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Gastown Pride Party Set for Tacofino’s Taco Bar

Long Table ‘Dinner on the Pier’ Goes Down in North Van on August 9th

The evening event begins with a cocktail reception and is followed by a delectable four course long table meal paired with beer and wine.

Big Day Barbecue Vol. 3 Set for Front Lot at Powell Brewery on August 5th

Railtown Cafe’s ‘Tailgate Barbecue Series’ Returning in August

The Scout List Vol. 482

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 25 to July 31, 2018

Royal Dinette Is Putting on a Big Gay Luau on August 2

‘Strange Resemblance’ Launch Party Set for July 27 at Strange Fellows

Three Chefs Join Forces for Collaborative Feast at PiDGiN on July 31

Artist Ilya Viryachev to Show ‘Aberrant Light’ Works at Kafka’s

Brewery Creek to Bring Beers to the West End’s Timber on July 28

Torafuku to Celebrate 3rd Birthday With New Menu, Three Days of Deals

Aprons for Gloves Announces Finalized Fight Lineup for July 26 Restaurant Rumble

This is the 7th anniversary of the charity-boxing tournament that raises funds for the Eastside Boxing Club’s at-risk youth programs.

Superbaba and Dl Chicken Shack Pairing Up for Hot Chicken Pita Night

Chefs Dallah El and Doug Steven are dishing out the special collab with orange blossom sweet tea and sumac fries on July 28.

The Scout List Vol. 481

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 18 to July 24, 2018

How to Butcher and Cook a Pig Demo Set for Chinatown on July 24th

Chef Darren Gee will be at Ai & Om Knives to demonstrate the art of breaking down swine. Attendees can literally bring home the bacon.

New Mental Health Resource for Service Industry Workers to Launch Next Week

Created by service industry veterans, Mind The Bar aims to be an invaluable resource for peers who might otherwise suffer in silence.

Naramata Bench Wineries Anticipating Good Times at Annual ‘Tailgate Party’

‘Charc Week’ to See Deals on Meats at Strathcona’s Les Amis du Fromage

The Scout List Vol. 480

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 11 to July 17, 2018

Botanist to Host ‘Michelin on the Road’ Collaboration with Acadia Chef Ryan McCaskey

Chinatown’s Juniper Plans Night of New York City-Inspired Dishes and Drinks

La Mezcaleria to Celebrate 5th Anniversary With Deals, Live-Music Performances

Mamie Taylor’s and Fuggles & Warlock to Pair Up for Pig Roast and Beer Dinner

Strange Fellows Brewing & RAD Cycles Pairing Up for ‘Tuning of the Bikes’

Chefs’ Table Society of BC Takes Stand Against Farmed Atlantic Salmon

The Scout List Vol. 479

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 4 to July 10, 2018

Fried Chicken Day to See Window Service, 500 Sandwiches at Downlow Chicken Shack

Chef Mark Perrier of Savio Volpe to Cook at July 14th ‘Outstanding in the Field’ Feast