Food
A First Look Inside ‘Monzo’, Opening Soon at Vancouver House
The concept for the newest member of the Kitchen Table Restaurants group is inspired by 'paninari' - an Italian subculture of the 1980s that fetishized American music, fast food and fashion.
‘The Flamingo Room’ Opening Soon On Commercial Drive
A performance venue and cocktail bar project is taking shape in the space attached to Havana...
Oh! I Have a Recipe For: A ‘Last of Summer’ Salad
Today Maciel shares a late summer recipe that makes the most out of the so-called 'dregs' of the season...
Don’t Snooze on the ‘Party of 5’ Skewers & Wine Event, Sept. 9th in Chinatown
Tickets for the shindig drop today (August 28th) at 9am! Fun food and wine, good tunes, rad people and community vibes? Count us in!
Join Mæst Food and Coffee Roastery Modus for a Japanese Curry Feast
On Thursday, August 31st food enthusiast Tomoko Tahara is on a mission to showcase just how beautifully wine can harmonize with every plant-based curry-laden spoonful.
New Concept “Daybreakers” Moved Into Old Tangent Cafe Space on The Drive
Though Tangent Cafe has passed through several changes in ownership since the restaurant opened at 2095 Commercial nearly a decade ago, the constant has always been down-to-earth comfort food - and the name. Co-owners Juval Lerner and Valentin Chassagnol, with Head Chef Kevin Desjardins, decided it was time for a change.
A Shout Out to Nice Cake Co. Community Cake Recipients!
The restaurant industry can be tough, but industry pros handle 'tough' with grace - and they do it without whining or asking for recognition. We think this is why giving shout outs is so important! Here is a brief re-cap of all the cakes that have been sent out thus far…
Don’t Miss the Remaining Pac Rim Patio Pop-Ups, Only Until August 27th
The Fairmont Pac Rim's Chef series is now past its half-way point - which means that there are only two more opportunities to eat up some of the summer's best dishes as imagined by a line-up of Vancouver's most highly celebrated chefs, served up al fresco style...
Eleven Restaurant Industry Folk Describe Their Ideas of ‘Good Service’
We polled a bunch of our friends in the industry about what hospitality means to them, and asked them to give us their standout experiences as a diner in Vancouver.
L’Abattoir’s 13th Anniversary Events Continue with a Winemaker’s Dinner on August 16th
We're genuinely stoked that the Gastown restaurant is taking liberties and extending their birthday celebrations to include a winemaker's dinner with Le Vieux Pin winery.
Further Afield in Victoria (with Detours through Sooke) with Anna Wojtala
We're no strangers to the Victoria scene, by any means - but, all things considered (including an impressive resume in Vancouver kitchens), the Island-born now-GM at Stage in Victoria, seemed like the perfect person to turn to for a locals' perspective with a refined palate...
Satoshi Yonemori Says “Goodbye” to Grapes & Soda
The long-time Bar Manager and Co-Owner of Farmer’s Apprentice and Grapes & Soda, will divest his ownership stake in the pair of restaurants to business partner, Mioi Sawada. Yonemori’s last shift at Grapes & Soda will be this Saturday, August 5th.
Mah Milk Bar Aims to Blend Local Community Charm with Melbourne Coffee Culture
Cafe pros Harry Swinburn and Maggie Campbell are hoping to open doors to their Australian-inspired, friendly neighbourhood 'Milk Bar' at 1502 Victoria Drive this Fall.
We Want to Toast the Sweet Days of Summer with a Crisp Cold Pour of ‘The Riesling Project’
When an award-winning chef teams up with three BC wine world heavyweights to produce wine, we definitely want in on a bottle.
The Mackenzie Room’s New Set Menu Option Singles Out Food-Loving Diners
Sometimes it's nice to roll into a restaurant and spend some intimate, one-on-one time with your meal...The Mackenzie Room gets this. Hence their new, aptly named 'Riding Solo' set menu.
A Look Inside ‘The Watson’, Opening Doors in Mount Pleasant This Week
The capable crew behind Bartholomew Bar in Yaletown is filling the void at 3080 Main Street with a new cocktail-forward restaurant concept.
Jess Taylor of “Wandering Mollusk” Prepares to Open a Brick-and-Mortar
For a city so intimately tied to the sea, Victoria has surprisingly few seafood-dedicated restaurants to grab dinner or meet with pals for some really good oysters and a pint of beer. That's something that Jess Taylor felt has been missing - and the time has finally come for him to do something about it.
Plan a Trip to Merridale Cidery for the 5th Annual Cider Harvest Festival, September 24th
Since a bit of forethought and planning is required to get to the fest's idyllic orchard setting in the Cowichan Valley, we're telling you well in advance.
The Reincarnation of Salt Tasting Room
A Blood Alley stalwart since 2006, Salt had been forced to shutter in August 2021, but owner Seán Heather knew it wasn’t for good. Heather was only waiting for the perfect space to materialize in order to rebuild...That space presented itself earlier this year at 227 East Pender Street in Chinatown.
Picking Grapes with Ryan Mellor
One look at the extensive Gotham wine list - broken down by region, sub-region, appellation, varietal, rating and more - left us with no doubts that the restaurant's Wine Director was the perfect person to field our Picking Grapes questions...
Michelin Adds Ten Vancouver Restaurants to Its Recommended List
Since the initial announcement of Vancouver's noteworthy restaurants by Michelin in October 2022, Michelin's evaluators have continued to explore more dining spots to feature in their guide. Today, they reveal a new list of recommended eateries.
Head to Whistler to Immerse Yourself in the World of Japanese Artist, Manabu Ikeda
Artist Manabu Ikeda uses ink pens to craft expansive, engaging terrains teeming with detailed architectural features and elements from both nature and modern day civilization together in a dense tangle of visual storytelling that requires unhurried exploration and appreciation.
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ is Set to Go Down at Fishermen’s Wharf This Saturday!
Guests to the inaugural fest, hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen's Association, can look forward to a delicious crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar, Robert Clark, and Dez Lo, plus beverages and entertainment...all the while contributing to the "deeper purpose" of sustainable seafood harvesting.
Haul Ass to Port Moody This Weekend for the One-Day-Only ‘OK Horn Plz’ Pop-Up, July 15th
This Saturday, Matthew Murtagh-Wu and Chef Tushar Tondvalkar commandeer the Frankie Street Food truck together to park it at Brave Brewing to whip up a one-day-only Indo-Chinese menu.
The Newest, Coolest and Best Food & Drink in Victoria Right Now
Planning a trip to Victoria over the summer? We’ve compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your various appetites…
Reverence, Respect, and Realization: What The Acorn Taught Me
At 21 years old, I'm still just a kid and relatively new to working in restaurants, but I grew up umbilically tied to the hospitality industry. My father was a food writer, and my mother is a photographer. Their careers meant that most of my early years were spent in kitchens and dining rooms instead of on playgrounds and soccer fields; consequently, I learned my table manners before I could count past one hundred.
Why is the City of Vancouver Stopping You from Enjoying One of Vancouver’s Best Patios?
Chupito's success story is unique: An empty lot in the DTES transformed into a thriving business that attracts locals and visitors alike with its great food and award-winning service. Plus, they make some of the best cocktails in the city. This place is on the map, and doing something cool. Too bad you can't go...
The Pie Shoppe is Turning Out ‘Thai Style BBQ’ This Sunday, July 9th Only
A "little birdy" recently told us about a rad-sounding pop-up happening in Railtown this weekend, with young "Come Upper", Oliver Hill, at the helm...
