experience, Oct. 25th

This immersive evening, hosted by Hycroft Manor’s newly appointed Executive Chef Mariana Gabilondo, invites the bravest of guests to take part in a spine-chilling five-course journey of food and beverage pairings inspired by the works of literary icons.

Scout’s Short List of 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest Events to Attend

Vancouver Writers Fest is returning this month, October 21-27, for a week containing dozens of bookish events - from one-on-one author interviews to themed multi-panelist discussions, workshops, performances and more.

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....

Scout List, Vol. 601

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from October 3rd to 9th, 2024.

Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October

For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.

For Italian-Style Autumn Comfort, Join Bar Corso’s Wine Pairing Dinner on Oct. 8th

As the evenings get cooler, there’s something innately comforting about a well-crafted meal paired with great wine - and next month the Commercial Drive restaurant has got you covered, with a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Piedmont and Tuscany.

Chef Jefferson Álvarez Announces October Pop-Up Dinner Series, ‘Cacao 2.0’

Bring on the tasty tropical vibes: this October Chef Álvarez is making his long-awaited comeback, with two highly coveted Sunday evening dinner dates locked in, on October 6th and 13th.

Our Picks: What to Watch at VIFF 2024

Whittling down the 120+ feature-length included (plus 100 short films divided into 10 different screenings) in this year's program into our "much watch" list of films certainly wasn't easy. But fortunately, we enjoy a good challenge!

A New Documentary About Chef Tojo is Hitting the Big Screen at This Year’s VIFF

The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept. 26th to Oct. 6th) features the world premiere of a film telling Tojo's story. Directed by Mads K. Baekkevold, The Chef & the Daruma is screening as part of the Festival's 'Insights' program.

Main Street Dominates Commercial Drive at the Flamingo Room / Havana Club Rum Bar Brawl

Being in the room for a showdown between bartenders from Main Street and Commercial Drive was a blast! Check out our photo recap and takeaways from the August 29th event.

Head to Strange Fellows Brewery for the Crop Drop Pop-Up Market, This Sunday!

How’s this for a dream collaboration: this Sunday, September 8th, our favourite oddball craft brewery an entirely local and regenerative farmer’s market-style pop-up!

Yes Shef! Returns for Another Round on November 6th, 2024

Once again, a lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector will be coming together in a singular room in support of an extraordinary cause...This is a big deal, folks!

Mæst Food and The Dessert Club are Teaming Up for the “Be Kind to Earth” Dinner

Folke Restaurant is hosting a sustainable vegan dinner on Tuesday, September 10th - and it's one hell of a double-header! Chef Tomoko Tahara and Pastry Chef Sam Shem are combining forces for what is sure to be one memorable night...

Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, This September!

Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!

You Should Know About Vancouver’s First T-shirt Based Art Scene

Christine Hagemoen, Scout's contributing local historian, traces the history of one spectacular and revealing local public art phenomenon: Michael de Courcy's 'T-shirt Open'.