Food
Fresh Changes & New Menus at Maenam are Just Around the Corner
Some serious "spring cleaning" has been happening at the longstanding Kitsilano restaurant, leading up to the unveiling of some exciting developments, both aesthetically and on the menu, starting next week (Tuesday, April 4th)...
Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver
It's a weekday morning and you want to go out for breakfast - but you've got something beyond coffee and a muffin in mind. No prob. We've compiled a (non-exhaustive but selective) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you.
Noah’s Cafe is Ready to Roll at Their New West End Location
After a tumultuous last few months (at least), chef and restaurant owner, Cliff Chi, and the rest of the Noah's Cafe team are ready to welcome guests into their new West End location at 1096 Denman Street...
Meet Ex-Teachers, Small Business Owners and Rad Humans, Aiyana Kane & Jackie Avery
Though the signage has switched-up and the branding looks different, the menu and motivations of The Burrow (formerly Bandidas Taqueria) remain consistent: to serve up nourishing, Mexican-inspired vegetarian and vegan fare, with a side of activism and an eye to affordability, community and sustainability.
Oh! I Have a Recipe For: The Only Cake You’ll Ever Need
Today Maciel shares her adaptation of a nostalgic and "fool-proof" baking recipe, from the sole baking book that could be found in her home growing up.
Prepare Yourself for Picnic Season with an OH Studio Project Hanami Bento Workshop
Get yourself sorted out with your own specially designed and glazed ceramic bento box to be used at OH Studio's next group picnic featuring a food menu by Chau Veggie. All of the extra picnic mileage you get out of your bento is totally up to you!
Grab Tickets To “Welcoming Spring” Long Table Dinner
The clocks are just about to 'spring forward' and the Vernal Equinox is quickly approaching (March 21st). It's finally time to put winter behind us and fully embrace spring! What better way than with a community feast?
It’s Time to Getting Planting, Vancouver!
In the interest of getting as many herb and vegetable enthusiasts on the right track to food-producing crops this spring and summer, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite seed sources for inspiration.
New Aburi Concept, WA! CURRY, Opening Soon in Downtown Vancouver
If all goes well, the new counter service style Japanese restaurant will be warming up bellies with wagyu beef and plant-based curries and stews, before Spring officially hits...
Late-60s Counterculture Inspired ‘The Painted Ship’ Opens Softly in Kits March 2nd
Michael Brennan, Christian Chaumont, Justin Cameron and Dan Uhrich took possession of the space near the corner of Broadway and Macdonald in the Fall of 2022. A few months and a serious amount of scrubbing, sanding, painting and re-wiring later, the restaurant, bar and venue is ready to open doors...
Tokyo’s ‘Bar Trench’ is Coming to Chinatown for One-Night-Only, March 9th
Get yourself to the Keefer Bar next Thursday, 6-10pm, to sip on good drinks amid a crowd of cool, fun people in good spirits - a mighty fine way to warm up during a wintry evening!
Chancho Tortilleria’s Yaletown Location is Packing It In and Moving East
It's official: the restaurant is shutting doors to its 560 Davie Street location at the end of the month. After Sunday, March 26th, you'll have to travel East for a proper taco fix...
New Italian Market and Cafe Settles into the Corner of 12th Avenue and Carolina
Focused on community, storytelling and comforting food, Mercato di Luigi is a welcoming old-school-inspired Italian deli and neighbourhood grocer complete with sliced meats, cheese, bread, friendly gossip, and discussion of ‘Calcio’ (soccer) scores.
Shaketown Brewing is Throwing a ‘Beer Poking’ Party, March 4th
This Saturday, the North Van brewery is putting on a milestone event that appeals to our historical and food science curiosities, as well as our thirst for good beer...
Congrats to Local Sommelier, Kelcie Jones, Named 2023 Best Sommelier in BC
We now know that, after a day of rugged competition and a couple hours spent by the judges comparing notes and scores, Jones was awarded the CAPS BC's highest honour. Kurtis Kolt was in the audience yesterday (February 27th) to witness - and capture - 'the moment'...
Plan a Trip to Vancouver Island for Victoria’s First Ever All Natural Wine Festival
On March 24th, the Barnyard Natural Wine Festival is setting a new precedent in the BC wine scene. We're telling you well in advance so that you can make your arrangements ASAP and don't miss out participating in this super cool event...
‘Tall Shadow Bakery’ to Open in Hastings Sunrise Early Summer 2023
Co-owners Cass Helps and Dayle Kennedy have enlisted customers and friends, Miki Ellis and Stephen Whiteside, to open a brick-and-mortar location at 2474 East Hastings Street.
Ten Reasons to Take Vignette’s New Tasting Menu for a Spin
I slipped into a staff tasting at the new Mount Pleasant spot a few days prior to the official launch of their evening menu last week. What follows is a photo-forward recounting of the details of that meal...
How to Secure Your Local Produce Summer Supply Right Now
Not only is a CSA subscription a great way to get your home cooking and eating in sync with the seasons, it’s also the easiest and most direct way of contributing to a sustainable local food system. AND it makes for happy farmers, which is always a good thing!
Mahony’s Tavern Convention Centre Re-Opening Soon at Canada Place
Brothers and owners, Pete and Gerard Mahony, want to keep the feel of the family brand but see the place become a little more contemporary and 'evolved'.
Sunja Link Does The Dishes
We already know that the local clothing designer and owner of Main Street boutique and spa, Sunja Link Body Shoppe, has discerning taste when it comes to the products and items that she puts on her body. So we're unsurprised that she's equally thoughtful about what food and drink she prefers to put into it.
There’s One Week Left to Apply for the 2023 Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarships
Luckily, there's plenty of rain in the forecast between now and the cut-off date - great for cutting down on distractions, if not much else! Find a chunk of time over the next week to get your application sorted and sent ASAP.
Congratulations on a Decade of Service
Ten years in the restaurant industry is no small achievement, even when dealing with an ideal set of circumstances....Take a look at photos from a night of celebrating a decade of good food and good people at PiDGiN.
Botanist’s Lead Bartender, Jeff Savage, On Balance, Simplicity, and Connecting
Hospitality industry pros talk to us about why they chose the gig they did, and why they stick with it.
Join Ça Marche and Friends for a Four-Night Moules and Steak Pop-Up, Feb. 9-Mar. 2
Ça Marche is switching up their dinner service - swapping Breton(ish) style crêpes for French bistro fare - and they're kicking it off with a series of one-night-only dinners inspired by a couple of classics.
Add Some ‘Wild’ New Cooking Skills to Your Repertoire This Winter and Spring
Curious about cooking with wild BC ingredients but not sure where to start? Good news: beginning this February, EatWild has a solution for Vancouverites that doesn't even involve getting out of the city...
Desiree Nielsen Does The Dishes
The registered dietitian, recipe developer, podcast host and cookbook author leads us on a day of indulgent plant-based eating and drinking around her East Van neighbourhood.
Fuel Up with the Farmer’s Apprentice End-of-the-Week Midday Feast
Starting February 3rd, the West Side restaurant will be offering Basta Barbecue & Wine lunch, every Friday and Saturday from noon until 4pm.
